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Entry Requirements

Minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English and Maths.

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Full time

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Duration

1 academic year

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Timetable

Various


Unlock your potential with Access to Business. We're here to support your progression to higher level qualifications from BA (Hons) and HNC/Ds to an LLB right here at University Centre Blackburn College. You'll learn skills that can help you gain an overview of Business, Law and Accounting. This is your first step to industry and career success.

Key features and Benefits

  • Get an Advanced Learner Loan - pay nothing upfront for this course
  • Get onto University courses with just one year of study
  • You can get help with childcare costs

  • Overview

    Unlock your potential with Access to Business. You'll be provided with various topics to ensure you have the key knowledge of Business, Law and Accounting. This includes aspects of finance, the English legal system, factors affecting business, and more. You'll learn skills that can help you gain an overview of how organisations work.

    We're here to support your progression to higher level qualifications from BA (Hons) and HNC/Ds to an LLB right here at University Centre Blackburn College or elsewhere. This is your first step to industry and career success.

  • What will I study?

    The course will focus on academic study skills including academic writing and referencing and critical thinking. The study skills will increase verbal and written communication skills essential for effective engagement with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

    Your studies will include modules on:

    • Business Organisations and Strategy  
    • External Factor Affecting Business
    • Business Planning 
    • Leadership
    • Introduction to Law
    • The Law of Tort
    • The Legal system in England
    • Finance in the Global Economy  
    • Finance Accounting
    • Research skills for Business and Law
    • Prep for Higher Education   
    • Academic Writing Skills
    • Communication, Speaking and Listening
    • Being a reflective leaner  
    • Presentation Skills
  • Entry Requirements

    You should have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English and Maths.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Our assessment methods include a variety of tasks to ensure a comprehensive evaluation of your skills and knowledge. These assessment methods may include reports, essays, presentations, and examinations

  • What can I do next?

    Once you've completed your Access to Business course, you're able to progress to undergraduate programmes in Business and other related fields.

    Pursue degrees such as Business with Management, Accounting and Law.

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