BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology

... United Kingdom
... University of the Highlands & Islands

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology joint degree focuses on the different political structures and ideologies across the world and how they shape our lives, with an exploration of a range of archaeological skills such as fieldwork, surveying, and post-excavation, mapped to the current occupational standards for archaeology.

Joint honors programs allow you to combine two subjects that complement your interests or career goals. You will usually concentrate on both subjects equally.

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

Advanced entry to year two:

  • HNC Social Science (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, which is equivalent to 120-degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, will be considered for direct entry to year two

PVG scheme membership may be required to take part in optional modules in year three.

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

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development


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Campus Name

Argyll, HTC, Inverness, Moray, North, West and Hebrides, Orkney, Perth, Shetland


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 4 Years, Part-time: 8 Years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

13980, (INT)


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