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  • Course
    Access to Business Studies
  • Code
    AB3AB
  • Location
    Paddington Green Campus
  • Start
    September
  • Time
    Daytime
  • Fee
     
  • Duration of course
    1 year
    Full-Time
  • This course is suitable for
    Adults; Higher Education and Degree Students
Please note that this course is very intensive and requires at least 12 hours a week commitment for independent study in addition to class time.
 
NB: Daytime programmes of study are available on a full-time basis, or part-time for those in receipt of DSS benefits and needing to satisfy the conditions of availability of work.
 
What does it include?
  • Economics
  • Accounting Foundation
  • Maths for Business
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Communications and Study Skills
  • Tutorial
What do I need to get onto it?
No formal qualifications are required. However, applicants will take an assessment in reading and writing English and must demonstrate that they are proficient enough in both to benefit from this level 3 course. All applicants will be interviewed to ensure that the course is the right choice based on previous educational and work experience.  Extra English language support may be given as needed.
 
This course is for mature students.  Students must be 19 by August 31 of the year they apply.  There are no exceptions to the rule.  Preference is given to those with some work experience who have been out of full time education for at least a year.
 
Where does it lead?
Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded an Access to HE Diploma (Business Studies) accredited by the Open College Network London Region. This qualification will enable you to apply to study for Business degrees at British universities.