Course Overview

This program combines the disciplines of history and archaeology by studying a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Whether you live locally, or globally, if you are interested in developing transferable skills in the study of regional pasts, specifically of the north and west of Scotland, the MLitt History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands has been designed for you.

Special features

• Combine the two subjects of history and archaeology uniquely, toward understanding the past of the Highlands and Islands

• Full-time or part-time study is available to suit your circumstances

• You can study online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

• Successful students will be able to proceed from undergraduate study, through the MLitt, towards supervised postgraduate PhD level research

• You will have support from expert staff at the Centre for History and the Archaeology Institute, throughout your studies

• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Master's degree

General Eligibility

• 2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history or archaeology

• If you have an honours degree in a cognate or strongly related subject your application will be considered on an individual basis

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.5 or equivalent

  English (PTE) Academic-62 average with 55 in each component

  TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 88 or above with min 20 in each section