Business

The Business Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) is a comprehensive programme designed to provide students with a broad understanding of key business concepts and skills necessary for a successful career in the business field.

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 normally have obtained a minimum of 48 UCAS points (or equivalent) achieved through the completion of A-Levels, National Awards, Access or other alternative approved level 3 qualifications.
• Applicants must have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. In addition, applicants must have attained GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C or equivalent e.g. Essential Skills or Leaving Cert. The entrance criteria above may change subject to awarding body regulations. The College reserves the right to enhance the entrance requirements where demand exceeds the number of available places. In addition, where places remain available the College reserves the right to offer places to candidates with a profile less than that listed above. 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) Procedure. For further detail on our entry requirements please review our Admissions Policy & Criteria.