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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 732K
Architectural Technology
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Inverness, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in architecture and the built environment with the HNC Architectural Technology at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This course has been designed to provide an additional access route to degree study in the built environment. Taught in the same culture and environment as the architectural technology degree, you will become immersed in practical design studio work, with projects allowing you to build a strong portfolio of work to take on to degree level study. Successful completion of the course will give you direct entry to year two of the degree programme. 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 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Architectural Design Principles
Building Information Modelling
Construction Technology and Materials
Technical Drawing and CAD
Structural Systems and Design
Building Regulations and Standards
Professional Practice in Architecture
Design Studio Project
UCAS Code:732K
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | B in Graphic Communications |
| UCAS Points | 40 |
🗣️ 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 | £21,500 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 30% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH13-01-01). 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
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
100%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
88%Student voice
87%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 Architectural Technology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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