UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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UHI is a great university as it is located in a beautiful part of the highlands, the campus is also modern and resourceful. The classes are always recorded so you can go back at any time and further your learning. The course content is very challenging and varied so there are always aspects that different people may feel more confident in. For example, we have a range of assessments that make up our final grade, including an essay, multiple choice quiz, physical performance exams and discussion sessions. This is to ensure that everyone plays up to their strengths, and are not stressing about a singular essay that makes up the whole grade, if essays are not your strong point. UHI could improve on their student support, as there have been times were I have felt my health isn’t great and have raised this as a concern. I have not received much input or help at times when I needed it most. However, overall I think that the university is a good institution with lots to offer education wise.

I like how my course is mainly online, with some physical classes and seminars mixed in to consolidate our learning. Online work prompts you to be independent and you have the freedom to work anywhere, especially in environments that you enjoy. However, physically going in for classes is also good as you can occasionally have input from your peers on the course and socialise with others. The physical classes help put you back on track if you perhaps feel sometimes like you are wandering a bit with the content online.

The highlands have beautiful scenery, low crime rates, and plenty of part time work opportunities to slot in with your university timetable. Where I go to university in Inverness, there are good eateries available, and entertainment, as well as places to socialise with others who are also studying etc. The cost of living is not too bad as we have a range of supermarkets which are cost efficient and accessible to the university.

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