HND
Shaping Careers, Building Futures
HND Highlights
- Entry Requirements
- Pearson Qualification Overview
- Direct Entry Options
- Credit Transfers & Top-Up Degrees
- HND Course Structure
- Core & Specialist Units
- Assessment Methods
- Grading & Progression
- Tuition Fee Breakdown
- Pearson Registration
- Top-Up University Costs
- Pathway to Bachelor's Degree
- Global Recognition
- Job Market Relevance
- HND to UK/International Universities
HND Admission & Pathways
Entry Requirements
To apply for an HND (Business, Computing, or related), students typically need:
Intermediate / A-Levels or equivalent
Pearson Qualification Overview
The HND Business program is a UK-based vocational qualification awarded by Pearson (Edexcel).
It is equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor’s degree and is recognized globally.
Direct Entry Options
Students with prior relevant qualifications or diplomas may gain direct entry into Level 5 (second year) of the HND Business program.
Credit Transfers & Top-Up Degrees
After completing HND Business, students can transfer to the final year of a UK University Bachelor’s Degree (Top-Up) and earn a BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) degree.
Course & Examination Details
HND Course Structure
Duration: 2 Years (Level 4 + Level 5)Field: Business, Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, and Operations
- Structure: 8 Units in Year 1 (Level 4) and 7 Units in Year 2 (Level 5)
Core & Specialist Units
Level 4 Core Units: Business & Business Environment, Marketing, HRM, Management & Leadership
Level 5 Specialization: Entrepreneurship, Operations, Data Analysis, Web Development, Cybersecurity, etc.
Assessment Methods
100% Coursework-based (No formal exams)
Projects, presentations, research, and case studies
Grading & Progression
Pass / Merit / Distinction grading
Completion of all units required to progress or transfer to a Top-Up degree
Fees & Registration
Tuition Fee Breakdown (Approximate in PKR)
Year 1: PKR 250,000 – 300,000
Year 2: PKR 250,000 – 300,000
(Varies by institution and program specialization)
Pearson Registration
Pearson UK Registration: ~PKR 25,000 (one-time)
Learning Material & Resource Fee may apply
Top-Up University Costs
UK Top-Up Degree: £9,000 – £12,000/year
Scholarships and installment options available at some universities
Academic & Practical Requirements
Pathway to Bachelor’s Degree
Upon completing HND, students can pursue a Top-Up Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BSc Hons) in the UK, Canada, Malaysia, UAE, or online.
Global Recognition
HND is recognized by employers and universities in over 100 countries, providing strong employability in both technical and business fields.
Job Market Relevance
HNDs are career-oriented, providing practical knowledge aligned with global industry standards in IT, Business, Engineering, and Creative Media.
HND to UK/International Universities
Popular progression universities include:
University of Derby (UK)
London Metropolitan University
University of Sunderland
Asia Pacific University (Malaysia)