Overview

The Culture, Heritage and Sociology (Hons) BA degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) gives you the opportunity to combine two subjects, which complement your interests or career goals.

It can be possible to transfer between single and joint honours options, usually during your first or second year, and advice will be available from your personal academic tutor.

This course covers:

Culture and heritage: cultural identity of the Highlands and Islands, its communities and issues affecting the region, within the context of Scotland, the British Isles and internationally
Sociology: the study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society

Special features

Gain a unique understanding of Scotland and the communities of the Highlands and Islands: the customs, traditions and values

Choose from a range of interdisciplinary subjects to suit your own interests and career path

Study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances

Individual modules can be studied for personal and professional development

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Sociology, you might like to consider careers in:

Primary and secondary teaching in english, history and modern studies
Journalism and the media
Tourism
Museums and archives
Research

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Scottish tradition in philosophy
Faeries and fables: the story of Gaelic literature
Highland journeys
Vikings and Valkyries
Insiders and outsiders in society
Network society: mass media and the information age

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 21 other Bachelors in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

7080 GBP / year

≈ 7080 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £6,420 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year

Rest of the UK: £1,070 per year

International: £1,180 per year

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Scholarships Information

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