Perth College UHI

What Perth College UHI does

Perth College UHI (Scottish Charity No. SC021209) is a further and higher education institution located on a single campus at Crieff Road, Perth, Scotland, operating as one of 13 academic partners within the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership network. It delivers a curriculum spanning National 5/Highers, HNCs/HNDs, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate taught programs (including an MLitt in Viking Studies and an online MSc Tourism), and doctoral research, alongside Professional Development Awards (e.g., Technology Enabled Care, Trauma Informed Approaches), SVQs and short evening courses. Course delivery is split across on-campus instruction at the Perth campus, fully online distance learning powered by the Brightspace Virtual Learning Environment and the myday student portal, and a Schools College Partnership that delivers vocational content into regional secondary schools.

The institution monetises through tiered tuition fees segmented by student domicile (Scottish-domiciled, Rest of UK, International), CPD module fees, and short-course fees (e.g., £450 for an 8-week evening welding course). Most full-time Scottish and RUK students access the institution via SAAS or Student Loan Company funding rather than paying cash, while international and CPD pricing (£900–£16,820 per year depending on program) represents the discretionary, higher-margin revenue streams. Day-to-day platforms include TerminalFour (CMS), Brightspace (LMS) and Office 365 for staff/student communications.

Customer segments include (i) school leavers progressing to HNC/Degree pathways, (ii) adult learners and career changers targeting upskilling in growth sectors (digital, renewables, healthcare), (iii) employers procuring apprenticeships, SVQs and CPD modules for workforce development, and (iv) international students consuming niche online programs (Viking Studies, Tourism) globally. Distribution is via UCAS for undergraduate degrees, the UHI student portal for vocational courses, and open days plus a six-channel social media presence for recruitment. The institution sits inside a publicly funded, partnership-governed operating model rather than a venture-backed or shareholder-return structure.

Name

Perth College UHI

Legal name

Perth College UHI

Website

https://perth.uhi.ac.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Perth College UHI is a Scottish further and higher education institution and constituent college of the University of the Highlands and Islands, delivering on-campus, online and partnership-based courses — from vocational HNCs to postgraduate degrees and CPD — to school leavers, adult learners, employers and international students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher and Further Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Further education
• Vocational training
• Professional development
• Distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Scottish/Domestic Students: Full-time and part-time tuition fees charged to Scottish-domiciled students for higher education courses, with government-backed funding options through SAAS
2. Tuition Fees - Rest of UK Students: Higher tuition fees for students from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland studying in Scotland, with Student Loan Company funding options
3. Tuition Fees - International Students: Premium tuition fees for international students studying on-campus or online, with automatic scholarship provisions for EU students without settled status
4. Professional Development and CPD Courses: Continuing professional development awards and short courses generating revenue from professionals and organizations, including模块-based pricing
5. Short Courses and Evening Classes: Evening and weekend vocational courses such as welding skills offered at £450 per course, targeting upskilling and reskilling markets

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Perth College UHI is a further and higher education institution that delivers a wide range of academic and vocational courses from National Qualifications through Master's degrees and doctoral research. Programs are delivered on-campus at its Perth site, fully online via the Brightspace virtual learning environment, and through the Schools College Partnership network with regional secondary schools, serving school leavers, adult learners, career changers, employers, and international students.

Product overview

Perth College UHI is a further and higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic and vocational programs. The institution operates as part of the University of the Highlands and Islands partnership, providing courses from National Qualifications (NQ) through to Master's degrees. Core educational products include Musical Theatre and Technical Theatre programs, Visual Communication and Design (HNC to BA Honors), Tourism (MSc), Viking Studies (MLitt), Theological Studies, and Theatre Industry Practice. Professional development offerings include Professional Development Awards (PDAs) in areas such as Trauma Informed Approaches and Technology Enabled Care. Programs are delivered through a combination of on-campus, online, and hybrid formats using the Brightspace virtual learning environment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Musical Theatre Program Performance-focused program covering singing, vocal techniques, dance, and acting through practical training and performance opportunities, for students pursuing theatre and performance careers.
• Technical Theatre Program Production-focused program covering rigging, lighting, sound reinforcement, audio-visual technologies, stage management, and set construction and design, for students pursuing technical production roles in theatre and live events.
• Visual Communication and Design BA (Hons) Four-year honours degree combining creative thinking with art, technology, and communication skills, including live projects, work placements, and portfolio development, for students seeking careers in design and visual communication.
• HNC/HND Visual Communication Two-year higher national credentials covering graphic design, photography, screen design, animation, and illustration using state-of-the-art software and printmaking facilities, for students building design portfolios and vocational skills.
• MSc Tourism Fully online postgraduate program with two pathways (general Tourism and Heritage), focusing on sustainable development and UN Sustainable Development Goals, for graduates and professionals in tourism, heritage, and sustainability sectors.
• PDA Trauma Informed Approaches (SCQF level 7) Professional Development Award providing knowledge and understanding of trauma, its causes, and impact on individuals, delivered through the virtual learning environment, for health, social care, and education professionals.
• PDA Technology Enabled Care (SCQF level 7) Professional Development Award supporting Scotland's National Digital Health and Care Strategy, covering technology-enabled care options via digital technology, telephone, mobile, and video-conferencing, for health and social care professionals.
• MLitt Viking Studies Unique postgraduate program delivered online by the Institute for Northern Studies, covering Viking history, culture, archaeology, and literature, for graduates and researchers seeking specialised Nordic and early medieval studies.
• BA (Hons) Theological Studies Four-year theology degree led by Highland Theological College, covering Christian theology disciplines with work placement opportunities, for students pursuing ministry, theology, or related vocations.
• BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice Four-year performance and production degree combining performing, directing, producing, stage management, and technical theatre skills with industry placements, for students pursuing careers across the theatre industry. Achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in the 2025 National Student Survey.

Quantifiable outcome

• BA (Hons) Theatre Industry Practice achieved 100% overall student satisfaction score in 2025 National Student Survey
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUHI Perth is one of 13 academic partners within the University of the Highlands and Islands network, a Scottish charity providing further and higher education across the Highlands, Islands, and Perth. The partnership enables shared resources, cross-campus course delivery, and collaborative research through the UHI network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edinburgh College: One of Scotland's largest further education colleges, offering similar vocational and higher education programs across multiple subject areas. Comparable to Perth College UHI in mission, student demographics, and Scottish Government funding model, though significantly larger in scale.
• University of the Highlands and Islands: The parent partnership organization that Perth College UHI is part of. As the degree-granting university for the network, UHI directly enables Perth's higher education offerings and provides the brand and academic structure within which Perth operates.
• Fife College: A Scottish further and higher education institution serving the Fife region. Offers similar vocational and academic programs including HNCs, HNDs, and degrees under the same Scottish Government funding model as Perth College UHI.
• UHI North, West and Hebrides: A merged UHI partner college serving the North West Highlands and Hebrides region. Directly comparable as a UHI constituent college offering similar further and higher education courses under the same partnership framework and Scottish funding model.
• Glasgow Clyde College: A major Scottish further and higher education college serving the Glasgow region. Offers similar vocational pathways, HNC/HND programs, and degree articulation routes, operating under the same Scottish funding and regulatory framework as Perth College UHI.
• UHI Inverness: A fellow UHI academic partner college offering further and higher education in Inverness. Operates under the same partnership structure as Perth College UHI, delivering similar Scottish Government-funded courses, sharing resources and student pathways across the UHI network.
• UHI Moray: Another constituent college within the University of the Highlands and Islands partnership, located in Moray. Offers comparable further and higher education programs with similar funding models and curriculum structure, sharing the UHI degree-granting pathway.
• Dundee and Angus College: A regional Scottish college serving the Dundee and Angus area, offering further and higher education courses. Comparable to Perth College UHI in scope, regional focus, and curriculum range, including vocational training and some degree pathways.

Emerging players

• FutureLearn: A UK-headquartered online course platform offering MOOCs, microcredentials, and online degrees in partnership with universities globally. Competes with Perth College UHI's online CPD and postgraduate offerings for the same international online learner segments.

Broad incumbents

• The Open University: The UK's leading distance learning university, offering fully online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. Comparable to Perth College UHI's online MSc Tourism and MLitt Viking Studies programs, though significantly larger in scale and more established in the online learning space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/perthcollegeuhi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/uhi-perth
• Instagraminstagram.com/uhiperth
• TikToktiktok.com/@uhiperth

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