The creative sector continues as a key driver to the local and national economy, contributing richly and fundamentally to cultural identities, so with our help at UHI Perth, you could be on your way to a successful career within one of the most rapidly growing sectors.
The creative economy also contributes to the overall well-being of communities, individual self-esteem and quality of life. This week we met a student who returned to education later in life to fulfil their creative side.
Steady investment and innovation continue to create job opportunities in life sciences (human health) in Scotland, which employed 22,600 people in 2024. And with the sector aiming to grow turnover to more than £10 billion by 2030, skilled individuals are in demand.*
Begin your journey into the highly varied and interesting field of bioscience with our comprehensive introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of modern sciences. We caught up with a student who has just finished her HNC.
Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) are an exciting opportunity for pupils, and the delivery involves a blended approach combining knowledge and understanding with the application of skills in the workplace. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who has just finished their FA.
Foundation Apprenticeships (FA) are a new and exciting opportunity, and the delivery involves a blended approach combining knowledge and understanding with the application of skills in the workplace. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who has just finished their FA.
Work based training allows you to work towards a vocational qualification relevant to your employment, so you can learn while you earn and gain a recognised qualification.
Our apprentices are supported throughout their journey by our work-based assessors and in this week’s blog, we meet one of our newest staff members - Callum.
Digital technology is Scotland's fastest-growing sector for inward investment with centres of excellence for collaboration across cyber security, data, fintech, games, global business services, software and technology, space, and waste and wastewater technology.*
At UHI Perth, our computing courses help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. This week, we meet a student who will be shortly progressing to their second year of study within this field.
Coming to college/university can have a considerable effect on people's lives: from the decision making and application stage, all the way to enrolment, induction and then ongoing throughout your studies. At UHI Perth, we try to make this transition as easy as possible, and our friendly and supportive staff are always on hand to make your journey a memorable one.
Having just completed his studies; Nathan took some time out to chat to us about his experience.
We’re excited to be taking part in this year’s #ChooseCollege campaign, running from Monday 14 July to Monday 22 August 2025.
We asked some of the employers that work with our Business Engagement Team about the importance of local colleges to their businesses.
Across Scotland, students from UHI Perth’s BA Art and Contemporary Practices degree are making a tangible impact in communities through a wide range of creative placements. These emerging artists are stepping beyond the studio and into real-world environments where their creativity is only nurtured and used to inspire, support, and engage others. Through partnerships with cultural institutions, charities, and grassroots organisations, the students are gaining invaluable experience while contributing meaningfully to the social and cultural fabric of Scotland.
The creative sector continues as a key driver to the local and national economy, contributing richly and fundamentally to cultural identities, so with our help, you could be on your way to a successful career within one of the most rapidly growing sectors. The creative economy also contributes to the overall well-being of communities, individual self-esteem and quality of life.
Having just completed a creative course at UHI Perth, Nicole chatted to us about her experience.
At UHI Perth, we have a long-established track record of preparing our students for a career as a musician with our industry-focused accredited courses. Our friendly community allows our students to develop their creative practice, vocational and musical identity. In the blog this week, we meet Michelle who is studying for her degree in Popular Music,
The Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree at UHI Perth is aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a Home Economics teacher in a secondary school. This contemporary programme is unique in Scotland as it combines academic study in food, nutrition, textiles and education with vocational training as a teacher in secondary schools within the four-year programme of study. Current student, Jemima, took some time out to share why she felt this course was ideal for her.
If you’re interested in a career in sports therapy, our courses will provide you with both the scientific knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an accomplished sports therapist. In this week’s blog, we meet a fourth-year student who is nearing the end of her degree
Did you know that UHI Perth is the longest established audio engineering department in Scotland, and one of the first ever in the UK? In the blog this week, we meet first year Audio student - Sofiia - to hear how she has found her time so far
#WhereYourFutureMeansMore ➕ We really value our alumni and we love hearing about their current endeavours and career journeys. In this week’s blog, we caught up with former music student, Therese Nilsson.
Our degree in Business and Management is a high-quality, broad-based qualification which provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the contemporary business environment. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who is currently undertaking this qualification.
#WhereYourFutureMeansMore ➕ We really value our alumni and we love hearing about their current endeavours and career journeys. In this week’s blog, we caught up with former sport and fitness student, Rana Yilmaz.
Musical Theatre courses at UHI Perth prepare you to cope with the demands of current professional practice and develop your skills in singing and vocal techniques, dance and acting through a range of performance opportunities and training. We caught up with one of our current students to hear how she has found studying in Perth.
