Scottish Heritage MLitt
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
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MLitt - Master of Letters

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What is special about this course?If you would like the unique opportunity to study Scottish heritage and explore the lived experiences of Scotlands communities then study with us - the only university at the heart of the Highlands of Scotland.This fully online, interdisciplinary taught postgraduate course is delivered by world-leading experts in their fields and you will be supported throughout by this enthusiastic teaching team.The course has been developed to attract Scottish, UK and ...Read more

What is special about this course?

If you would like the unique opportunity to study Scottish heritage and explore the lived experiences of Scotland's communities then study with us - the only university at the heart of the Highlands of Scotland.

This fully online, interdisciplinary taught postgraduate course is delivered by world-leading experts in their fields and you will be supported throughout by this enthusiastic teaching team.

The course has been developed to attract Scottish, UK and overseas student of Scottish descent or with an interest in Scotland, and those who have businesses with a Scottish theme.

Special features

  • You will be taught by international experts in their fields, including the team at the Institute for Northern Studies
  • The module content is unique - it is interdisciplinary and is delivered to you from the heart of the communities who created the heritage
  • You can explore your own heritage and interests through field and project work, with unparalleled access to resources and communities across Scotland
  • You will study completely online through the universitys virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments.

How long will my course last?

Full-time:1 year, 20 hours per week
Part-time (structured): 2 years , 10 hours per week Part-time (unstructured): maximum of 6 years

The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.

What can I do on completion of my course?

On successful completion of this course, you could consider careers in:

Journalism - newspaper and radio in particular
Governmental agencies such as Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Tourism
Primary school teaching on completion of a PGDE(P)
Secondary school teaching in English and History on completion of a PGDE(S)
Community education
Adult education

You may also be interested in:

Developing your own business
Enhancing existing businesses.

Modules

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Entry requirements

  • 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject such as history, business studies, archaeology, literature or ethnology.
  • Applicants with other degrees or relevant qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.

Tuition fees

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£5,256 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply: Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) £5,256, Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits) £3,504, Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £1,752, Per module (20 credits) £584.

£7,128 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply: Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) £5,256, Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits) £3,504, Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £1,752, Per module (20 credits) £584.

£9,990 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, the following fees apply: Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) £9,990, Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits, 180 credits) £6,660, Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £3,330, Per module (20 credits) £1,110. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry,

£9,990 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union, studying online from their home country, or assessed as international for fee status, the following fees apply: Masters degree £9,990, PGDip £6,660, PGCert £3,330, Per module (20 credits) £1,110. The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry,

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Uni info

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI Orkney East Road Kirkwall Orkney Islands KW15 1LX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Thurso  21.3 miles away

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