Retail

Retail HNC

(SCQF level 7)

Full-time, Marketing and Advertising

Course Options
No course offerings available at the moment.

Overview

This course prepares you for a career in the retail industry, where there's a growing need for people qualified to fill trainee management positions.

During the course, you'll carry out case studies, projects and assignments, and we'll assess your progress continuously. We also organise industrial visits and study tours.

Minimum entry requirements
  • Two Highers at Grade C or above in relevant* subjects; OR 
  • NC or NQ qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant business subject; OR 
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience. 

* relevant subjects include English, Business Management, Economics, History, Mathematics, Media or a Science subject.

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

Additional selection requirements
  • You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area.

What you study

You’ll study:-

  • Retail environment.
  • Stock presentation.
  • Retail Operations.
  • Marketing Research Theory & Practice.
  • Retail Law.
  • Creating a Culture of Customer Care.
  • Digital Imaging.
  • Financial Accounting Statements: An Intro.
  • Organisation & Management.

After the course

Apply for second year of HND Retail Management. You can also apply for first or second year entry to relevant degree programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University, Stirling University, Queen Margaret University or Robert Gordon University.

Continuing study

Successful students can progress on to university courses or second year HND in Retail Management.

How the course is taught

A wide range of inventive and stimulating learning methods are employed to ensure student engagement and learning experiences are suitable for individual student needs. There is a high level of active learning with retail employers and professionals to develop skills for work.