Business | P00169-AA | Course

Entry Year

07/09/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

2 Years (Full-Time)

Course Code

P00169-AA

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Overview

Level 3Business

Titanic Quarter

Full-Time

Further Education

Start Date: 07/09/2026

End Date: 04/06/2028

Qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business (601/7160/1)

Overview

This two-year BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Business course is the equivalent of three A Levels.

In Year One learners will be enrolled upon and study modules from the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Business

Upon successful completion and suitable achievement learners will progress to Year Two and complete the Level 3 National Extended Diploma

The course will give you in-depth knowledge, skills and understanding you need to work in the business environment or start up your own business.

During the course you will study business themes such as:

Developing a Marketing Campaign
Personal & Business Finance
Managing an Event
Principles of Management
Business Decision Making
International Business
Recruitment & Selection
Digital Marketing
Work Experience
Pitching a New Business

This programme of study gives students the opportunity to gain Essential Skills Numeracy with the potential to gain a Level 2 qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade C. If you do not have a grade C or above in Maths it is compulsory that you complete this as part of your timetable. For applicants who have a grade D in GCSE, we offer a fast-track course at the beginning of the year and our Essential Skills team will be able to help you during enrolment.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Advice

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Requirements

Academic course entry requirements

You must hold a minimum of four GCSEs at grades A to C including:

English & Maths, preferably Grade A-C or equivalent (e.g., Essential Skills Literacy Level 2).

Non-academic course entry requirements

Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:

be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.

provide proof of:

§ Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.

§ Photographic proof of identity

Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.

Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2026:
FE Tuition Fee = £0.00 (Concessionary = £0.00)

Fees are payable annually.

Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.

All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.

This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

Assessment

The course is assessed via a variety of assignments, presentations, observation, individual projects, and controlled assessments. There are 4 external exams.

Made for More

Careers

Successful completion of the Extended Diploma can lead to study progression at Level 4 or 5 in a range of subjects (including university) or directly to employment in the business environment.

BTEC L3 students can progress to HND and Foundation Degree programmes within Belfast Met, which can allow entry to Degree Top-Up opportunities.