Leaving school?
Are you at school and wondering if university is the next step for you? UHI offers qualifications at all levels from access courses to PhD, so you can start where you need to and progress as far as you want.
- UHI rated best in Scotland for a second year in postgraduate student satisfaction
- UHI sixth in Scotland for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2023
Study a degree
A degree is a four year course, offered at most universities. The entry requirements for a degree are normally Highers, A Levels, but there are other routes available.
Discover over 100 degrees, across 9 subject areas:
HNC or HND
If you haven't yet reached the entry requirements for a degree, or want to study a shorter course, you can study a HNC or HND. These are courses are one or two years, and can lead to degree study.
UHI offers over 50 HNC and HNDs, including:
- HNC Applied Sciences leading to BSc (Hons) Environmental Science, BSc (Hons) Geography, BSc (Hons) Marine Science, BSc Nursing, BSc Oral Health Science and MOptom Optometry with Independent Prescribing
- HNC Healthcare Practice leading to BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies and BSc Nursing
- HNC Social Sciences leading to the majority of our Humanities or Gaelic degree programmes
- HNC Social Services leading to BA (Hons) Health and Social Studies, BSc Nursing, BSc (Hons) Psychology, BA (Hons) Social Sciences and BA (Hons) Sociology and Criminology
Routes to degree study and vocational courses
You may not be ready to study a degree yet, or may be interested in a career that doesn't require a degree.
For this, please choose your preferred location to see the courses on offer: