Business Level 3 (2026/27)

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Business Level 3 (2026/27)

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business 2026-27

Topics

  • Explore Business - where you will investigate businesses within the public, private and voluntary sectors
  • Marketing - where you will create a marketing campaign for a specific business/case study
  • Finance - Personal and business finance and accounting
  • Recruitment and Selection - you will create a job pack for a specific job role, including interviews
  • Manage an Event - you will run a project/business as part of a team
  • Pitching - Create a pitch for a business idea

Job opportunities after this course

  • Run own business
  • Human Resources and Recruitment
  • Finance assistant - to train to be an accountant
  • Marketing or Digital Marketing assistant
  • Business administration
  • Customer Service Role
  • Retail

Further study options after this course

  • BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
  • University
  • Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

4 GCSE's grade 4/C or above including Maths and English

For the latest qualifications and grades required by course time and level, view our current entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression.

How is this course assessed?

The course will be assessed in various ways, including written assignments, presentations, group projects and external exams.

Four units are assessed with assignments and two units are assessed with external exams

When does the course start?

September 2026

Length of course

One year full-time where you will achieve a Foundation Diploma, with the option to stay for two years and achieve the Extended Diploma

Fees & Funding

Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.

How to apply

To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' link at the top/bottom of this page.

Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.

If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' link at the top/bottom of this page.

Business Level 3 (2026/27)

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