BUSINESS Level 5 Higher National Diploma

Level 5
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Pearson

Overview

This course will enable you to develop a broad range of knowledge and skills appropriate to managers and entrepreneurs. The course is 17 hours per week for 2 years.

Staff on this course are highly qualified to deliver the programme and have substantial work experience in the areas that they are delivering on.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 48 UCAS points achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy at https://www.src.ac.uk/about-us...

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link: https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply...

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Business and the Business Environment.
Marketing Processes and Planning.
Human Resource Management.
Leadership and Management.
Accounting Principles.
Managing a Successful Business Project.
Business Law.
Recording Financial Transactions.
Research Project (Pearson set).
Organisational Behaviour.
Statistics for Management.
Business Strategy.
Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations.
Brand Management.
Tapping into New and International Markets.

You will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the programme, using a range of appropriate assessment methods, such as written and practical assignments, exams, projects, case studies, presentations and live briefs.

Field trips: The course will incorporate a number of field trips - one in semester one and one in semester two. The approximate cost per trip £20.

Please note: Where the exam/awarding body fee is listed as TBC in the full fee breakdown, the information has not yet been released by our partner awarding bodies for 23/24. This fee will be updated as soon as it becomes available.

On successful completion of this course you may go on to enrol on a relevant degree course and gain maximum exemption for the subjects taken on the HND.

Students who wish to progress to the BSc (Hons) in Business Studies can do so at the College on a part-time basis.

On successful completion of this course you may progress to senior positions in business, retail, personnel, marketing and finance.

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Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

16.00
Hours Per Week

15/09/2025
Date

£2980
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Course Fee

£2980

Total Fee

£2980

Fees Payable Each Year

Armagh Campus

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Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

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Class Type

2 Years
Duration

16.00
Hours Per Week

14/09/2026
Date

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Newry East Campus

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P0091NF
Code

Full Time
Mode of Study

Day
Class Type

2 Years
Duration

16.00
Hours Per Week

15/09/2026
Date

£0.00
Total Full Fee Per Year

Full Fee Breakdown

Total Fee

£0.00

Fees Payable Each Year

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