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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: Q320
Literature
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Perth, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£6,420Home Fee
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the BA (Hons) Literature at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Perth, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you are passionate about reading, thinking and writing and would like to turn this interest into a career, the BA (Hons) Literature is ideal for you. You will explore literature in a global context, looking in depth at language and literary history within texts and on the international literary stage. Our modules cover a wide range of authors, in English and translation, from the classical to the contemporary. 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 90% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
English Literary History and Traditions
Critical Theory and Literary Analysis
Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama
Nineteenth-Century Literature
Modern and Contemporary Poetry
Global Literatures in Translation
Writing and Rhetoric
Independent Research Project in Literature
UCAS Code:Q320
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BC Including English plus one 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, 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 | £18,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £25,000 | £33,500 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £1,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes 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
90%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
87%Learning resources
91%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%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 Literature as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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