Architectural Technology HNC
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Architectural Technology HNC at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29821 | £25150 | £29857 |
25-75 percentile range | £24771 - £35770 | £18886 - £32933 | £21689 - £41100 |
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Course Description
This course has been designed to provide an additional access route to degree study in the built environment.
Taught in the same culture and environment as the architectural technology degree, you will become immersed in practical design studio work, with projects allowing you to build a strong portfolio of work to take on to degree level study.
Successful completion of the course will give you direct entry to year two of the degree programme.
UHI Inverness also has a limited number of places on this course for local senior phase pupils to study in their sixth year at school. Students taking this option can go on to complete the honours degree with us in three years and potentially start earning a graduate salary a year early.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architectural Technology HNC at University of the Highlands and Islands
25% | Sales occupations |
15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Protective service occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Creative and Digital Media, plus 1 Higher such as English, History or Psychology at Grade C or above
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Costs
Tuition Fees Architectural Technology HNC
Scotland | £1285 | year 1 |
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England UK | £7110 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
Wales | £7110 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7110 | year 1 |
Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
EU | £7980 | year 1 |
International | £7980 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7110 | year 1 |
Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
England UK | £7110 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
Wales | £7110 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1285 | year 1 |
EU | £8775 | year 1 |
International | £8775 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Architectural Technology HND | University of Wales | - | - | 35% | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology HNC | University of the Highlands and Islands | - | - | - | £7110 £7110 | £7980 £8775 | - | Inverness | On campus Full-time |