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Level 5 HND Leadership and Management in Harlow

Cost£6,185
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryBlended learning
Start7 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 Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time over two years, with a mix of online study and time on campus. The course fee is £6,185. You may be eligible for a student loan through Student Finance England to cover fees and living costs. This Pearson Edexcel level 5 hnd leadership and management course builds on the Higher National Certificate and goes deeper into strategy, change management, and team development. Units cover Business Strategy, Managing and Leading Change, and Developing Teams and Individuals.

Who this course is for

Take your leadership skills to the next level with the HND Level 5 in Leadership and Management, a two-year higher technical qualification equivalent to the second year of university. Building on the foundations laid in the HNC, this course dives deeper into strategic and operational aspects of business management.

Explore specialist topics such as Business Strategy, Managing and Leading Change and Developing Teams and Individuals, all designed to prepare you for dynamic leadership roles. You’ll develop the knowledge, behaviours and decision-making skills ensuring your learning directly connects with what employers are looking for.

This qualification is ideal for those aiming for influential roles such as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager, or Specialist Manager or looking to ‘top up’ their HND to a degree. Through applied learning and practical development, you'll gain the tools and confidence to take on increased responsibility and drive business success.

Entry requirements

You will be expected to have English and maths at GCSE grade 4 or above or a Level 2 Functional Skills certificate in English and maths may be considered.

Applicants must also have achieved successful completion of a Level 3 qualification, equivalent to 64 UCAS points.

Applicants must also have achieved successful completion of the Higher National Certificate in Leadership and Management for England.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop strategic thinking and business decision-making skills.
  • You'll study how to manage and lead organisational change.
  • You'll explore how to develop teams and support individual performance.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and how it connects to operational management.
  • You'll build the behaviours and judgement employers look for in senior roles.

How you will learn

The course is delivered through blended learning. You'll attend daytime classes at Harlow College and complete a portion of your study online. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework linked to real business scenarios. All applicants who meet the entry requirements are invited to an interview before the course begins.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Operations Manager. Oversee day-to-day business operations across a team or site.
  • Regional Manager. Lead performance across multiple locations or business areas.
  • Department Manager. Manage a specific function such as sales, HR, or logistics.
  • Divisional Manager. Drive strategy and results across a business division.
  • Team Leader or Supervisor. Step up to manage people in your current organisation.
  • Business Development Manager. Identify growth opportunities and lead new initiatives.

What you could study next

  • A full Bachelor's degree in Business Management or Leadership. The HND is equivalent to the second year of university, so you may be able to top up to a full degree in one further year at a university that accepts HND holders.
  • A Level 7 qualification such as a CIPD or CMI Diploma, if you want to specialise in HR or senior management.
  • Professional membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to support career progression.
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