Higher National Diploma

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A Higher National Diploma (HND) is a higher education qualification in the United Kingdom.

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland the HND is a BTEC qualification awarded by Edexcel and in Scotland is a Higher National Diploma is awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The attainment level is equivalent to second year of university, a Diploma of Higher Education. An HND takes two years of full-time study, or one year full-time following successful completion of a Higher National Certificate.

In Scotland an HND is Level 8 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework and in England, Wales and Northern Ireland it is Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework. It is quite common for those who have achieved a HND to add to their qualification by progressing to other levels such as professional qualifications, or a degree. It's graded similar to GNVQ- Pass, Merit and Distinction with Distinction the highest grade and Pass the lowest grade.

Many universities takes students who have completed their HND onto level 3 [3rd year] of a degree course. [This is often called a 'top-up.] Usually which of these years depends on the modules taken in the HND. It also means that after three years [or four if, say, a business placement year is taken] a student could have both the HND and an honours degree if studying in a UK university excluding Scotland. Scottish Honour Degrees are normally 4 year courses, and so an extra year of study is required.

Courses:

HND Accounting

HND Business

HND Computing (Software Development)

Verification:

SQA-Scottish Qualifications Authority will verify the progress results

Award:

The SQA will award the Higher National Diploma (HND) to successful candidates.

Eligibility:    

·        At least 50% marks in F.Sc / F.A/ F.CS/ DBA/ D.Com/DAE/ O-Levels/A-Levels.

·        Good English Language Skills. Students with less than 65% marks in English at intermediate level, will be required   

               to  attend  3-6 months English Language course at EIMS.

     ·        Good Computer operating skills. Those students who have little or no skills in computer operation, will be                 required to attend a one month computer operation course at EIMS. 

Why Choose HND qualification:

• Pakistani students can save one year of foundation studies.
• After HND students can gain entry into second or final year of bachelor degree in the UK in their respective field.
• Qualification recognized by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC).
• Progression to Stow college Glasgow for second year of HND studies and can be eligible for two years work permit under Scottish Fresh Talent Initiative scheme in Scotland.

Assessment:

All the examination results will be first assessed and verified at EIMS followed by verification  at Stow College Glasgow and moderation by SQA.