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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: D44A

Sustainable Development and Archaeology

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Thurso, Scotland
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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) Sustainable Development and Archaeology 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. The world is facing the prospect of a climate emergency, with decision-makers grappling with how to understand and respond to the pressures on our environment and society. BA (Hons) Sustainable Development and Archaeology presents you with situations from local to global and from past to present. Inevitable changes to our immediate future will impact on every facet of society, culture and the economy: this is a critical moment to study sustainability. 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 a median graduate salary of £17,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Climate Change and Environmental Science
Archaeological Methods and Interpretation
Sustainable Development Goals and Policy
Community-Based Development and Land Reform
Cultural Adaptation in Past Societies
Environmental Economics and Green Transitions
Applied Archaeology and Heritage Management
Research Methods in Sustainability Studies
UCAS Code:D44A
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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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 Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

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%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

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 Sustainable Development and Archaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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