Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Business (January Start)

GCSE English language and maths at grade 9-4 (grade A* - C), plus 96 UCAS points (MMM) in business or related subjects at A Level or BTEC, however a lower entry point may be considered with good references, or an Access to Higher Education course in Business. You will also need a tutor reference and to attend an interview.

Students with overseas qualifications are also welcome. All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or 5.5 in all skill bands.

This course is for those who wish to pursue a career in a wide range of business areas such as marketing, HR or finance etc. Besides being a stand-alone qualification this course is also for those students who wish to progress to the 2nd year of a university degree course or complete the HND component of a higher national qualification.

The HNC has 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time. This is an estimate of the total time it could reasonably be expected for a learner to achieve a qualification. 40% or 480 hours of the allocated time (TQT) is spent at college in lecturers and workshops.

This is 15 hours per week, with half spent in lectures (taught lessons) and half in workshops. (Opportunities for research with lecturer support). The remaining 60% or 720 hours will be spent completing independent study. For example, completing assignments, working at home or in the LRC.

The HNC is 100% coursework with 1 Pearson Set unit (12.5%). This unit is a research project that will include timetabled sessions 50% and independent study 50%.

The theme of the project is provided by Pearson and limited guidance and feedback will be provided throughout the duration of the project. The project must be completed by February and is an open book non exam unit.

The Project is support by our local employers from Heathrow, VGC, Brunel University, Thames Water, GSK and Farmdrop.

Please click here for the Course Handbook – containing full course details plus information on

• Assessment and grading
  
• College rules and resources
  
• Student support and representation.
  
  UCAS code: 002N
  
  Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions for our HE students.
  
  For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the new independent regulator for higher education in England and all higher education providers need to register with the OfS for their students to be eligible for student support in the 2024-25 academic year. The OfS has published providers on its Register and HRUC (and HCUC as we were known before Jan 2023) has been registered since 10 December 2018. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.

The skills offered as part of the BTEC Higher National Certificate can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Business sector.

Jobs roles include: HR co-ordinator, marketing assistant, customer service assistant. Many of our students have gone into the banking sector at Barclays and Citibank.

Students passing the HNC course may be able to progress onto a BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business, with a view to completing a full degree programme at university. Many professional bodies also recognise the HNC for further professional study.

Home student fee: £6,500

International student fee: £8,500. There is also a registration fee for international students. This is between £115-25.

The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.

Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.

Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.

For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Uxbridge College please contact the Careers Team on 01895 853333.

If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Uxbridge College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students.

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When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.