Free Level 5 HND Business Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel hnd business qualification covers a broad range of business topics, balancing intellectual and practical skills. You'll learn through lectures, group work, reflective practice, and presentations. The full-time course runs over two academic years, with students typically timetabled for two days per week. It sits at the same level as the first two years of an undergraduate degree, making it a strong foundation for a business career or further study.
Who this course is for
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business is a varied programme which encompasses a range of business topics. It is designed to give you high quality technical business information which can lead to a variety of careers in industry. The programme seeks to balance both intellectual and practical skills and requires you to learn through lectures, group work, reflective practice, and presenting. This course is appropriate both for those working in Business looking to return to the classroom to upskill and develop their careers, as well as those who are looking to progress on from a relevant Level 3 qualification.A HND is equivalent in level to the first two years of a ‘traditional’ undergraduate honours degree. Upon successful completion, learners may use this qualification to progress in their chosen career, or may choose to undertake a Level 6 ‘top-up’ degree to achieve a full BA (Honours) degree qualification.This course is available on both a full-time and part-time basis and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus. The full-time course is studied over two academic years, and students are typically timetabled for two days per week. The part-time course is studied over three academic years, and students are typically timetabled for one day per week.
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll study core business principles across finance, marketing, and management.
You'll develop practical skills through group work and collaborative projects.
You'll build reflective practice skills to analyse your own professional development.
You'll practise presenting business information clearly and professionally.
You'll explore how businesses operate across sectors including finance, retail, and manufacturing.
You'll apply critical thinking to real business challenges and case studies.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of lectures, group work, reflective practice, and presentations at Yeovil College. Assessment is ongoing throughout the programme and includes written assignments, group projects, and presentations. The course is taught in person on campus, with full-time students typically attending two days per week across two academic years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Yeovil College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, coordinating operations across departments
Marketing assistant, supporting campaigns and brand activity
Finance officer, managing budgets and financial records
Operations coordinator, overseeing day-to-day business processes
Retail manager, leading teams and driving sales performance
HR assistant, supporting recruitment and employee relations
Project coordinator, planning and tracking business projects
What you could study next
BA (Hons) Business Management and Strategy (Level 6 top-up degree): Yeovil College University Centre offers this on a full-time and part-time basis. It takes your HND to a full honours degree in one additional year.
Other Level 6 top-up degrees in Business: Available at universities across the UK. Your HND is widely accepted for entry onto the final year of a business degree programme.
