Course summary
What is special about this course? This programme brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Whether you live locally, or globally, if you have an interest in developing transferable skills in the study of regional pasts, specifically of the north and west of Scotland, the MLitt History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands has been designed for you. Special features ◾Combine the two subjects of history and archaeology in a unique way, towards understanding the past of the Highlands and Islands ◾Full time or part time study is available to suit your circumstances ◾You can study online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments ◾Successful students will be able to proceed from undergraduate study, through the MLitt, towards supervised postgraduate PhD level research ◾You will have support from expert staff at the Centre for History and the Archaeology Institute, throughout your studies ◾You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Masters degree How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week ◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week ◾Part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years
How to apply
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
◾2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history or archaeology ◾If you have an honours degree in a cognate, or strongly-related subject your application will be considered on an individual basis
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For detailed fees information, please visit the course page on our website.
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH