MLitt History of the Highlands and Islands at University of the Highlands and Islands

The first taught postgraduate course focused on the history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century. It makes extensive use of primary sources including oral history, physical and online archives and newspapers, and examines how history interacts with memory. Taught online from the Centre for History.

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

What you will study

The PgCert requires a core module (Unlocking languages and palaeography for historians or Voices from the past) plus options such as Contemplating the Clearances, The lordship of the Isles and Castles in context. The PgDip adds Research skills in history (40 credits), and the MLitt is completed with a 60-credit research dissertation.

Career pathways

Teaching, research, media, journalism and politics, community or adult education, heritage and tourism, museums and galleries; progression to PhD or MRes.

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