Higher National Diploma- a 2 year vocational course. Can be topped up to a degree course with a further year of study.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20638
Higher National Diploma — a two-year course that equates to two years of a degree course. Offered in many subject areas, mostly with a practical application. HNDs may also have an industrial or commercial placement as part of the course.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20791
Higher National DiplomaA two-year intermediate level qualification, equating to two years of a degree course
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20924