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University of the Highland and Islands
Humanities degrees
BA (Hons) Gaelic Scotland
UCAS CODE Q538
Are you interested in the Gaelic language
and culture? This degree will enable you to
develop an understanding of current Gaelic
issues and acquire skills for employment in a
range of relevant sectors. There is no
requirement for Gaelic language skills on
entry. The course will develop and
strengthen all levels of linguistic capability research-based modules our graduates are
depending on your starting point. The Gaelic
Scotland degree is about all aspects of
Gaelic, taught in English, with Gaelic
language modules suitable for all levels of
ability. As well as the language strands, you
will study elements of Gaelic history and
literature, and examine issues related to the
development of the Gaelic language
and culture.
BA (Hons) History
UCAS CODE V210
Exploring history from the medieval to the
modern period, this degree allows you to
investigate the cultural, socio-political, and investigate the cultural, political, social and
economic history of Britain, Europe, North
America and the wider world.
In the first and second years, you will
follow a broad approach to the study of
history, moving on in years three and four to
examine in-depth particular topics of history, will examine in-depth specific places,
allowing you to study specific places,
periods and themes which reflect staff
research specialisms.
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BA (Hons) Literature
UCAS CODE Q320
Explore literature in a global context, looking
at language and literary history within texts
and on the international literary stage. You
will cover a wide range of authors, in English
and translation, as well as theory from
classic to contemporary. With a solid
foundation in genres and periods and
confident and enthusiastic writers,
researchers and readers. We teach a range
of advanced specialist modules alongside
more traditional content, and you are able to
combine your studies with other disciplines.
You will also study language, translation and
the interrelation of Scots, Gaelic, English
and other languages in Scotland.
BA (Hons) Scottish History
UCAS CODE V212
If you are interested in the history of the
Highlands and Islands and of Scotland as a
whole, then this degree will enable you to
economic links between Scotland and the
northern European and northern Atlantic
regions. In the first and second years, you
will follow a traditional broad approach to the
study of history from the medieval to the
modern period. In years three and four you
periods and themes which reflect the
research specialisms of the expert staff at
the University's Centre for History.
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