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

Overview

This Sustainable Development with Gaelic Studies BA (Hons) from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), is delivered entirely online and available to study from anywhere in the world, you will benefit from collaborative discussions and activities with colleagues from a range of diverse backgrounds and experiences, facilitated by tutors with many years of experience in delivering online education.

To develop a critical understanding of the three pillars of sustainability (social, environmental, economic), you will study modules drawn from a range of social science disciplines such as geography, economics, politics, sociology, and environmental studies, as well as developing practical skills in research and working with communities. The modules take a critical approach to examining the historical context to development whilst looking firmly to the future drawing examples of change in action from around the globe.

Special features

• This degree is delivered by tutors with years of experience of teaching at a distance, and can be studied from home, full or part-time to suit your circumstances

• Recent sustainable development graduates have careers in community economic development, managing rural development initiatives, working for UN agencies, and working on international renewable energy projects, while Gaelic graduates are in demand across a range of public and third sector organisations 

• An optional residential weekend takes place each year, usually based in the Highlands and Islands. This annual residential will give you the opportunity to meet practitioners, staff and other students in an informal setting

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed the BA (Hons) Sustainable Development with Gaelic Studies, you might like to consider careers in: 

• Government departments and development agencies 

• Economic development departments of local authorities 

• 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