Highlands and Islands literature PgCert / PgDip / MLitt
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Year 1 - PgCert
Core modules are:
- The Gaelic legacy
- Writers and place
- Literary iconographies
Option modules include:
- Historical and cultural perspectives of the North Atlantic Rim
- Contemporary Scottish poetry
- Early Scottish literature
Year 2 - PgDip
Core modules are:
- Modern Scottish Gothic
- A Tour of the Highlands
Option modules include:
- Exploring creative writing
- The language and palaeography of older Scots
- The North Atlantic Rim literary context
Year 3 - MLitt
To achieve the award of MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature you must complete a research dissertation
Study options
- You will study through a combination of video conference lectures and tutorials, and online study via the UHI virtual learning environment (VLE)
- International students can also study by online distance learning using the UHI VLE and video conference
- This course has been approved for in-country international delivery. It may also be studied by international students based within the UK.
- You will also attend a two-day induction in Orkney at the start of your course
Where will I study my course?
How long will my course last?
- Full time: one year
- Part time (structured): two years
- Part time (unstructured): six years maximum
Start date
- September
- January
How much will my course cost?
The following fees apply to our taught postgraduate courses in the academic year 2012-13
UK/EU International Per module (20 credits) £480£720 (on-line)
£1,000 (on-site)Postgraduate certificate (PgCert) £1,440£2,160 (on-line)
£3,000 (on-site)Postgraduate diploma (PgDip) £2,880£4,320 (on-line)
£6,000 (on-site)Masters degree (8 modules + dissertation) £4,320£6,480 (on-line)
£9,000 (on-site)Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
Enquiries from employers for multiple student registrations are welcome and special fee arrangements may apply.
What funding can I apply for?
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Orkney College UHI for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you’ve successfully completed the MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Secondary teaching in English
- Tourism
- Local government positions
- Journalism
Can I progress into further study?
You can progress to PhD study at the University of the Highlands and Islands
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.
