MLitt Island Studies
Master
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Canterbury College
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West Lothian College
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University of Oxford
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Training World
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Weymouth College
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Lancaster University
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University of Oxford
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Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
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Personal tutor
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Virtual classes
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This masters programme is the only dedicated postgraduate degree in Island Studies in Scotland. It focuses on the study of islands and their communities, both in Scotland and internationally. Delivered by the Institute for Northern Studies, the MLitt Island Studies gives you the opportunity to explore the islands of the world.
Island communities are often culturally unique, yet by their nature they share many commonalities, sometimes referred to as 'islandness'. As part of the degree you will undertake comparative and multi-disciplinary study of the Scottish islands, however, island communities as diverse as the Baltic, the Faroe islands, the Isle of Man, the Falklands and Canadian islands, will also be integral to your studies, particularly the critical appraisal of insular governance, tourism and autonomy.
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About this course
+ 2.1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject, such as history, archaeology, literature or ethnology
+ Other disciplines, such as human geography and the social sciences, will also be considered
+ International students whose first language is not English must meet language competency standards as noted on the international page of our website
+ The first masters degree in a flourishing and respected field of study and research
+ You will explore the insular identities, achievements, threats and futures of island communities, in Scotland and worldwide
+ You will study the cultural identity, language, literature and politics of island communities
+ There are opportunities to participate in question and answer sessions with islanders across the world
+ You can study individual modules for personal and professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full masters degree
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Subjects
- Island Studies
- Selling 'cold' islands
- Creative Writing
- Celtic
- Vikings
- North Atlantic history
- Medieval History
- Archaeological heritage
Teachers and trainers (1)
UHI Academic staff in partners
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Course programme
PgCert
Core modules are:
- From Atlantis to Utopia: the nature of islandness
- From Muckle Flugga to Pladda: the Scottish islands
You will also choose an additional module from a range of Institute for Northern Studies and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig modules, the latter through the medium of Gaelic language.
PgDip
Core modules are:
- Island governance
- Selling 'cold' islands
You will also choose an additional option from a range of Institute for Northern Studies and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI (via the medium of Gaelic language) modules. These may include:
- Exploring creative writing
- Celts and Vikings in the North Atlantic
- Picts: revealing the painted past
- Tour of the Highlands
- Archaeological heritage of Orkney and Shetland
- Medieval history of Orkney and Shetland
MLitt
To achieve the award of MLitt Island Studies you must complete a research dissertation.
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/mlitt-island-studies/#tabanchor
MLitt Island Studies
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Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
West Lothian College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
University of Oxford
Bachelor's degree OnlinePrice on request -
Training World
Course Distance LearningPrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Lancaster University
Master Distance Learning£ 8,500 -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request
See all