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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L72H
Geography and History
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Oban, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the BA (Hons) Geography and History provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in sport and exercise science. Based in Oban, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Geography is the study of the Earth and the link between physical and human landscapes, it explores the relationships between people, place and the environment, and how these vary between places; History is the study of the past and investigates the cultural, political, social and economic history of Britain, Europe and the Atlantic World. Combining these subjects will allow you to fully explore how the world has changed, is changing and how it will change in the future. Through Geography, you will look at issues such as land use, planning and development, globalisation, climate change, ene... 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 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Physical Geography and Environmental Systems
Historical Methods and Research Skills
Human Geography and Cultural Landscapes
Britain and Europe in the Medieval Period
Geographical Information Systems and Spatial Analysis
Global Development and Geopolitics
Atlantic World History and Transatlantic Connections
Dissertation: Geography and History Integration
UCAS Code:L72H
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, Classical Studies, Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate subjects), Maths |
| 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 | £21,000 | £26,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £17,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £24,000 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 39% below UK average salary
This course
£17,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH26-01). 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
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
93%Organisation and management
73%Learning resources
95%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%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)
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