ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business is a 60-credit qualification and is the equivalent level of an A-Level or Access to HE qualification. It has been designed for learners who wish to progress to a business or management degree but may not have the traditional entry qualifications usually required. Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of Bachelor’s Degrees at a university such as partner universities including The University of Northampton and The University of Bedfordshire. For more information, please visit our progression routes page.

The qualification provides learners with an introduction to the business environment as well as key academic, research, and communication skills to support learners in their development. Learners must complete 4 mandatory units worth 60 credits to achieve the ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Business.

F/650/4815 Unit 1 Business Environment
H/650/4816 Unit 2 How Businesses and Organisations Work
J/650/4817 Unit 3 Business Communication
L/650/4819 Unit 4 Working in Teams
T/650/4820 Unit 5 Market Research

• Age: 16 +
• 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
• another related level 2 subjects
• other equivalent international qualifications

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to study a variety of bachelor’s degrees at a university such as a partner university. Learners can progress to three year under graduate degree with either ATHE or OTHM or Pearson partner universities or any university in the UK via UCAS application. For full list progression options please visit the progression page

The Diploma is issued by the ATHE - Awarding Organisation. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for ATHE qualifications.

Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 2-3 months
Method of study: Distance Learning / Blended learning / Full or Part time
Qualification Level: 3