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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: D44G
Sustainable Development with Gaelic Studies
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Thurso, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£7,080Per Year (Intl)
£6,420Home Fee
96%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in agriculture and food science with the BA (Hons) Sustainable Development with Gaelic Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). 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. Sustainable development, from the local to the global, is essential if society is to tackle the challenges faced. The necessary changes 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Modules drawn from a range of social science disciplines such as geography
Economics
Politics
Sociology
Environmental studies
As well as developing practical skills in research and working with communities
UCAS Code:D44G
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 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 | £20,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,500 | £30,000 | £34,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — 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
£25,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£30,000
UK average
£27,000
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: CAH06-01-03). 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
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
96%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
92%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
91%Student voice
77%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 with Gaelic Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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