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Current controlled listing RQF Level 3
Paid flexible online qualification
Business Studies Level 3
A flexible online route covering academic skills, business technology, economics, accounting and the business environment. The qualification includes four mandatory units and two optional units selected by the provider.
Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Six online written assignments
Decision clarity
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Controlled information
Confirmed on this page
Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible and self-paced
Assessment
Six online written assignments
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 3
Published course option
Complete Level 3 course: £2,500
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To be confirmed
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Complete Level 3 course
£2,500
Published price before VAT
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £103.33 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.
The current provider listing states £2,500 excluding VAT, with a £20 deposit followed by 24 monthly payments of £103.33. Confirm the VAT-inclusive total and VAT treatment of the instalments before enrolment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
Learners who want a 60-credit introduction to academic skills, business technology, economics, accounting and the business environment.
People who prefer a shorter Level 3 business route before deciding on a specialist or higher-level direction.
Learners willing to confirm the two optional units selected for the current provider delivery before enrolling.
Compare another route first if
You want a broader 120-credit business-management diploma with six fixed mandatory units.
You require the optional-unit combination to be fixed before making an initial enquiry.
Compare the closest alternatives
Alternative route
Level 3 Business Management
Choose Business Management for a larger 120-credit route with fixed units in people, customer service, finance, marketing and operations.Compare course details
Alternative route
Level 3 Accountancy
Choose Accountancy if financial transactions, management information and record keeping are more important than broad business study.Compare course details
Qualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
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The qualification requires two optional units. Online Business School must confirm which two are included in the current delivery before enrolment.
Introduction to Customer Service
Managing Business Events
Introduction to Marketing
Introduction to People Management
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
OTHM permits Level 3 study from age 16 and requires the approved centre to assess whether the learner can complete the programme.
The current provider listing normally expects full secondary education, with relevant work experience considered in some cases.
English-language competence is required for online study and written assessment.
Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
The qualification contains six units and the provider listing states six online written assignments.
The provider currently describes assignments as approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
All units must be passed for the qualification to be awarded.
The exact two optional units must be confirmed before enrolment.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 4 or first-year undergraduate routes. OTHM describes progression opportunities, but every university or provider makes its own admission, subject-fit and recognition decision. The diploma does not guarantee university entry or a management role.
Broader Level 4 business study
You may apply for a suitable Level 4 business route once the qualification is complete and the next provider confirms entry.
Choose a specialist direction
The introductory economics, accounting, IT and business content can help you compare later accounting, management or people-focused routes.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online learning materials
The current provider listing includes online modules, learning resources and assignment support under the provider’s course terms.
Tutor and learner support
The current provider listing describes one-to-one tutor support, webinars and a social learning forum. The exact contact schedule can vary.
Conditions apply
Laptop offer for eligible full-payment learners
The current provider listing describes a laptop benefit for learners who pay in full. Confirm eligibility, model, delivery and exclusions before payment.
Conditions apply
Questions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
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Is this qualification the same as one A level?
It is an RQF Level 3 qualification. OTHM compares Level 3 study with the academic level of AS or A-level study, but the content, size and admissions treatment are not identical to a specific A level.
Which optional units will I study?
The qualification requires two optional units. Online Business School must confirm the current selection before you enrol.
Is the displayed £2,500 the final amount payable?
The current provider listing states £2,500 excluding VAT. Ask RSG to confirm the VAT-inclusive total and how VAT is applied to the payment plan before enrolment.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
Why choose the 60-credit Business Studies route instead of the 120-credit Business Management route?
Business Studies is the more compact introduction and includes optional-unit choice. Business Management is larger and uses six fixed units for a broader management-oriented foundation.
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