Business HND

University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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University of Portsmouth

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

002N

Campuses

London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,900 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Business HND

About

Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?

This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance and marketing.

It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study.

After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of one of our selected Business, Finance or Marketing courses at our main campus in Portsmouth.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

HND Business entry requirements

Typical offers

A levels – EED–EEE
UCAS points – 48-56 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in any subject Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered (calculate your UCAS points)
T-levels – Pass (D or E in the core)
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – MM-MP

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

We look at more than just your grades

While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

Explore more about how we make your offer

English Program Requirements

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course. If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Career

What can you do with a Business HND?

After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree or begin a career in areas such as:

marketing
sales
publicity
administration
ecommerce
accounting,
financial and risk analysis
HR

What jobs can you do with a Business HND?

Roles our graduates have taken on include:

business development officer
recruitment consultant
publicity officer
graduate food buyer
financial analyst
risk analyst
retail manager

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.