Delve into the secrets of the runes with short course starting January
Our online short course, starting in January 2026, focuses on runes – a writing system that developed in western Europe in the first millennium AD.
Category: Courses
Undergraduate archaeology places available through UCAS clearing
UHI Archaeology Institute is offering places to study on the Archaeology BA (Hons), Archaeology Joint Honours BA (Hons), Archaeological Sciences BSc (Hons) and Archaeological and Environmental Sciences BSc (Hons) through UCAS Clearing 2025.
New ‘year in industry’ archaeology degrees are a first for Scotland
We’re delighted to announce the addition of two new “sandwich” undergraduate degrees to our portfolio – the first and only two of their kind in Scotland.
Study online and gain an archaeology degree anywhere in the world
Did you know that most of our archaeology degrees can be undertaken from anywhere in the world – as long as you have internet access and a computer.
MSc in archaeological practice enrolling now – what better place to study than Orkney
Our MSc in archaeological practice is accepting students for a September 2025 start.
Considering an archaeology masters? Join us online to find out more
An online event on March 27, will let prospective masters students learn more about studying a postgraduate Humanities or Applied Social Science course at the UHI.
Art and Archaeology masters degree enrolling now for September start
We are now accepting students for our MA in Contemporary Art and Archaeology programme, which starts in September 2025.
Learn more about postgrad and research creative programmes – including our MA Art and Archaeology
Another online event on March 25, will focus on the UHI’s Postgraduate and Research Creative programmes, including our MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology.
UHI launches new masters degree in Early Modern European studies
The UHI Archaeology Institute is one of the collaborators in a new UHI MLitt in Early Modern European Studies.
March information evening for UHI Humanities and Applied Social Science degrees
The UHI is hosting a free online event on March 6 aimed at those contemplating a humanities degree.
New environmental archaeology masters degree starting in 2026
A new environmental archaeology masters degree is coming to the UHI Archaeology Institute in 2025.
Start the new year with our next Archaeology and Local Studies course
Our next Archaeology and Local Studies gets under way in January, so if you’re interested in learning a bit more about the archaeology of your area, and archaeology generally, get in touch.
Passionate about the past? Take your interest to a new level with our MLitt Archaeological Studies course
Our MLitt in Archaeological Studies is accepting students to start in January 2025.
Video: Where can a humanities degree take you?
The recording of the UHI online event on December 7, aimed at those contemplating a humanities degree.
Explore historic landscapes on 12-week course starting January 2024
Are you interested in the history and archaeology of landscapes? If so, you may be interested in a 12-week course starting in January 2024.
UHI ranked first in Scotland for earth and marine science studies
Our BSc (Hons) in archaeology and environmental studies is one of a trio of courses that have placed the UHI first in Scotland in the “Earth and Marine Sciences” category of The Guardian newspaper’s 2023 University Guide.
University guide ranks UHI first in Scotland for earth and marine sciences
The University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute’s BSc (Hons) in archaeology and environmental studies is one of a trio of courses that have placed the UHI first in Scotland in the “Earth and Marine Sciences” category of The Guardian newspaper’s 2022 University Guide.
University of the Highlands and Islands rated highly by postgraduate students
The University of the Highlands and Islands has been rated as one of the top universities in the UK for postgraduate students