Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details.
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
This course is best suited to those looking to develop business and entrepreneurial skills. Students choosing to study this course are taught by experienced lecturers, often specialists in their field, and you will gain knowledge of a broad range of IT-related products. This qualification is equivalent in value for UCAS of 3 ‘A Levels’ and will allow you to progress to university.
What is covered?
The course includes: Exploring business Developing a marketing campaign Personal and business finance Managing an event Recruitment and selection International business Principles of management Business decision making Digital marketing Pitching for a new business Team building Creative promotion
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths. Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, or a pass for functional skills Level 2 English and Maths. We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you. One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to): Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks – subject to course availability Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard – subject to course availability One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well A Merit in your first year is required to enter the second year Extended Diploma. Our course enquiries and admissions team can be contacted at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
We use a variety of techniques to support all learning styles such as: Written reports Creation of financial documents projects posters, displays, leaflets recordings of interviews/role plays working logbooks, reflective journals presentations with assessor questioning You will also undertake one weeks’ worth of week experience each year which is related to your course units which will allow you get a real hands-on experience of industry issues. Year 1 is a retail based experience and in year 2 we ask you to find an experience you think you want to try for your future, whether it be Marketing, Accountancy, Event Management, HRM, Business development, Operations management, or any area of business that interests you. Year 1 is a retail based experience and in Year 2 we ask you to find an experience you think you want to try for in the future, whether it be Marketing, Accountancy, Event Management, HRM, Business development, Operations management or any area of business that interests you.
You are assessed via assignments which are set in each unit throughout the College year. Assignments vary between group and individual work, with many different assessment methods employed in order to reflect the real world of work and all classwork and assignment work is available on Google classroom to ensure you have access to your work on a 24/7 basis. All units studied are supplemented with enrichment activities such as guest speakers, trips and cross curricula activities. There are two exams per year. The remaining assessments consist of internally set and marked assignments.
Trips, visits and guest speakers are an essential part of your course and they develop your knowledge of different career opportunities and allow you to add to the skills you are learning at College. Trips and visits may come at a You will participate in Enterprise challenges and create your own small business. You will meet successful business people from different business sectors and backgrounds to inspire you and get top tips for future employment.
Start date: 01/09/2025
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2 Years
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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