We have a wide range of subjects to choose from. Our range of courses provide students of all ages with a full range of qualifications; SVQs, NCs, HNCs, HNDs, Degrees, Post-graduate Degrees and Research.

Our Departments
Where ideas turn into skills, passions become careers, and futures take shape.
Our departments bring together expert teaching, real-world experience, and a supportive learning environment - helping you build skills, confidence, and a clear path forward. Whether you’re pursuing academic excellence or hands-on experience, we provide a space where you can thrive.
In addition to our exceptional teaching, UHI Orkney is home to three distinguished research centres in Archaeology, Northern Studies and Agronomy. These centres are integral to our commitment to world-class research, offering unique opportunities to engage with pioneering projects that shape both local and global knowledge.
Explore each department via the A-Z buttons below, to see where they could take you.


Study beyond our local departments
Alongside the courses offered via our local departments, you can also access a wide range of courses delivered from across the UHI partnership, studying them right here in Orkney with local support.
View the full list of courses offered at UHI Orkney