BA (Hons) History and Literature

at University of the Highlands and Islands

Modules:
 

• Death and destruction: the social impact of the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648)  
• Fight the power: music and the politics of Black America
• The Scottish Highlands before Culloden (1603-1707)
• Chaos and conflict?: 'Civil Wars' in high medieval Scandinavia
• Reaching the estate of manhood in later medieval and early modern Europe 
• Noble, rebel, king: Robert Bruce and medieval Scotland 
• The empire strikes back: how the British Empire shaped Scotland 
• The Highland wars: origins, aftermath and interpretations 
• War cruel and sharp: a military history of the Hundred Years' War

• 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 Sciences (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

International Students:
£13,020

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) History and Literature, you might like to consider careers in:
 

• Teaching and education 
• Libraries and Archives 
• Museums and the heritage sector 
• The media and journalism 
• Publishing 
• Government (local and national)  
• Non-profit-making organisations 
• Research at postgraduate level 
• Research in the business and corporate sector 
• Creative arts 
• Marketing and PR