SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) courses allow adults in Scotland the opportunity to return to education after a gap. Since 1989, SWAP programmes have paved the way for thousands of people to access degree study at universities in Scotland. If you are looking for a change of direction and need a flexible method of learning pathway to access degree level qualifications, our SWAP courses are for you. We chatted to Freya about her experience.
The construction industry is one of the most diverse and interesting fields to work in, with careers available in ➡️ architectural technology; construction management; quantity surveying; and facility management. If you aspire to enter the construction industry at a supervisory level, the HNC Construction Management will give you the knowledge and skills to achieve this. We chatted to one of our current students.
In this week’s blog, we meet a mature student who decided to return to education to expand her knowledge and skillset to improve her career opportunities.
At UHI Perth, we have the longest established audio engineering department in Scotland and our reputation in industry is second to none. Our facilities on campus are exactly as you would find when working in industry. We want you to have a successful career in industry, and we ensure that our courses give you the best chance to do so. You can join us either as a novice or experienced user and leave with an Honours degree in audio engineering. In the blog this week, we meet a student who is currently in his first year.
Returning to education does not mean that you have to commit to a full-time course on our campus in Perth. We offer a wide range of courses that can be done on a part-time basis and through distance learning. Our business courses allow you to gain a range of knowledge and understanding that is highly sought-after by employers, including: business fundamentals; marketing; economics; emerging technologies; IT; communication; accounting and management. Almost nearing competition of his HNC, we chatted to Ben to see how has found studying via distance learning.
Are you considering Aviation as a career? ✈️ Our Aircraft Maintenance Engineering and Management degree is the only one of its kind in Scotland and is designed to produce graduate-calibre aircraft maintenance engineers. Now in his final year of the course, Abdalla chatted to us about his experience and shared his hopes for the future.
Not everyone knows what they want to study when they leave school, and some may need a little support to be able to follow their chosen career path. After returning to education as a mature student, Ailsa has flourished and now is on the path to a career in the music industry. She chatted to us about her time so far.
Our Social and Vocational Studies department is filled with a specialist team of dedicated and qualified professionals, with extensive experience teaching and supporting students who benefit from additional support for their learning. Our students can expect a supportive learning environment in which to build confidence, skills for life and independence. They are also given the chance to try different subjects, receive recognition for the work they do, and gain support with their next steps.
Rachel is currently studying in the SVS department and kindly shared how she has found the experience.
Scotland is the ultimate natural playground and offers the perfect outdoor learning environment! Students at UHI Perth get hands-on experience in one of the most beautiful settings in Scotland. If you have been thinking about a career in the outdoors, but want to find out more, our lecturers Chris and Kieran gave us the lowdown on what you can expect from our courses.
Is music in your veins? Can you recognise good sounds from bad and are you motivated to make a listening experience the best it can be? If a career in this thriving industry sounds good to you, you've come to the right place at UHI Perth. We are the longest established audio engineering education centre in Scotland, with a reputation as a centre of excellence. Now in her final year, Jessica chats to us about her experience.
Scotland has a thriving theatre industry, with 24% of adults attending the theatre at least once in 2022*. At UHI Perth, our Musical Theatre courses 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. We chatted to a current student to see how she has been finding her time so far 🎭👇
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has a requirement for all managers, operation managers, deputy managers, supervisors of care services, and new business residential care supervisors and deputies to have a Care Services Leadership and Management SVQ4 qualification. At UHI Perth, our course provides a good basis for managing a care service and supports individuals to undertake management responsibility. The course is work-based, so you can continue working whilst undertaking your studies, which is exactly what Steven did
Did you know that UHI Perth 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, so you can be sure that you are taught by experts in their field.
Now in the final year of his studies, we had a chat with a mature student who has had an interest in audio engineering since childhood.
✂️ Did you know that there are 4,000 hair and beauty businesses in Scotland, contributing around £400 million to the economy? If you are interested in working in this dynamic industry, our hairdressing courses will help unleash your creative potential and develop the skills needed for a rewarding career. Neave is currently finishing her final year at UHI Perth.
As part of the Food Studies and Hospitality courses, students have a chance to be a part of our training restaurant. This is a fast-paced restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and evening meals to visitors, staff, and students, and means students get real-life experience preparing and serving.
Lauren joined us straight from school and is loving her time so far at UHI Perth.
We’re supporting #ScotAppWeek24 from 4 to 8 March to show that apprenticeships are creating Scotland’s #SkillsGeneration. Did you know that over 40,000 apprentices are supporting around 12,000 businesses across the country?
We caught up with a range of UHI Perth apprentices to find out about their journey so far and hear about the skills they are gaining that employers need now and in the future.
After deciding he would like to expand his knowledge and gain a Sport and Fitness qualification, Greg came to study at UHI Perth. We had a chat with him to see if his time at Perth has helped his career opportunities.
If you are looking for invaluable skills to prepare you for your career in the food industry, our highly commended programmes are delivered in partnership with the crème de la crème of industry professionals. As well as the chance to develop your skills in fine dining with the public in our training restaurant, you’ll also get to work in our Food Court. Liam started at UHI Perth on a schools/college partnership course and is now on his third course.
If you’re looking for a PgCert Teaching Qualification Further Education, our one-year part-time online programme will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and attributes to support your registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland as a lecturer. We chatted to one of our current students to see how she was finding the course.
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in the music industry, there is no better place than UHI Perth. Our courses provide a bridge to sustainable employment and the development of artist and practitioner identities, with transferable skills that can be employed in other sectors. Having started her journey at UHI Perth on a School/College Partnership course, Mel is now doing her HNC.
