Good report card for university

The University of the Highlands and Islands has been rated highly in a UKwide survey of postgraduate students.

Student satisfaction with the university’s taught postgraduate programmes is significantly above the national average.

The university, which counts Perth College among its campuses, received a score of 85 per cent student satisfaction in the 2020 Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey.

This is seven percentage points higher than the average for Scottish higher education institutions of 78 per cent.

The result places the university 13th out of the 57 higher education institutions which took part in the survey across the UK.

Over 117 students from across the University of the Highlands and Islands partnership completed this year’s survey. Respondents rated the university particularly highly for its teaching, assessment and course information.

Dr Iain Morrison, University of the Highlands and Islands dean of students, said: “Once again, our students are telling us that the University of the Highlands and Islands is one of the best places in the UK to study postgraduate programmes.

“This survey ran entirely during lockdown and the great results come as no surprise, since our dedicated staff have been delivering a personalised learning experience and support to our students for over 20 years, wherever our students choose to study.

“Our strong industry links also ensure our postgraduate students develop the skills, qualifications and confidence required to support the recovery of our region following the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Places on courses are still available for those who want to start their postgraduate journey in September.”

To find out more about postgraduate courses at the University of the Highlands and Islands, visit www. uhi.ac.uk