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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 422N

Business Studies

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£6,525Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the HND Business Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This is a two-year full-time university-level course awarded by De Montfort University (DMU). Over three terms per year, the programme brings together the practical and theoretical elements of management, marketing and finance and leads to a Higher National Diploma (HND) award. The overarching aim of the Business HND is to support students to acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to work effectively, confidently, and responsibly within a wide range of business organisations. Home/uk fees are £6,525 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Business Management
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Marketing Principles and Strategy
Business Economics and Analysis
Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources
Business Law and Compliance
Digital Business and Enterprise
Strategic Management and Project Planning
UCAS Code:422N
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£6,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course Fees Annual Tuition fee: £6525After successful completion of the 1st semester, students may be eligible for a £250 progression award. If you have to complete a work placement involving working with children or vulnerable adults as part of your course, you may need to apply for a DBS check at a cost of £40. If the course is longer than one year the total fees are for the first year only and further fees may apply in future years. All fees are based on a ‘home’ learner status

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£30,000
3 years£19,500£24,000£30,500
5 years£23,500£30,000£40,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
71%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
95%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About De Montfort University

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