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OUR PASS RATE
A-Levels (National Average 81.4%)
96%

This Course at a Glance

  • Gain a widely recognised AQA qualification in Business Studies
  • Explore the interrelated concepts of Accountancy, Marketing, Finance, and HR
  • Study current, engaging topics relevant to the UK and global markets
  • Course bundle includes your AQA written exams
  • Have the choice of 10 exam centres with Tutors & Exams
  • No entry requirements – start studying today!
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A-Level Business Studies including exam

This Course at a Glance

  • Gain a widely recognised AQA qualification in Business Studies
  • Explore the interrelated concepts of Accountancy, Marketing, Finance, and HR
  • Study current, engaging topics relevant to the UK and global markets
  • Course bundle includes your AQA written exams
  • Have the choice of 10 exam centres with Tutors & Exams
  • No entry requirements – start studying today!

Course Introduction

Business Studies is one of the most widely studied subjects in the world, providing a crucial understanding of how successful organisations operate. This A-Level asks you to consider the context of business from local, national, and global perspectives, challenging you to understand how competitive markets function.

Successfully completing this qualification will develop the analytical and decision making skills needed to analyse performance and drive strategy. It is an excellent foundation for pursuing degree level study in Business, Economics, Finance, or any related field, opening up exciting career pathways.

Course Info

This A-Level Business Studies online course follows a comprehensive structure designed to help you understand the influences on functional decisions and plans. You will explore a broad range of topics including Accountancy, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing, learning the concept of the interrelated nature of business.

The course systematically covers:

You will be challenged to consider the importance of context to decision making, including ethical and environmental issues, stakeholders, and practical limitations. All study materials are emerging and highlight important, evolving business concepts, relevant to today’s market.

Exams

The qualification is awarded by AQA, one of the UK’s most respected exam boards, known for its consistent assessment and strong support for learners.

Assessment consists of three written papers that cover everything you have learned in the course. The exams will be a mix of multiple choice, short questions, and extended essay questions, encouraging you to draw together your knowledge and analytical skills.

Your exams are included with this course bundle. Exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, and you will sit them at one of our nationwide exam centres.

 

Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams

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learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams

At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.

Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.

With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.

At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.

Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.

Modules

1 What is business?

2 Managers, leadership and decision making

3 Decision making to improve marketing performance

4 Decision making to improve operational performance

5 Decision making to improve financial performance

6 Decision making to improve human resource performance

7 Analysing the strategic position of a business

8 Choosing strategic direction

9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

10 Managing strategic change

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.

EXAM CENTRE SITES

  • Coventry
  • Taunton
  • St Neots
  • High Wycombe
  • Bolton
  • Doncaster
  • London
  • Romford
  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Swansea

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Extension Rules

You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!

All instalment plans must be paid and up to date before an exam can be booked. In addition, exams cannot be booked for dates before the final payment is successfully made. For example, if two monthly payments are due in the future, an exam can be booked, but the exam date will be after the final payment is received.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors and Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:

  • Birmingham
  • Bolton
  • Coventry
  • Doncaster
  • High Wycombe
  • Mitcham
  • Romford
  • St Neots
  • Taunton
  • Newcastle

All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

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If you decide to take the A-Level exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an A-Level in Business Studies. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our online Business Studies A Level syllabus dives deep into the world of business, equipping you with critical tools to understand its diverse operations, from crafting impactful marketing campaigns to managing resources and making strategic decisions. You'll explore the essence of business, leadership styles, and practical decision-making frameworks to optimise marketing, operations, finance, and human resources. By analysing a business's strategic position, you'll learn to choose its direction, implement effective strategies, and navigate change, setting you up for a future where you can shape the business landscape.
A-Level Business is generally considered more challenging than GCSE Business in the UK. A-Levels are advanced level qualifications, and the content and depth of study are more demanding compared to GCSEs. A-Level Business delves into more complex theories, models, and real-world applications, requiring a higher level of critical thinking, analytical skills, and independent study. Students are expected to have a deeper understanding of business concepts and to apply them to a broader range of scenarios. The increased workload and complexity make A-Level Business a more rigorous academic experience compared to the foundational knowledge covered in GCSE Business studies.
For employability and earning potential in the UK, Business Studies A-Level is a smart investment. It equips you with transferrable skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, which are prized across industries. Graduates secure jobs faster and enjoy higher starting salaries compared to other disciplines. Plus, it opens doors to diverse high-demand degrees (think finance, marketing, management) and fuels entrepreneurial ventures. While challenging, the A-Level lays a solid foundation for a lucrative and fulfilling career. So, if you're business-minded and enjoy a good intellectual challenge, consider enrolling on this online A-Level – it could be the key to unlocking your success!
A Business Studies A-Level isn't just a stepping stone to university – it's a launchpad to diverse, exciting careers! By taking our online course, you’ll master complex strategies, hone vital skills like data analysis and problem-solving, all of which will prepare you for degrees in finance, marketing, management, and beyond. It can open doors to high-demand jobs like marketing managers, investment bankers, and project leaders, or fuel your entrepreneurial spirit to build your own empire. Think beyond traditional business too – you can use your expertise gained from this A-Level in fields like sustainable development, public policy, and even law. No matter where your ambition lies, a Business Studies A-Level equips you with the knowledge and adaptability to thrive in the ever-evolving UK job market.
Yes! Your A-Level Business Studies exams are included in this course option. After passing each end-of-unit assignment and your mock exams successfully, you will be ready to take your exam.
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Monday 1st December
  • SALE Savings End Midnight Monday 1st December

A-Level Business Studies including exam

This Course at a Glance

  • Gain a widely recognised AQA qualification in Business Studies
  • Explore the interrelated concepts of Accountancy, Marketing, Finance, and HR
  • Study current, engaging topics relevant to the UK and global markets
  • Course bundle includes your AQA written exams
  • Have the choice of 10 exam centres with Tutors & Exams
  • No entry requirements – start studying today!

Course Introduction

Business Studies is one of the most widely studied subjects in the world, providing a crucial understanding of how successful organisations operate. This A-Level asks you to consider the context of business from local, national, and global perspectives, challenging you to understand how competitive markets function.

Successfully completing this qualification will develop the analytical and decision making skills needed to analyse performance and drive strategy. It is an excellent foundation for pursuing degree level study in Business, Economics, Finance, or any related field, opening up exciting career pathways.

Course Info

This A-Level Business Studies online course follows a comprehensive structure designed to help you understand the influences on functional decisions and plans. You will explore a broad range of topics including Accountancy, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing, learning the concept of the interrelated nature of business.

The course systematically covers:

You will be challenged to consider the importance of context to decision making, including ethical and environmental issues, stakeholders, and practical limitations. All study materials are emerging and highlight important, evolving business concepts, relevant to today’s market.

Exams

The qualification is awarded by AQA, one of the UK’s most respected exam boards, known for its consistent assessment and strong support for learners.

Assessment consists of three written papers that cover everything you have learned in the course. The exams will be a mix of multiple choice, short questions, and extended essay questions, encouraging you to draw together your knowledge and analytical skills.

Your exams are included with this course bundle. Exam sittings are held once per year in May or June, and you will sit them at one of our nationwide exam centres.

 

Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams

tutors-and-exams-logolearndirect-darker-blue-logo

learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams

At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.

Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.

With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.

At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.

Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.

Modules

1 What is business?

2 Managers, leadership and decision making

3 Decision making to improve marketing performance

4 Decision making to improve operational performance

5 Decision making to improve financial performance

6 Decision making to improve human resource performance

7 Analysing the strategic position of a business

8 Choosing strategic direction

9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies

10 Managing strategic change

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, but a GCSE or IGCSE in this subject would be beneficial. You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes to complete the course is 2 years.

Exams required

One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.

EXAM CENTRE SITES

  • Coventry
  • Taunton
  • St Neots
  • High Wycombe
  • Bolton
  • Doncaster
  • London
  • Romford
  • Bristol
  • Birmingham
  • Swansea

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.

Extension Rules

You may extend this course once for a maximum of twelve months.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before exams can be booked.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Excellent Marking

Assessment

At the end of each unit you will find a Tutor Marked Assignment (TMA). This is completed online and submitted to your tutor. Once assessed your tutor will return your work complete with its final grade and feedback. Once you’ve successfully passed each assignment you’ll be ready to take your exam!

All instalment plans must be paid and up to date before an exam can be booked. In addition, exams cannot be booked for dates before the final payment is successfully made. For example, if two monthly payments are due in the future, an exam can be booked, but the exam date will be after the final payment is received.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full, this includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.

All courses funded via our partner Premium Credit Limited, will need to be settled with them directly.

Tutors and Exams

Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home educated candidates.

Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:

  • Birmingham
  • Bolton
  • Coventry
  • Doncaster
  • High Wycombe
  • Mitcham
  • Romford
  • St Neots
  • Taunton
  • Newcastle

All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).

Tutors & Exams Logo

Qualifications

If you decide to take the A-Level exam at the end of this course and pass, you will have gained an A-Level in Business Studies. This will enable you to progress to further and higher education programmes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our online Business Studies A Level syllabus dives deep into the world of business, equipping you with critical tools to understand its diverse operations, from crafting impactful marketing campaigns to managing resources and making strategic decisions. You'll explore the essence of business, leadership styles, and practical decision-making frameworks to optimise marketing, operations, finance, and human resources. By analysing a business's strategic position, you'll learn to choose its direction, implement effective strategies, and navigate change, setting you up for a future where you can shape the business landscape.
A-Level Business is generally considered more challenging than GCSE Business in the UK. A-Levels are advanced level qualifications, and the content and depth of study are more demanding compared to GCSEs. A-Level Business delves into more complex theories, models, and real-world applications, requiring a higher level of critical thinking, analytical skills, and independent study. Students are expected to have a deeper understanding of business concepts and to apply them to a broader range of scenarios. The increased workload and complexity make A-Level Business a more rigorous academic experience compared to the foundational knowledge covered in GCSE Business studies.
For employability and earning potential in the UK, Business Studies A-Level is a smart investment. It equips you with transferrable skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, which are prized across industries. Graduates secure jobs faster and enjoy higher starting salaries compared to other disciplines. Plus, it opens doors to diverse high-demand degrees (think finance, marketing, management) and fuels entrepreneurial ventures. While challenging, the A-Level lays a solid foundation for a lucrative and fulfilling career. So, if you're business-minded and enjoy a good intellectual challenge, consider enrolling on this online A-Level – it could be the key to unlocking your success!
A Business Studies A-Level isn't just a stepping stone to university – it's a launchpad to diverse, exciting careers! By taking our online course, you’ll master complex strategies, hone vital skills like data analysis and problem-solving, all of which will prepare you for degrees in finance, marketing, management, and beyond. It can open doors to high-demand jobs like marketing managers, investment bankers, and project leaders, or fuel your entrepreneurial spirit to build your own empire. Think beyond traditional business too – you can use your expertise gained from this A-Level in fields like sustainable development, public policy, and even law. No matter where your ambition lies, a Business Studies A-Level equips you with the knowledge and adaptability to thrive in the ever-evolving UK job market.
Yes! Your A-Level Business Studies exams are included in this course option. After passing each end-of-unit assignment and your mock exams successfully, you will be ready to take your exam.
OUR PASS RATE
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(National Average 81.4%)
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