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Leadership and Management

  • Higher National Certificate
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Awarded by:
Pearson EDI
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Course summary

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Leadership and Management
Are you ready to elevate your career and become a dynamic leader in the business world? Our Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Leadership and Management is meticulously designed to empower you with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for high-performance success.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
Leadership Excellence: Cultivate your leadership prowess by honing crucial skills and gaining comprehensive insights, enabling you to excel in diverse business environments.
Adaptability and Problem Solving: Develop an inquiring mind, equipping you to confidently lead and manage across various business functions. Tackle complex situations with resilience and adaptability.
Global Business Acumen: Gain profound insights into business operations within the global marketplace. Learn to create and implement operational plans that achieve goals amidst opportunities and challenges.
Digital Transformation: Understand the significant impact of digital technologies on the business environment. Master data security, management, and effective technology utilisation within organisations.
Versatile Career Preparation: Acquire core skills essential for leadership and management careers, spanning operations management, talent management, marketing, and sales.
Inclusive Leadership: Develop behaviours that embody inclusivity, agility, and professionalism. Strive for excellence in all aspects of work, showcasing resilience and accountability.
Holistic Employability Focus: Strike the perfect balance between employability skills, essential behaviours, and knowledge critical for those pursuing diverse career paths or academic ambitions.
Organisational Values: Gain a deep understanding of organisational values, cultural diversity, cross-cultural issues, diversity, and ethical values.

Once you have successfully completed the HNC, you can go on to apply for a job in your chosen career, or - to give you even more choice as you progress - you might choose to continue on to the HND at Level 5

The HND enables you to develop the management skills you’ve acquired in the HNC, following your own interests. You will develop your personal skills, including being able to manage your own workload, and enhance your leadership abilities and self-confidence. The HND is the equivalent of a Foundation degree.

If you decide you want to continue studying, you can top up the HND to a full Bachelor’s degree by studying for one further year at level 6 in another college or university.

If you are interested in playing for one of our academies, please contact HEAdmissions@sgscol.ac.uk and we will put you in contact with the relevant coach

Part time routes are available. For more information, please email HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk

Open Days
Why not visit our one of Campuses at an Open Day. You will have the opportunity to meet tutors and Student Ambassadors. To register interest please go to our website: https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/open-events

If you are interested in playing for one of our academies, please contact HEAdmissions@sgscol.ac.uk and we will put you in contact with the relevant coach

Graduate Opportunities
General Management Trainee
Recruitment Consultant
Project Manager
Retail Manager
HR and Recruitment
Entrepreneurship
Marketing

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

Course Modules

  • Level 4

  • The Contemporary Business Environment

  • Marketing Process and Planning

  • Management of Human Resources

  • Leadership and Management

  • Accounting Principles

  • Managing a Successful Business Project

  • Operational Planning and Management

  • Digital Business in Practice

  • Organisational Behaviour Management

  • Managing and Leading Chang,

  • Principles of Operations Management

  • Business Strategy

  • Business Information Technology Systems

  • Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations

  • For more modular information visit: HNC/D Leadership and Management (HTQ) | University Centre SGS

https://uni.sgscol.ac.uk/course/hnc-d-leadership-and-management-htq

Assessment method

Coursework, Practical assignments and Presentations

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

Study options

  • Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LM01
Institution code:
S55
Campus name:
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LM01
Institution code:
S55
Campus name:
University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

This can be achieved from a variety of qualifications including A Levels, Diploma's, Access To HE, T Levels, International Baccalaureates and Scottish Highers.
GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4. If you do not meet the GCSE Maths requirement there may be an option to study Maths alongside the course.
If you do not have the entry requirements but have sporting experience, we can ask you to complete an Entry Task and an offer may be made based on this.
We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent) GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from mature applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.
If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)
GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4.

English language requirements

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications. You will need to take the following English qualification as part of the Visa process: IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component. If you are travelling from and English speaking country this may not be required. Home students are required to achieve GCSE or Functional Skills English at level 4 or a pass.

International entry requirements

International Applicants from a non English speaking will need to undertake an IELTS for UKVI Purposes to apply for a visa. You will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill.
You will have to pay 50% of the fee before a Confirmation of Study (CAS) is issued and if you are applying from a country that is not on the UK Government Exempt countries https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money will have to provide bank statements showing that you have held at least £10, 539 (£1,171 per month for up to 9 months) for 28 consecutive days before we can issue the CAS and The end date of the 28-day period must be within 31 days of the date you apply for your visa. For support with your application please contact HEAdmissions@sgscol.ac.uk https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£8500
EU & International£13750*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Once enrolled EU and International student could get a fee reduction through our International and EU Fee Bursary. Please go to the website for more information or email HEAdmissions@sgscol.ac.uk

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