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HND Music at University of the Highlands and Islands

University of the Highlands and Islands, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The HND Music develops popular or traditional music performance, instrumental skills and an understanding of the music industry at UHI North, West and Hebrides in Fort William. Graduates can enter year three of the BA (Hons) Popular Music or Applied Music.

Duration: Full time: 2 years; Part time: 4 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is the HNC Music. Year 2 units include Music: first study (instrument or composition), Music: online promotion and Music: graded unit 2, with options such as Music: session skills, Music: stagecraft for musicians and Digital audio workstations.

Career pathways

Freelance performer, music instructor or session musician. Progression to year three of BA (Hons) Applied Music or Popular Music.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry to year 1 (HNC Music): 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above, 1 A level at grade D or above, or NC Music, with an interview and audition to assess musical ability. Direct entry to HND year 2: completion of the HNC Music plus an interview and audition. Applicants should have their own instrument.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Scottish-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland, full-time per year. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 2 years; Part time: 4 years

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