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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N290

Golf Management

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Thurso, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,870Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Golf Management at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Thurso, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Base yourself near to one of Scotland's finest championship courses, the world-renowned Royal Dornoch Golf Club, as you learn first-hand how to excel in this multi-billion pound field. Our BA (Hons) Golf Management course, the first honours degree of its kind in the UK, is aimed at those aspiring to a career in golf, with 82% of recent graduates actively employed in a range of roles in the golfing industry globally. Take advantage of our blend of golfing and management subjects and participate in a variety of roles, with a particular focus on all aspects of management within a golf context. International tuition fees are £15,870 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Golf Course Management
Sports Business and Finance
Events Management in Golf
Club Operations and Administration
Golf Tourism and Hospitality
Professional Development in Golf
Marketing and Sponsorship Strategy
Golf Industry Internship Project
UCAS Code:N290
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points63

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,870

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£63,480

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£22,500£26,500
3 years£14,500£18,000£22,500
5 years£20,000£23,500£27,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 28% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-06). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
20%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
79%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

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  • Available to all international students
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Golf Management as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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