UHI Institute for Northern Studies Celebrates a Record Number of Students Starting in January

The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is excited to welcome a record number of students for the upcoming semester, which begins at the end of January.

Students from around the world, and closer to home in Scotland and England, are embracing the blended learning approach offered by the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). The approach developed by UHI uses digital communications to allow students to study from anywhere in the world at their own pace.

This flexibility allows them to integrate their studies with their lifestyles while fully engaging with the culture and heritage of Scotland and the wider world. Face-to-face interactions are also available for students residing near one of the twelve learning centres and campuses in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Professor Donna Heddle, Director of the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, expressed her optimism, stating, "This year is already shaping up to be a very promising one for the Institute. It is encouraging news for UHI and Orkney, as well as our other campuses in Shetland and Perth, that we are thriving despite these challenging economic times. We welcome students from around the world, as well as from Scotland, who are attracted to our courses in culture, heritage, and literature at both the graduate and postgraduate levels. Students now have the opportunity to begin their education with us as undergraduates and then pursue their research careers through our MLitt, MRes, and PhD programs."

The Institute for Northern Studies offers a wide range of courses, including a BA (Hons) in Culture and Heritage, in addition to several MLitt programs: Highlands & Islands Literature, Island Studies, Scottish Heritage, and Viking Studies. For students who wish to combine their studies with other academic areas, joint honours degrees are available, along with a Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE) in Highland Heritage for Tourism. This program equips students with transferable skills that are essential for success in the growing tourism sector.

In addition to its teaching and research programmes, the institute also offers a vibrant schedule of community-based seminars, lectures, summer courses, and engaging initiatives in collaboration with universities and cultural heritage organisations across Europe. These activities contribute to current and future policy decisions essential for Scotland's overall prosperity.

The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is excited about 2025 and looks forward to welcoming more students and developing new research opportunities in the coming year.