At St Edward’s, our Business course will equip you with the skills to understand business and economic developments globally.

Why Study A Level Business?

Business is studied at A Level. This course looks at a wide range of inter-related topical issues. The first year of Advanced level study focuses on the key functional areas of business such as marketing, human resources, production, and finance. The second year then uses this prior knowledge to develop strategic decisions and investigates business in an international context. It is a dynamic course where you have to keep a close eye on global political and economic events. Indeed, we have to consistently look through a different lens with topics due to the dynamic nature of global events.

Course Contact

Mr Colin Kilpatrick
A Level Business Subject Leader

Course Content

Exam Board: Edexcel

Exam Structure: 3 external examinations

Marketing, people and global businesses: 35% 
Business activities, decisions and strategy: 35%
Investigating business in a competitive environment: 30%

Where can this take you?

After studying Business at St Edward’s, you could apply to study at university or for a degree apprenticeship.

Student Destinations

JP Morgan Finance and Business Management Degree Apprenticeship
PKF Francis Clark Apprenticeship in Accountancy
Mazars Apprenticeship in Accountancy
University of Bournemouth - International Business and Management
University of Bath - Business and German

Key information

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Student Testimonials

"Business was such a popular A Level choice with huge classes, but Mr Kilpatrick took the time to get to know us all. I felt like he was so proud of me that I went into an apprenticeship, and the skills I learned in his class have been the most transferable to the real world."

Ellie, St Edward's alumnus who studied A Level Business