Course Overview

This joint honours degree in history and politics offers you the chance to study two distinct but complementary subjects, based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, yet with an international approach that will prepare you for life and employment beyond university.

As you progress through the course, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between history and politics. You will study the history and politics of Scotland, Britain, Europe, the North Atlantic, and North America.

Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules. 

You can also choose to specialize in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) in Scottish History and Politics degree.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above

• At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects.

• Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Advanced entry to year two:

• HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, will be considered for direct entry to year two

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section