Peterlee Campus
Qualification
Topics
Explore Business - where you will investigate businesses within the public, private and voluntary sectors
Marketing - where you will create a marketing campaign for a specific business/case study
Finance - Personal and business finance and accounting
Recruitment and Selection - you will create a job pack for a specific job role, including interviews
Manage an Event - you will run a project/business as part of a team
Pitching - Create a pitch for a business idea
Job opportunities after this course
Run own business
Human Resources and Recruitment
Finance assistant - to train to be an accountant
Marketing or Digital Marketing assistant
Business administration
Customer Service Role
Retail
Further study options after this course
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business
University
Apprenticeship
Entry requirements
4 GCSE's grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course time and level, view our current entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression.
How is this course assessed?
The course will be assessed in various ways, including written assignments, presentations, group projects and external exams.
Four units are assessed with assignments and two units are assessed with external exams
When does the course start?
September 2026
Length of course
One year full-time where you will achieve a Foundation Diploma, with the option to stay for two years and achieve the Extended Diploma
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' link at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 518 8222.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' link at the top/bottom of this page.
