History and Literature

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HistoryEnglish literature and creative writing

A-Level Entry

BC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

About this course

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.

You can also choose to specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History and Literature degree.

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 House study location.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BC
Scottish Higher BBC

Study Options

This course is available in 7 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Inverness

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Lerwick

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Thurso

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Oban

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Dingwall

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Kirkwall

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Elgin

Avg. Salary: £22,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
2115 Social and humanities scientists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Inverness
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, English literature and creative writing
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000