CertHE Highland Heritage for Tourism at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A one-year online certificate in Highlands heritage and tourism with tour-guiding training. It covers Scotland's historical roots, its socio-cultural landscape and tourism trends, and develops transferable skills such as leadership, communication, teamwork and problem-solving. Teaching draws on academic, tourism, heritage and tour-guiding trainers.

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Intake: September; January (part time only) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Och aye the noo: introduction to Highlands and Islands tourism; Scotland the brand; and Step into the Highlands.

Career pathways

Tour guiding; heritage industry; cultural industry; hospitality. Progression to BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage degrees and business, leisure and tourism programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above, or 2 A levels at grades BC or above, with at least two from the list of relevant academic subjects. Applicants without standard entry qualifications but with appropriate experience or demonstrable interest may be considered individually.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a Scottish term-time address (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full-time, 120 credits Source

International applicants: GBP 9,460 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; part-time study is not open to applicants needing Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: September; January (part time only)

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

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