Master in History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands

What is special about this course?

This programme brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Whether you live locally, or globally, if you have an interest in developing transferable skills in the study of regional pasts, specifically of the north and west of Scotland, the MLitt History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands has been designed for you.

Special features

• Combine the two subjects of history and archaeology in a unique way, towards understanding the past of the Highlands and Islands

• Full time or part-time study is available to suit your circumstances

• You can study online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

• Successful students will be able to proceed from undergraduate study, through the MLitt, towards supervised postgraduate PhD level research

• You will have support from the expert staff at the Centre for History and the Archaeology Institute, throughout your studies

• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Masters degree

About Us

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is an integrated university encompassing both further and higher education, the only one in Scotland and one of only a few in Europe. We are not a traditional university. We are different.

Based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, we are a distinctive partnership of 10 independent colleges and research institutions. Our reputation is built on our innovative approach to learning and our distinctive research and curriculum – all enriched by the people, natural environment, economy, culture and heritage of the Highlands and Islands and its communities.

We have 36,000 students at the heart of our university partnership and we are measured by their success.

We're a little different...

The University of the Highlands and Islands gives you the chance to do something different, something special.

We offer a diverse range of courses, many taking advantages of our region's unique environment, landscape and culture.

Learn online from wherever you are

The university has some of the best online learning technologies meaning you can study many of our courses from home or work, wherever you are in the world.

Go on to achieve great things

Our close connections to local businesses will help you get into the industry you're passionate about. We work closely with employers (including SSE and NHS Scotland) to develop courses to secure your future success.