Institute for Northern Studies
We are internationally renowned for our innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research programmes in Culture and Heritage, Orkney and Shetland Studies, Highlands and Islands Literature, Scottish Heritage, Viking Studies and Island Studies.
INS led the UHI Area Studies submission to REF 2021 which came 1st in Scotland overall and 1st equal in the UK for research impact.
Study with us starting January or September
Our BA (Hons) Culture & Heritage, MLitt Highlands & Islands Literature, MLitt Island Studies, MLitt Scottish Heritage, and MLitt Viking Studies all start in September and January. Contact us to find out how to apply.
- Phone: 01856569300
- Email: ins@uhi.ac.uk
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INS led the UHI Area Studies submission to REF 2021 which came 1st in Scotland overall and 1st equal in the UK for research impact.
REF Results 2021