Business

Applications for 2027 entry open on Wednesday 11th November 2026.
Please do not submit your application before this date.
Please apply via PS16 on via our website. www.thehinckleysixthform.co.uk

The A Level Business course introduces you to all you need to know about the internal and external business environment, providing a solid foundation for further study. With a focus on decision-making, you’ll learn essential leadership skills, alongside techniques to help you become an analytical problem solver capable of reaching clear judgments. These skills are all highly sought after and valued in a wide range of careers.

In Year 12, students will explore the key business functions: marketing, operations, finance and human resource management in the context of real business situations. This includes a specific focus on leadership and decision-making – particularly the interdependent nature of business decisions. In Year 13, students will go on to develop their understanding of strategic decision-making processes undertaken by businesses across the globe. This new A Level course also uncovers how businesses impact society through concepts such as sustainability, CSR and governance.

Exam Board: AQA

Assessment: Three equally weighted 2-hour written exams, each worth 90 marks, are taken at the end of the two-year course. One paper is standalone and the remaining two are synoptic.

Minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE Business if taken; 5 or above in GCSE English

The course prepares students for university courses such as business, management, accountancy, marketing, economics and law. The skills and knowledge you gain are also transferable across a broad range of subjects and careers. Whatever you choose to do in the future, you’ll find that the things you learn in this course will help.

Our former Business students have gone on to study:

• International Business and Marketing at the University of Leeds
• Politics and International Relations at Sheffield Hallam University
• Fashion Management at Nottingham Trent University
• Accounting with Business Management at De Montfort University
• Politics with International Relations at the University of York
• Policy, Politics and Economics at the University of Birmingham