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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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- For undergraduate study
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 173X
Childhood Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Oban, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the HNC Childhood Practice at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Oban, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National C... 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 98% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Child Development and Learning
Safeguarding and Child Protection
Supporting Inclusive Practice
Early Years Pedagogy and Curriculum
Health
Wellbeing and Nutrition in Childhood
Communication and Relationship Building
Professional Practice and Ethics
Observation and Assessment in Early Learning
UCAS Code:173X
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | D preferably including English, PLUS 4 National 5s or Standard Grades at Credit level, or equivalent, one of which should be English if you do not have a Higher or A level. |
| UCAS Points | 24 |
🗣️ 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 | £26,000 | £32,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £14,000 | £18,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £24,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £22,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£22,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
15%Work & Study
45%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
98%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
73%Student voice
75%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
58%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Childhood Practice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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