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Business Studies

CertHE

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London
  • On Campus
  • Intake period:
    September
  • Attendance:
    Day
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    1 year
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year
  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Digital Business and Technology
  • Academic and Professional Skills Development
  • Business Environment and Global Perspectives

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

  • Chaucer House London United Kingdom, White Hart Yard, London, SE1 1NX
Birmingham
  • On Campus
  • Intake period:
    September
  • Attendance:
    Day
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    1 year
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year
  • Introduction to Business and Management
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Business Finance and Accounting
  • Human Resource Management
  • Digital Business and Technology
  • Academic and Professional Skills Development
  • Business Environment and Global Perspectives

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

  • Mclaren Buildings 17Th Floor Birmingham, Dale End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7LN
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Course overview

Curious about business but not sure if you’re ready for a full-on degree? This one-year CertHE lets you test the waters while building real skills employers want and need nowadays.

You’ll cover the big pillars of business — marketing, finance, people management and strategy — all delivered in a way that connects with what’s actually happening in the business world today. Expect hands-on projects, interactive sessions and group tasks that reflect how businesses work in real life.
What sets this course apart is the focus on doing, not just studying. You won’t be stuck in endless lectures — you’ll be pitching ideas, analysing case studies and getting used to the kind of teamwork that’s key in almost every sector, namely the real business things that you need to know!

By the end of the course, you’ll know whether business is your path. Moreover, you will have acquired vital skills and knowledge related to the modern business landscape. And if this turns out to be your cup of tea, you’ll be ready to move into Year 2 of a full degree — or step into a junior role with confidence.

Why study this course?

  • Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
  • 85% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
  • 93% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
  • 80% work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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Assessments

Assessment is coursework-based and designed to reflect practical business tasks, preparing students for both employment and further study. Assessment methods include:
  • Business reports and case studies
  • Group projects and presentations
  • Marketing and business strategy plans
  • Financial analysis assignments
  • Reflective journals and skills portfolios
  • Research-based essays or projects

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £9.535

  • Financed by Student Finance England

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.

  • Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
  • Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
  • Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
  • Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
  • Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
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Study & Career progression

The CertHE in Business Studies offers students a strong foundation for entering the business world or continuing their studies to degree level.

Possible career paths include:

 

  • Business Administration Assistant
  • Marketing or Sales Assistant
  • Finance or Accounts Assistant
  • HR Support Officer
  • Customer Service Supervisor
  • Junior Project Coordinator

 

Graduates may also progress directly into a BA (Hons) Business Management or related degree (via direct entry into Year 2 in some institutions), expanding opportunities for leadership and specialist roles in business and management.

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