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Level 5 HND Leadership and Management in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP6355.00.
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start28 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 HND Leadership and Management in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, full-time over two years. This Pearson Edexcel HND Leadership and Management Course is also accredited as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), confirming it meets current employer standards. In year one you cover the Level 4 HNC, then progress to the full Level 5 HND. You'll study contemporary business, marketing, human resources, accounting, and leadership across a 14-hour weekly timetable. The course builds the knowledge and skills needed for roles that carry personal responsibility and management accountability.

Who this course is for

You will have to commit to a two year full-time study programme and will see you develop advanced knowledge, employability skills and behaviors. In your first year you will be able to complete the level 4 qualification (HNC) and then have the opportunity to progress onto the HND level 5. The HND in Leadership and Management is also accredited as a HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) which confirms that it is an industry-relevant programme of study approved and recognised by employers.

Our course in Leadership and Management aims to develop you as an independent-thinking professional who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing business world.

Taught over 30 weeks, with each week consisting of a 14 hour timetable, this course is delivered by experienced staff and provides core insight into leadership and different business management functions suited to many types of industries.

A flexible approach to teaching and learning ensures that lectures, workshops, and academic and pastoral tutorials help support you along your academic journey.

This level 5 HND (HTQ) seeks to widen your access to higher education and improve career prospects by developing core skills and knowledge that prepare you to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require personal responsibility.

UCAS CODE: L36 C807

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced leadership skills and understand different management styles.
  • You'll study the contemporary business environment and how organisations adapt to change.
  • You'll explore marketing principles and how they apply across industries.
  • You'll examine human resources functions and people management practices.
  • You'll gain a working knowledge of business accounting and financial decision-making.
  • You'll plan and complete a business project, building independent research skills.
  • You'll develop the professional behaviours employers expect in management roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of lectures, workshops, and academic and pastoral tutorials at Abbey Park Campus. Classes run from 09:00 to 17:00 across a 14-hour weekly timetable, taught over 30 weeks per year. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and projects that reflect real business challenges. Experienced staff guide you through each unit, with tutorials providing individual academic support throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Abbey Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Team manager, overseeing day-to-day operations in a business or department.
  • Operations manager, coordinating resources and processes across a team.
  • HR coordinator, supporting recruitment, training, and staff management.
  • Marketing executive, planning and delivering campaigns for a business.
  • Business development officer, identifying growth opportunities for an organisation.
  • Project coordinator, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communication.
  • Department supervisor, leading a team in retail, logistics, or public services.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Business Management or Leadership, at a university. The Level 5 HND is widely accepted for entry into the final year of a related honours degree, giving you a faster route to a full degree.
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, if you want to specialise in HR.
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership, for a professional management qualification alongside or after the HND.
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