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Orkney and Shetland Studies MLitt
at University of the Highlands and Islands

Inverness, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 13,428
Country Rank#108
Duration12 Months
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Program Overview

This is the only course of its kind that focuses on studying the history, culture, literature, archaeology and language of the Orkney and Shetland islands; communities of significant strategic importance through the ages.

Come with us on a journey to explore the islands’ unique culture and heritage, delivered by the prize-winning Institute for Northern Studies team.

You will be able to progress on to research degrees once you have completed this Orkney and Shetland Studies course and you will have gained valuable personal development skills along the way.

Course Content
To achieve the award of MLitt Orkney and Shetland Studies you must complete a research dissertation.

Core modules are:
- Orkney and Shetland myths and origins
- Medieval history of Orkney and Shetland
- Scotland's customs: traditional beliefs and folklore
- Modern history of Orkney and Shetland
- Archaeological heritage of Orkney and Shetland
Entry Requirement
- 2.1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as history, archaeology, literature or ethnology
- Other disciplines, such as human geography and the social sciences, will also be considered
Fees & Scholarships
UK students
£6,021

International students
£13,428
Career Prospect
Once you have successfully completed your MLItt Orkney and Shetland Studies, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider. Here is just a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:
- School teaching on completion of relevant PGDE qualification
- Community education
- Adult education
- Journalism – particularly newspaper and radio
- Working for government agencies
- Tourism
- Teaching on this or similar degrees

Cost Of Studying At University of the Highlands and Islands

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Orkney and Shetland Studies MLitt at University of the Highlands and Islands