--- title: "Business Studies" url: "https://www.aaasixthform.com/our-curriculum/a-level-courses/business-studies" school: "St. Aidans & St Anthony's 6th Form" --- # Business Studies ## Qualification: A-Level A level Business will no longer be offered from September 2026 onwards **Awarding Body:** Eduqas **Length of Course:** 2 Years When studying Business Studies at A-level, students will develop their existing knowledge of businesses and the environment in which they operate; by either extending their knowledge gained at GCSE level or developing their current understanding of the business environment. They will achieve this by concentrating on the four main functional areas of a business; marketing, production/operations, human resources and finance, as well as considering the internal and external factors which affect the decision making process of a business. This is a linear course which requires students to work towards the completion of three exams at the end of Year 13. The course will focus on developing team working, research, communication, presentation, theory knowledge, application, analytical and evaluation skills, which will be vital for further education and all career paths. | **A-Level (Year 13)** | |---| | **Paper 1 – Business 1** | **Paper 2 – Business 2** | **Paper 3 – Business 3** | | - Written exam: 2 hours - 100 marks in total - 33.3% of A-level | - Written exam: 2 hours - 100 marks in total - 33.3% of A-level | - Written exam: 2 hours - 100 marks in total - 33.3% of A-level | ### Relevance to Further Study and Careers Business Studies is a very popular choice for university courses and it can be combined with a wide range of subjects, including languages, law, work placements, mathematics and accounting. 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