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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L3PA
Politics and Archaeology
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Kirkwall, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Kirkwall, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Politics and Archaeology joint degree focuses on the different political structures and ideologies across the world and how they shape our lives, with exploration of a range of archaeological skills such as: fieldwork, surveying and post-excavation, mapped to the current occupational standards for archaeology. 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 90% 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
Political Theory and Ideology
Archaeological Fieldwork and Excavation
Comparative Political Systems
Archaeological Survey and Analysis
Modern Politics and Governance
Post-Excavation and Artefact Study
Political Economy and Power Structures
Archaeology and Society in Historical Context
UCAS Code:L3PA
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 | £15,000 | £22,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £19,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £15,500 | £23,500 | £30,500 |
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▼ 32% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
Broad subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
92%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
89%Learning resources
90%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
49%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Politics and Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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