Undergraduate BTEC qualifications – Higher National 

Our British recognised international qualifications are aimed at talented students aged 18 and above from diverse backgrounds. Higher National Certificates (HNC) and Higher National Diplomas (HND) are undergraduatle level qualifications in areas of Business, Accounting, Marketing, Law and Management. Those work-related programmes reflect the requirements set by professional organisations across industry, giving our students the knowledge, skills and experience demanded by today’s employers. They are widely recognised by universities and professional bodies carrying ECTS credits. All European recognised Undergraduate courses carry 60 ECTS which ensures recognition of attainment throughout Europe and beyond. Higher Nationals provide 60 ECTS during the first year at the Certificate level and 60 ECTS during the Diploma level. Upon graduation, students will have accumulated 120 ECTS which allow them to pursue an international career worldwide, continue their further higher education on international level or proceed with specialised education at a worldwide recognised professional body such as CIMA, CIM, ACCA, CFA or others.

Why BTEC Higher Nationals?

• Internationally recognised
• Career focused qualifications
• ECTS points attributed
• Counts towards a university degree
• Practical and engaging assessment
• Prepares students for the 21st century world of work
• Accredited by Edexcel, UK’s largest awarding body

Programme content 

BTEC Higher Nationals at one glance

Progression

Universities

The BTEC Level 5 HND is widely recognised as equivalent to two years of university education. Everything you learn and achieve can count towards an undergraduate degree and the majority of BTEC graduates are fast-tracked to the final year of a degree course. Pearson – the provider of BTEC qualifications -works with universities to ensure that students have guaranteed progression routes in the UK, Ireland, Canada, United States and Australia. You have the option to move onto the 3rd years of the Bachelor in Economics programme with the Nobel International Fraternity Academy. Or for instance, you could then progress to the UK for your final year. Universities really value the learning experience that BTEC students get from their course: knowledge and understanding of essential theory blended with real-life, practical skills.  You can research your international continuous study options by exploring the Pearson Degree Course Finder.

Employment 

With record youth unemployment across the EU, getting a qualification that leads to employment has never been more important, or more challenging. That’s why many choose BTEC – because BTEC prepares students for work. Whether you go into employment, set up your own entrepreneurial venture with the support from the Nobel Academies network, or go onto further studies first, your experience with BTEC will help give you the edge when applying for your first job. All BTEC HNs are developed alongside industry practitioners and professional bodies. This makes BTEC content dynamic, relevant and valued by employers such as BT, the Premier League and Manpower – who even use BTEC courses for their own training and development, showing just how highly BTEC is valued.