HND in Business
- Duration: 2 years
- Study mode: Online & on campus
- Location: London, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham
Higher National Diplomas (HNDs)
A practical, career-focused qualification, equal to the first two years of a degree. You can top it up to a full honours degree, usually in one more year.
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry requirements
- Qualifications or work experience
- Study mode
- Online & on campus
- Start dates
- 4 a year
HND courses
1 course
Is a Higher National Diploma right for you?
Suits you if
- You want practical, job-focused skills
- You’d like a shorter first step into higher education
- You may want to top up to a full degree later
What you’ll need
- Qualifications or relevant work experience
- A short interview and written task
- An English language test, if English isn’t your first language
Questions about HNDs
A Level 5 qualification focused on practical, job-ready skills.
- Equal to the first two years of a bachelor’s degree
- Taught through projects and real workplace tasks
- Recognised by employers across the UK
Yes, with a top-up degree, usually in one year.
- Top-up degrees build directly on your HND
- You graduate with a full honours degree
Not always. Colleges look at both qualifications and experience.
- Relevant work experience can count towards entry
- Your adviser checks what you have before you apply
Usually 2 days a week, on set days.
- Some courses can be studied online
- Plan some independent study time around your classes
- Your adviser helps you find a timetable that fits around work and family