Administration and management jobs exist in all industries, in both the public and private sector, so these graduates are always in demand. The number of administrative and secretarial employees in Scotland has increased from 246,800 in December 2023, to 251,200 in March 2024.*
In this week’s blog, we meet an international student intending to join this job pool by updating her skill set.
Did you know that UHI Perth have a course aimed at those wishing to pursue a career as a Home Economics teacher in a secondary school? This contemporary degree 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.
We chatted to a student who is currently on this course to see how they are finding it.
As of March 2024, there were 7,400 hairdressers and barbers in Scotland*. If you are interested in working with people in this fashion-led innovative industry, then our hairdressing courses will help you unleash your creative potential and develop the skills needed for a rewarding career. We chatted to a current student to hear how they were getting on.
Not everyone knows what they want to do when they leave school, so it can take time to find the right path. After being recommended an Art course at UHI Perth, a whole new world of opportunities opened up for Caitlin. She shares her story.
Technical Theatre courses at UHI Perth allow you to gain hands-on experience in ➡️ lighting and sound systems; stage management; set design and construction; and audio-visual systems; and enjoy valuable work experience with established venues across the region.
Having not long started on the course, Abi shares her experience so far.
Did you know that there are 4,000 hair and beauty businesses in Scotland, contributing around £400m to the Scottish economy*? If you would like to be a part of this exciting industry, our courses will help you achieve the skills and knowledge necessary. ✂️
We met a student who is currently pursuing a successful career.
It’s never too late to change your career and explore something new. We offer a wide range of courses and flexible learning options to allow you to reskill and gain additional skills to thrive in a new career. In this week’s blog, we hear from a student who has done exactly this.
As 2024 draws to a close, we took a look back down memory lane to celebrate and reminisce on the amazing things that took place 👇👏
If you’ve been out of education for more than three years, and are looking for flexible learning, our NQ Access to Humanities is an innovative course that you can study from home. This course is a SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme) which supports adults, ordinarily resident in Scotland to return to education after a gap
After transitioning from school to college, Wiktoria is now excelling in both her academic and personal life. She had a chat with us to share her journey.
Our industry-focused accredited music courses will help you to prepare for a career as a musician. Within our friendly community, you will develop your creative practice, vocational and musical identity. Now in the second year of his degree, Dennis chatted to us about his experience so far.
After her graduation in October, we caught up with Kim to hear about her journey and why it had such an impact on her life.
Having just graduated in October; Ian shared his experience of studying at UHI through hybrid teaching.
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. The New Opportunities team at UHI Perth work closely with Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to maximise student opportunities for education, employment and training. The team also works closely with PKC, Mindspace and with other curriculum areas across UHI Perth to deliver the best learning experience for each individual student.
The current policy from The Scottish Government to increase free early learning and childcare entitlement to all, shows a real commitment towards making Scotland the very best place in which to grow up. We offer a range of relevant and registrable qualifications for those wishing to work in this exciting and important Early Years and Childcare sector.
Studying a course at UHI Perth not only gives you lifelong skills for the workplace, but it can also provide you with personal growth goals. Vivian came to Scotland to follow her passion for hairdressing, and we absolutely loved hearing her story.
This year’s Graduation and Celebration of Achievement ceremony, held at the Perth Concert Hall on Thursday 3 October, saw over 300 graduates and award winners presented with their degrees, diplomas, certificates, and awards. ❤️
If you are looking to gain the qualifications needed for the SSSC requirements, our BA Childhood Practice allows you to study online around your current commitments. We chatted to a student who has just completed the course to find out how she found it.
Tourism and Hospitality are Scotland’s largest industries and attract visitors from across the globe. Whilst on a visit to Scotland from Nepal, Nabin visited UHI Perth to enquire about hospitality courses. Fast forward a few years and he has just finished his HND in Hospitality Management, alongside his fellow classmate, Tashi. We had a chat with both students to hear how they have found studying internationally.
