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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 002N

Business

University of Portsmouth
Newport, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£6,525Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Portsmouth, the HND Business provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Newport, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Overview Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future? This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing. It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study. International tuition fees are £17,900 per year, 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Marketing
Business finance
Business law
Data management
Business strategy
UCAS Code:002N
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DEE - EEE

48-56 points to include a minimum of 1 A level.

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,800

Home Student Fee

£6,525

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Course costs and funding Tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Portsmouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£27,000£35,500
5 years£28,500£37,000£51,000

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
£27,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 48% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 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

55%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
30%Professional Jobs
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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
69%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth offers Business as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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