Find out more about applying to UHI North, West and Hebrides and about our admission process.

UHI North West and Hebrides is a tertiary institution, which means we offer both Further Education and Higher Education level studies.  A full list of what is available can be found here: Courses – UHI North, West and Hebrides

If you click on the ‘Study Mode’ tab for each course you will see whether the course is full-time, part-time, in person or online.  If it is in person it will show you which of our centres you are able to study this course.

Once you have chosen which course(s) you would be interested in studying you simply need to click ‘Apply’ for further instructions. Depending on the course your application will need to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) or directly to UHI North West and Hebrides.

Applications procedures will differ depending on the course you have chosen to study but you may be invited to attend an interview, complete tests or submit examples of your work as part of this process.

You should also think about declaring your autism on your application form, this will not impact on the Universities decision to offer/not offer a place but it will enable you to access support and adjustments if required.

Knowing more about the application and admissions process will enable you to prepare, and think about whether you require any support or adjustments through this process e.g. extra time for interviews. If you have any concerns about the admissions process and would like to talk about your options you can contact admissions.nwh@uhi.ac.uk.

• Check if you need to apply through UCAS, or if you apply directly to the institution.  Normally if it is a full time HE course then you apply to UCAS.  If it is a part-time HE course, or any course in FE study then you complete the institution’s application process.
• Find out what evidence you need to support your application; examples of work, a portfolio or a personal statement, for example (see below for advice on writing a personal statement).
• Check when you should apply. Make a note of important deadline dates.
• Consider if you will require any adjustments or support during the interview or selection event; contact the Disability Support team if you feel that this would be useful for you.
• Once you have received a firm offer, consider applying for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs); the process can sometimes take a while, so the sooner you apply, the more likely it is that you can get some support in place for the start of your studies.

Tips for writing a personal statement

Many universities will ask you to submit a personal statement as part of your application.  This statement is your opportunity to explain why you believe you are a strong candidate for a particular course of study.  Write your statement in rough to start with, and get someone to check it over before you submit it; remember that first impressions count!

Content

Research the course that you are applying for thoroughly, and identify the skills and interests that you will need to study it.  Your statement should highlight:

• What interests you about the subject
• Why you have chosen this course in particular
• What skills you bring to the course
• Your relevant experience
• Your ambitions and how you see this course fulfilling those ambitions.

Structure

• Keep your statement concise, preferably one side of A4 (around 500-600 words).
• Make sure that your sentences and paragraphs are structured correctly.
• Do not use slang or abbreviations.
• Each point you discuss should flow on to the next point.
• Try to avoid starting every sentence with ‘I’.

• What is the application process for your chosen course?
• What do you need to submit to support your application?
• Do you need to write a personal statement?
• Do you need to provide evidence in the form of a portfolio of work?
• When are the deadlines for applications?
• When should you expect to hear if your application has been successful?
• Who do you need to contact to discuss disability support?

Further information on how to apply for any  level of study with us can be found here: Study – How to apply