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HND (Higher National Diploma) in Business – 2-Year UK Diploma

Course Overview

In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, understanding the core principles of business is no longer optional—it’s essential. Whether you’re planning to manage an existing organization or launch your own venture, having a strong foundation in business operations, leadership, and strategy is key to long-term success.

The HND in Business at Just Educated equips you with the practical skills and in-demand knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive job market. You’ll develop real-world capabilities through a mix of:

  • Guided learning and independent study

  • Research-based projects

  • Practical workplace simulations and case studies

This Level 5 diploma program is ideal for ambitious learners looking to complete Levels 4 and 5 of their education and then progress to a university top-up year—earning a full undergraduate degree in business or a related field.

Throughout the course, you’ll enhance your abilities in:

  • Business strategy

  • Financial and managerial accounting

  • Marketing and innovation

  • Entrepreneurship and leadership

By the end of the program, you’ll emerge as a confident, proactive professional ready to lead, manage, or innovate across multiple sectors.

Year 1:

  • Accounting Principles (15 credits)

  • Entrepreneurial Ventures (15 credits)

  • Innovation and Commercialisation (15 credits)

  • Leadership and Management (15 credits)

  • Management of Human Resources (15 credits)

  • Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set) (15 credits)

  • Marketing Processes and Planning (15 credits)

  • The Contemporary Business Environment (15 credits)

Year 2:

  • Business Strategy (15 credits)

  • Developing Individuals, Teams & Organisations (15 credits)

  • Digital Marketing (15 credits)

  • Global Business Environment (15 credits)

  • International Marketing (15 credits)

  • Organisational Behaviour Management (15 credits)

  • Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 credits)

Applicants must be aged 18+ and:

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.

  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can take an English test provided at a JustEducated campus.

  • Pass an academic interview.

Applicants Aged 21+:

We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate a willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can provide evidence of academic, professional, or vocational experience in a related field.

  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can take an English test provided at a JustEducated campus.

Next Steps:

  • Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.

  • Send your supporting documents when requested by JustEducated.

  • A panel interview will take place to assess your application.

  • JustEducated will make the final decision on your application.

Fees

 

Course Name Fees for June 2025 Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025
HND in Business £6,000 (per year) £6,355 (per year)

Following the Government’s announcement that undergraduate tuition fees for UK students will change for those enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025, JustEducated has updated the fees information as shown above.

Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years, both for new and continuing students, in line with an inflationary amount determined by the government.

Funding Your Study

You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to support your living costs while studying.

This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs during your studies.

Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.

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