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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V90L
Culture, Heritage and Literature
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Thurso, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Literature provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Thurso, 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Literary History and Traditions
Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
Global Literature in Translation
Scottish Culture and Identity
Language
Narrative and Meaning
Research Methods in Humanities
Contemporary Cultural Studies
Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:V90L
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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £23,000 | £25,500 |
| 3 years | £12,000 | £17,000 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £22,000 | £27,500 |
UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 31% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH20). 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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
97%Learning resources
92%Student voice
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group 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 Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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