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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: V90P
Culture, Heritage and Politics
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Elgin, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£6,420Home Fee
98%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) Culture, Heritage and Politics at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Elgin, 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 the Scottish Highlands
Political Systems and Ideologies
British Politics and Governance
Global Cultural Perspectives
Contemporary Political Theory
Community Heritage and Social Change
Comparative International Politics
UCAS Code:V90P
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 Politics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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