There is also the option to study this course part-time.
The Pearson BTEC HNC Business helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers in the business sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification offers a nationally-recognised, higher-education qualification and the chance to enhance your career prospects. This is an ideal course for those who are looking to add to their CV, develop or change their career.
The HNC in Business is a modular business programme delivered fully online by our teachers through our Virtual Learning Environment. When you study with Activate Learning, you will belong to a group of students studying the HNC and have regular one to ones, group interactions and taught sessions with a team of highly-qualified and experienced teachers with business experience.
We understand the unique needs of students studying online; we appreciate that they may be juggling work, family, and other commitments, and at Activate Learning we are experienced in supporting people in those positions. We have a dedicated team of Higher Education Study Support Tutors who are on hand if you need additional help.
After successfully completing the eight units for the HNC, you can progress to our HND in Business Management and complete another eight units. We offer excellent progression so once you have achieved your HND you can continue your studies and ‘Top Up’ to a BA (Hons) degree (subject to meeting entry requirements).
The HNC qualification offers a solid foundation in business aimed at students who would like a broad knowledge of all business concepts. This is ideal for students interested in business and with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations
Tuition Fees
Home/EU* Fee for September 2023 entry: £6,165 per year
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.
*Fee information for European Union (EU) students: If your course starts on or after the 1st August 2021, you will no longer be eligible for financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria:
- you are able to benefit from the citizens’ rights agreements
- you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland – benefits of Irish nationals under Common Travel Area guidance arrangement will continue.
If you are interested in this course and would like an informal, no-obligation chat about the details of the course, how to sign up, or anything else, please get in touch and we’d be happy to help!
What you'll learn
The HNC in Business has six core units:
- Business and the Business Environment
- Marketing Processes and Planning
- Human Resource management
- Leadership and Management
- Accounting Principles
- Managing a Successful Business Project
In addition, we deliver 2 specialist units:
- Business law
- Operations Management
You will therefore study eight units in total. The year is divided into two semesters, four units will be delivered in each 16-week semester.
The HNC will also develop your academic writing and research skills and give you the opportunity develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork and problem solving.
How you'll learn and be assessed
The HNC in Business Management is a modular business programme delivered fully online by our teachers through our Virtual Learning Environment. When you study with Activate Learning, you will belong to a group of students studying the HNC and have regular one to ones, group interactions and taught sessions with a team of highly-qualified and experienced teachers with business experience.
We understand the unique needs of students studying online; we understand you may be juggling work, family and other commitments, and at Activate Learning we are really experienced in supporting you. Our classes equate to 8 hours of online contact time a week, spread across two days. We have a dedicated team of Higher Education Study Support Tutors who are on hand if you need additional help.
If you do not have a recognised disability or specific learning difficulty, but feel that you require additional support with your studies, you may be eligible to access some discrete sessions in one of the following areas:
- assistive software training
- IT upskilling
- essay planning and structure
- proofreading and editing written work
- bibliographies and referencing
- time management and personal organisation
- revision and exam tips
- presentation techniques
Additional requirements and costs
As this programme is delivered online to complete the course you will need reliable WiFi and a computer or laptop with a camera and microphone. Textbooks are available from our library bit you may wish to purchase personal copies of the core texts These will cost approximately £100
Entry requirements
- A minimum of 64 UCAS points, or
- Relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, or
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or related subject, at a Merit
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And GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English. Other L2 qualifications in English and Maths may be accepted
Other entry routes
We will consider a range of alternative qualifications or experience equivalent to the typical offer. Contact us for details if you believe your experience is relevant or you have different qualifications to those stated.English language
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable, by achieving a score in a recognised test such as: - British Council IELTS: normally minimum level 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in the reading and writing components
How to apply
Applicants should apply through the UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) website. All courses will be listed under Activate Learning on the UCAS website.
