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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 105D
Forestry
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Inverness, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£7,440Home Fee
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The HNC Forestry at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about sustainable food production. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The HNC Forestry will give you the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed as a supervisor or self-employed contractor in the forestry industry. Subjects include forest science, establishment of woodlands, forest harvesting, forest mensuration and thinning control, timber sales and transportation and woodland nursery production. 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 96% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Forest science
Establishment of woodlands
Forest harvesting
Forest mensuration and thinning control
Timber sales and transportation and woodland nursery production
UCAS Code:105D
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD To include one science subject, such as: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Mathematics, Environmental Science We recommend that you have experience of working in a woodland environment or have completed a course such as the Forestry and Urban Woodland Operations (Advanced) or equivalent |
| UCAS Points | 42 |
🗣️ 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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,000 | £19,500 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — 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
£19,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 20% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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: CAH06-01). 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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
91%Student voice
77%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Forestry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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