HND Business (Marketing) Foundation degree at Caspian School of Academics
HND Business (Marketing) at CSA is recognised as a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body qualification.
About this course
HND in Business programme is designed to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of business employ... From the provider’s course page.
HND Business (Marketing) is a Foundation degree (HND) at CSA, based in CEME Business Campus, Rainham, RM13 8EU. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
4 8 modules
- The Contemporary Business EnvironmentCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Marketing Processes and PlanningCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Management of Human ResourcesCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Leadership and ManagementCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Accounting PrinciplesCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Managing a Successful Business ProjectCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Operational Planning and ManagementOptional unit15 credits
- Digital Business in PracticeOptional unit15 credits
5 7 modules
- Research ProjectCore unit Mandatory30 credits
- Organisational Behaviour ManagementCore unit Mandatory15 credits
- Marketing Insights and Analytics15 credits
- Digital Marketing15 credits
- Integrated Marketing Communications15 credits
- E-Commerce and Strategy for BusinessOptional unit15 credits
- Planning Social Media CampaignsOptional unit15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This HND in Business programme is designed to develop you as an independent-thinking professional equipped for business employment. You'll study across two years, typically moving from foundations through to specialist options. Year 1 establishes core knowledge: Introduction to Management & Organisations, covering how firms work and managerial roles; Marketing Principles, including customers and segmentation; and Business Economics & Data, building micro/macro essentials and data skills. Year 2 deepens your understanding with Operations & Supply Chain Management, Organisational Behaviour & HRM, and Strategy, examining competitive advantage and strategic tools. Throughout, a course like this normally progresses to applied work: you'll usually develop specialist expertise through options such as Entrepreneurship, International Business, Digital Business, Consulting, Marketing, or People & HR, culminating in a capstone project or live brief that integrates what you've learned.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking a practical, vocational qualification in business with a marketing focus. It's designed for students who want to progress into professional roles or further study within two years, rather than pursuing a longer degree route. The flexibility to specialise means you can shape the course around your career ambitions, whether in marketing, finance, operations or another business discipline.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after completing their qualification. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries typically range from £24,000 to £32,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data rather than university-specific guarantees. First-year retention across the sector stands at 81%.
University & format
The HND in Business (Marketing) is studied full-time over 2 years at Caspian School of Academics, a University based at CEME Business Campus in Rainham, RM13 8EU. The course is delivered in English. This Foundation degree is recognised by a UK degree-awarding body, meaning your qualification is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at CSA →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Caspian School of Academics
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around CEME Business Campus, Rainham, RM13 8EU
857 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to CSA from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by CSA; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
This course lists IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check CSA’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with CSA and gov.uk before you apply.
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