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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Childhood Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Childhood Practice course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D
preferably including English, PLUS 4 National 5s or Standard Grades at Credit level, or equivalent, one of which should be English if you do not have a Higher or A level.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,285 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,440 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £8,925 per year (provisional) |
| International | £8,925 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 173X
Here's what University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) says about its Childhood Practice course.
If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.
Please note that applications via UCAS are for the HNC only. If you wish to apply for BA (Hons) Childhood Practice please see our website for details of how to apply.
Source: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Childhood Practice at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Check the
7 course options available.
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Applied Life Studies
Location
Perth | Perth
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Childhood studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) reviews
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1st year student
Five stars: Excellent
2 years ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) students who took the Childhood Practice course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
Assessment and feedback
93%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
93%
high
How well organised is your course?
95%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). These students are taking Childhood Practice or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | E | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Childhood Practice course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Other Educational Professionals
9%
Sales occupations
4%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Other Educational Professionals
6%
Sales occupations
3%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics
63%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
7%
Sales occupations
4%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates who took Childhood Practice - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.1k
First year after graduation
£26.8k
Third year after graduation
£23.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Childhood Practice.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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Discussions
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