Program Overview
The Highlands and Islands Literature at The University of the Highlands and Islands is a MLitt programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Highlands and Islands Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Inverness, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Highlands and Islands Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Gaelic Legacy
- Writers and Place
- Literary Iconographies
- Modern Scottish Gothic
- A Tour of the Highlands
- Exploring creative writing
- The language and palaeography of older Scots
- The North Atlantic World
- The Highlands and Islands Story
- Traditional Customs and Beliefs of the Highlands and Islands
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in English Literature.
A bridging unit entitled "A Survey of Scottish Literature" is available for those without an English Literature degree or with non standard qualifications
If you have an Honours degree in a cognate, or strongly-related subject, your application will be considered on an individual basis.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,700 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,680 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of the Highlands and Islands directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands
Inverness, United Kingdom
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique public university in Scotland, UK, officially established in 2011 and distinguished as the only university serving the Highlands, Islands,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months