At UHI Perth, we work closely with all Senior Secondary schools in Perth and Kinross to respond to local and national employment opportunities through both vocational and academic paths. As one of the largest partners in UHI, we are able to offer a wide range of areas of study from entry level to postgraduate.
After successfully completing a Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services, Rebecca went on to do a Graduate Apprenticeship. She chats to us about her experience.
Musical Theatre courses at UHI Perth will 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.
After leaving school, and being unsure what she wanted to do with her life, Cat came to UHI Perth to study Musical Theatre. We caught up with her to find out how she is getting on.
The Scottish Government are working to address the under-representation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) courses and careers, to ensure that Scotland's STEM sectors are diverse, equal, and prosperous. Gender stereotyping can discourage girls from taking STEM subjects at school and aspiring to STEM careers, so at UHI Perth we are delivering fun workshops to schools to break this stereotype and inspire the next generation.
The COVID-19 pandemic was devastating for many people, in lots of different ways. However, for some people, it gave them the confidence and courage to follow their passion and change career paths. Whilst on furlough, Jenny decided to take a chance and apply for a course at UHI Perth. Now on her next course, she chats to us about her journey.
Computing courses at UHI Perth will help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. In this blog this week, we meet one of our newest computing lecturers, Lee
Our Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree 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.
Did you know that Perth College UHI is the longest established audio engineering department in Scotland and one of the first ever in the UK? Our reputation in industry is second to none and all of our lecturers have had successful careers in the audio industry and are experts in their field.
Created by professional musicians, our Popular Music degree helps to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required by employers, and for self-employment, in the music industry. Current student, Kirsty, shares her experience.
Organisations face constant challenges from both external and internal environments and need managers who are able to deal with this appropriately. This can be achieved by understanding the importance of resilience while planning and executing suitable strategies. In this week’s blog, we meet a student who has just completed a professional development (CPD) award.
Now that the festive break is over, you could find yourself in a bit of a slump with low mood and motivation. Student Counsellor, Claire Nelson, has put together some tips to help pick up your mood.
As part of our international partnership with Zhengzhou University of Aeronautic in China, Aircraft Engineering students have the opportunity to come to Perth to complete their final year of study. Xianze has been studying at Perth College UHI since September, so we caught up with him to find out how he has been getting on.
As Covid restrictions eased, we were thrilled to see our students thriving on campus and excelling in their courses. So many amazing things happened throughout the year, but here are some of the highlights.
In this week’s blog, we meet a professional Curling player who is juggling competing in the sport, alongside her studies at Perth College UHI.
Demand for technology professionals in Scotland increased by more than 200% in 12 months, according to the latest UK Tech Talent Tracker from Accenture. Our computing courses help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. In this week’s blog, we meet computing student, Amber.
In this week’s blog, we meet an SCQF 6 Automotive Modern Apprentice who has successfully completed his apprenticeship and is now a successful technician.
With a very busy home life, the idea of obtaining a degree can seem out of reach. However, Amanda has managed to juggle all aspects of her life to excel in her studies. She chats to us about her journey so far.
Our computing courses help you to develop the professional skills and experience for a career in computing and technology. You will gain the expertise to excel in this rapidly evolving sector, becoming qualified for a wide range of jobs or for further study and specialisation. Jason chats to us about his experience of returning to study at Perth College UHI as a mature student.
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. In this week’s blog, we meet a hairdressing Modern Apprentice who has successfully completed her apprenticeship.
This year’s graduation ceremony, held at the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 6 October, saw nearly 400 graduates presented with their degrees, diplomas, certificates, and awards.
