Education
Our reputation is built on our innovative approach to learning and our distinctive research and curriculum – all enriched by the people, natural environment, economy, culture and heritage of the Highlands and Islands and its communities.
We have 40,000 students at the heart of our university partnership and we are measured by their success, with a curriculum portfolio across both further and higher education.
Research
We offer unparalleled natural laboratories and opportunities to support world-class research across a wide range of disciplines. Our researchers work across teams, networks and locations throughout the region and internationally.
Distance Learning Courses
Social Sciences (67)
- M.Sc. Archaeological Practice
- B.Sc. Archaeological Science
- M.Litt. Archaeological Studies
- B.A. Archaeology
- M.Litt. British Studies
- B.A. Criminology
- B.A. Culture and Heritage
- B.A. Geography
- B.Sc. Geography
- B.A. History and Politics
- M.Litt. Island Studies
- M.Litt. Orkney and Shetland Studies
- B.A. Politics
- B.Sc. Psychology
- M.Litt. Scottish Heritage
- B.A. Social Sciences
- B.A. Theological Studies
- M.Litt. Viking Studies
Humanities (56)
- M.Sc. Archaeological Practice
- M.Litt. Archaeological Studies
- B.A. Culture and Heritage
- B.A. Gaelic Scotland
- B.A. Gaelic and Education
- M.Litt. Highlands and Islands Literature
- M.Litt. History
- B.A. History
- B.A. History and Politics
- B.A. History and Theology
- M.Litt. Island Studies
- B.A. Literature
- M.Litt. Orkney and Shetland Studies
- B.A. Philosophy
- M.Litt. Scottish Heritage
- B.A. Theological Studies
- M.Litt. Viking Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (18)
- B.Sc. Bioscience
- B.Sc. Environmental Science
- B.A. History and Politics
- M.Sc. Net Zero Communities
Engineering & Technology (16)
- B.Eng. Aircraft Engineering
- B.Sc. Audio Engineering
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- B.Eng. Energy Engineering
- M.Sc. Engineering (General)
- B.Sc. Forest Management
- B.Sc. Marine Science
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Business & Management (15)
- M.Ed. Digital Pedagogy
- B.A. Events Management
- B.A. Music Business
- B.A. Professional Golf
Arts, Design & Architecture (13)
- B.A. Applied Music (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeological Science
- B.Sc. Architectural Technology
- B.A. Fine Art
- MMus Music
- B.A. Music Business
- B.A. Popular Music
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (10)
- B.A. Adventure Education
- B.A. Events Management
- B.A. Golf Management
- B.A. Professional Golf
- B.Sc. Sport and Fitness
- M.Sc. Tourism
Medicine & Health (8)
- M.A. Health and Wellbeing
- B.Sc. Integrative Healthcare
- B.Sc. Nursing
- B.Sc. Optometry
- B.Sc. Oral Health Science
- B.Sc. Sport and Fitness
Education & Training (7)
Agriculture & Forestry (6)
- B.Sc. Forest Management
- B.Sc. Marine Science
Computer Science & IT (5)
- M.Sc. Applied Data Analytics
- B.Sc. Computing
- B.A. Interactive Media
- M.Sc. Web Technologies
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (3)
- B.Sc. Marine Science
Journalism & Media (2)
Housing services
We have a range of accommodation options available to students, from our own student residences to private rented local accommodation.
Library services
MultiSearch is the library search engine, searching many physical and digital sources at the same time across our 70 campuses and research centres.
Campus life
We offer you the choice of studying at one of our 10 colleges and research centres, over 70 local learning centres, or online from wherever you are.
Sports facilities
Local on-campus facilities will vary - however, our partnership with High Life Highland leisure centres, community centres, and community schools means a big range of gym and sports facilities across the region are open to our students.
Student clubs
Your Students' Association helps operate a huge range of student-led clubs, societies and sports teams across the university partnership.