Education and Training

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"UHI is more than a university and more than a college..."

We offer flexible learning from Access to PhD. As we are located in the Highlands and Islands, we are right in the heart of offshore wind, wave and tidal stream development.

Some of our programmes are delivered fully online, others are face-to-face at one of our 12 campuses.

Course examples:

  • HNC Electrical Engineering
  • HNC and HND Engineering Systems
  • HNC Fabrication Welding and Inspection
  • BEng (Hons) Engineering – Electrical, Electronic, Energy and Mechanical pathways
  • BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
  • BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) Geography
  • BSc (Hons) Marine Science
  • BA (Hons) Sustainable Development
  • MSc Net Zero Communities
  • MSc Engineering Scheme
  • MBA - Renewable Energy and Environment pathways
  • MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions
  • MSc Sustainable Rural Development
  • PDA Renewable Energy Systems
  • PDA Hydrogen: An Introduction for Technicians
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Sustainability short courses

These new short courses are ideal for anyone aiming to enhance the sustainability of their business. They are also perfect for those looking to upskill or considering a career in sustainability.

Courses are delivered online from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, a region intrinsically linked with its natural environment and sustainable futures. Focussing on sustainable communities and development, these courses focus on key economic areas including Just Transition and Net Zero, while advancing thriving communities, central to the Highlands and Islands economy.

  • CPD Courses are 12 weeks online study modules
    • Include a variety of topics involving Climate Energy Fundamentals, Sustainable Land Use and Sustainable Resource Management
  • Professional certificate level 11 are 6 week online upskilling short courses
    • Include a variety of topics involving Environmental Impact Assessments, Carbon Footprinting, GIS, and Working with Communities

Find out more

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Connecting education with industry and the community

  • Employer mentoring programme – linking third- and fourth-year degree students with industry. To learn about becoming a mentor contact: employer.mentoring@uhi.ac.uk
  • STEM Outreach programme – with industry partners we are launching a significant three-year programme of STEM activity across the UHI region to inspire the workforce of the next generation. To explore how your business could participate contact: stem@uhi.ac.uk
  • MBA Environment and Renewable Energy – these courses are equipping executives with the knowledge and skills to approach ethical and responsible leadership in the sector.

If you identify a need for training or would like to get in touch to discuss opportunities to collaborate, we would be happy to talk to you about your needs: energy@uhi.ac.uk

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