Scottish Heritage

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Postgraduate MLitt Full-time 1 Year SociologyHistory of art

About this course

What is special about this course? If you would like the unique opportunity to study Scottish heritage and explore the lived experiences of Scotland's communities then study with us - the only university at the heart of the Highlands of Scotland.

This fully online, interdisciplinary taught postgraduate course is delivered by world-leading experts in their fields and you will be supported throughout by this enthusiastic teaching team.

The course has been developed to attract Scottish, UK and overseas student of Scottish descent or with an interest in Scotland, and those who have businesses with a Scottish theme.

Special features ◾You will be taught by international experts in their fields, including the team at the Institute for Northern Studies ◾The module content is unique - it is interdisciplinary and is delivered to you from the heart of the communities who created the heritage ◾You can explore your own heritage and interests through field and project work, with unparalleled access to resources and communities across Scotland ◾You will study completely online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 1 year @ 20 hours per week ◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 10 hours per week ◾Part-time (unstructured): maximum of 6 years

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MLitt

Location: Kirkwall

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MLitt

Location: Kirkwall

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1133 Public relations and communications directors
3412 Authors, writers and translators
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
2472 Archivists, conservators and curators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2434 Business and related research professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MLitt
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Kirkwall
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology, History of art