Course summary
Are you detail-oriented with a keen interest in numbers and problem-solving? Would you like to develop a skill set that is essential to every business and industry? Take a forward-thinking approach to your career on this innovative HNC Accounting program, developed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) with input from key members of our course team. Empower yourself with essential financial and management accounting skills while integrating vital meta-skills such as self-management, social intelligence, and innovation, competencies that are crucial for success in today’s dynamic work environment. Benefit from the streamlined structure of this ground-breaking course, which increases the size of units while decreasing the amount, reducing the frequency of assessments and enabling you to focus on deepening your comprehension of the material. Delivered using fresh and exciting new methods that reflect real-life settings and situations, cultivate important technical knowledge alongside the adaptability and critical thinking skills required to thrive in fast-paced business settings. Prepare for a variety of accounting roles while establishing a solid foundation for ongoing academic and professional development in your field, opening up countless opportunities for personal and career growth while gaining the tools necessary to fulfil your immediate and long-term ambitions.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 404N
- Institution code:
- H49
- Campus name:
- Inverness
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not currently available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - D
Scottish Higher - C
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 |
PTE Academic | 50 | Minimum score of 50 |
TOEFL (iBT) | 69 | Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found via the following link.
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £1285 | Year 1 |
England | £7440 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7440 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7440 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7440 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7440 | Year 1 |
EU | £8925 | Year 1 |
International | £8925 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH