Communities have a key role to play in the development of a low carbon society. Are you keen to discover more about how renewable and low-carbon energy production can play a central role in community development? Do you want to be at the centre of and lead these developments?

This Developing Low-Carbon Communities course will enable you to do exactly that and, taught by recognised experts, you can be confident you will graduate armed with the most up-to-date information and highest quality skills.

Studying online, on a full-time or part-time basis, you will critically analyse the theories, principles and concepts of renewable energy, carbon budgeting and community development.

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Modules are led by recognised experts in the field of community development and low carbon technologies

You will study by way of online distance learning, full time or part time, which means you can fit your studies around your professional and personal life

You can study individual modules for personal or professional development (CPD), or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Masters degree

Entry Requirements

Honours degree in a relevant subject

Applicants with an ordinary degree or other qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience will also be considered

Applicants with formal qualifications below the level of HND who possess substantial experience in an appropriate field or have demonstrated exceptional abilities may also be admitted to the course

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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With the need to produce energy from sustainable resources now a priority, this course will provide you with the theoretical and practical tools for developing and managing renewable energy projects – both large and small. Sign up for this course and you will be at the centre of the emerging renewable energy sector.

If you are already working in or are interested in a career in the renewable energy or low-carbon technology sectors, this dynamic course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to critically analyse the theories, principles and concepts of low-carbon energy production and sustainability. Be inspired.

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You will be taught by recognised experts in the field of renewable energy

You can study full time or part time

The course is delivered through online distance learning with support from expert staff at UHI, which means that you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

You can choose to study individual modules for personal or professional development (CPD), or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full Masters degree

Entry Requirements

Honours degree in a relevant subject

Applicants with an ordinary degree or other qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience will also be considered

Applicants with formal qualifications below the level of HND who possess substantial experience in an appropriate field or have demonstrated exceptional abilities may also be admitted to the course

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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If you want to make a real difference to the sustainability of mountain regions, this postgraduate course in Sustainable Mountain Development is for you.

You will access the latest thinking on complex mountain issues and study modules with a focus on advanced theory and practice relating to environmental, social, economic and professional development. By the end of your studies, you will be equipped with the practical skills and knowledge to help you manage the real challenges faced by people living in mountainous areas today.

You will study part time, and all modules are studied online with support from experts at the Centre for Mountain Studies, based at Perth College UHI, and around the university network. This allows you to fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. If you find that it's not possibe to complete the full MSc, you can exit with a PgCert or PgDip by completing certain modules.

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Develop key scientific and policy skills

Learn from experts in the field of sustainable mountain development at the Centre for Mountain Studies, including Professor Martin Price, holder of the UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Mountain Development

Study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full Masters degree

Study online, part time to suit your lifestyle

Entry Requirements

Honours degree or ordinary degree in a relevant subject

Postgraduate diploma or professional qualification in a relevant subject

Other qualifications will be considered if accompanied by a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development, this postgraduate course in Sustainable Rural Development is for you.

You will study social, environmental, economic and professional development and community engagement issues in the context of managing rural development.

The MSc Sustainable Rural Development can be studied online from anywhere world.

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Develop key research and policy skills
Study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full Masters degree

Study online, full time or part time to suit your lifestyle

Entry Requirements

Honours degree or ordinary degree in a relevant subject

Postgraduate diploma or professional qualification in a relevant subject

Other qualifications will be considered if accompanied by a minimum of three years' relevant professional experience

A bridging module is available to people with substantial professional experience, but no undergraduate degree

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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The MA Health and Wellbeing is designed to meet the career development needs of health and social care professionals in the UK.

The course will increase your awareness of the social, technological, economic, political and environmental changes taking place within health and social care, whether in the public, private or voluntary sectors, enabling you to take your career to the next stage.

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The course is delivered online which means you can fit your studies around your work and personal committments wherever you are in the world

The course content contributes to the development of the six core dimensions in the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF): communication; personal and people development; health, safety and security; quality; and equality and diversity

Your will also have the opportunity to study modules in more specialised areas, such as child and adolescent mental health, diabetes and infomatics

Entry Requirements

2:1 honours degree, or equivalent OR

Postgraduate diploma award or a professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to an honours degree

Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree or below, an ordinary degree or DipHE in a relevant subject, plus relevant professional experience may also be considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Accreditation of
Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) may also be claimed.

All students should be in employment and/or engaged in voluntary activities

Other Fees

Tuition fee for Scottish and EU/EAA - £4,590

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