Master's degrees in Orkney
Experience the unique island lifestyle
Get an internationally renowned Scottish education at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Be immersed in your passions and discover new ones tied to our distinctive culture and heritage.
"During my time at UHI, I was fortunate to meet mentors and peers who became some of the most important people in my life. Through their encouragement, guidance and shared experiences, I became more confident not just in my research but as a person."
Graduate Sara from Italy
Archaeological Practice
UHI Archaeology Institute
This world-leading archaeology course equips you with the tools for a career in archaeology. Vocational skills through practical experience are central to the learning, through Orkney's globally renowned archaeological monuments.
It combines the essential practical skills with a critical study of the advanced theoretical and methodological concepts underpinning the discipline.
Archaeological Studies
UHI Archaeology Institute
Engage critically with current themes and debates in archaeological practice, theory and method. You have flexibility to personalise your learning towards your own archaeological interests.
Develop specialisms in Prehistoric Archaeology, Viking/Norse or Medieval Archaeology, or combine professional skills for a broader understanding of the diversity of methods and theory within archaeology.
Viking Studies
UHI Institute for Northern Studies
The Vikings have been incredibly influential in world history and culture. The INS team have used their recognised expertise in this area to create a unique course to re-evaluate the Vikings past, present, and future.
Evaluate key archaeological, historical, economic, and social developments in the Viking world and analyse the significance and legacy of the cultural history of the Vikings.
About the campus
Studying in Orkney allows you to submerge yourself in stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, nature and wildlife, world renowned archaeology and heritage, with a warm and welcoming community at the heart.
With diverse historical sites from Neolithic stone-built settlements, tombs and stone circles, to Iron Age brochs, Pictish and Viking settlements and burials, what better place could there be to uncover the secrets of history?
Student Aid
- USA: We are an approved school for United States federal student aid (FAFSA)
- Canada: We are an approved school for Canadian federal student aid and most Canadian provinces' student aid programmes
Scholarships
- EU Scholarship: 25% off tuition fees for students resident in EU/EEA/Switzerland for 3 years
Why UHI might be the right university for you
Thanks to our small class sizes and close-knit community feel, we hold personalised student support at the heart of everything we do.
Our degrees are practical and designed with employability in mind. This means you'll get a solid understanding of the theory and also put that knowledge into practice through avenues like fieldwork and industry projects.