Start Date
- September 2022, Full Time
Summary
This level 1 course gets learners to gain 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 allows learners to develop their own skills and reflect upon their own abilities. The course has subjects in career development to assist learners with their future development. This will help learners to understand their own specialisms and what they enjoy about business.
Why our college?
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
Whilst no formal entry qualifications are required for this course, an enthusiasm for business, should be demonstrated via a pre-interview task which will be discussed at interview.
Assessment
The level 1 Diploma is assessed by a series of assignments which will come in form of essays, presentations and projects. You'll be marked on a pass, merit and distinction basis.
Progression
Successfully completing the Level 1 Diploma will provide direct entry onto the Level 2 Diploma in Business. Students can also apply for alternative Level 2 courses within the department that may better suit their career aims such as Media and IT. Alternatively, students can go out and seek a Level 2 apprenticeship.
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 please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop. There will be a levy fee to cover the cost of external field trips and associated materials, which is payable at enrolment.
