shared-courses

Available S6

Course Summary

The aim of this module is to introduce you to early childhood philosophy and related curricular practice.

This module is relevant for students considering a career as a primary school teacher or as an early years practitioner. Throughout your studies you'll explore how people grow and why we’re all unique, big debates like nature vs nurture, continuous vs stage-based development, and the ethics of studying human growth. With a special focus on children and young people, you’ll unpack key theories, perspectives, and real-world issues that shape our understanding of development across the lifespan.

Course Content

• Demonstrate an understanding of early childhood philosophy;
• Identify and investigate both historical and contemporary perspectives that have influenced the development of early childhood philosophy;
• Describe the themes and characteristics of curriculum frameworks in early childhood
• Demonstrate an understanding of current curriculum policy, practice and strategies that support an early childhood curriculum.

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Early Childhood Philosophy and Practice

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S6

Course Summary

The aim of this module is to provide you with the basic understanding of economic principles and concepts and the potential of accurate economic analysis in the business environment.

Course Content

• Apply knowledge and understanding in the analysis of a range of economic problems in relation to business situations
• Apply appropriate models and techniques for explaining how the market structures within business organisations operate
• Demonstrate an understanding of the key assumptions underpinning theories of consumer behaviour

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Economics for Business

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

• - Year 1

Available S6

Course Summary

The module is designed to introduce you to the framework of law as it applies within the business environment.

Course Content

• The nature and sources of Scottish law
• Contractual relationships between individuals and businesses
• The legal distinction between various types of business organisations

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Introduction to Business Law

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

• - Year 1

Available S6

Course Summary

This module is designed to enable you to explore the role and importance of small to medium enterprises (SME) in the national and local economy, and to develop an understanding of the theory and practice of marketing in the SME context, and the importance of customer relationship building.

Course Content

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Introduction to Enterprise and Marketing

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

• - Year 1

Available S6

Course Summary

This module introduces you to final accounts with year-end adjustments for a limited company’s internal publication income statement.

Course Content

• The user groups accessing company accounts and the information each group wishes to extract.
• Sources of funding for limited companies both internal and external.
• The production of financial statements: income statement, statement of financial position and statement of cash flows with year end adjustments.

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Introduction to Financial Accounting

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

• - Year 1

Available S6

Course Summary

This course explores how social policy shapes health and wellbeing—and how it’s constantly evolving in response to social, economic, and political change. You’ll dive into the development of welfare policies, examining their roots and how they adapt to modern challenges. The unit also takes a close look at Scottish policy provision, offering insight into how national priorities influence local services. By the end, you’ll understand not just what policies say, but why they matter—and how they impact real lives.

Course Content

• Understand the importance of the past and present socio-economic context in the making of social policy
• Identify and consider the significant legislative and value bases shaping social policy provision
• Explore examples of policy making in relation to a changing Scottish population within a wider British and European context.

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Introduction to Health and Social Policy

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S6

Course Summary

This module will introduce you to human resource management by defining the concept and evaluating its role within an organisation.

Course Content

You will evaluate the key functions of the human resource manager including:

• Workforce planning, recruitment and selection
• Workplace inductions
• Learning and development
• Motivation and reward,
• Employment law
• Ending the employment relationship

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Introduction to Human Resource Management

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

• - Year 1

Available S6

Course Summary

Want to know how businesses really work? Operations is the engine that keeps every organisation running, and this module is your backstage pass to the world of planning, scheduling and turning ideas into action. Understanding operations means understanding how businesses succeed, making this module perfect for future managers, entrepreneurs or anyone who loves solving problems and keeping things running smoothly.

Course Content

• How businesses plan and forecast future trends
• The secrets behind smooth operations and supply chains
• Why capacity management matters (and what happens when it goes wrong)
• How service operations keep customers happy

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Introduction to Operations Management

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

• - Year 1

Available S6

Course Summary

You will explore a range of approaches and theories to support the need for a multidisciplinary response to health. You will gain an overview of relevant Scottish/UK health policy and social policies.

Course Content

• Review a variety of definitions and official accounts of health – personal, lay and professional – and discuss concepts, influences and experiences that affect health and our understanding of it
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the causes of health inequality and its impact at different life stages
• Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods of measuring health
• Demonstrate the study skills necessary to apply knowledge of health theory to a defined task requiring investigation by locating, collecting, interpreting, evaluating and using information to develop a coherent argument written at the appropriate level

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Nature of Health 

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S6

Course Summary

This module introduces you to the study of development and individual differences. It will explore theoretical explanations of development and the influences on development through the age span.

You will investigate the debates implicit to an exploration of development and individual differences: namely: nature/nurture, continuous/discontinuous development, and the role of ethics in studying development. You will also have an opportunity to investigate the developmental and individual difference theories, perspectives, literature and issues, with a particular focus on children and young people. 

Course Content

• Individual Differences and Development.
• The Nature of Development – Issues, Concepts, And Debates
• Physical Development
• Perceptual Development
• Development of language and intelligence
• Cognitive Development
• Personality Development
• Social and Emotional Development
• The Social Context
• Theories of learning

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Psychology of Individual Differences  

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S6

Course Summary

As part of this module, you will be encouraged to distinguish between some of the myths of psychology which are present in much of popular psychology today.

You’ll learn to: question assumptions, analyse evidence, and think critically about what really drives human behaviour. In a world full of quick fixes and viral “psychology hacks,” this course gives you the tools to spot misinformation and understand the science behind the headlines.

Course Content

• You will develop your own exploration and information searching and, in so doing, will be facilitated in your understanding of the distinction between popular versus academic psychology.
• Research blogging in psychology is becoming more common and you will be encouraged to develop skills in the exciting world of psychological enquiry.

Course Qualification

Degree Module: Questions in Psychology

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S4, S5 and S6

Course Summary

This course is an exciting opportunity to engage with literature and language through discussion, group work, extended essays and projects. If you're passionate about reading, or interested in learning how arguments work, then this Higher is for you.

A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.

Course Content

On Higher English you will study language and literature together. You will deepen your understanding of poetry, prose, drama and non-fiction writing, and you'll learn to analyse fiction and non-fiction texts. You will cover work by Robert Louis Stevenson and Arthur Miller and a selection of poetry by Carol Ann Duffy, as well as a variety of non-fiction text.

Course Qualification

Higher - SCQF level 6

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S4, S5 and S6

Course Summary

National 5 Applications of Mathematics is a course designed to extend numerical mathematical skills across a variety of real-life applications. The course places less emphasis on mathematical theory than National 5 Mathematics, and instead focuses on problem solving, risk assessment and making informed decisions based on mathematical reasoning and the results of computations.

A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.

Course Content

• Analyse real-life situations and problems involving mathematics
• Identify valid mathematical operational skills to tackle real-life situations or problems
• Select and apply numeracy skills
• Select and apply skills in finance, statistics, measurement, geometry, graphical data and probability
• Use mathematical reasoning skills to draw conclusions or justify decisions
• Communicate mathematical information in an appropriate way

Course Qualification

National 5 - SCQF level 5

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S4, S5 and S6

Course Summary

National 5 Mathematics is a course designed to build on knowledge and understanding carried out National 4 level Mathematics, and could lead on to Higher Mathematics. The course explores many core topics including percentages, statistics, algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and also aims to apply the skills developed to problems based on real-life scenarios. Our videos, quizzes and lecturer support are designed to help you achieve this qualification which is often vital for further education and for many careers.

A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.

Course Content

• Understand and use mathematical concepts and relationships
• Select and apply numerical skills
• Select and apply skills in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics
• Use mathematical models
• Use mathematical reasoning skills to interpret information, to select a strategy to solve a problem, and to communicate solutions

Course Qualification

National 5 - SCQF level 5

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto:

Available S4, S5 and S6

Course Summary

National 4 Mathematics is a one-year online course designed to provide an introduction to using mathematics to solve real-life problems and to begin exploring important mathematical concepts used both in later courses and outside the classroom. The National 4 starts with numeracy to help you develop confidence in using number skills.

A maximum of two SQA Higher and National subjects can be studied with UHI Inverness in one academic year.

Course Content

• Straightforward mathematical expressions and formulae
• Straightforward mathematical relationships: Real-life problems involving number, money, time and measurement.
• Successful completion of a test which will allow the learner to demonstrate breadth and challenge.

Course Qualification

National 4 - SCQF level 4

Progression

On completion of this course you may progress onto: