History and Politics BA (Hons)
Course Overview - History and Politics BA (Hons)
This joint honours degree in history and politics offers you the chance to study two distinct but complementary subjects, based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, yet with an international approach that will prepare you for life and employment beyond university.
As you progress through the course, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between history and politics. You will study the history and politics of Scotland, Britain, Europe, North Atlantic and North America.
Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities...
This joint honours degree in history and politics offers you the chance to study two distinct but complementary subjects, based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, yet with an international approach that will prepare you for life and employment beyond university.<br/><br/>As you progress through the course, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between history and politics. You will study the history and politics of Scotland, Britain, Europe, North Atlantic and North America.<br/><br/>Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules. <br/><br/>You can also choose to specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History and Politics degree.<br/><br/>Please see our FAQ sheet on our website for further information on this course.<br/><br/><strong>Please note this course is delivered entirely online and available to study from anywhere in the world. Applicants outwith Scotland including International, should apply to the UHI House study location.</strong>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Argyll
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Course Code
V21P
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,C
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)
A level
B,C
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)
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £6,420 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £7,080 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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