Entry Requirements
Applicants aged 18+ Level 3 qualification or Access to Higher Education Certificate English: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2 Pass an Academic Interview Applicants aged 21+ No standard qualifications required Relevant work or professional experience considered Same English proficiency requirement
Don't have A-levels? No problem.
We accept equivalent European qualifications: Diploma de Bacalaureat (Romania), Matura (Poland), Abitur (Germany), Baccalaureat (France), and more. Career changers and mature students with relevant UK work experience are also welcome.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities This HND equips you with practical business knowledge and transferable skills that are highly valued by employers across industries. It also provides a direct route to employment or the opportunity to progress into the final year of a BA (Hons) degree. Possible career paths include: Business Administrator – Support business operations across departments Marketing Assistant – Contribute to digital campaigns and brand promotion HR Assistant – Assist in recruitment, employee relations, and training Sales Executive – Identify client needs and drive revenue growth Operations Coordinator – Oversee logistics, scheduling, and daily workflows Customer Service Manager – Lead support teams and ensure client satisfaction Office or Project Assistant – Support project planning, documentation, and reporting Graduates may also choose to specialise further through professional certifications or top-up degrees in business-related fields.
Tuition Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
£6,355 per year
Total available per year
Tuition Fee Loan up to £9,790 + Maintenance Loan up to £14,135 (2026/27). Repayable loans, nothing to pay upfront. Student Finance England decides the amount.
Don't worry about fees. Your advisor will check your eligibility and help you apply for full funding, including any additional grants you may qualify for.
Estimate your funding → Career Prospects
Graduates go on to work in high-demand roles across the UK:
HR Manager £32-55k
Management Accountant £30-50k
Strategic Manager £35-58k
Supply Chain Manager £30-50k
Digital Advertising Manager £28-48k
Risk and Control Manager £32-52k
Communications Channel Manager £28-45k
Culture and Talent Manager £30-50k
Salary ranges are indicative based on UK market data. Actual salaries depend on location, experience, and employer.
How You'll Learn
Gain knowledge and practical skills through research, independent study, directed study, and real-life workplace scenarios. Year 1 covers foundational business including marketing, human resources, and accounting. Year 2 focuses on specialist areas with more critical analysis.
Assessment Methods
No formal examinations. Assessments include role play, poster presentations, marketing campaigns, research assignments, and group work.
Schedule
Two days per week, weekdays (9:45am-3:15pm). Intakes in October, January, and June. Duration: 2 years.
Admissions Interview
Most courses include a short, friendly admissions interview. Before your interview, your UniStart advisor will send you a personalised preparation pack - including a written guide and a video walkthrough - created by our admissions experts specifically for your course.
Students who use our preparation pack tell us they feel more confident and better prepared.