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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 404N
Accounting
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Inverness, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the HNC Accounting provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £8,925 per year, home/UK fees are £7,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Management Accounting Principles
Bookkeeping and Double Entry
Business Tax and Compliance
Cost Accounting and Analysis
Financial Statement Preparation
Accounting Information Systems
Professional Ethics and Practice
UCAS Code:404N
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | D Must include English or Maths or equivalent, such as Business related subjects, or Social and Science based subjects |
| UCAS Points | 21 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£8,925
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,925
Home Student Fee
£7,440
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £24,500 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £18,000 | £21,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
UK subject average: £38,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 53% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£38,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 42% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£38,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
87%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
86%Student voice
71%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
35%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Accounting as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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