The study programme starts in September and will run for two years.
Last updated: 9th October 2018
The honours programme is aimed at ambitious and talented students who want to pursue a vocational career. It will give you the opportunity to be stretched through high-quality, rigorous qualifications and to demonstrate your personal best. The study programme will provide you with an opportunity to study on a bespoke pathway as an alternative to the more traditional A Level route, whilst ensuring you have transferable skills and the technical ability Employers and Universities want. It will provide the opportunity for you to achieve a qualification that attracts UCAS points equivalent to four A Levels.
On the Extended Diploma you will study a range of business units which will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of business and a range of business specialisms including the following subject areas:
There will be a period of work placement linked to the Extended Project Qualification.
Assessment is through a combination of internal and external methods. Twelve units are assessed through a range of techniques including course-work, case studies and practical projects including presentations and observations of business team activities. One unit is assessed through examination with the awarding body.
You will need to provide your own writing material, paper and folder. You will also need a storage device (USB) to save computerised work.
Old Mill Lane campus
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2AX
You can progress onto Higher Education courses in Business related areas including: Business, Law, Marketing, Events Management and Finance. It also supports progression directly into employment in business or Higher Education.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about further education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, Honeywell Sports Village where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates. You don’t have to be studying sport to get involved in the Sports Academy.
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.