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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The joint honours degree in history and literature allows you to turn your passion for the past and for writing into an interesting career.

The BA (Hons) History and Literature covers a range of approaches, from thematic modules that cover a variety of places and historical periods, to concentrated and in-depth studies of a particular group of authors or periods of history.

Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules.

Once you have successfully completed the BA (Hons) History and Literature or BA (Hons) Scottish History and Literature, you might like to consider careers in:

  • Teaching and education
  • Libraries and Archives
  • Museums and the heritage sector
  • The media and journalism
  • Publishing
  • Government (local and national)
  • Non-profit-making organisations
  • Research at postgraduate level
  • Research in the business and corporate sector
  • Creative arts
  • Marketing and PR

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 7,080per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

  • Campus address

    University of the Highlands and Islands, UHI House, Old Perth Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3JH, Scotland

Situated across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, students are given the chance to experience and be inspired by stunning study locations.
Academic opportunities at every level from English language learning programmes to undergraduate courses, postgraduate degrees and research.
On-campus study across the Highlands and Islands, plus courses accessible from anywhere in the world for those looking to join UHI's online student community.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    90th out of 90

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    141 69%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    83rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.50 87%

    7th

    33

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