Sustainable Development and Archaeology (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

Throughout this Sustainable Development and Archaeology (Hons) BA degree from the The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will learn the facts about climate change, explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and consider potential and emerging solutions such as the Green New Deals, the concept of ‘degrowth’ and the transition to wellbeing economies. By looking at long-term perspectives, you will explore how past cultures have adapted to changing climates, successfully and otherwise, and you will be ideally placed to influence or become one of the decision-makers guiding the future of our society. 

The degree also focuses on how communities can shape more sustainable forms of development, particularly in rural settings. Most of the teaching team are located in the Western Isles or Northern Isles, where communities are leading the way in community-based development, land reform, community empowerment and community energy projects, which can all contribute to this more sustainable future. 

• Join a course which can be studied from home anywhere in the world, full or part-time to suit your circumstances 
• Delivered by tutors with years of experience of teaching at a distance, offering a high level of support
• Online learning materials available 24/7 via laptops, tablets or mobiles, including reading, videos and podcasts
• Optional archaeological fieldwork, work placement and residential trip in the Scottish Highlands, as well as an optional international field trip to Iceland are available. Although they have cost implications for students attending, they are an ideal opportunity to meet fellow students and staff in a relaxed and natural environment

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Sustainable Development with Archaeology course, you might like to consider careers in: 

• Government departments and development agencies 

• Economic development departments of local authorities 

• Cultural heritage management

• Commercial archaeology

• Community enterprises and community energy groups 

• Community land initiatives 

• Natural and rural heritage organisations 

• Voluntary sector development posts 

• International non-governmental organisations 

• Independent consultancy on sustainability 

• Tourism 

• Further postgraduate study or research 

• Teaching