Business | P01195-AD | Course

Entry Year

07/09/2026

Location

Titanic Quarter

Duration

Part-Time

Course Code

P01195-AD

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Overview

Level 4 HNCBusiness

Titanic Quarter

Part-Time

Higher Education

Start Date: 07/09/2026

End Date: 30/05/2027

Qualifications

Business Level 4 HNC PT Titanic Quarter (603/6837/8)
Day of week: Wednesday
Times: 13:00 - 21:00

Overview

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business is a Level 4 qualification (equivalent to the first year of a university degree) designed to provide learners with a solid foundation in business principles, management practices, and professional skills. It prepares students for employment in a wide range of business sectors or for further study toward a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a full degree.

Level: Equivalent to the first year of a degree (Level 4)

Aims of the Course

To develop a broad understanding of core business functions such as marketing, finance, human resources, and operations.
To enhance practical and analytical skills relevant to real-world business contexts.
To prepare learners for entry-level managerial or administrative roles.
To encourage independent thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making in business environments.
To provide a pathway for academic progression to higher-level qualifications.

Why study an HNC in Business at Belfast Met?

Completion of an HNC in Business will open opportunities for learners to progress to degree level qualifications.

Students at Belfast Met will be taught by subject specialists and will have experienced staff assigned as pastoral tutors to help with academic and personal issues as they arise.

Belfast met have a long running partnership with Ulster University which allows HND qualified students to progress to their BSc (Hons) Business Studies degree – final year Top-Up

Units covered will include:

· Contemporary Business Environment

· Marketing Processes & Planning

· Management of Human Resources

· Leadership & Management

· Accounting Principles

· Managing Successful Business Project

· Entrepreneurial Ventures

· Recording Financial Transactions

Belfast Met has collaborative partnerships with several leading universities that provide opportunities to progress to Honour degree top up in a relevant area.

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link

Typical entry criteria for this course is:

One A Level or equivalent qualification (e.g., BTEC Level 3, Access to HE, or relevant work experience)
GCSE English and/or Maths (or equivalent) are often required
Independent learners may be accepted with relevant work experience

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded now by logging into your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

*Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.

Please see below link to the UCAS tariff point calculator:

Calculate your UCAS Tariff points |UCAS

Fees

Fees:
Academic period 2026:
HE Tuition Fee = £770.00
Examination / Registration Fee = £278.00

Fees are payable annually.

Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies

All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.

Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing: studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk

Assessment

Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These includes,

· Coursework-based assessment (assignments, reports, presentations, projects)

· Some practical assessments or case studies based on real business scenarios

· Emphasis on developing transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, and digital literacy

Made for More

Careers

Upon completion of the HNC, opportunities exist to progress to further full or part-time study e.g. degree programmes or to professional qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Accounting Technicians Ireland and Institute of Leadership and Management. Or you can proceed to employment in the following areas: