Business, Marketing and Finance – Level 3 T Level

Level: 3 T Level | Duration: 2 Years | Details: September

Why study this course at Cronton Sixth Form?
This course is relevant to so many students because whatever you do, you will eventually work for a business or organisation, even if it is your own. You will study the key areas of the business world across two years, which include: Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Law and Human Resource Management.

What will I study?
This two-year T Level is equivalent to three A Levels and has been designed with employers to prepare you for a career in business management and administration. The course is made up of classroom learning and a substantial industry placement with an employer.

You will learn how organisations work and the key skills needed to help them run effectively, covering a wide range of topics such as business operations, finance, managing projects and change, quality and compliance, and working with people. You will then develop specialist skills in an area of management and administration, building your confidence in skills such as communication, organisation, teamwork and problem-solving.

Your industry placement will give you real experience of working in a business environment and the chance to put your learning into practice.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, including externally set exams, an employer-set project where you respond to a simulated brief, and practical assessments that reflect the tasks you would carry out in the workplace. You must also successfully complete your industry placement. You will receive an overall T Level grade, which carries UCAS points equivalent to three A Levels.

Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 9 – 4 or numerical equivalent, including a Grade 4 in English Language and Maths and a Grade 4 in another written subject.

Can I study this course if I have not taken it at GCSE?
Yes, absolutely! The first units that you will study are core units that will teach you the basics of what you will need for the rest of the course and fill in any gaps in knowledge that you may have.

Enrichment Opportunities

• International travel
• Tenner Challenge
• Maritime Futures Project
• Young Traders
• High Achievers Programme
• Prestigious Universities Programme

What can this course lead on to?
You can progress to some of the very best universities in the UK with the added bonus of receiving your final grade at the beginning of July, so that you can gain your university place ahead of your results day. You can study Business on its own or combine it with Law, Economics, Accounting, Maths, Travel and Tourism, Events Management or many other subjects too.

You may decide to study ‘International Business’ and complete a year studying and working abroad. You could also go into a profession such as accounting, law or teaching and start to work towards your gaining a professional qualification. Other careers to consider include marketing, events management, human resources, logistics or sales; the list really is endless with a business qualification. Studying business will also give you a solid grounding and relevant experience should you decide to open your own business one day. Studying this course will open a lot of doors for you if you would like to go onto university, an apprenticeship or go directly into employment.

Opportunities
Most lessons take place in IT suites where students are able to access the most up-to-date research as well as undertake group and individual class activities.

We have regular guest speakers, including CEOs and managers from local businesses, and we work closely with local employers to arrange your industry placement. Students will leave with experience of having planned, executed and evaluated a real business event.

Any additional costs?
You will be expected to attend with appropriate stationery, a notepad and a folder, to dress professionally while on placement, and to pay towards the cost of any trips and visits you wish to attend.