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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 001N
Business
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Kirkwall, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the HNC Business provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Kirkwall, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The HNC Business will give you an excellent introduction to a wide range of business and management skills. You will gain a range of knowledge and understanding that is highly sought-after by employers, including: business fundamentals; marketing; economics; emerging technologies; IT; communication; accounting and management. The diverse nature of the course will ensure that you are equipped with the knowledge to start your own business, undertake a variety of business-related job roles or progress onto further studies. 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 85% 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
Business Fundamentals and Organisation
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Business Economics
Marketing Principles and Strategy
Management and Leadership
Business Information Technology
Business Communication and Professional Skills
Applied Business Project
UCAS Code:001N
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | D Should preferably include one of the following subjects: Accountancy; Administration; Business; Economics; English; History; Maths/Application of Maths; Modern Studies; Psychology |
| 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: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 29% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,500
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
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
85%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%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 Business as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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