I addition to a traditional study abroad programme where students mix and match modules from within variety of subject areas we offer specialised programmes in the following subjects:

• Forestry and conservation
• Drama and performance
• Sports Coaching

If you have interest in one of these themes and would like to fully embrace yourself in the subject you are passionate about choose one of our specialised study abroad.

Forestry and Conservation

You will study at the The Scottish School of Forestry at Inverness College UHI - the biggest forestry school in the UK and the only such establishment in Scotland. All our forestry programmes are based at the Balloch Campus: located in the woodland just outside of Inverness it offers an ideal location for studying forestry and conservation.
Study abroad students will join our mainstream Forestry programme. Students will choose their modules (courses) depending on individual interests and course requirements at their home institution. In addition students will take part in the Cultural and Activity Programme and visit places of importance to Scottish heritage, history and environment.

Highlights

> Learning contextualised through field work and sites visits
> European perspective on forestry and environment
> Opportunity to explore Scotland’s environment and landscapes
> Develop an understanding of Scottish heritage, culture and history

Students coming for 1 semester can choose from the following modules:

SEMESTER 1 (FALL)
Induction 5^th September, course work: 12 September- 9^th / 16^th December

SCQF Level 8 (equivalent to year 2 of a degree)
Forest Policy & Law (ECTS 4)
Forest Protection (ECTS 8)
Financial Control of Forest Enterprises (ECTS 4)
Forest Design (E CTS 4)
Forestry: Woodland Ecology (ECTS 4)
Use of Computers in Forest Management (ECTS 4)

SCQF Level 9 (equivalent to year 3 of a degree)
Wood Technology for Amenity Trees (10 ECTS)
Ecology and Management of Native Broadleaved Woodlands (10 ECTS)
Environmental Impact Assessment (10 ECTS)


SEMESTER 2 (SPRING)
Induction: 26^th January, coursework: 30^th January – 18^th May

SCQF Level 9 (equivalent to year 3 of a degree)
Sustainable Land Management (10 ECTS)
Landscapie Design for Land Management (10 ECTS)
Forestry for People: Policy and Practice (10 ECTS)
Planning in Arboricultural Management (10 ECTS)
Managing Biodiversity in Uplant Forest (10 ECTS)


Students coming for 1 year can choose from the modules above and in addition they can choose the following:

SCQF Level 8 (equivalent to year 2 of a degree)

Forestry & Other Land Use (ECTS 4)
Forest Industries Market Evaluation (ECTS 4)
Woodland Conservation (ECTS 4)
Forestry: Woodland Ecology (ECTS 4)
Forest Investment Appraisal & Valuation (ECTS 4)
Forestry in Europe (ECTS 4)
Forest Recreation (ECTS 4)
Urban Forests, Woodland and Green Space (ECTS 4)
Alternative Forest Products (ECTS 4) - level 7


For module descriptors please see Forestry modules catalogue

Drama and Performance

If you have a genuine interest in acting and performance then you will thoroughly enjoy studying drama at Inverness College UHI. This hands-on programme will give you an opportunity to engage with community drama as well as develop skills in movement, voice or production.

Highlights

> Opportunity to do a placement in creative arts industry,
> relaxed and effective teaching style,
> performances in the College Studio and Theatre
> On successful completion of a year of study at SCQF level 7 you will additionally gain a Higher National Certificate in Acting and Performance

SEMESTER 1

SCQF Level 7 (equivalent to year 1 of a degree)
Acting 1: Developing Skills
Community Drama
Technical Theatre: A Performer’s Introduction
Movement 1: Developing Skills
Production 1: Developing Skills
Technical Theatre: A Performer’s Introduction
Voice 1: Developing Skills


SCQF Level 8 (equivalent to year 2 of a degree)
Acting 2: Applying Skills in Performance
Movement 2: Applying Skills in Performance
Voice 2: Applying Skills in Performance
Production 2: Applying Skills in Performance
Professional Development for Actors


SEMESTER 2

SCQF Level 7 (equivalent to year 1 of a degree)
Acting 1: Developing Skills
Movement 1: Developing Skills
Production 1: Developing Skills
Shakespeare in Practice
Creating Drama Scripts
Acting and Performance: Group Award Graded Unit 1

SCQF Level 8 (equivalent to year 2 of a degree)
Graded Unit HND
Working in the Creative Industries 1
Directing a Text
Theatre Styles
Drama Skills: Leading a Workshop

Sports coaching

If you are interested in boosting your competences in sports coaching then we have something special for you! As part of the study abroad programme you can join our specialised HND Sports Coaching and Development of Sports. This programme will help you develop an underpinning knowledge of, and competencies in, Sports Coaching and is designed especially for those who wish to seek employment in the field of sport, leisure and recreation and/or continued study to degree level.

Year 2 extends the opportunity for practical application of theory and introduces research skills. Finance, management and communication skills are also included at this level.

Highlights

• Links with external agencies, for example, Active Schools, local sports clubs. Opportunities to gain paid employment with Summer/Easter break programmes.
• Support to gain further qualifications, for example UKCC Governing bodied qualifications.
• Opportunities to represent the college in various sporting activities in Scottish Student Sport competitions. For example, volleyball, basketball, football and badminton.
• On successful completion of a year of study at SCQF level 7 you will additionally gain a Higher National Certificate in Sports Coaching.

SCQF Level 7 (equivalent to year 1 of a specialized degree)
Coaching of Sports
Sports Coaching and Practice
Principles of fitness training
Resistance training in sport
Anatomy, Physiology and Energy Systems
Development of sport
Workplace Experience
Conduct and ethics for sports Coaches
First Aid for Sport

SCQF Level 8 (equivalent to year 2 of a specialized degree)

Research investigation in sport
Fitness Conditioning in Sport
Coaching of Sports
Sports Mechanics
Improving Coaching in Sport
Sports Coaching with Development of sport