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Pearson BTEC HND – Pathway to an International Degree

Wednesday, 20 January 2016 08:20

Most students’ dream of obtaining a world recognized higher education qualification, studying aboard, setting-up a company in their home country or a fantastic career in a multinational organization.

Now thanks to the Pearson BTEC HND those dreams are within easy reach!

Real-life learning: The Pearson BTEC qualifications will help students achieve their career aspirations with enhanced skills needed for the real world.

Thus for students seeking a real-life learning experience, BTEC is the perfect choice, especially those who enjoy learning through practical assignments and tasks.

The programme encourages communication, collaboration and puts into practice skills required for success in a 21st century business environment.

The BTEC Higher Nationals provides specialist vocational learning at Levels 4 and 5, reflecting the requirements of professional organisations while meeting National Occupational Standards for each sector or industry.

Students can benefit from a flexible course structure that blends subject theory with practical application.


The BTEC HNDs are structured in a way to develop skills and knowledge needed for success in any professional environment.

Progression opportunities: The Pearson BTEC HNDs offers students a wide array of choices for progression in their academic and/or professional career.


Many globally recognized universities accept the BTEC HND qualifications with advanced recognition for the second or the third year of the degree programme.


Those who successfully complete the BTEC can also decide to use it as a starting point for their selected profession and progress there onwards.

Affordable, available locally and quality assured: The Pearson BTEC HNDs open doors for students to obtain an internationally recognized qualification in Sri Lanka.


Pearson BTEC centres are available countrywide in Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Matara, Jaffna, Batticalao, Kurunegala making the BTEC qualifications accessible for learners wherever they are.


Students have the option of completing the qualification here or overseas or a combination of both in which the student can proceed overseas for the final year of the degree programme.

The BTEC programs offered locally by the BTEC centres are regularly verified and quality assured by International Standard Verifiers (ISV) from the UK.


The Pearson BTEC HND programs are mapped to the Qualifications and Credit Framework from the UK (QCF - UK qualifications framework).

The centre managers, lecturers and coordinators of BTEC centres go through annual training conducted by specialist trainers from the UK.


These trainings are carried out free of charge to ensure that the BTEC centres are up to date with learning and teaching methods, assessment criteria, techniques and portfolio building of the programs.

Wide-ranging and well-regarded: Students can choose from a range of Pearson BTEC vocational subjects and specialize in areas linked with career interests.

BTECs are developed in close consultation with industries and many graduates progress direct to the workforce.


Available in over 40 subjects, BTEC HNDs are an ideal choice for learners seeking a cost-effective pathway to higher education coupled with international recognition.

Among the many popular BTEC subjects are Business, Biomedical Science, Engineering, Computing, Art and Design, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism, Interactive Media, Quantity Surveying, Human Resource Management, Law, Teaching and Psychology.

Recognized the world over: Pearson’s BTEC qualifications are recognized by leading universities, professional bodies and international employers.

Obtaining a BTEC qualification is proof the student has achieved internationally set standards in skills, knowledge and behaviours.


Students who wish to obtain a degree can find a suitable university through Pearson’s Degree Course Finder via www.degreecoursefinder.pearson.com 

The Degree Course Finder website displays thousands of universities around the world that have confirmed recognition of Pearson qualifications.

Some of the top universities that recognize BTEC qualifications are: California Institute of Technology, Curtin University, Hawaii Pacific University, London South Bank University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Auckland, University of Bradford, University of Bristol, University of California, University of Canterbury, University of Colorado, University of Darby, University of East London, University of Hong Kong, University of Hull, University of Kent, University of Manchester, University of Northumbria, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of Salford, University of Sydney, University of Toronto and University of Wolverhampton.

Pearson’s support services: Pearson is UK's largest awarding body regulated by Ofqual, the regulator for public examinations system in England and Wales.

Pearson offers academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked, with educational excellence rooted in names like Edexcel, BTEC, EDI, LCCI and PTE.

Operating from the World Trade Centre (WTC), the Pearson Sri Lanka Country Office provides the necessary support to students, teachers, parents, schools, BTEC centres and individuals who seek assistance.

A dedicated team including sales, marketing, resources and customer support departments work together to help people of all ages make measurable progress in their lives.

Globally, Pearson partners the British Council to conduct examinations, teacher training programs and provide customer support.

Any queries with regards to Pearson Qualifications can be clarified by contacting the Country Office on 0112391175 or by visiting website www.qualification.pearson.com 

Last modified on Wednesday, 20 January 2016 08:31