If you are looking for a successful career in the fast-moving computing industry, the BSc (Hons) Computing degree at UHI Perth is for you. You will learn all the knowledge and skills you need to work in this sector, as well as developing key personal and intellectual qualities necessary for continued professional development.
In this week’s blog, we chatted to a third year student.
If you’re looking to study an Administration and Information Technology qualification, our courses are designed to meet the demands of today’s modern business environment. They will equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to pursue a successful career in business administration.
“I have wanted to complete this course for some time, because of my position at work, and just never got round to it. However, with the support of the Open Day event at the college, I decided to do it.”
Kathleen talked us through her experience of studying while working in a school.
Did you know that a Foundation Apprenticeship lets pupils gain real industry experience while they are still at school? Our Financial Services Foundation Apprenticeship (FA), delivered in partnership with Aviva, gives pupils the opportunity to build valuable workplace skills while working towards a Higher-level qualification (SCQF Level 6). After completing the course, Jenna kindly stayed in touch with us to share what happened next in her career journey.
Step into the world of audio excellence with Scotland's oldest audio engineering course! With a rich history spanning decades, we offer a unique opportunity to dive deep into music production, game audio, sound design, and live sound - all under the guidance of industry veterans in our state-of-the-art recording studios here in Perth.
Sarah-Jane Urquhart – UHI Perth National Training Programmes and Business Team Manager - brings Scottish Apprenticeship Week to a close.
What a fantastic week it’s been! From inspiring interviews and valuable employer insights to a dynamic careers fair, the week has truly showcased the vital role apprentices play across all our industries.
Confused about apprenticeships? Not sure how to sort the myth from fact? Here are some of the most common misconceptions we hear, so for Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we debunk some of the myths.
90% of employers in Scotland report that apprenticeships significantly improve job performance within their company. At UHI Perth, we work closely with a range of different employers throughout Perth and Kinross to help develop the workforce.
We caught up with one of them to learn more about how our partnership works.
UHI Perth is the largest English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) provider in Perth and Kinross and we work alongside other providers in the region to create learning pathways for ESOL learners to enhance their prospects for work and further study. Current student, Anna, shared her experience so far of the course.
The MSc Applied Social Sciences: Globalisation and Crime is a unique, multi-disciplinary programme that allows you to explore these critical issues using the disciplines of psychology, sociology, criminology, and politics, to gain in-depth understanding of these complex situations and employ your knowledge in the real world.
With this course being fully online, it allows students from all over the world to study at UHI Perth. Currently based in Canada, Naomi chatted to us about why she picked this course.
Did you know that UHI Perth have a Food, Nutrition and Textiles Education degree 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.
If you’re interested in the social and political world, studying for a degree at UHI Perth gives you the opportunity to explore a range of subjects to increase your knowledge of people, politics and society. Alexandra graduated from this course last year and she shared her experience with us.
Choosing a psychology degree opens the door to a diverse range of topics, all of which are concerned with understanding behaviour and exploring the mind. The BSc (Hons) Psychology degree at UHI Perth is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and allows you to learn the skills and analytical abilities that employers in a range of careers are looking for. In this week’s blog, we meet a third-year student.
Erin came straight from school to study hairdressing as she knew this was something she wanted to pursue as a career. She chatted to us about how she is managing to successfully navigate the course with a hearing impairment.
Become one of the most sought-after professionals in the industry, combining your creative thinking with your passion for art, technology, and communication on our tailored Visual Communication and Design programme.
We met a current student to find out more about his experience on this course.
In this week’s blog, we had a chat with a Sports Therapy graduate to learn more about how she linked the new Neurorehabilitation module on the BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation to her new career. Lauren was among the first UHI students to complete this new module and now works successfully in a role directly related to this field.
Our apprentices are supported throughout their journey by our work-based assessors and in this week’s blog, we meet Debbie Duncan.
Melissa decided to return to hairdressing after a break in her learning due to ill health. We had a chat with her to find out how the experience has been.
Horticulture is a very important sector of the Scottish economy, with more than 1,500 businesses and approximately 7,500 employees.
We had a chat with a former Horticulture student to see what he did next after finishing his course at UHI Perth
