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A-level Business7132

New A-level Business Specification is now accredited

Your current A-level specification is outgoing. Continue using it for cohorts taking exams in 2027.

Learn about the new accredited specification and supporting materials for first teaching in September 2026.

2.0 Specification at a glance

Subject content

Assessments

Paper 1: Business 1

What's assessed

All content above

Assessed

  • written exam: 2 hours
  • 100 marks in total
  • 33.3% of A-level

Questions

Three compulsory sections:
  • Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks.
  • Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks.
  • Sections C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) worth 25 marks each.

Paper 2: Business 2

What's assessed

All content above

Assessed

  • written exam: 2 hours
  • 100 marks in total
  • 33.3% of A-level

Questions

Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four part questions

Paper 3: Business 3

What's assessed

All content above

Assessed

  • written exam: 2 hours
  • 100 marks in total
  • 33.3% of A-level

Questions

One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions

Before the qualification can be awarded, students must undertake all the assessments.