What is special about this course?

The joint honours degree in history and literature allows you to turn your passion for the past and for writing into an interesting career.

The BA (Hons) History and Literature covers a range of approaches, from thematic modules that cover a variety of places and historical periods, to concentrated and in-depth studies of a particular group of authors or periods of history.

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 Literature degree.

Special features

• You will explore literature and history in a local and global context
• The degree can be studied full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances
• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development
• You can specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels to enable you to exit with a Scottish History and Literature degree
• The humanities staff at UHI specialise in high quality video-conference teaching supported by a dynamic virtual learning environment and expansive online resources
• There are opportunities to volunteer at local museums and archives, and occasional voluntary field trips in the university's region also enhance the experience of your degree
• Exciting new modules based on staffs' cutting-edge research are offered at upper level

What can I do on completion of my course?

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