BA (Hons) Archaeology and Literature
at University of the Highlands and Islands

Inverness, United Kingdom

Program Overview

This joint degree covers:

Archaeology: exploration of a range of archaeological skills such as fieldwork, surveying and post-excavation, mapped to the current occupational standards for archaeology
Literature: using a range of authors and texts, from classic to contemporary, explores literature in a global context, looking in depth at language and literary history

Course Content
Modules:
- Archaeological theory and method
- Travellers in the wilderness: literature and exile
- Literary theory: history and practice
- Scottish archaeology
- Digital heritages
- Managing archaeology for contemporary society
- Wetland archaeology (subject to validation)
Entry Requirement
- 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR
- 2 A levels at grade BC or above
- Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
- HNC Social Science (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two
Fees & Scholarships
International Students:
£13,020
Career Prospect
Once you have completed your degree you might like to consider careers in:
- Archaeological contract units
- Consultancy
- Archives and museums
- Government agencies and local authorities
- Media and politics
- Creative arts
- Marketing and PR
- Tourism and heritage management
- Teaching

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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