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History and Politics BA (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

This joint honours degree in history and politics offers you the chance to study two distinct but complementary subjects, based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, yet with an international approach that will prepare you for life and employment beyond university.As you progress through the course, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between history and politics. You will study the history and politics of Scotland, Britain, Europe, North Atlantic and North America.Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules. You can also choose to specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History and Politics degree.Please see our FAQ sheet on our website for further information on this course.**Please note this course is delivered entirely online and available to study from anywhere in the world. Applicants outwith Scotland including International, should apply to the UHI House study location.**

Which department am I in?

Humanities, Education and Gaelic

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£6,960.00 (US$ 9,022) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

North, West and Hebrides

UHI North West and Hebrides,

Ormlie Road,

Thurso,

Highland,

KW14 7EE, Scotland

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£6,960.00 (US$ 9,022) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Moray

UHI Moray,

Moray Street,

Elgin,

Moray,

IV30 1JJ, Scotland

Entry requirements

For students from United States

At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects.English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, Language subjects, Maths, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

The University of the Highlands and Islands prides itself in its small class sizes, offering a personalised and focussed style of learning.

  • First in the UK for postgraduate satisfaction (PTES, 2023)
  • Small class sizes
  • Ninth most affordable university in the UK (CUG, 2023)
  • International students from over 50 countries

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