Undergraduate Entry Programme
Courses for ATHE Level 3
Diploma in Business
Qualification Number | 601/6170/X
Our courses for the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business are designed to guide learners through the 60-credit version of this foundation qualification in Business and Management.
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Courses can be completed full-time over 10-12 weeks or part-time over 20-22 weeks and are delivered via classroom instruction or our distance learning platform.
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The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business is an Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to a British GCE, AS, A Level or Access to HE qualification.
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Courses are particularly well suited to high school undergraduates who are looking to pursue Year 1 of a full-time university degree in the UK.
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Qualification Units
Learners must complete 4 core units.
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Core Units
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How Businesses Operate (15-credit)
The key features of an organisation and their importance are explored, including finance, leadership, HR, marketing, managing data and customer service.
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Marketing Principles and Techniques (15-credit)
An introduction to marketing is provided, followed by a look at research, analysis and promotional techniques.
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Academic and Research Skills for Business (15-credit)
This unit guides learners in understanding their own academic strengths and weaknesses and developing research projects using a variety of skills.
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Communication Skills for Business (15-credit)
A look at how communication is used in business and how the learners’ own communication skills can be developed to effectively present information and ideas.
Qualification Overview
RQF Level Level 3 Credits 60 Credits
Courses Blended Learning
Class & Distance Learning
Duration Full-time 20-22 Weeks
Part-time 40-42 Weeks
Entry Requirement
Age 16+
B1 CEFR English Proficiency
Certificate of Secondary Education
Application Fee TBA
Tuition Fee TBA
Business & Management
ATHE Level 3 Diploma
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Success with Frisby College
Globally recognised
British Qualifications
No Exams
100% Assignment Based
Flexible learning that
meets your needs
600 study hours with
UK Course Tutors
Entry Requirements
Age 16 +
Academic Profile
Nationally recognized Certificate of Secondary Education or equivalents.
English Profile
A minimum of CEFR B1 level English demonstrated via a standardised English test. Learn more about our B1 English courses
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Application Process
Contact your local Frisby College Provider.
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After submitting a formal application with the necessary supporting documents, the applicant will be registered with ATHE.
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Application Steps
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Complete a formal Application and pay the Application Fee. Supporting documents you will need to send with your application.
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Complete a brief video interview with admissions. What to expect from an interview
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Receive confirmation of registration as a Frisby International Student and ATHE Learner.
Progression Routes
Learners who complete this qualification can then continue their academic pathway via one of two progression routes:
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Further Education Pathway
(continue study with Frisby College)
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma
Higher Education Pathway
Enter onto a 3 Year Sandwich Degree Programme with a UK university.
Enter onto a 3 Year Distance Learning Degree Programme with a British university.