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Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma for Students who Failed or Do Not have credits in SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels

Students after SPM or IGCSE/O-Levels who did not achieve any credits and are interested in Design Diploma courses may go for the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Art and Design. The Pearson BTEC HN Diploma is a UK-based diploma course recognised in the UK. Students will study the course for 2 years at a college in Malaysia and receive the UK BTEC Diploma. The design courses available are Graphic Design, Digital Design, Interior Design and Photography.

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally recognised, career-focused higher education qualifications that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree. There are over 40 subject areas to choose from, as well as the flexibility to study a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND).
They represent the latest in professional standards and are designed to help you secure the knowledge. BTECs are all about applying knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios to create career success and develop the employability skills modern businesses need.

WHAT’S HND?

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment.

BTEC Higher Nationals are delivered at both universities and colleges in 60 countries around the world. They are an ideal choice for students seeking an affordable and relevant route to a degree or employment.

ABOUT PEARSON

Pearson is the UK’s largest awarding body regulated by Ofqual (England), SQA Accreditation (Scotland), CCEA Accreditation (Northern Ireland) and Qualifications Wales (Wales). Pearson offer academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, EDI and LCCI.

BTEC QUALIFICATION

The Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) is a provider of secondary school leaving qualifications and further education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pearson plc.

Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) HnD

A BTEC qualification is unlike any other. Why? Because it WORKS for everyone. It works for learners developing the skills and knowledge they need to be successful, for teaching professionals preparing their learners for the jobs of the future, and for employers recruiting teams who can hit the ground running.

BTECs are all about applying knowledge and skills in real-life scenarios to create career success and develop the employability skills modern businesses need.

BTECs are high quality, hands-on qualifications grounded in the real world of work. For BTEC students, it’s all about learning by doing and putting what they learn into practice straight away. With their focus on skills-based learning, BTEC courses are designed around themed units. Rather than testing everything together at the end, BTECs are assessed throughout the course using assignments set in real-life scenarios, where students develop and apply the practical knowledge and skills employers and higher education are looking for.

And that means there are plenty of chances to learn, improve and succeed.
A BTEC is so much more than just a certificate – BTEC-qualified students will keep applying what they learn on their BTEC course to go on to further study, progress to a job – and throughout their career.

Higher Education with BTEC

If you want to continue into higher education, you’ll need to achieve enough UCAS points to qualify for entry into your preferred university. You will secure these with your BTEC Nationals, and may also choose to study a Higher National Diploma (equivalent to first two years of a degree) before progressing to a full degree.

BTEC Higher Nationals

BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally recognised, career-focused higher education qualifications that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree. They represent the latest in professional standards and are designed to help you secure the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to succeed in the workplace or university. Co-designed with industry, BTEC Higher Nationals provide real-world experience as well as academic knowledge. This ensures you’ll leave with the required expertise as identified by business and industry, and with the flexibility to go straight into employment or continue to a degree.

Students may choose from the following below:

BTEC HnD in Business
BTEC HnD in Computing
BTEC HnD in Graphic Design

Higher National Diploma

Usually takes two years to complete if studying full-time
Equivalent to the first and second year of a university degree.
A more specialised programme of learning with pathways linked to occupational outcomes.
An increased focus on research skills.
develop project management skills.

Benefits of taking BTEC Program

1) Internationally Recognition

Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) HnD diploma in Business, Computing & Graphic Design are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are
globally recognized and bench marked.

2) No Exam, Open Book concept

BTEC HnD is designed as an hand-on qualifications grounded in the real-world scenario. It is all about learning by doing and that means students put what they learn into practice straight away. Throughout the course, they work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios. It gives students the opportunity to show what they have learned in each unit, and build on their achievements as they progress through the course. That means there are plenty of chances to learn, involve, improve and succeed.

3) Clear Marking Scheme

BTEC programs have a clear marking scheme, and student know what tasks need to be achieve in order to score.
There are four grade points, distinction, merit, pass & fail.

4) Reasonable price

Affordable price to get a UK Diploma compare study in Singapore & UK. And also the most affordable way to acquire a UK University Degree. If you wish to study abroad for a degree from a recognized university and wish to save
money by completing the first two years of studies locally, a Pearson BTEC HND Diploma in Business would be more suitable for most of the students.

5) A 2-year Duration to get a UK Diploma

Students will only take two to two and the half years to get a UK Diploma while studying in Malaysia.

6) New way of teaching methodology

BTEC teaching method is more on counsellingand motivating the student.That’s why the whole BTEC HnD Diploma programs are designed with a series of assignments. There is number of task which the student need to achieve or complete in each assignment. Each task is stated clearly what student need to do and achieve. If the student fails to submit the assignment. Counsellor or lecturer will have to counsel, motivate or coach the student, in order to tune the student mindset in a more positive way to finish the task.

7) Entry Requirements for a recognised UK-Based Diploma

Students with IGCSE O-Level, UEC or SPM results without any credits may apply.

8) Age Requirements

Above or 17 years old

9) Education that’s Aligned to Real World Environment

BTEC HnD is designed as an hand-on qualifications grounded in the real-world scenario. It is designed around a number of themed units. Rather than testing everything together at the end of the course. Each unit involve a series of tasks designed around a work-related, real-life scenario. It gives students the opportunity to show what they have learned in each unit, and build on their achievements as they progress through the course. That means there are plenty of chances to learn, apply, improve and succeed.

10) BTEC Hnd program give chances for the student to certify themselves
Student should finish the program within 2 years by normal timeframe. Student can also finish the program within 2 and the half years, 3 years or 4 years. As long as they finish the minimum requirement of the task which require from the assignment.

11) BTEC Hnd Level 5 is higher than A-Levels

BTEC Level 1 and 2 = equivalent to a GCSE O-level
BTEC Level 3 = equivalent to an A-level
BTEC Level 4-5 = equivalent to 1st and 2nd year of an undergraduate degree (the BTec HnD Diploma is at this level)

The BTEC Hnd diploma in Business, Computing & Graphic Design offered is in BTEC HND Level 5.

12) Shorter duration to get a UK Honours Degree

i) Study locally at a private college in Malaysia With minimum result Pass.

2 years BTEC HnD in Business + 1 year BA (Hons) Business Management (awarded by Buckinghamshire New University)
2 years BTEC HnD in Computing + 1 year Business Computing & Information Systems (awarded by University of Central Lancashire -UCLan)

ii) For Abroad Studies

After completing the BTEC HnD in Malaysia, students my transfer to universities in the UK under the following conditions:

With result Distinction, students can direct enter into the final year of UK Bachelor degree.
With result Merit, it can be second or final year of UK Bachelor degree, depends on different University requirement.
With result Pass, it can be first or second year of UK Bachelor degree, depends on different University requirement.

https://degreecoursefinder.pearson.com/

The above link is the finder degree program after Btec Diploma, this is for student who want to go aboard. You can choose level 5 (2010) Btec, then click Business. The student can choose university from canada, new zealand, UK &
etc.

List of University which already Link up HND Diploma in Business

University of Central Lancashire
Coventry University
Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Greenwich
Oxford Brookes University
York ST John University
Teesside University
University of Lincoln
University of Hull
University of Salford
Birmingham City University
University of Huddersfield
University of Hertfordshire
Anglia Ruskin University
University of Worcester
University of Gloucestershire

QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORKS:

Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are recognised higher education qualifications in the UK. They are in line with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Benchmark Statements. These qualifications are part of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

DID YOU KNOW?

90% of BTEC students are employed full-time after graduating (London Economics 2013)
Over 1 million learners choose BTECs every year
With a BTEC you can become a professional worker, entrepreneur or go to a top university

UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION AND ARTICULATIONS:

Pearson work with a range of higher education institutions around the world that recognise and accept BTEC Higher Nationals as a qualification for entry onto an undergraduate degree.

Many universities allow advanced entry onto the second or third year of a degree, and agreements can include credit transfer, articulation and case-by-case admission.

Students should be aware that university admission criteria are always subject to change and remain at the discretion of the institution. Students should take time to understand the course entry requirements for subject, year and grade before applying.

For more information on entry requirements, including 2+1 articulations, please visit: https://www.highernationals.com/degree-finder.

What is the Duration of the Diploma course?

2 years

When are the Intakes for the Diploma course?

Intakes: Jan, Jun or Oct

What are the Nodes of Study for the Diploma course?

Study Modes: Live Online/Blended/Face-to-Face

How much is the Diploma?

About RM40,000

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Pearson does not set formal entry requirements for our qualifications. But as a
centre, We are responsible for making sure that the students we recruit have areasonable chance of success on the programme.

Applicant must be 16 years and above.
Completed 11 years of education UEC/SPM/O-Level with minimum or equivalent
Appropriately experienced applicants who do not fully meet the minimum academic requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis.