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Sustainable Development and Archaeology BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    North, West and Hebrides

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

The world is facing the prospect of a climate emergency, with decision-makers grappling with how to understand and respond to the pressures on our environment and society. BA (Hons) Sustainable Development and Archaeology presents you with situations from local to global and from past to present. Inevitable changes to our immediate future will impact on every facet of society, culture and the economy: this is a critical moment to study sustainability. On this course, 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. To develop a critical understanding of the three pillars of sustainability (social, environmental, economic), you can study modules drawn from a range of social science and humanities disciplines, including geography, economics, politics, sociology, and environmental studies, as well as developing practical skills in fieldwork, 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. 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. Please see our FAQ sheet on our website for further information on this course.


Please note this course is delivered entirely online and available to study from anywhere in the world. Applicants outwith Scotland including International, should apply to the UHI North, West and Hebrides study location.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 6,960per year

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

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BC

At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects:English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, Language subjects, Classical Studies, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects), Maths

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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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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

    Geography & Environmental Science

    73rd out of 73 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    112 53%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    6th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.05 76%

    46th

    35

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