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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 122N
Professional Cookery
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Thurso, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The HNC Professional Cookery at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Thurso, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you are an aspiring chef and would like to develop your skills and knowledge in professional cookery and kitchen management, the HNC Professional Cookery is a great place to start. You will experience advanced, modern cookery techniques and look at food product development. The training environment is learner-centred and focuses on current industry standards.. 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 79% 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
Professional Cookery Techniques
Kitchen Management and Operations
Food Safety and Hygiene
Menu Planning and Food Costing
Food Product Development
Nutrition and Dietary Requirements
Culinary Arts and Plating
Hospitality Industry Practice
UCAS Code:122N
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | D |
| 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 | £18,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £14,500 | £18,000 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £23,500 | £27,500 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 28% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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: CAH17-01-06). 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
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
66%Learning resources
92%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%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 Professional Cookery as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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