History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands
MLittUniversity of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Course details
Course description
**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
Subjects
- Archaeology
- History
- Humanities
- Celtic studies
- Scottish studies
- Archaeological method
- Medieval archaeology
- Field archaeology
- Landscape archaeology
- Funerary archaeology
- Ancient history
- Historical research
- Local history
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
Course options
Course details
1st Jan 2024 to 1st Jan 2026
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
UHI Centre for History
UHI Centre for History
Burghfield House
Cnoc-an-Lobht
Dornoch
IV25 3HN
Course details
1st Jan 2024 to 1st Jan 2030
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
UHI Centre for History
UHI Centre for History
Burghfield House
Cnoc-an-Lobht
Dornoch
IV25 3HN