BTEC Higher Nationals and Higher Technical Qualifications
What are BTEC Higher Nationals and Higher Technical Qualifications?
BTEC Higher Nationals are internationally-recognised higher education qualifications at level 4 and 5 that are equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree, providing progression to both university and employment..
Universities and colleges in 60 countries around the world deliver BTEC Higher Nationals. They are an ideal choice for students seeking an affordable and relevant route to a degree or employment.
At Pearson, we are aligning certain Higher National programmes with IfATE requirements for Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) in England. This involves ensuring that the program covers the Occupational Standard it aligns with.
Why choose BTEC Higher Nationals?
Over 40 subjects to choose from with the option of taking specialist pathways.
BTEC Higher National graduates can top up and gain a degree from one of the 300 universities we partner with worldwide.
A more cost effective alternative to university with typically lower tuition fees.
"It was not just the knowledge that I gained studying BTECs at a variety of levels, but also the employability skills that have really helped me in the workplace."
"I knew that choosing this route would be considerably less expensive that going to university."
Getting started
If you're new to teaching BTEC or already offer our qualifications, explore HN's with our helpful guides.
Resources
Explore our range of Higher Nationals resources for students and tutors.
Assessment support
Discover our assessment support for Higher Nationals.
Collaborations
Find out more about our business and industry collaboration.