Level 5 HND Business in Marketing

Pearson Centre Number: 05456

Overview

What Are BTEC Higher National Courses?

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally recognised higher education qualifications at levels 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree. They provide learners with an affordable, vocational route to completing a degree, upskilling or employment. These courses are fully accredited by Pearson.

Who Are Pearson?

Pearson are the UK's largest awarding body and are regulated by Ofqual (England), SQA Accreditation (Scotland), CCEA Accreditation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). They offer academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked.

You will gain specialist knowledge in:

The consumer’s decision-making process through the use of marketing insights and analytics
How organisations use various digital tools and techniques to engage their customers and maintain a competitive advantage
The use of the most appropriate methods of promoting a product or service to their target audience - marketing communications
The competencies and behaviours required by employers to work in the marketing sector
The key principles of marketing, enabling them to develop a marketing plan and to employ elements of the marketing mix to achieve results
The dynamic world of the marketing sector and the wealth of exciting career opportunities available to support their decision making in their career choices

Qualification Key Information

Awarding Body - Pearson (read more about them here)

Equivalences - First year (HNC) and second year (HND) of a university degree (worth 120 credits each)

Average Course Duration - 18-24 months

Course Delivery - Online

Assessment Type - 100% assignment-based

Enrolment Dates - First working day of each month

Entry Requirements -

To start an HND (240 credits), the entry requirement is a level 3 qualification in this field or relevant industry experience. Before we can advise whether your application is successful, we may contact you to request further information to ensure that you meet the entry requirements. Where appropriate, learners may need to complete a bridging course(s) before gaining entry onto an HND.

If you already have an HNC Business and wish to top up to an HND, please submit a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) form.

Units

Learners will start with 8 units at level 4 (HNC). Afterwards, 7 further units at level 5 (HND) will be learned, at which point the specialist pathway (Business Marketing) will begin, making a total of 240 FHEQ credits. After completing the course, you will then only need a further 120 FHEQ credits to obtain a full degree, as the total required is 360.

Business Marketing Pathway Unit List -

HNC (Applicable To All Pathways)

To achieve the HNC, you must complete eight units in total.

Six Core Mandatory Units (required to learn for the HNC business course):

Click each unit to read more about it.

Choose Two Units (for the remaining units, you can select ones from the list below that best suit your goals so you get the most out of your course):

HND (Business Marketing Pathway)

To achieve the HND, as well as the above, you must complete a further seven units.

Five Core Mandatory Units (required to learn for the HND business Business Marketing pathway):

Click each unit to read more about it.

Choose Two Units (for the remaining units, you can select ones from the list below that best suit your goals so you get the most out of your course):

How Does Online Distance Learning Work?

Online distance learning is a flexible learning model which is ideal for those who cannot commit the time to classroom-based college or university courses. You can earn the exact same accredited qualifications, just with far greater flexibility to fit around your work and personal life.

You will learn through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Totara, where all resources can be accessed at any time online, allowing you to go through your course units as and when you like.

Benefits:

Learn when you want, from wherever you want to
No exams - assignment based assessments only
Benefit from quality tutor support
Enrol at the start of any month throughout the year
Receive a Pearson accredited qualification that is much sought after by employers
Fast track yourself onto the final year of BA/BSc degree (online or on-campus) without the need to give up work or go part timen this area

Progression

What You Can Do After Your Course

Start Your Career

Successful completion of an HNC/D will give you an internationally recognised qualification to put on your CV, increasing your employability and providing new career opportunities.

Progress In Your Role

An HNC/D can help those already employed in a business environment to further their skills to progress in their careers, specialise in certain areas, and gain promotions.

Guaranteed Progression onto The Final Year Of A Degree

Once you have achieved an HND qualification, you can progress onto the third year of a BA/BSc (Hons) full undergraduate degree programme. Pearson have agreements with many universities that guarantee entry onto the final year of their business-related degree programmes after successful completion of a Pearson BTEC HND in Business.

Here are some examples of universities that will guarantee you progression onto their third and final year.

For the full list, please visit the Pearson Degree Finder). Using their search facility, select "Qualification: HND" and "Subject: Business (RQF)", then select your desired pathway and the country you would like to study in and press "Submit". This will show you a full list of degree providers in the UK that you can earn a full degree with.

NOTE: Read more about these universities and their entry requirements in our course information pack, available to download below.

HNC/D Business Management Pathway Degrees –

BA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership – Coventry University
BA (Hons) Business – University of Portsmouth
BA (Hons) Global Trade and Business – University of Westminster
BA (Hons) Business Administration (Finance) (Top-up) – De Montfort University Leicester
BA (Hons) Business Administration (Strategy) (Top-up) – De Montfort University Leicester
BA (Hons) International Business – De Montfort University
BA (Hons) International Business Management – University of Lincoln
See full list here.

Course Registration Periods

What are they?

Course registration periods are a set time frame we give you (between 1 and 3 years) in which a learner must complete their course, e.g. those who choose a 1-year registration period, must complete their course within 1 year.

Why must learners select a registration period?

Pearson (the awarding body) charges a yearly registration fee for all learners, which covers learner registration, external verification, external assessment, onscreen testing and certification.

As a result of this, we offer different payment plans based on the number of years in which a learner expects to complete their course, which increases in cost with each additional year to cover Pearson's yearly registration fee. The additional course cost also covers extended yearly access to our online learning platform, tutor support and services.

All of our students must select a preferred course registration period when they apply to ensure that all fees are covered for the duration of their course.

NOTE: The registration period is the maximum time a learner has to complete their course, not the minimum. This means they can still aim to complete their course in less time.

Which registration period is best for me?

Please refer to the course registration periods section of our HNC/D Business course pack for guidance.

FAQs

Will I receive an officially recognised certificate/diploma?

Yes. We are a fully-approved Pearson and ILM centre and have been operating since 2014. The qualification you receive is the same one you would receive at a campus-based college/university.

How can I confirm that UniCourse are an approved centre?

To confirm this, you can contact and check with Pearson directly, either by phone or online chat. Quote our centre number “05456”.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Full course induction (when requested)
Extensive tutor support
Career advice
Quick assignment marking and feedback

What support will I receive?

Tutor support is available from a team of experienced tutors who can be contacted between
8AM and 5PM during working days via phone or email. You will also be allocated a personal tutor, who can be contacted via phone or email, and will be happy to assist with any questions you have on your learning journey.

How will I be assessed?

This is course is assessed through assignments which you submit in your own time, when you are ready. Your tutor will mark and return it to you with feedback within five working days. There are no exams.

I previously started an HNC/D in Business, can I use the units I already completed towards this course?

Yes, this is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and you can complete a form on our website here, submitting your previously completed qualification transcripts and a course syllabus for review.

Will I be provided with all the learning materials required to complete the course?

We have excellent in-house workbooks, tutorial videos, eBooks, and other learning resources, hosted on our virtual learning platform. We also provide live online tutorials whenever you request them. Learners are required to undertake independent research for certain units.

Where can I view more information about course units?

You can find a full list of unit information in our course information pack which you can download below.

Pearson BTEC HNC/D in Business - Marketing Pathway

Pearson BTEC HNC/D in Business - Marketing Pathway

Overview

Who are these courses suited for?

HNC (Level 4)

HND (Level 5)

Final Year of BA/BSc Degree (Level 6)

How Does Online Distance Learning Work?

HNC / Top Up HND Course Pricing

HND Course Pricing

FAQs

Request more information.