BUSINESS & Administration.

The fast-moving world of business demands more than just a qualification. You need to be quick on your feet, commercially minded and able to spot an opportunity at 30 paces.

We’ll plug you directly into the world of work and ensure you leave us job ready with confidence, self-belief and the ambition to succeed. Whether you want to start your own business, head to university, move onto an apprenticeship or progress in your career, we’ve got you covered.

Pick one our business study programmes and specialise in your chosen field; Investment Finance and Accounting, People Management and Law, Digital Marketing or Leadership and Management. All will immerse you in the world of work from day one, combining classroom learning with industry experiences and inspirational work experience.

Or if you fancy spreading your workplace wings, try a T Level. These are technical qualifications endorsed by business leaders that include a 45-day work placement.

 

Why study with us?

  • Flex your entrepreneurial muscles with our Start Up Pitch project. Develop your own business plan and pitch to a panel of experts.
  • You’ll collaborate with students from across the department to plan, market and manage an event for one of our industry partners.
  • End the year with a bang with your Final Project. You’ll be set a task relevant to your chosen specialism to put everything you’ve learnt into practice. You’ll pitch your recommendations to industry experts.

Our employer partners

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Meet Adam

“The course has given me the chance to learn from other entrepreneurs and some fantastic work experience opportunities. I’ve loved studying at Gateshead College and it has given me the confidence to launch my own business.”

Adam Kourouma, Student

Adam Kourouma
Adam Kourouma

Meet Hollie

Hollie used to work as Cabin Crew and has travelled to 21 countries! She’s also walked with elephants in South Africa and met James Cordon on a flight to New York.

Hollie Conroy, Trainer and Assessor

Hollie Conroy
Hollie Conroy

Meet Adam

“The course has given me the chance to learn from other entrepreneurs and some fantastic work experience opportunities. I’ve loved studying at Gateshead College and it has given me the confidence to launch my own business.”

Adam Kourouma, Student

Adam Kourouma
Adam Kourouma

Meet Hollie

Hollie used to work as Cabin Crew and has travelled to 21 countries! She’s also walked with elephants in South Africa and met James Cordon on a flight to New York.

Hollie Conroy, Trainer and Assessor

Hollie Conroy
Hollie Conroy
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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry first.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces.
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026