Level 3 Business

Key information

Business & Law / Full Time / Level 3 Extended Diploma

Why choose this course?

Level 3 Business is a great choice for students who want to gain practical business skills alongside real workplace experience. In addition to your college studies, you will undertake a placement within a business setting. This will help build confidence, employability, and a clear pathway into careers, apprenticeships, or higher study.

What will I learn?

Students will develop an understanding of key business concepts, including organisational structures and stakeholders, project and change management, and the importance of effective communication in professional settings. They will also learn how to maintain quality and compliance, gaining the knowledge needed to support and improve business performance. Students will also develop job specific skills such as business support, business improvement, leadership and management.

Assessment Arrangements

Level 3 Business is assessed through a combination of written exams, set projects, and practical external assessments. This will be supported by completion of an industry placement.

Information & Support

We encourage all students to read widely and conduct their own research into the topics they are studying. There are a wide range of materials available across the campus to support this ranging from newspapers, textbooks and the SharePoint site.

Where will it take me?

Business is such a diverse subject that there are a wide number of progression opportunities available ranging from studying the subject further at higher education; securing a business-related apprenticeship or even starting your own small business!

What will I need?

To study Level 3 Business, you need to demonstrate your commitment to your two-year programme of study. Additionally, we require you to have four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above. This must include either English Language or Literature and Maths and two other GCSEs at a minimum of Grade 4.

Additional Information

To obtain more information about this course, please call: 01208 224000 or email enquiry@callywith.ac.uk

From the course

Mollen Megan Emilie Angeline

Mollen

How did Callwith support you in your application and transition to university?

Callywith immensely helped me from the moment I stepped foot for my first day as a college student. The college helped me throughout my time there, I met amazing tutors and teachers who were always there for me during my struggles. I’d like to thank everyone at Callywith from the bottom of heart, I really appreciate everything they did for me. Jamie in Student Services was so good at helping me settle in and if ever I needed anything he was always there. Lucy Maggs (the Assistant Principal at the time), has also been absolutely vital in helping me chase after my dreams. I am still in regular contact with them and if ever there’s something I need, they are always there. I can’t recommend Callywith enough. It’s the best place to be in preparation to transition for university, trust me.

How was your experience at university?

My experience at uni was the best time of my life I can’t lie. I remember the first day feeling a bit overwhelmed by the busyness of the city and starting a 4-year degree with thousands of new faces every day was daunting to say the least but at the same time an exciting situation to be in.

“Fast forward 4 years later, I’ve gained lots and lots of friends for life, and managed to meet some of the most amazing people you could ever think of. I’ve really enjoyed my time at MMU. Now I’ve gained a different set of skills and knowledge that I am definitely putting into use against the challenges of this world.

What are you hoping to do in the future?

Currently, I’m embarking on a HR management job role here in Manchester, in the long run my plan is to go back and do a PHD in Football business management. That’s the dream job right there.

Megan

Progression: BA Business Management - University of Gloucestershire

Courses studied: Level 3 Business Diploma

Extra activities: Academic Academy, Extended Project Qualification, Student Ambassador

Previous school: Wadebridge School

How did Callywith support you in your application to university?

I really enjoyed the broad range of topics which were covered in the Business Diploma at Callywith which aided my decision for choosing this subject at university. The staff went out of their way to help us with any query or challenge we were facing. They constantly took steps to help allow us to continually improve upon the quality of our work which helped prepare myself for the nature of university work.

My time at Callywith massively influenced my choice of degree, as it helped widen my understanding of the areas within business and inspired my love for management. Callywith provided an amazing support system when applying to university, such as hosting 'Your Future Week' in which we had lessons dedicated to starting our UCAS applications. Callywith also allowed me to improve my CV by offering extracurricular activities such as the Academic Academy, Extended Project Qualification and being a student ambassador.

How has your diploma helped you in your degree?

The diploma at Callywith enabled a smooth transition to university. The content from the diploma provided good foundations in terms of my understanding of theories which have been expanded upon greatly during my degree.

How are you finding your course / experience at university?

I have really enjoyed the first year of my degree, it has provided the platform to expand my knowledge on an array of areas within not only management but business as a whole. It has helped aid my decision process in regards to what areas I want to specialise in next year as well as what sort of placement opportunities I want to apply for. My university has been massively supportive through the pandemic, offering a number of virtual opportunities to continue to improve upon my professional development, such as internships, workshops, and talks from a number of professionals.

What are you hoping to do in the future?

In the futue I hope to specialise in Human Resources within a corporate environment.

Emilie

Progression: Finance and Admissions Assistant - Callywith College

Courses studied: BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Business

Previous School: Sir James Smith Community Academy

What does your role at Callywith involve?

I work as the finance and admissions assistant and am split between both roles. With admissions, I'm processing new applications for September 2022. This involves a lot of 'behind the scenes' work to ensure that everything runs smoothly before the prospective students start in September. With finance, I process invoices, create purchase orders, reconcile statements and any other tasks that are required on an ad-hoc basis.

How have you found working at Callywith / what have you enjoyed the most so far?

I have enjoyed the balance between the two aspects of the job most so far. It makes every day so different, which is challenging but even more rewarding.

Why did you decide to apply for this role at Callywith?

I knew that the University path wasn't for me, so I started looking for apprenticeships and full-time roles. Having enjoyed studying the finance unit as a student, this spurred me on to find an entry level role that would provide me the necessary skills and experience needed to progress my career. My business lecturers were very encouraging and supportive of my decision to apply for this role and boosted my confidence when I had doubts about my ability and suitability.

How has your Business Diploma course/experience at Callywith helped you in your role?

Studying business has helped me in many ways. The first year of business is very finance orientated and this put me in very good stead as my role is 50% finance. It has allowed me to develop a further understanding behind the work that I’m doing. Being a previous student also meant that I settled in a lot quicker here. It wasn’t so daunting at first as I already knew the site and lots of the staff.

What are you hoping to do in the future?

I am hoping to become a fully qualified accountant in the future. I would love to combine accountancy with my passion for foreign travel, language, and culture and soon land myself a role that involves me travelling out of the county and exploring more of the UK and overseas. Since the pandemic, there are so many more opportunities and new experiences out there that I am eager to start immersing myself in.

Angeline

Progression: Business and Digital Marketing - Falmouth University

Course Studied: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business

Previous School: Launceston College

How are you finding your course/experience at uni?

Initially I was really nervous but the course leaders and lecturers make sure that you settle in nicely, they are always a massive help. My uni experience couldn’t better, people here are very approachable.

How did your time at Callywith influence and support your choice of/transition to university?

I really enjoyed the environment around Callywith and especially being in Cornwall I just knew I wanted to go to a university here. Transitioning to Callywith from secondary school also really helped me become familiar with the experience of moving to a different setting which helped ease some of the anxiety of moving away from home as I learned to be more independent.

What did you enjoy in particular about studying your Diploma?

I never thought I would be picking a diploma in business until I came to Callywith and I don’t regret it at all. I enjoyed every aspect of studying business; from the modules to the amazing lecturers that taught them. It really broadened my understanding of the business world and how companies stay on top of the competition within their industry. I also had so much fun going on field trips to gain an in-depth knowledge of companies, especially being able to go out and experience it first hand.

Why you chose to study your uni course?

I chose to study Business & Digital Marketing because I really enjoyed the marketing module in my diploma so I thought why not go further. I wanted to learn more about how businesses decide to market their products or services and what channels they use. It fascinates me how much social media has grown and used to promote almost everything, and so far I couldn’t be happier with my choice.

How has your Diploma helped you in your degree?

As I mentioned, in my first year of Callywith I had fun with the marketing module which led to my keen interest in learning more about marketing especially in the digital aspect. Having prior knowledge of some analysis tools and models has really helped with some of the modules in my degree. Because most of my work in my diploma consisted of assignments, that has given me more than enough experience in essay/assignment writing which is very useful for my degree as it is mostly coursework based (similar to my diploma).

What are you hoping to do in the future?

In the future I hope to lead a career in digital marketing, probably starting off with an internship and making my way up. As I’m still on my first year I was considering potentially doing a masters year to really hone my marketing skills. Developing my skills and abilities is my top priority for the future, but there’s no rush to make a decision as I still have a long way to go studying at university.

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