Highlands and Islands Literature MLitt

Master

Blended learning in Thurso and Kirkwall

higher than £ 9000

Description

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Personal tutor

    Yes

  • 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.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Kirkwall (Orkney Islands)
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East Road, KW15 1LX

Start date

On request
Kirkwall (Orkney Islands)
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East Road, KW15 1LX

Start date

Sep-2024Enrolment now open
Jan-2025Enrolment now open
Sep-2025Enrolment now open
Thurso (Highland)
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Ormlie Road, KW14 7EE

Start date

On request
Thurso (Highland)
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Ormlie Road, KW14 7EE

Start date

Sep-2024Enrolment now open
Jan-2025Enrolment now open
Sep-2025Enrolment now open

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Subjects

  • Modern Literature
  • Literature Study
  • Writing
  • Creative Writing
  • Highlands and islands
  • Scotland
  • Gaelic

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UHI Academic staff in partners

UHI Academic staff in partners

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Course programme

Please see MLitt Highlands and Islands Literature (uhi.ac.uk) for the course curriculum.

Special features include:
  • Lectures and seminars by local writers
  • A creative writing module
  • 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

Highlands and Islands Literature MLitt

higher than £ 9000