MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature
Master
Blended learning in Thurso and Kirkwall
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
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Support service
Yes
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Personal tutor
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Virtual classes
Yes
This exciting taught postgraduate literature course allows you to study the writers and literatures of the Highlands and Islands, in the communities to which they belong. Trace the footsteps of these inspirational creatives, explore the literary heritage of the area and experience, first hand, the diverse culture of the region.
You will study three main themes throughout the course, namely:
+ Landscape and identity
+ The literary and linguistic legacy for the modern period
+ The place of Highlands and Islands literature in the wider context
You will benefit from lectures and seminars by local writers, and the team at the Institute for Northern Studies. Our small classes will give you a more personal study experience during this masters course in Highlands and Islands Literature.
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About this course
+ 2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in English Literature
+ Applicants with a 2:1 honours degree in another strongly-related subject will be considered on an individual basis
+ A bridging unit entitled 'A Survey of Scottish Literature' is available for those without an English Literature degree or with non-standard qualifications
+ Lectures and seminars by local writers
+ The chance to study and explore the Highland and Islands at the same time
+ You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full masters degree
+ You can attend the course full time or part time or from a distance using our online and video conference technologies, which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
Reviews
Subjects
- Modern Literature
- Literature Study
- Writing
- Creative Writing
- Highlands and islands
- Scotland
- Gaelic
Teachers and trainers (1)
UHI Academic staff in partners
teacher
Course programme
PgCert
Core modules are:
- The Gaelic legacy
- Writers and place
- Literary iconographies
PgDip
Core modules are:
- A tour of the Highlands
- Modern Scottish Gothic
You will also choose one option module which may include:
- Archaeological heritage of Orkney and Shetland
- Exploring creative writing
- Medieval history of Orkney and Shetland
- Picts: revealing the painted past
- Scotland’s customs: traditional beliefs and folklore
- Selling cold islands
- Small island governance
- The Highlands and Islands story
MLitt
To achieve the award of MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature you must complete a research dissertation.
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/mlitt-highlands-and-islands-literature/
MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature