SPONSORED CONTENT: Why you should choose to study at UHI Moray
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UHI Moray is a different kind of institution for a unique part of Scotland.
As part of the UHI (University of the Highlands and Islands) partnership, they share their ethos and commitment to higher education while responding to the needs of the local community with entry level, vocational and professional training.
The university’s 300 courses allow students to study to get a job or progress in their profession, to move onto another course, or for your personal pleasure and fulfilment.
They also offer flexible study on a range of courses allowing anyone to enter a programme or course at any level and achieve a recognised and useful qualification after as little as a year.
What also makes UHI Moray special is its specialisms in Art, Integrative Healthcare and Hospitality.
The Moray Street campus playing home to Moray School of Art - one of the country’s major art schools - and the Hospitality and Tourism Academy (HATA), which offers a range of hospitality training opportunities from short courses to full time programmes.
UHI Moray’s Integrative Healthcare degree is the first - and only one - of its kind in Scotland. The innovative degree, which was designed with the industry, develops an in-depth knowledge and understanding of complementary therapies, research and healthcare.
In 2024 it and other complementary therapy courses offered by UHI Moray led to the institute being recognised as an Association of Reflexologists (AoR) Gateway School giving students direct access to membership with the AoR on qualification, plus a host of other benefits.
UHI Moray also takes pride in its support of their students. Being a student is more than studying, it’s an experience where students meet new people, experience new things and develop their confidence as individuals.
That's why they • run various sports clubs including Tartan touch rugby, basketball and football
• give students access to 24/7 mental health support
• have a community larder on-site to be able to provide emergency food parcels to students in need
• provide dedicated study support via their study bar
• provide volunteering and work experience opportunities across Moray
• because of this in 2024 they received a 96 per cent student satisfaction rate*
What do their students have to say?
Jason Bray, a BA (Hons) in sociology and criminology graduate, said: “UHI has some of the best support networks that I have come across.
“As an individual and student with dyslexia, I did not think that I would have achieved the level of knowledge and grades that I have without the help and support of the lectures and members of the study bar.
“The mode of teaching was good face-to-face as well as online through VC. The modules are interesting and stimulating.”
Nadja-Maurina Korner, a BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare student, said: “The first two years I studied on site, which meant I moved to Elgin from Glasgow.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the location of the university – it is so close to fantastic nature – beaches, forests and hills.
“It was lovely to meet everyone and to learn hands-on therapies such as aromatherapy, massage and reflexology.
“The last two years are online self-directed, which allows me to follow other personal commitments I have.
“The support of the tutors has been incredible. Everyone is very kind, supportive and always happy to help in any way they can. Their knowledge and skills are of very high-quality.”
Misti Corbett, a Sport and Fitness: Preparing for the Uniformed and Emergency Services student, said: “This course was offering me everything I wanted, which was an insight to military life as well as letting me focus on my fitness.
“I find the mode of teaching really good and easy to follow, all the lecturers are great.
“If you ever get stuck, they are always there to help you out and give extra support if needed.”
