Archaeology with Gaelic Studies (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

With the Archaeology with Gaelic Studies programme at The University of the Highlands and Islands you will usually concentrate on both subjects equally. 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 joint degree covers:    Archaeology: exploration of a range of archaeological skills such as fieldwork, surveying and post-excavation, mapped to the current occupational standards for archaeology    

Gaelic: Gaelic language learning as well as modules relating to the culture,  history and literature of the Gaelic Highlands and Islands. 

Special features

• Opportunity to gain ‘on-the-job’ skills such as surveying, fieldwork and post excavation

• Our studies are linked to the distinctive cultural heritage of the Highlands and Islands region in a global context

• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances

• Opportunity to learn Gaelic

• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development

Career opportunities:

Once you have completed your degree you might like to consider careers in:

• Archaeological contract units

• Consultancy

• Churches, missionary societies and agencies

• Archives and museums

• Government agencies and local authorities

• Tourism and heritage management

• Teaching

• Research