Course summary
Combine your fascination with the development, structure, and functioning of human society with the study of crime and its control, political issues such as freedom and democracy, or the study and impact of the main disciplines of Christian theology, on these joint humanities degrees. Explore a wide range of themes and topics, from local, national, and global perspectives, and develop clear and confident research methods and analysis skills. Follow a broad approach to the study of sociology and your chosen discipline in your first two years, before examining particular topics in-depth, guided by the specialties of our experienced team of lecturers. Select other modules from our range of humanities subjects, including criminology, history, literature, philosophy, and theology, and apply your highly transferable skills to a wide variety of career paths, such as teaching, research, media, prison, policing and probation, marketing, churches, and religious agencies. Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
HNC Social Science (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two
International applicants
This course is not currently available for Student Route visa sponsorship. International students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled status in the UK) can study the course from their home country. For students living in the UK and assessed as international for fee status, please refer to our website fees page for further information.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Additional entry requirements
Other
This course offers optional modules/units which may require PVG Scheme Membership (Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
PTE Academic | 58 | 58 average with 51 in each component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:
Further information on English Language Requirements can be found at the following:
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
England | £6120 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6120 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6120 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6120 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £6120 | Year 1 |
EU | £6960 | Year 1 |
International | £6960 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH