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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V90H
Culture, Heritage and History
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Inverness, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£6,420Home Fee
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and History at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Combining the complementary subjects of culture and heritage with history, this joint degree covers a wide range of subjects from early history through to the modern day. You will explore culture, history, language, literature and much more, within a national and international context, preparing you for life beyond university. As you progress through the course, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between the two disciplines. 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
Culture
History
Language
Literature and much more
Within a national and international context
Preparing you for life beyond university
UCAS Code:V90H
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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 Points | 72 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
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 History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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