Business Studies

This is a two-year full-time university-level course awarded by De Montfort University (DMU). Over three terms per year, the programme brings together the practical and theoretical elements of management, marketing and finance and leads to a Higher National Diploma (HND) award. The overarching aim of the Business HND is to support students to acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours necessary to work effectively, confidently, and responsibly within a wide range of business organisations. It provides students with an excellent grounding in a range of business areas. Whilst this course is taught at Leicester College, the diploma is affiliated to De Montfort University and with this you can enjoy the benefits of DMU's extensive library and student union at its campus in Leicester city centre.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.