History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands - MLitt
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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MLitt - Master of Letters

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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.Once you have successfully completed your MLitt History and Archaeology of the ...Read more

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.

Once you have successfully completed your MLitt History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider. Here is a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Media, journalism and politics
  • Community or adult education
  • Museums and libraries
  • Heritage and tourism
  • Contract archaeology and consultancy

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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

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Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) - £7,560

Students from England

Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) - £7,560

Students from Scotland

Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) - £5,490

Students from Wales

Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) - £7,560

Students from Northern Ireland

Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) - £7,560

Students from EU

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Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) - £10,800

Students from International

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Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) - £10,800

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Inverness Scotland IV2 3JH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Inverness  0.8 miles away

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