Archaeology and Environmental Studies BSc (Hons)

Do you want to study in one of the best natural and archaeological landscapes in the UK?  If the answer is yes, the BSc (Hons) Archaeological and Environmental Studies degree is for you.

This course gives you the opportunity to focus on the scientific aspects of archaeology while combining your studies with sustainability issues, techniques in field-based evidence and ethics.

The Highlands and Islands of Scotland offer some of the best nature and heritage conservation sites in the UK and the residential field modules, which form part of your studies, will enable you to experience these while developing your environmental and archaeological skills; skills that will provide opportunities to pursue careers in a wide range of research, policy or interpretation roles with a range of wildlife or heritage groups.

• You will have unparalleled opportunities to develop environmental and/or archaeological skills in some of the UK’s best sites for nature or heritage conservation
• Optional field modules are available
• Combine two subjects in this joint Honours degree
• You will undertake a work placement - Engaging with external agencies - in your fourth year
• You can study full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances
• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development (CPD)

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
• 2 A levels at grade C or above
• If you do not have these qualifications, but have relevant professional qualifications or experience your application will also be welcomed

Year 1 - CertHE

Year 2 - DipHE

Year 3 - BSc

Year 4 - BSc (Hons)

• Full time
• Part time (structured)
• Part time (unstructured)

• You will study through a combination of video conference lectures and tutorials, as well as individual online study through the UHI virtual learning environment (VLE) supported by your tutors and classmates
• You may also take part in field trips

• Argyll College UHI
• Inverness College UHI
• Lews Castle College UHI
• Moray College UHI
• North Highland College UHI
• Orkney College UHI
• Shetland College UHI
• West Highland College UHI

• Full time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week
• Part time (structured): 8 years @ 20 hours per week
• Part time (unstructured): variable @ 10 hours per week

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.

• September
• January

For students living in Scotland or the European Union, studying an undergraduate course (degree) the following fees apply for the academic year 2013-14:

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 2013-14:

*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)

View international course fees for academic year 2013-14

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.

Once you have successfully completed your BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Environmental Studies course, you might like to consider a career in:

• research,
• policy or
• interpretation with a range of wildlife or heritage groups including Historic Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Forestry Commission

You can progress from the BA (Hons) Archaeology and Environmental Studies to the following postgraduate courses:

• MSc Managing Sustainable Mountain Development
• MSc Managing Sustainable Rural Development
• MSc Developing Low-Carbon Communities
• MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions