Literature

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

A-Level Entry

BC

About this course

If you are passionate about reading, thinking and writing and would like to turn this interest into a career, the BA (Hons) Literature is ideal for you.

You will explore literature in a global context, looking in depth at language and literary history within texts and on the international literary stage.

Our modules cover a wide range of authors, in English and translation, from the classical to the contemporary. With a solid foundation in genres and periods in years one and two, and research-based modules in years three and four, you will become a confident and enthusiastic writer, researcher and reader.

We teach a range of advanced specialist modules alongside more traditional content, and you are able to combine your studies with other disciplines.

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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BC
Scottish Higher BBC

Study Options

This course is available in 8 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Lerwick

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Oban

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Thurso

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Perth

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Kirkwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Inverness

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Dingwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Elgin

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
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
Lerwick
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
English literature and creative writing