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Definition of Higher National Diploma
1. Noun. A diploma given for vocational training that prepares the student for a career in a particular area; good students may progress to a course leading to a degree.
Generic synonyms: Diploma, Sheepskin
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Lexicographical Neighbors of Higher National Diploma
Literary usage of Higher National Diploma
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Independents: Britain's New Cultural Entrepreneurs by Charles Leadbeater, Kate Oakley (1999)
"... met some animators from Cardiff who recommended he should go to the Newport
Film School, where he did a two-year Higher National Diploma in animation. ..."
2. Golf Guide Britain and Ireland 2004 by Hunter Publishing, Incorporated (2004)
"Golf Studies, Caddying, Golf Facility Management, from National Certificate to
Higher National Diploma options. Degree progression also available. ..."
3. OECD Handbook for Internationally Comparative Education Statistics: Concepts by OECD Staff (2004)
"... 28 - Higher National Certificate (HNC) 29 - Higher National Diploma (HND) 30 -
Diploma in HE (including nurses training) 31 - Bachelor's degree, ..."
4. Young Participation in Higher Education by Mark Coruer (2005)
"HMD, Higher National Diploma A higher education qualification that typically
takes two years of full-time study. ..."
5. Migration for Employment: Bilateral Agreements at a Crossroads by OECD Staff, Switzerland, SourceOECD (Online service), Secretariat (2004)
"... or • A Higher National Diploma (HND) level qualification relevant to the post
on offer; or • A HND level qualification which is not relevant to the post ..."
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