Course Overview
Please note: you will make your selection of three A Levels once you have progressed into the application process.
A Level Business gives you practical insight into how the modern business world works, how decisions are made, how companies grow, and how organisations succeed in a competitive, global environment.
In the Strode Business classrooms, we are developing budding business analysts. Much like doctors diagnose and treat patients, business analysts identify and solve problems within organisations. This course trains students to think critically, analyse data, and develop practical solutions to improve business performance.
You’ll analyse real businesses, from global giants to local start-ups, and apply your learning to real-world scenarios, developing practical solutions to complex challenges.
This course builds the analytical and problem-solving skills essential for a successful career in business analysis, management, and leadership.
Whether you’re aiming to start your own venture, join a major company, or simply understand how business impacts and is impacted by the world around you, this course gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take that next step.
Lessons are interactive, thought-provoking, and grounded in the real world. You’ll debate, present, collaborate, and reflect; so you’re not just learning about business, you’re thinking like a business leader.
Topics may include:
- The rise of digital technology and how it transforms industries
- Globalisation, trade, and international competition
- The importance of ethics and sustainability in decision-making
- Core areas like marketing, finance, strategy, operations, and human resources.
Assessment Methods
The course is assessed via three exam papers, each lasting 2 hours, and each worth 33.3% of the final grade.
Progression Options
A Level Business opens the door to a wide range of opportunities, including:
- University degress in Business, Economics, Management, Marketing, Finance, Accountancy, or Corporate Law
- Apprenticeships or management training programmes in retail, banking, logistics, and beyond
- Setting up your own business, with the skills and mindset to make it happen.
Recent students have progressed to university courses such as Business Management, Sports Management, Digital Marketing, Business Economics, and apprenticeships such as Project Management and Accountancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply directly on any of the UCS College Group websites, whether you wish to study at Bridgwater College, Cannington College, Strode College, or Taunton College. Simply use our “Find a Course” feature and follow the on-screen instructions – be sure to have your important information to hand.
We aim to offer a careers service that is accessible to everyone. We will seek to equip all our students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to operate confidently, effectively, and independently in life and work. All students have the opportunity to meet with a Careers Advisor for 1:1 career support.
The Student Experience Team can mentor and signpost students who are struggling with a range of issues that are negatively impacting their day-to-day life. The Student Experience Team works closely with the Safeguarding & Lifestyle Teams to promote proactive wellbeing enrichment sessions. The team can refer on to counselling when appropriate.
We provide top-quality workshops and teaching areas across our Colleges for subjects such as art, design and media, hair and beauty, catering, automotive engineering and construction. You can review our campus facilities by navigating to the “College Life” section of our websites.
For us, the success of our students always comes first. By investing in our built environment, we are investing in your future.
All of our students will have a personal tutor to support them with their academic progress and personal development. The tutorial programme consists of 1:1 support, group tutorials and guest speakers, plus targeted online resources which complement the UCS College Group Advantage scheme.
The Safeguarding Team can offer advice and guidance on anything that may be affecting your young person and their studies – no problem is too big or too small!
Please email our Safeguarding team at staysafe@ucscollegegroup.ac.uk. If you query is urgent, please come to the College Reception and ask to speak to a Safeguarding Officer.
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