History and Literature (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

The History and Literature (Hons) BA degree from the University of the Highlands (UHI) covers a range of approaches, from thematic modules that cover a variety of places and historical periods, to concentrated and in-depth studies of a particular group of authors or periods of history.

Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules. 

You can also choose to specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History and Literature degree.

• You will explore literature and history in a local and global context
• The degree can be studied full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances
• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development
• You can specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels to enable you to exit with a Scottish History and Literature degree
• The humanities staff at UHI specialise in high quality video-conference teaching supported by a dynamic virtual learning environment and expansive online resources
• There are opportunities to volunteer at local museums and archives, and occasional voluntary field trips in the university's region also enhance the experience of your degree
• Exciting new modules based on staffs' cutting-edge research are offered at upper level

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed the BA (Hons) History and Literature or BA (Hons) Scottish History and Literature, you might like to consider careers in:

• Teaching and education 

• Libraries and Archives 

• Museums and the heritage sector 

• The media and journalism 

• Publishing 

• Government (local and national)  

• Non-profit-making organisations 

• Research at postgraduate level 

• Research in the business and corporate sector 

• Creative arts 

• Marketing and PR