L3 60-Credit Diploma in Business
Course Overview
The Level 3 Diploma in Business is a 60-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to 1 A Level or an Access to HE qualification.
This course is suitable for you if you currently don’t have any qualifications or if you have been out of full-time education for a period of time, but wish to progress onto a business or management degree at University.
Course Highlights
Our friendly and approachable staff are professionals in the business sector and will provide you with academic support, work experience opportunities, career advice and support with your UCAS application whilst on your course.
You will benefit from our easy to use and accessible online learning platform to complete assignments and prepare you with the skills that you need for your future career in business.
The course syllabus will be delivered through a series of engaging and interactive online classes, as well as personalised one-to-one sessions with your tutor.
Additional Financial Support
Bursary Fund
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you may be provided with additional financial support through the Bursary Fund, which can be used to provide financial assistance with travel, course equipment and childcare costs on the days you attend college.
*Please Note:- This course is very popular so please submit your application early.
Assessment
This Diploma is coursework based and graded with Pass, Merit or Distinction
You will complete 4 mandatory units:
How Businesses Operate
The key features of an organisation and their importance are explored, including finance, leadership, HR, marketing, managing data and customer service.
Marketing Principles and Techniques
An introduction to marketing is provided, followed by a look at research, analysis and promotional techniques.
Academic and Research Skills for Business
This unit is for understanding ones own academic strengths and weaknesses and developing research papers using a variety of skills.
Communication Skills for Business
A look at how communication is used in business and how ones own communication skills can be developed to effectively present information and ideas.
Career Opportunities & Further Study
Learners primarily progress to university to study in areas related to Business. These may include:
• BA (Hons) Marketing
• BA (Hons)Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Business Accountancy
• BA (Hons) Business
Students commonly progress to a bachelor degree at a range of our university partners.
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be required to take an English and Mathematics initial assessment, regardless of previous qualifications.
Please note that universities are increasingly asking for GCSEs or L2 Functional Skills as part of their entry criteria and therefore if you wish to gain admission to university, you may need to enrol on GCSE or L2 Functional Skills English and Maths course. Please note that it is the responsibility of the student to ensure their current and future qualifications comply with the entry requirements of any university to which they intend to progress.
All applicants will be interviewed to ensure that the course is the right choice based on previous educational and work experience.
Financial eligibility
This course can be funded through the 19+ Advanced Learner Loan. You will need to check that you meet the eligibility criteria for the 19+ Advanced Learning Loan.
Alternatively, the tuition fee can be paid cash. Installment payment options are available. Please contact a course adviser to discuss payment plans.
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Key Facts
Level: 3
Course Start Date: Enrolling Now
Mode of Study: Part Time
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Brixton / Barking, London
Tuition: £2225
Funding: 19+ Advanced Learner Loan available
Course Code: 60303906
Awarding Organisation: ATHE
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The National Skills Fund level 3 adult offer (also known as the free courses for jobs offer) is available to support adults aged 24 and above without an existing full level 3 or equivalent qualification. This offer is also available to adults aged 19 to 23 alongside the 19 to 23 legal entitlement offer. From 1 April 2022 the National Skills Fund Level 3 Adult offer has been expanded to include all adults who meet the definition of ‘low wage’ or ‘unemployed’ who already have a full level 3 or higher achieved prior to 1 April 2021 or who have achieved a short qualification after 1 April 2021
If you are 19 to 23 and do not currently hold a L3 qualification, you are advised to contact a local college or provider who may be able to provide the course free of charge to you. You can also visit the National Careers Service to find wide range of course and providers who can deliver a given course for free. Please visit https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/find-a-course.