History and politics BA (Hons)
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Year 1 - CertHE
- The Atlantic world
- Introduction to skills for history
- Themes in modern British history
- Introduction to politics
- Politics of the British Isles
- Conflict and the balance of power in Europe, 1789-1945
Year 2 - DipHE
- Popular protest and the modern state
- Themes of tradition and modernity
- Europe, c.1400-1789
- From Champlain to Vimy Ridge: a history of Canada
- Using skills for history
- History of political ideas
- Comparative politics
- Scottish politics
- British politics since 1906
- Society, politics and culture in Ancient Greece American politics
Year 3 - BA
- Historiographical essay
- Literature review
- History theory
- History of the early modern family
- Gender in 19th and 20th century Britain
- Scots in North America
- Travelling cultures
- Global diasporas
- Alps, hills and plain: Central Europe to 1918 Modern political ideas
- Politics of the EU
- Devolution and public policy in the UK Contemporary British political issues
- Wars of the Promised Land
- Historical origins of modern democracy
Year 4 - BA (Hons)
- Dissertation (double)
- Britain’s empire: colonies and consequences, 1783-1950
- Scarcity, dearth and famine (double)
- Lordship, colony, kingdom: the making of Ireland
- Gender in American culture and society, 1776-1970
- Global politics
- Governance and policy making in the UK
- Political theory
- Social exclusion
- Terrorism and counter terrorism
- Transforming regimes in Eastern Europe
Study options
You will study this course through a combination of face-to-face and video conference seminars, as well as online study through the UHI virtual learning environment (VLE), which is supported by your tutors and student adviser.
Where will I study my course?
How long will my course last?
- Full time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week
- Part time (structured): 8 years @ 20 hours per week
- Part time (unstructured): 10 hours per module
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Start date
- September
- January
How much will my course cost?
For students living in Scotland or the European Union, studying an undergraduate course (degree, HNC, HND) the following fees apply for the academic year 2012-13:
Degrees Cost Full-time (8 x 15 credit modules) per year £1,820 Part-time (structured) ? (4 x 15 credit modules) per year £644 Part-time (unstructured per module) ? (per 15 credit module) £161 Part-time (unstructured per module) ? (per 20 credit module) £215
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
Rest of UK students
For students living in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) studying this course full time, fees for academic year 2012-13:
Year Level Cost Year 1 CertHE £7,500 p.a. Year 2 DipHE £7,500 p.a. Year 3 Degree £7,500 p.a. Year 4 Honours free* *4th year free only for students who have paid for previous 3 years at the University of the Highlands and Islands
International students
(students not living in the UK or European Union)
What funding can I apply for?
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) History and Politics course, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider. Here is just a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:
- Teaching
- Research
- Media and politics
- Museums and libraries
Can I progress into further study?
You can progress from the BA (Hons) History and Politics to the following postgraduate course:
Important note: course content is indicative only and does not represent a definitive list, in name or in nature, of modules that will be studied in this course, and may vary depending on location of study. Course content is subject to change at any time, without prior notice.
