Overview

As you progress through the History and Politics course at The University of the Highlands and Islands, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between history and politics. You will study the history and politics of Scotland, Britain, Europe, North Atlantic and North America.

Over two-thirds of the research conducted by the Centre for History was rated at 4* and 3*, indicating ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, in the latest assessment of UK university research quality.

Careers

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) History and Politics course, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider. Here is just a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:

Teaching

Research

Media and politics

Museums and libraries

Journalism

Local and national government

Programme Structure

Modules:

Historians and history PLUS

A curious age: European society and culture, c1500-1750 OR

Themes in American history

Scottish politics before and after the independence referendum OR

History of political ideas PLUS

Compairing political systems OR

Inside US politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Environmental Economics & Policy Political Science View 93 other Bachelors in Environmental Economics & Policy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or

2 A levels at grade BC or above

At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects.

Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

Tuition Fee

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International

13980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13980 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History and Politics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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