Orkney and Shetland Studies MLitt

This is the only course of its kind that focuses on studying the history, culture, literature, archaeology and language of the Orkney and Shetland Islands; communities of significant strategic importance through the ages.

Come with us on a journey to explore the islands’ unique culture and heritage, delivered by the prize-winning Centre for Nordic Studies team.

You will be able to progress on to research degrees once you have completed this Orkney and Shetland Studies course and you will have gained valuable personal development skills along the way.

• Unique course content not available anywhere else
• You are taught by local experts in Orkney and Shetland
• We use video conferencing and a virtual learning environment to deliver the course at a distance
• Small class sizes
• You can also choose options in palaeography, creative writing and North Atlantic Rim studies
• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full Masters degree

• 2.1 honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as History, Archaeology, Literature or Ethnology
• Other disciplines, such as history, human geography and the social sciences, will also be considered

• BA (Hons) Scottish Cultural Studies
• BA (Hons) Scottish History
• BA (Hons) Social Sciences
• BSc (Hons) Archaeology and Envionrmental Studies (formerly BSc (Hons) Environment and Heritage Studies
• Externally from humanities degrees generally

PgCert

PgDip

MLitt

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

• You will study this course through a combination of video conference seminars and online distance learning through the UHI virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors and student advisor
• International students can study via online distance learning through the UHI VLE
• You must attend a two-day induction in Orkney at the start of your course

• Orkney College UHI
• Shetland College UHI

• Full time (MLitt): 1 year
• Part time structured (MLitt): 2 years

• September
• January

The following fees apply to our taught postgraduate courses in the academic year 2013-14

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.

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Orkney College UHI for more information.

Once you have successfully completed your Masters course in Orkney and Shetland Studies, there are a variety of careers you might like to consider.  Here is just a taster of the kind of opportunities available to you:

• Primary school teaching on completion of a PGDE(P)
• Secondary school teaching in English or History on completion of PGDE(P)
• Community education
• Adult education
• Journalism – particularly newspaper and radio
• Working for government agencies
• Tourism
• Teaching on this or similar degrees
• Advanced research and vocational diplomas