Overview

Through the Highlands and Islands Literature MLitt course from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will benefit from lectures and seminars by local writers, and the team at the Institute for Northern Studies. Our small classes will give you a more personal study experience during this masters course in Highlands and Islands Literature.

Special features

Lectures and seminars by local writers

A creative writing module

The chance to study and explore the Highland and Islands at the same time

You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full masters degree

You can attend the course full time or part time or from a distance using our online and video conference technologies, which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments

Career opportunities:

Once you’ve successfully completed the MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature course, you might like to consider careers in:

School teaching on completion of a relevant PGDE qualification
Community education
Adult education
Journalism
Working for government agencies
Tourism
Teaching on this or similar degrees

Programme Structure

To achieve the award of MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature you must complete a research dissertation.
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

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

Literature View 22 other Masters in Literature 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 English Literature

Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in another strongly-related subject will be considered on an individual basis

A bridging unit entitled 'A Survey of Scottish Literature' is available for those without an English Literature degree or with non-standard qualifications

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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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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Scholarships Information

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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