MLitt History at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

An online masters giving a broader history award, thematically and geographically, than the MLitt History of the Highlands and Islands. It develops historiographical and primary source research skills, including oral history and palaeography, across the history of Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World. Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands.

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

What you will study

The PgCert requires one core module from Unlocking languages and palaeography for historians or Voices from the past: understanding and using oral history, plus options such as British identities, Castles in context or Renaissance Venice. The PgDip adds Research skills in history (40 credits). The MLitt is completed with a 60-credit research dissertation.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history. Applicants with an honours degree in a cognate or strongly related subject are considered individually. International applicants (online from overseas or on campus): IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0, or an approved equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a Scottish term-time address; full masters (6 modules plus dissertation, 180 credits) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full masters (180 credits), studying online from the home country; not available to applicants requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: September; January (part time only)

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2-6 years

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