HND Courses London 2026: Study at Level 4/5 With No A-Levels and Full Student Finance
Quick answer
An HND (Higher National Diploma) is a Level 4/5 qualification you can start in London at 21 or over with no A-Levels and no degree. It takes two years, is fully covered by a Student Finance England tuition fee loan of up to GBP 6,935 a year at a designated provider, and you can top it up to a full honours degree with one extra year of study.
Why mature students pick an HND
- No A-Levels, BTEC or UCAS points needed to be considered
- Admission based on work experience, a personal statement and an interview
- Two or three teaching days a week so you can keep working
- Tuition fees paid by student finance, plus a maintenance loan for living costs
- Progression: HND then a one-year Level 6 top-up gives you a full BA or BSc
Popular HND subjects in London
- Business and management
- Health and social care
- Construction and the built environment
- Computing and digital technologies
- Tourism and hospitality management
Where you can study
London campuses include Greenford, Stratford, Holborn and Wembley, with equivalent provision in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds for students outside the capital. Applicants regularly commute from Reading, Slough, Luton and the wider London commuter belt.
What it costs
Tuition is at or under GBP 6,935 a year, covered in full by the tuition fee loan. Maintenance loans reach up to GBP 13,762 a year for students living away from home in London. Repayments start only when you earn over GBP 25,000 a year under Plan 5.
How to apply for an HND in London
Applications are direct to the provider, not through UCAS, so decisions are fast. Complete our short form and we submit your application for free.