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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI): History of the Highlands and Islands
| Institution | University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) |
|---|---|
| Department | Humanities, Education and Gaelic |
| Web | https://www.uhi.ac.uk |
| Telephone | 01463 279190 |
| Study type | Taught |
MLitt
Summary
What is special about this course? This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.
It is a truly interactive course that involves extensive use of primary source material including oral history testimony, material from physical and online archives and newspapers. Critical thinking is essential to the topics covered as is a sensitivity to the way history interacts with memory.
You will study a range of subjects that will not only spark your interest and emotions, but may also cause you to begin to question stereotypes and cherished myths.
Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available to study from anywhere in the world.
Special features ◾This is the first ever postgraduate course focusing specifically on the history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. ◾You can study from a distance online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. ◾You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree. ◾You will develop key skills in researching different types of primary sources as preparation for work in a related field or further study.
How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week ◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week ◾Part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history |
| Location | UHI Centre for History UHI Centre for History Burghfield House Cnoc-an-Lobht Dornoch IV25 3HN |
Summary
What is special about this course? This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.
It is a truly interactive course that involves extensive use of primary source material including oral history testimony, material from physical and online archives and newspapers. Critical thinking is essential to the topics covered as is a sensitivity to the way history interacts with memory.
You will study a range of subjects that will not only spark your interest and emotions, but may also cause you to begin to question stereotypes and cherished myths.
Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available to study from anywhere in the world.
Special features ◾This is the first ever postgraduate course focusing specifically on the history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. ◾You can study from a distance online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. ◾You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree. ◾You will develop key skills in researching different types of primary sources as preparation for work in a related field or further study.
How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week ◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week ◾Part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history |
| Location | UHI Centre for History UHI Centre for History Burghfield House Cnoc-an-Lobht Dornoch IV25 3HN |
Summary
What is special about this course? This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.
It is a truly interactive course that involves extensive use of primary source material including oral history testimony, material from physical and online archives and newspapers. Critical thinking is essential to the topics covered as is a sensitivity to the way history interacts with memory.
You will study a range of subjects that will not only spark your interest and emotions, but may also cause you to begin to question stereotypes and cherished myths.
Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available to study from anywhere in the world.
Special features ◾This is the first ever postgraduate course focusing specifically on the history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. ◾You can study from a distance online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. ◾You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree. ◾You will develop key skills in researching different types of primary sources as preparation for work in a related field or further study.
How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week ◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week ◾Part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history |
| Location | UHI Centre for History UHI Centre for History Burghfield House Cnoc-an-Lobht Dornoch IV25 3HN |
Summary
What is special about this course? This online Masters in the History of the Highlands and Islands is the first ever taught postgraduate course to focus on the colourful and often conflict-driven history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, from medieval times to the 20th century.
It is a truly interactive course that involves extensive use of primary source material including oral history testimony, material from physical and online archives and newspapers. Critical thinking is essential to the topics covered as is a sensitivity to the way history interacts with memory.
You will study a range of subjects that will not only spark your interest and emotions, but may also cause you to begin to question stereotypes and cherished myths.
Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available to study from anywhere in the world.
Special features ◾This is the first ever postgraduate course focusing specifically on the history of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. ◾You can study from a distance online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments. ◾You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full masters degree. ◾You will develop key skills in researching different types of primary sources as preparation for work in a related field or further study.
How long will my course last? ◾Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week ◾Part-time (structured): 2 years @ 17.5 hours per week ◾Part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | ◾2:1 Honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history |
| Location | UHI Centre for History UHI Centre for History Burghfield House Cnoc-an-Lobht Dornoch IV25 3HN |
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