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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Administration and Digital Business Technologies

Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS 017N

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Campus

    Perth

  • Intl. Tuition

    £9,460 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    017N

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Course Overview

Administration and Digital Business Technologies at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Scotland, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

8,685

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

International

2.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£9,460

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Administration and Digital Business Technologies
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Business administration
  • Health administration
  • Customer services
  • Customer relations
  • Office skills
  • Administration
  • Marketing
  • Information technology
  • Microsoft Office
  • Digital Culture
  • Social Media

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

8,685

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

International Students

2%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Rural (<50k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students8,685
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students2%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£9,460

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£9,460per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page