Overview

This Material Culture and Gàidhealtachd History , M.Sc. degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) ground-breaking, internationally acclaimed masters programme offers you a unique opportunity to investigate Gaelic culture – entirely through the language of the Gaels themselves.

You may already be knowledgeable on the tradition, material culture and history of different Highland districts. By placing them in a wider regional context through your studies, with a specific focus on material culture – the many objects made and used in the Highlands – you will attain a deeper understanding of the world of the Gaels, both past and present.

Special features

It is available to study entirely online
You can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
Emphasis on developing skills in fieldwork, oral interviewing and archival research
Building strong links with local communities, local and national museums and agencies
You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or masters degree

Career opportunities:

Positions within the heritage sector; museums; community groups; the media; creative industries; the public sector; developmental and environmental agencies; and PhD research

Programme Structure

To achieve the award of MSc you must complete a research dissertation.
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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- 12 hrs/week

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

Area & Cultural Studies History View 46 other Masters in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant subject
Applicants without these qualifications but with relevant professional experience will be considered on an individual basis
A good standard of fluency in Gaelic is necessary

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

10800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5490 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £7,560 per year

Funding

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