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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V90C

Culture, Heritage and Criminology

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Oban, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£6,420Home Fee
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Criminology at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Oban, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Most of our humanities subjects can be studied as joint honours as well as single honours. Joint honours programmes give you the opportunity to combine two subjects, which complement your interests or career goals. You will usually concentrate on both subjects equally. International tuition fees are £7,080 per year, home/UK fees are £6,420 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Cultural Studies
Heritage and Identity in Scottish Communities
Criminological Theory and Practice
Sociological Foundations
Crime
Society and Culture
Museums
Archives and Cultural Preservation
Deviance and Social Control
Contemporary Issues in Heritage Management
UCAS Code:V90C
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BC

At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects: English, History, Geography, Modern Studies, Politics, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Religious Education, Media Studies, Language subjects, Maths, Classical Studies, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects)

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,080

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£28,320

Home Student Fee

£6,420

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£18,500£23,000
5 years£15,500£21,500£28,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
98%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Culture, Heritage and Criminology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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