Childhood Practice
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Childhood Practice HNC is an undergraduate degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), based in Thurso, taught full-time over 1 year. Typical A-level entry is D.
A-Level Entry
D
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
If you enjoy working with children and would like to make a difference to their formative years, the HNC Childhood Practice is the ideal course for you. This is a nationally recognised qualification and valued award for people who want to work in a variety of early learning and childcare settings, supporting children and young people with varying needs. This course will give you a deep understanding of working with children and young people, and will help you to integrate knowledge and theory into practice, including the importance of anti-discriminatory practice in line with the National Care Standards and Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice. On successful completion you will be eligible to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) at practitioner level.
Please note that applications via UCAS are for the HNC only. If you wish to apply for BA (Hons) Childhood Practice please see our website for details of how to apply.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 7 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Thurso
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Elgin
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Perth
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Kirkwall
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Oban
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Lerwick
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Inverness
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Thurso
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Social work, childhood, and youth studies
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ