HND in Business Marketing (Degree Pathway Course)

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business (Marketing) with embedded level 4 HNC award (RQF)

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Course Overview

Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences offers this HND in Business Marketing course with the approval of BTEC Edexcel. Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are designed to prepare learners for employment in specific industries.

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Study Mode
Full Time
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Level of Course
Level 5
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Learners
240 Credits
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Duration
2 Years
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Awarding Body
Pearson Edexcel

Start Date: New intakes each January / April / September

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Level of Course HND is a Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree). There is an embedded Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4 element. Learners can choose to exit at this point with the HNC qualification. This qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel.
Number of Credit Hours Upon successful completion of the course, the student will have completed at least 15 units and 240+ credits. On completion of HNC, the student will have completed at least 8 Level 4 units and 120+ credits.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (1 Year) The HNC is a Level 4 qualification delivered over one year. The HNC is an embedded component of the HND; however, it can be taken as a stand-alone qualification. If a student opts to take the HNC, the student would be eligible for a Higher National Certificate after the successful completion of a minimum of 8 units.
BTEC Higher National Diploma (2 Years) The HND is a Level 5 qualification delivered over two years, the first year at Level 4, and the second year at Level 5. If a student opts to take the HND, the student would be eligible for a Higher National Diploma after the successful completion of a minimum of 15 units.
Attendance Full-time students are required to attend 21 hours per week in term time.
Workload Total Qualification Time (TQT) is an estimate of the total amount of time required for a student to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of a qualification. Each 15-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 150 hours, which include 60 hours of Guided Learning. Mont Rose College recommends an average of 8-10 hours of home study per week for this programme.
Exemptions No exemptions are allowed for this programme.

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Course Contents

The Pearson BTEC HNC Level 4 is made up of 120 credits and be completed over a years’ time. The HND is a combination of both levels 4 and 5 and is made up of 240 credits; this qualification is usually studied full-time over two years, or part-time over four years

Course Contents/Description: The award is made up of 15 units:

Mandatory core units are:

  • The Contemporary Business Environment
  • Marketing Process and Planning
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Leadership and Management
  • Accounting Principles
  • Managing a Successful Business Project
  • Research Project
  • Organisational Behaviour

Specialist Units Marketing Pathway

  • Marketing Insights and Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Integrated Marketing Communication

General Units

  • Innovation and Commercialisation
  • Professional Identity and Practice
  • Business Strategy
  • Planning Social Media Campaigns

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Teaching & Learning

Learners must achieve a minimum of 240 credits to be awarded Level 5 HND.

The learning and teaching strategy for HND/C Business Marketing is explicitly designed to contribute to the achievement of intended learning outcomes which are clearly expressed at programme and unit level.

Approach

The general approach to enabling the learning process for most modules involves:

  • Test
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Case studies
  • Class discussions
  • Presentations

Due to the wide variety of units included in this programme, there may be different approaches adopted that are appropriate for a particular unit. At the start of each unit, tutors will provide a scheme of work which details the module structure, assessment, and learning and teaching approaches to be adopted.

The College has developed a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle, through which the students can access lecture notes and engage with staff and other Business (Marketing) students.

Activities

Activities which can contribute to the Total Qualification Time include:

  • Classroom-based learning, supervised by a tutor
  • Work-based learning, supervised by a tutor
  • Live webinar or telephone tutorial with a tutor in real-time
  • E-learning, supervised by a tutor in real-time
  • All forms of assessment which take place under the immediate guidance or supervisions of a tutor
  • Independent and unsupervised research/learning
  • Unsupervised compilation of a portfolio of work experience
  • Unsupervised e-learning
  • Unsupervised e-assessment
  • Unsupervised coursework
  • Watching a pre-recorded podcast or webinar
  • Unsupervised work-based learning.
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I spent my beautiful time in this college and it was so helpful and am Grateful to them. I will remember them always thank you
Maria Saccoh

Assessment:

BTEC Higher Nationals in Business are assessed using a combination of internally assessed centre-devised internal assignments (which are set and marked by centres) and internally assessed Pearson-set assignments (which are set by Pearson and marked by centres):

  • One core unit for the HNC will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment targeted at particular skills
  • Two core units for the HND will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment targeted at particular skills
  • All other units are assessed by centre-devised internal assignments. Assessors must show how they have reached their decisions using the criteria in the assessment records. When a student has completed all the assessments for a unit, then the assessment team will give a grade for the unit. This is given simply according to the highest level for which the student is judged to have met all the criteria. Therefore:
  • To achieve a Pass, a student must have satisfied all the Pass criteria for the learning outcomes, showing coverage of the unit content and therefore, attainment at Level 4 or 5 of the national framework.
  • To achieve a Merit, a student must have satisfied all the Merit criteria (and therefore the Pass criteria) through high performance in each learning outcome.
  • To achieve a Distinction, a student must have satisfied all the Distinction criteria (and therefore the Pass and Merit criteria), and these define outstanding performance across the unit as a whole. Student achievement in assessment in all units is graded as ‘Pass’ ‘Merit’ or ‘Distinction’. The assessments are based on assignments, presentations, case studies, and role-plays. The students’ work is marked internally by the College. An External Verifier checks procedures and results.

Entry Requirements

Pearson sets no formal admission requirements. According to them the College is responsible for ensuring that prospective students have a reasonable chance of success in the programme.

As per Pearson’s guidance, the College recruits students with strong academic achievement from all educational backgrounds.

The general admission criteria are likely to be the following:

  • a BTEC Level 3 qualification
  • a GCE Advanced Level profile (A level) that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades 9 to 4 and/or A* to C (or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English. For some pathways, science will be an advantage
  • T Levels qualification
  • an access to a Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution
  • other related Level 3 qualifications obtained in the UK
  • relevant work experience in Business Marketing, supported with valid evidence justifying work experience, a CV, and a letter of employment, is required. The prospective student is also required to complete the Enhanced Form, which will provide the prospective student with an opportunity to discuss work experience in detail
  • an international equivalent to the above qualifications
  • Where the prospective student does not have a level 3 qualification from the UK, the candidate has to meet the English language requirements set by Pearson, including IELTS 5.5 or PTE 51 or CEFR B2.

In addition to the above, candidates must pass an admission interview.

The College may wish to consider applicants’ prior learning when deciding whether to accept them onto a Pearson BTEC Higher National qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning.

English

English Language

Both international (Tier-4) students and European Union (EU) students must provide proof of English language competence by passing an approved English test or by demonstrating a background approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). They should have a CEFR B2 level and above in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Restrictions

Restrictions on Learner Entry:

The Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications are for learners aged 18 years and over.

Progression Routes on Completion

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Marketing offers a progression route for learners to be employed in marketing, accounting, advertising, and sales. The Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Marketing is particularly useful for learners who wish to progress to a Bachelor’s Degree.

Digital Marketing Institute  & Pearson

Students completing HND with Business Marketing pathway will be eligible to be awarded the DMI Certified Digital Marketing Associate (CDMA)

Students can also register for DMI membership, which includes:

  • Access to topical articles
  • Monthly webinars
  • Short courses and links to take separate vendor certification
  • Skills testing area
  • Templates and toolkits, including ebooks and presentations
  • Career zone and CPD

Fees

Home Students

Tuition fees:

The tuition fee for the academic year 2025-26 is £9,535 for the new entrants and £9,250 for the continuing students (entering the second year of study).

The tuition fee for the academic year 2026-27 is £9,790 for the new entrants and continuing students (entering the second year of study).

The tuition fee for the academic year 2027-28 is £10,050 for the new entrants and continuing students (entering the second year of study).

Overall cost for students entering 2nd year HND in 2025-26 is £19,325

Overall cost for students entering 2nd year HND in 2026-27 is £19,840

 

Other fees:

Other course related costs can be found in Section 7 of the Student Fee Policy

Pearson fee for HND registration is paid by the College at the time of student enrolment.

 

For the majority of students, the course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company.

To check your student finance eligibility, please get in touch with the finance team at E: studentfinance@mrcollege.ac.uk or T: +44 20 8556 5009 or visit the Student Finance England website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance.

International Students

Tuition Fees: £14,500 per annum

Discount: £500 (if upfront fees are paid at least 7 days before the due date)

Fee refunds and compensation information can be found at Refund and Compensation Policy

Bursary: students arriving from some countries may be eligible for a bursary. Please contact admissions@mrcollege.ac.uk for more information.

Other course related costs can be found in the Student Fee Policy

“
I spent my beautiful time in this college and it was so helpful and am Grateful to them. I will remember them always thank you
Maria Saccoh

How to Apply

Please download the application form from https://mrcollege.ac.uk/apply-online/. Complete and return it to Mont Rose College with relevant qualification documents, one suitable reference and a copy of your passport.

or, by post to Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.

Study Location:  Mont Rose House, 412-416 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, IG2 6NQ.