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Geography and History - BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UCAS CODE: L72H

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Argyll

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Geography is the study of the Earth and the link between physical and human landscapes, it explores the relationships between people, place and the environment, and how these vary between places History is the study of the past and investigates the cultural, political, social and economic history of Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World.

Combining these subjects will allow you to fully explore how the world has changed, is changing and how it will change in the future.
Through Geography, you will look at issues such as land use, planning and development, globalisation, climate change, energy, and tourism, in order to examine human relationships with the environment. Through History, you will first follow a broad approach to the study of history from the medieval to the modern period, before examining in-depth particular topics of history, and specific places, periods and themes which utilise the research specialisms of your teaching team.

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Geography and History course, you might like to consider careers in:

  • Government departments and development agencies
  • Economic development and planning departments of local authorities
  • Renewable energy, energy efficiency and waste management roles
  • Natural and rural heritage organisations
  • Museum and heritage sector
  • Archive and Library sector
  • Tourism
  • Agriculture
  • Further postgraduate study or research
  • Teaching
  • Community enterprises and community energy groups
  • Community land initiatives
  • Voluntary sector development posts
  • International non-governmental organisations
  • Research in business and corporate sector
  • Student association and related support roles

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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)

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

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    72nd out of 72 1

    90th out of 90

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    114 54%

    53rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    62nd

    56

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.41 85%

    5th

    41

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    141 69%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    83rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.50 87%

    7th

    33

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