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Business Level 1

  • 1

    Level
    Level 1

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2026

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0552

Start Date

  • September 2026, Full Time, Day

What You Will Study

This Level 1 course will provide you with a good base knowledge of business. You will explore areas in branding and admin as well as look at the practice side of marketing.

This course will allow you to develop your own skills and reflect upon your own abilities. The course has subjects in career development to assist you with their future development. This will help you to understand your own specialisms and what you enjoy about business.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Industry standard facilities

At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.

Gain real experiences of work

All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.

A unique student experience

This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.

Entry Requirements

You will need to achieve three GCSEss at grade 2 or above, including English language and maths.

How You Will Be Assessed

The Level 1 Diploma is assessed by a series of assignments which will come in form of essays, presentations and projects. You will be marked on a Pass, Merit and Distinction basis.

Course Progression

Successfully completing the Level 1 Diploma at Merit and improved GCSE English language and maths grades may provide direct entry onto the T Level transitions business. You can also apply for alternative Level 2 courses within the department that may better suit your career aims such as media and IT. Alternatively, you can go out and seek a Level 2 apprenticeship.

Where Your Course Can Take You

A career in business can take you into retail, finance, human resources, management, public relations or marketing, to name a few.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.

Why Choose City College Norwich?

Industry standard facilities

At our college you will have access to industry-standard facilities and get to use top of the range equipment. On our campus you’ll find media suites, TV studios, design labs, workshops, hair & beauty salons, working kitchens and a live theatre.

Gain real experiences of work

All of our courses will provide you with outstanding experiences of work and prepare you for your future career. You will work with real employers and customers and build connections.

A unique student experience

This is what really sets us apart. At our college you will experience the freedom to be yourself. Being part of an active Students’ Union, having opportunities to travel and enjoying live entertainment are just a few of the amazing opportunities available to you.