HNC Accounting at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

HNC Accounting is a one-year Higher National Certificate developed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority with input from UHI's course team. It builds essential financial and management accounting skills alongside meta-skills such as self-management, social intelligence and innovation. It is delivered face to face at Inverness, Moray and Perth, with part-time distance learning available through UHI Perth.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; part-time modular 15 weeks per module | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units are Economics: an introduction (1 credit), Financial accounting principles (4), Law for business: an introduction (1), Management accounting principles (4), Personal taxation (2) and Professional considerations in accounting (3).

Career pathways

Accounting and finance roles; progression to HND Accounting (year 2), the Graduate Apprenticeship in Accounting (year 2) or further professional accounting qualifications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above (preferably in a numeracy-based subject) or 1 A level at grade D or above (preferably in a numeracy-based subject). Alternatively, NC Business (with 70% Accounting units) or NC Accounting, or a Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy, Business Skills or Financial Services. Applicants without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Full-time, Scotland-domiciled students (HNC/HND award) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; part-time modular 15 weeks per module

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