The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) at Times College is a hands-on, career-focused program, which prepares you for work or further study. It’s built around project work, employer-led scenarios, and practical assessments. This helps you attain skills you can use from day one.
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are Level 4 and 5 qualifications recognized internationally and equivalent to the first two years of a university degree. Our Pearson diploma in the UAE helps you often top up to an honors degree afterwards.
The Pearson BTEC HND curriculum is structured to balance foundational knowledge with industry-focused training. Each module is designed to build real professional competence through projects, workshops, and practical assessments.
The course subjects in our BTEC HND in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, or the UAE include:
HND graduates are valued for practical readiness. Depending on your pathway, our Pearson diploma in the UAE will help you step into roles such as:
Many students also use the HND to progress directly into the final year of a bachelor’s degree, as it is a time and cost-efficient route that is widely recognized.
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It typically takes 2 years full-time. Part-time options may extend that.
Yes, at Times College, we accept HND holders for top-up degrees.
Yes. BTEC Higher Nationals are developed with employer input and are widely recognized across the industry.
Not required. If you have relevant experience, it can strengthen your application.
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