Business Studies

A Level business students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment.

Qualification – A Level

Examination Board - AQA

SpecificationView on the AQA Website

Subject Lead: Ms Rigby

Students will study business in a variety of contexts and develop knowledge and understanding of:

Managing Marketing and Finance

  • Business and objectives
  • Forms of business and stakeholders
  • Marketing management
  • Financial management

Managing people and operations

  • People management
  • Operations management
  • Managing business culture (A Level Only)

Business and society, business and the external environment and business strategy (A Level Only)

  • Business and society
  • Business and the external environment
  • Strategy
  • Change

Students must undertake all the assessments in order to be awarded this qualification.

  • Paper 1 - Business 1: Written exam (2 hours) – 33.3% of A-Level. Three compulsory sections: multiple choice questions / short answer questions / essay questions.
  • Paper 2 - Business 2: Written exam (2 hours) – 33.3% of A-Level. Three data response compulsory questions.
  • Paper 3 - Business 3: Written exam (2 hours) – 33.3% of A-Level. One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions.

Academy Entry Requirements for A Level pathway

Grade 5 in Business Studies GCSE

Grade 5 or above in English GCSE (either Literature or Language)

"I really enjoyed GCSE Business, so taking it at A Level, seemed a good idea. I am interested in studying Accounting and Finance at University, so A Level Business will allow me to progress into that area. It also fits really well with my other subject choices and I can use my numeracy skills as well as my essay writing ability to score high grades."

How to apply

You can find full details on how to apply to our sixth form on the Admissions page

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