HND Business

L4 Level 4
Full Time
15 September 2025 — 31 July 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

About this course

The Pearson Level 4 HNC Business qualification is a UK accredited course which is internationally-recognised.

This qualification will give you a solid foundation course in Business and is aimed at students who would like a good knowledge of all business aspects.

What you will study

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business course includes the following topics:

1: The Contemporary Business Environment. 
2: Marketing Processes and Planning. 
3: Management of Human Resources. 
4: Leadership and Management. 
5: Accounting Principles. 
6: Managing a Successful Business Project  
7: Business Law 
8: Entrepreneurial Ventures

Entry requirements

48 UCAS tariff points gained from either:

  • A-levels
  • A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Diploma in an appropriate subject.
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma - 45 level 3 credits all passes.
  • Other level 3 qualifications may be acceptable.
  • GCSEs in Maths and English with a minimum of grade C (or 4)
  • International Applicants require IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5
  • Applications from mature students, without the standard entry requirements but with related work experience, will be considered.

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

15 September 2025

End date

31 July 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

16 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

BSHE5F05
L4

Qualification

BTEC Level 4 HNC in Business

Career prospects & further study

7%

By 2025 this industry is predicted to grow by 7% across the Cardiff Capital Region, leading to 2,500 additional jobs. (Lightcast 2021).

Completion of this course would improve job prospects within Business sectors. This qualification is also accepted as an access course into a degree in the UK, Europe or at an international university.

After successful completion of the 8 units for the HNC, you can then complete our HND courses in Business.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE