Undergraduate Programme
HND in Business
Accounting and Finance
The credits obtained from a Higher National Diploma (HND) are equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate programme. Most universities in the UK, as well as those internationally, will allow HND holders to enter directly into the final (third) year of an undergraduate degree course.
- Duration 16 - 18 Months
- Enrolment Dates Sep-2025
- 100% ONLINE
- Duration ( 16 - 18 Months )
- Enrolment Dates (Sep-2025)
- 100% ONLINE
Programme Overview
The HND in Accounting and Finance is designed for individuals seeking a career in accounting and financial administration within various business organizations. This program provides you with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of financial planning and its constraints. It covers the following key areas:
• Collection and analysis of cost data for management purposes.
• Budgetary planning and control.
• Preparation of financial statements for different types of businesses, along with the relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Accounting and management control systems and an evaluation of their effectiveness.
• Taxation of individuals and limited companies.
This program equips you with the necessary skills to excel in the field of accounting and finance.

Key highlights of course
- Progressing from HND to a degree Programme.
- Flexible Distributed Learning method.
- Choose the pathway that suits you best.
- After completing your HND, progress to a BA Top-Up at your chosen UK or international university.
- Engage with international students.
- Multiple enrolment opportunities throughout the academic year.
- No written exams: All assessments are based on assignments and a dissertation project
Learning Outcomes
Live & interactive lectures by expert faculties
Recorded session for offline viewing
World-class curriculum by eminent faculty
Regular webinars by industry leaders
Assignments for module assessments
Easy-to-use LMS accessible anywhere
Online library to further enhance your knowledge
Dissertation on your area of research work
An Inside Look Into HND In Business
Accounting and Finance
Pearson
HND accounting and finance award is designed for those who wish to take up a career in accounting and/or financial administration within a range of business organisations.
Each individual unit carries 15 credits. You are required to secure 240 credits to complete your HND in accounting and finance.
Year 1:
Mandatory Core Units:
- Business and the Business Environment
- Marketing Essentials
- Human Resource Management
- Management and Operations
- Management Accounting
- Managing a Successful Business Project
Optional Units:
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Financial Accounting
Year 2:
Core Mandatory Units
- Research Project
- Organisational Behaviour
Specialist Mandatory Units:
- Financial Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Financial Management
Optional Units:
- Taxation
- Statistics for Management
Students are assessed through practical tasks, work projects, assignments and written work during their time on the course.
2 Years (4 Days A Week)
For entry in an HND programme, the student must have at least one of the following in academics
- A level pass or equivalent
- A BTEC level-3 qualification in Business
- Other related level-3 qualifications or recognised equivalent qualification
- An Access to a Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution
- Related work experience (two years or more of relevant full-time work experience). As part of our entry requirements, applicants who may not have the necessary qualifications, may be considered through their relevant work experience (3 years minimum). As part of the application process, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV and a reference letter from employers.
The students will also be required to prove their fluency in English language. Overseas students for whom English is not their mother-tongue will need to provide evidence that their English is good enough to keep up with the course. This can be any one of the following:
- IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in both Reading and Writing
- CEFR level B2
- PTE 51
- Or approved equivalent.
All online study materials and student handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a tutor for academic support who you can contact as required by phone and email. You will also have access to a Student Support Coordinator for administrative support. You will also complete an online induction and have access to an online virtual learning environment.
Magna Carta College HND programme takes 2 years to complete and is delivered online via Flexible Distributed Learning method.
We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme
In addition to a completed application form:
- Copies of your relevant certificates and transcripts.
- One suitable work reference.
Career Advancement with Our Programme
Upon completing our HND in Business Accounting and Finance, learners will acquire the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in various financial and accounting roles. From financial analysis and budgeting to auditing and taxation, this qualification provides a strong foundation for success in the accounting and finance sectors.

Frequently Asked Questions
The Higher National Diploma is equivalent to the first two (2) years of an undergraduate degree programme
The HND will be awarded by Pearson (BTEC)
For entry in an HND programme, the student must have at least one of the following in academics
- A level pass or equivalent
- A BTEC level-3 qualification in Business
- Other related level-3 qualifications or recognised equivalent qualification
- An Access to a Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution
- Related work experience (two years or more of relevant full-time work experience). As part of our entry requirements, applicants who may not have the necessary qualifications, may be considered through their relevant work experience (3 years minimum). As part of the application process, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV and a reference letter from employers.
The students will also be required to prove their fluency in English language. Overseas students for whom English is not their mother-tongue will need to provide evidence that their English is good enough to keep up with the course. This can be any one of the following:
- IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in both Reading and Writing
- CEFR level B2
- PTE 51
- Or approved equivalent.
We offer Need and Merit Based scholarships on case to case basis. Contact our admissions team for more information on scholarships.
Where will a HND in Accounting
and Finance take me?
Upon successfully completing the HND in Accounting and Finance, you will be qualified to get admission in to some of the top leading international universities such as:

London Metropolitan University (On Campus)

University of Chichester (On Campus)

University of Bedfordshire (On Campus)

University of Winchester (On Campus)

UWE Bristol
(On Campus)

University College Birmingham (On Campus)

Birmingham City University (On Campus)

Cardiff Metropolitan University (On Campus)

University of Portsmouth (Hybrid)

Sheffield Hallam University (On Campus)

University of Sunderland (On Campus)

De Montfort University Leicester (On Campus)

Manchester Metropolitan University (On Campus)

Oxford Brookes University (On Campus)

University of Essex
(Online)

University of Wolverhampton

Bournemouth University (On Campus)

Northumbria University Newcastle (Online)

University of Wolverhampton (Online)

University of Gloucestershire (On Campus)
What Our Students Say
Our graduates have gone on to achieve great success in their careers. Here’s what they have to say about their experience with us:
This course transformed my career! The in-depth knowledge and practical insights I gained have been instrumental in helping me secure a senior management position.
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Assignment and Assessment
Magna Carta College follows an assignment-based assessment approach, and the student needs to submit an assignment after each module.
Entry Requirements
To enrol onto the level 7 programme, you must be either
1. A university graduate who is over 22 years old, or
2. A non-university graduate over 24-year-old, and with at least five years of managerial experience.