Enterprise and Commerce
Business and Marketing Level 5
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification No Qualification
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills across various disciplines to provide a sound basis for success in the business and marketing industry. You will develop effective written communication skills using the appropriate vocabulary for effective writing. You will gain skills and an understanding of how to take forward a business idea and how to calculate costs effectively.
You will be encouraged to foster innovation and creativity, develop marketing and social media skills to adapt to changes in the business environment , and develop the knowledge, skills, and creative thinking required to start and promote a business.
- Provide learners with a pathway for further study
- Provide learners with providing opportunities for career progression.
- Develop skills and competencies within the context of a Business and Marketing environment
- Provide opportunities for learners to develop their communication and interpersonal skills.
- Develop learners’ core and transferable skills.
If you successfully complete this course, you can move on to further study in Business and Marketing level 6 in January 2026. After you successfully complete your level 6 course, you can then study either HNC Business or HNC Marketing from August 2026.
What you will learn
- Business in Action
- Business Introduction
- Business Management Project
- Communication
- Digital Marketing An Introduction
- Digital Marketing Entrepreneurship
- Management of People and Finance
Meta Skills Developed:
- Integrity
- Adapting
- Initiative
- Communication
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.
Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessments
- Open Book
- Exam – Closed book controlled
- Project-based assessments
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- A minimum of three relevant National 4s (must include English and Maths/Numeracy)
Or
- Any relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 4 or 5 (including Comms/Numeracy)
Relevant subjects could include;
- English
- Business
- Economics
- Marketing
- Modern Studies
- Science subjects
Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be required to attend a course information session and or skills check
English Proficiency Requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Level 6 Business and Marketing January 2026
Career options
- Junior Marketing Officer
- Junior Business Assistant
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
