Level 3 Diploma in Business

Course Overview

Qualification name: Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB)

Qualification equivalence / pathway: Foundation Studies Level

UK qualification system equivalence: Foundation, BTEC First Diploma​ O’Level / GCSE ​ Grades 9-1 ​

Assessment: Blended assignments and exams

Awarding body: NCC Education

Progression pathway: Refer to University Progression Booklet or page

Recognition: Ofqual, QiW

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education L3DB qualification, students must meet the following entry requirements:

Completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. These should include Mathematics and English. Have a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent for students whose first language is not English. Alternatively, students can take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres. The Level 3 Diploma in Business syllabus and assessment is suitable for students aged 16-19 as well as adult learners.

• Centres need to provide evidence to justify any equivalency decision (both qualification equivalency and grade equivalency) they make pertaining to any enrolments via non-GCSE or non-standard routes.