Course overview
The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business is a 60-credit qualification and is the equivalent level of an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree but may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required. Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of Bachelor’s Degrees at a university such as our partner universities including The University of Northampton and The University of Bedfordshire. For more information, please visit our progression routes page.
The qualification provides learners with an introduction to the business environment as well as key academic, research, and communication skills to support learners in their development. Learners must complete 4 mandatory units worth 60 credits to achieve the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business.
This ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Accounting course is delivered online, and you can access the course 24/7 at your convenient time. This course covers the following mandatory units:
Mandatory units
How Businesses Operate
Marketing Principles and Techniques
Academic and Research Skills for Business
Communication Skills for Business
Learners can also take this course to achieve the practising Financial Accountant certificate from IFA Direct, as the course will provide exemptions.
Intakes
Duration
Awarding Institution
Delivery
Location
Fees
Enrol anytime
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12-16 weeks
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ATHE
Online / Distance Learning / Part Time
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Manchester, UK
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£750+VAT for online learning
£3250 for Classroom-based learning
and / or under student visa route.
The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime
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5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
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other related level 2 subjects
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other equivalent international qualifications.
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learners must be over the age of 19 to study this qualification
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learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments
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Learners will need to have appropriate Level 2 standard in English and in particular Mathematics/Numeracy, so they can access relevant resources and complete the unit tasks and assignments.
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