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Courses Viking/Norse

Delve into the secrets of the runes with new course starting January

The third of our three short courses starting in January focuses on runes – a writing system that developed in western Europe in the first millennium AD.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, December 11, 2023 (7:10am)Monday, December 11, 2023 (7:59am)
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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.

by Sigurd TowrieTuesday, December 5, 2023 (7:22am)Monday, December 4, 2023 (12:25pm)
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Courses Postgraduate Undergraduate

Discover where a humanities degree can take you at free online event

The UHI is hosting a free online event on December 7 aimed at those contemplating a humanities degree.

by Sigurd TowrieThursday, November 30, 2023 (7:10am)Sunday, December 3, 2023 (9:31pm)
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January start for our next Archaeology and Local Studies course

Starting in January 2024, Archaeology and Local Studies is a ten-week course open to anyone interested in learning a bit more about archaeology.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, November 27, 2023 (4:14pm)Tuesday, November 28, 2023 (5:30pm)
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Courses Postgraduate

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 2024.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, November 20, 2023 (10:09am)Saturday, December 2, 2023 (5:58pm)
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Courses Undergraduate

Archaeology degree places available through UCAS clearing

UHI Archaeology Institute are 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 2023.

by Sigurd TowrieSaturday, August 19, 2023 (2:15pm)Tuesday, August 29, 2023 (8:38am)
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Art & Archaeology Courses Postgraduate

Art and Archaeology masters degree accepting new students

We are now accepting students for our MA in Contemporary Art and Archaeology programme, which starts in September 2023.

by seanlisle1Monday, July 24, 2023 (8:00am)Saturday, July 22, 2023 (9:44pm)
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Courses Postgraduate

Three Master’s courses enrolling for September 2023 start

Our three Master’s courses – MLitt in Archaeological Studies, MSc in Archaeological Practice and MA in Contemporary Art and Archaeology – are accepting students for a September 2023 start.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, March 29, 2023 (11:35am)Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (2:33pm)
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Courses Undergraduate

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.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, October 12, 2022 (4:43pm)Wednesday, October 12, 2022 (4:43pm)
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Courses Undergraduate

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.

by Sigurd TowrieMonday, September 27, 2021 (9:24am)Monday, September 27, 2021 (9:24am)
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Courses Postgraduate

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

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, August 13, 2021 (2:00pm)Thursday, August 12, 2021 (8:16pm)
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Courses Undergraduate

Places available on undergraduate courses at UHI Archaeology Institute

There are still places available on our undergraduate archaeology courses – BA (Hons) Archaeology and BSc (Hons) Archaeological Science.

by Sigurd TowrieWednesday, August 11, 2021 (7:25pm)
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Courses Postgraduate

Limited number of funded archaeology Masters places available

There are still a limited number of funded places for students looking to undertake an MLitt in Archaeological Studies or an MSc in Archaeological Practice at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute.

by Sigurd TowrieSunday, July 25, 2021 (11:09am)
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A ‘truly inspiring lecturer’ recognised in 2021 HISA Awards

Martin Carruthers, a lecturer at the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute has been voted the Most Engaging Video Conference Lecturer in the 2021 HISA Awards.

by Sigurd TowrieFriday, July 23, 2021 (9:51pm)Saturday, July 24, 2021 (11:17am)
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