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

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Philosophy examines ideas about the nature of reality, value and experience and develops skills in spotting errors in reasoning, analysing complex issues and building clear arguments. It is a four-year honours degree studied online through UHI, with part-time study also available.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules are Logic and philosophy, Problems in philosophy, and Thinking and writing for study, work and life. Year 2 adds Anthropology of religion, Knowledge: a philosophical analysis and Moral philosophy. Years 3 and 4 include Continental philosophy, Philosophy of religion, Philosophy of science, a research project and a philosophy dissertation.

Career pathways

Local government and the Civil Service, advertising, marketing and public relations, management consultancy, publishing, media and journalism, teaching, and computing and IT.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or two A levels at grade BC or above, with at least two in the list of relevant academic subjects; applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience are considered individually. Advanced entry to year 2 with an HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits plus 3 additional credits at level 7, at least grade C in the Graded Unit) or NextGen HNC Social Sciences (15 credits at SCQF level 7); advanced entry to year 3 with an HND Social Sciences (30 SQA credits, minimum AB in the level 8 graded units) or NextGen HND at SCQF level 8 achieved with Distinction, considered case by case. SWAP access courses are an accepted route.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status) Source

International applicants: GBP 7,505 a year (2026/27). Full-time online study from the home country, or UK-resident students assessed as international for fee status Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

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