History of the Highlands and Islands - MLitt
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.It is a truly interactive course that involves extensive use of primary source material including oral history testimony, material from physical and online archives and newspapers. Critical thinking is essential to the topics covered as is a ...Read more

This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.

It is a truly interactive course that involves extensive use of primary source material including oral history testimony, material from physical and online archives and newspapers. Critical thinking is essential to the topics covered as is a sensitivity to the way history interacts with memory.

You will study a range of subjects that will not only spark your interest and emotions, but may also cause you to begin to question stereotypes and cherished myths.

Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available to study from anywhere in the world.

On completion of this MLitt History of the Highlands and Islands, you may wish to pursue a career in:

  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Media, journalism and politics
  • Community or adult education
  • Heritage and tourism
  • Museums and galleries

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Entry requirements

  • 2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history
  • 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

Per module (20 credits) - £610

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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