Overview

Throughout the MLitt History at The University of the Highlands and Islands you may have the option to investigate the cultural, political, social and economic history of Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World. You will also develop skills in historiographical and primary source research, oral history and palaeography.

Taught from the Centre for History in the Highlands, the MLitt History is available from anywhere in the world.

Special features

The course is taught by a research-active and dynamic team of historians, reflecting staff research expertise.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

British identities
Rivers, ports and coasts in history
Royal power, propaganda and performance in early modern Europe
Any option module from the MLitt History of the Highlands and Islands

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Inverness, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History View 46 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in history

If you have an honours degree in a cognate, or strongly-related subject your application will be considered on an individual basis

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10800 GBP / year

≈ 10800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5490 GBP / year

≈ 5490 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £7,560 per year

Funding

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Additional Details

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