Business

Entry Requirements

For 2023 entry, you will need 32 UCAS Tariff points.

Some typical examples of how you can achieve 32 UCAS Tariff points are detailed below:

• T-Level in Business Management and Administration
• T-Level in Digital Support Services (Digital Support)
• BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 in subjects such as maths and English
• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma, awarded by an approved further education institution
• Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above

A combination of A level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

Prior Learning and Experience

University Centre St Helens intends to recruit students from a varied range of backgrounds and experience. Offers of a place on the HND will not be based solely upon academic qualifications alone and related skills gained in the workplace will also be considered.

Additional Entry Requirements

All suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Your interview is designed to be an informal meeting and will also provide an opportunity for you to discuss and explore your career interests with the Programme Leader.

Information for International Applicants

If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.

Professional Body Exemptions

Students can claim exemption from certain modules on this HND, if they have previously completed or are looking to complete one of the below professional body qualifications:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

This is because some of the HND modules cover the aims, outcomes and material required for the above professional body modules.

Learning Environment and Assessment

Learning will be through a range of methods, including analysing real-world case studies, classroom discussions, lectures, seminars tutorials and workshops.

A range of assessment methods will be employed including presentations, projects, and written assignments.

Tuition Fees

For 2023 entry, tuition fees for full-time study are £7,995 per year.

Additional Costs

Course-Related Travel (Placements/Work Experience/Voluntary/Site Visits	Variable dependent on the distance travelled and the method of transportation.
Materials	Core texts, journals and reading lists should generally be available in the St Helens Town Centre Campus Library. However, students may prefer to buy their own copies. These can be purchased from any source.
Equipment	Students will provide their own day-to-day stationary items e.g. pens, pencils, notebooks.
Trips	Estimated cost is £75 per year for various travel and entry costs, for example, a trip to the London Stock Exchange.
Volunteering Opportunities for Personal Development	Variable depending on type of activity.

Financial Support

Subject to eligibility, students can apply for a tuition fee loan from Student Finance England to cover the full cost of tuition fees, which means you don't have to pay anything upfront and there's nothing to pay back until you're qualified and earning over £524 a week, £2,274 a month or £27,295 a year. You may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs. Visit our finance support page for more information.

Study Enhancement Gift

All new, first year (level 4), full-time undergraduates studying a qualifying Foundation Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma at University Centre St Helens, will receive a non-repayable Study Enhancement Gift up to the value of £400. This could be a specific gift, such as a laptop, or subject specific equipment, extra qualifications or trips and visits.

For more information, visit our study enhancement gift page.

Careers and Progression

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you have the opportunity to gain Foundation Chartered Manager status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) including 3 months free membership after graduation. This status enhances your profile to employers, provides access to a wealth of CMI resources and the opportunity to use fCMgr post-nominals.

Many students naturally progress on to the BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management (Top-up) at University Centre St Helens to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience.

As a graduate, you have the opportunity to progress into a range of careers, such as:

• Various Manager Roles
• Sales Executive
• Business Analyst
• Marketing Executive
• Business Advisor
• Business Consultant