BA (Hons) History at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A four-year degree putting people and society at the centre of the study of the past. It examines the cultural, political, social and economic history of Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World from the medieval to the modern period, with the option to specialise in Scottish History and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History. Taught online through video-conference lectures and a virtual learning environment.

Department: Centre for History | Duration: Full time: 4 years; Part time: 8 years; Part time modular: 12-14 weeks | Intake: September; January (part time only) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 give a broad medieval-to-modern grounding (for example What is history?, A Middle Age? Europe c.1100-1500, Historians and history, Themes in American history). Year 3 includes the core module Public history and four history options such as Jacobites: patriots, rebels or opportunists? Year 4 is a history dissertation plus four option modules.

Career pathways

Teaching, museum and heritage sector, archive and library sector, tourism and heritage management, government agencies and civil service, non-profit organisations, media and journalism, politics and policy, consultancy, postgraduate research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above, or 2 A levels at grades BC or above, with at least two from the list of relevant academic subjects. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience are considered individually. Advanced entry to year two: HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7 and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, or NextGen HNC Social Sciences (15 SQA credits at SCQF level 7, Achieved). Advanced entry to year three: HND Social Sciences (30 SQA credits) with at least grades AB in the level 8 graded units, or NextGen HND Social Sciences (15 SQA credits at SCQF level 8, Achieved with Distinction), considered case by case; if not appropriate, entry is offered at year two. SWAP Access courses and other relevant humanities access courses are considered. International applicants (online from overseas or on campus): IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5, or an approved equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a Scottish term-time address (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full-time online, 120 credits per year Source

International applicants: GBP 7,505 a year (2026/27). Full-time online per year (120 credits) for students studying online from their home country; not eligible for Student Route Visa sponsorship Source

Intake: September; January (part time only)

Duration: Full time: 4 years; Part time: 8 years; Part time modular: 12-14 weeks

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