MLitt Coastal and Maritime Societies and Cultures at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary master's programme exploring coastal and maritime environments, led by the university's Centre for History with the Archaeology Institute and the Institute for Northern Studies. It is studied online and is described as the first coastal and maritime themed masters programme.

Department: UHI Centre for History | Duration: Full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years; part-time modular: 6 years | Intake: September and January | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core PgCert modules are From Atlantis to Utopia: the nature of 'islandness', Rivers, ports and coasts in European history and Think like an archaeologist; the PgDip adds one option each from history, archaeology and northern studies; the MLitt completes with a 60-credit research dissertation in history, archaeology or northern studies.

Career pathways

Heritage and tourism, teaching, media, journalism, community or adult education, museums and libraries, research and government agencies; progression to a PhD or MRes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history, Scottish history, archaeology or culture and heritage studies; degrees in another strongly related subject are considered individually. English language for international applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 (university-wide postgraduate requirement for online study from overseas), or an alternative qualification meeting CEFR B2 in all four components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled, Masters degree (6 modules plus dissertation, 180 credits). Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). International students studying online from their home country, Masters degree (180 credits). Source

Intake: September and January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year; part-time: 2 years; part-time modular: 6 years

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