18 Master's degrees offered by the university

This Environmental Archaeology programme at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is designed to help you build not just an advanced understanding of the field, but the real-world, professional skills you'll need for a rewarding career in archaeology and related sectors.

The Archaeological Studies MLitt at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers a unique focus on the North Atlantic region. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme provides advanced training in archaeological theory and practice through flexible online or on-campus study modes.

The MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique interdisciplinary programme. This postgraduate degree lasts one year full-time or up to six years part-time. Delivered via public online learning, it blends creative practice with scholarly archaeological study.

The Archaeological Practice MSc at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a one-year, full-time professional programme. Based in Orkney, this public course blends advanced theoretical study with essential vocational training, utilising world-renowned heritage sites to prepare students for careers in archaeology.

If you would like the unique opportunity to study Scottish Heritage at The University of the Highlands and Islands and explore the lived experiences of Scotland's communities then study with us - the only university at the heart of the Highlands of Scotland.

The Viking Studies programme at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a unique MLitt degree exploring Norse history and culture. This public course lasts one year full-time or two years part-time. You will examine iconography, runes, and social roles under the guidance of international experts.

This masters programme is the only dedicated postgraduate degree in Island Studies in Scotland. It focuses on the study of islands and their communities, both in Scotland and internationally. Delivered by the Institute for Northern Studies, the MLitt Island Studies at The University of the Highlands and Islands gives you the opportunity to explore the islands of the world.

The Children and Young People Participation and Leadership MA degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is designed for any professional who works with children, young people and their families, with a special interest in facilitating their rights and active participation.

This History and Archaeology of the Highlands and Islands programme at The University of the Highlands and Islands brings together the disciplines of history and archaeology through the study of a specific region, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

If you want to progress into a managerial role in rural development and sustainability fields, this postgraduate course in Sustainable Rural Development at The University of the Highlands and Islands is for you. 

The Gaelic Education, M.Ed. degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is delivered entirely through the medium of Gaelic, allowing you to develop your literacy skills in Gaelic while at the same time progressing your professional knowledge, understanding and skills relating to Gaelic education.

The demand for skilled social researchers is growing rapidly across public, private, and third-sector organisations, as complex social issues continue to shape our world. This Social Research programme at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is designed to meet this demand by equipping you with a strong foundation in both the theory and practice of social research. 

This Material Culture and Gàidhealtachd History , M.Sc. degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) gives you the chance to study in-depth the extraordinary transformations affecting the Gaelic world during recent centuries up to the present day, drawing upon the wealth of material culture, literature, tradition, and language of the people of the Highlands.

Change your future by examining the past, on the Early Modern European Studies programme at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

Do you want to create unforgettable visitor experiences that bring heritage learning to life in creative and engaging ways? Explore how heritage interpretation helps people understand the significance of places and resources in meaningful ways at Heritage Interpretation at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

This Coastal and Maritime Societies and Cultures MLitt degree from The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) explores these environments from an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Theology, Worldview and Culture MLitt at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a postgraduate programme delivered online. Over one year full-time or three years part-time, students explore the intersection of faith and secular society through an interdisciplinary public study of theology and ethics.

Are you interested in the science of human behaviour and thought? Are you thinking about a career change or interested in how psychology might contribute to your existing career or interest? If so, this Psychology Conversion programme at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is ideal for you.