History and Politics

取得日期：2026-10-16、2026-09-16

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# Qualification requirements ## Undergraduate programmes You can check the specific undergraduate degree entry requirements for students from your country on the tables below: ## EU and EEA qualifications ## EU and EEA qualifications Country | Agreed Entry to Year 1 of UHI Degree --- | --- European Baccalaureate (EB) | Pass with an overall score of 60% Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 (70%) will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 6 (60%) International Baccalaureate (IB) | Award of Diploma with a minimum of 24 points* *except BSc (Hons) Marine Science which requires a minimum of 28 points Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Higher Level (HL) Grade 4 Austria | Reifeprüfungszeugnis/ Maturazeugnis - a minimum of complete and Pass (Bestanden) Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B we will require a Grade 2 and for a Grade C we will require a Grade 3 Belgium | Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish speaking community); Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur (French speaking community); and Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German speaking community), achieving a minimum grade of 6/10 or 12/20 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7/10 or 14/20 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 6/10 or 12/20 Bulgaria | Pass Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) with a final Grade of 4 or above We would be looking for specific subject grades of 4.50-5.00 (Много добър) for grade B, and 3.50-4.49 (Добър) for grade C Croatia | Svjedodžba o državnoj maturi (Certificate of State Maturity) with an average at Grade 3 or above Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 4 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 3 Cyprus | Apolytirion of Lykeion. Complete and pass Apolytirion with an average Grade of 17 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 17 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 15/16 Czech Republic | Maturitni Zkouška/Maturita with an overall pass with an average Grade of 3 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 2 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 3 Denmark | Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX) (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) - Complete and Pass with Eksamensresultat (weighted average grade) with a Grade 6 or above Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 will be required in level A or B subjects and for a Grade C we will require Grade 4 in level A or B subjects Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) (Higher Preparatory Examination Certificate) - Complete and Pass with Eksamensresultat (weighted average grade) with a Grade 6 or above Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 will be required in level A or B subjects and for a Grade C we will require Grade 4 in level A or B subjects Estonia | Completed and pass Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with Riigieksamitunnistus with an overall of Grade 3 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then 57%, or above, in a relevant subject in the Riigieksamitunnistus will be required and for a Grade C we will require 53% Faroe Islands | Refer to the Denmark table Finland | Based on Ylioppilastutkinto/ studentexamen - minimum entry requirements are achieving 3 x C (Cum laude approbatur / Grade 4) and 1 x B (Lubenter approbatur / Grade 3) to be equivalent to SQA Higher BBCC (Please note that this qualification does not provide an overall final grade) France | Baccalauréat General, Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique - Pass with a minimum of Grade 11 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 12 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 11 Individual subject marks, out of 20, are given in the “Note” column of the transcript Germany | Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife/Abitur - minimum overall grade of 4 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 10 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 7 Greece | Apolyterion of Geniko Lykeion (with Panhellenics examinations). Complete Apolytirio Lykeiou with average Grade of 17 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 16 in the Panhellenic will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 14 in the Panhellenic If an Apolytirion is presented without Panhellenic exams the applicant would need to have undertaken a recognised foundation course Hungary | Erettsegi/Matura - Pass Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 4 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 3 (Please note that this qualification does not provide an overall final grade) Iceland | Based on Studentsprof, we would be looking for a score between 6.5-7.0 Ireland (Republic of) | Pre 2017 - Old Grading System: If a course stipulates SQA Highers at BBC, we would require B1B3B3 at Higher Level (based on UCAS Tariff Points) From 2017 - New Grading System: If a course stipulates SQA Highers at BBC, we would require H2H3H3 (based on UCAS Tariff Points) Italy | Esame di Stato - completed with a minimum of 65-70% We would require a copy of the Pagella (school report) to obtain subject marks for Years 11-13 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7/10 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 6/10 Latvia | Minimum entry requirements are an overall pass with an average of grade of 6.5 (65%) in two state exams Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 (70%) will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 6 (60%) Lithuania | Complete and Pass with a minimum of Grade 6 and passed at least 2 final state exams with a minimum grade of 60% Luxembourg | For entry requirements at SQA Higher BBCC, we would require an overall score of 36-40 If a course stipulates a specific subject at SQA Higher Grade B then a score of 40 or above would be required Malta | Based on Matriculation Certificate, for entry requirements for SQA Higher BBCC, we would require CC at Advanced Level and CDDD at Intermediate Level Netherlands | Based on the VWO, for entry requirements for SQA Higher at BBCC - Pass with an average of Grade 6 and above Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 6 Norway | Based on the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, for a specific subject at SQA Higher Grade B, we would require a Grade 3.5 and for SQA Higher Grade C, we would require a Grade 3 Certificates that grant access to higher education should include the phrase ""og har oppnådd generell studiekompetanse"" in the top-left section of the document Poland | Based on the Matura - minimum entry requirements vary between courses 60% in three extended level subjects for most programmes, however some programmes require a higher level of entry with 70% in three extended level subjects Portugal | Complete and Pass with an average of Grade 14 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 14 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 13 Romania | Complete and Pass with an average of Grade 7 or above Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 6 Slovakia | Complete and Pass Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 3 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 4 Slovenia | Maturitetno Spričevalo with an overall score of 15-17 points Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 4 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 3 Spain | Students would require to have completed the Titulo de Bachiller with a minimum Grade 6 overall Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 7 will be required Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade C then Grade 6 will be required Sweden | For entry requirements for SQA Highers at BBCC - Complete and Pass Fullstandigt Slutbetyg with average of between 12.50-13.49 Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade C/VG will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade E/G Switzerland | Complete and pass with Grade 4 or above Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Grade 5 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Grade 4 ## Non-EU qualifications ## Non-EU qualifications Country | Agreed Entry to Year 1 of UHI Degree --- | --- International Baccalaureate (IB) | Award of Diploma with a minimum of 24 points* *except BSc (Hons) Marine Science which requires a minimum of 28 points Where we ask for a specific SQA Higher subject at Grade B then Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 will be required and for a Grade C we will require Higher Level (HL) Grade 4 Australia | Australian Capital Territory Senior Secondary Certificate - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) New South Wales Higher School Certificate - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) Queensland Certificate of Education - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) South Australian Certificate of Education - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) Tasmanian Certificate of Education - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) Victorian Certificate of Education - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) Western Australian Certificate of Education - Pass Secondary Grade 12 Certificate with required ATAR 70 or above (70%) Bangladesh | Applicants will typically be required to pass the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate at an average of 2.5 (between B or C) AND the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject OR Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Programme Brunei | Entry requirements correspond to the minimum entry requirements for GCE A Levels as stated on our website on the relevant course page. International Baccalaureate (IB) also accepted, please see our agreed entry under the IB listing. Canada | Alberta High School Diploma (Can be issued in French or English) - 60% in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects Ontario Secondary School Diploma - 60% in six acceptable Grade 12 subjects at U or M level British Columbia Certificate of Graduation - 60% in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects Nova Scotia School Graduation Diploma - 60% in five acceptable Grade 12 subjects Ghana | West African Senior School Certificate / West African Senior School Certificate for School or Private Candidates - Entry requirements vary between courses, but applicants will typically be required to pass the WAEC in at least five subjects at an average of B/C, and the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject with an average grade of B/55% OR C/50%, to include any essential subject(s) at grade B/55%. English language: English at C6 or higher in the WAEC is accepted. (Valid for 5 years) Hong Kong | We would recommend Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) at 3 relevant subjects at 3-3-3 India | Indian Senior School Year 12 with an average of 60% Indonesia | Applicants will typically be required to pass the Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan (SMK), Madrasah Aliyah (MA) at an average of 75% OR good grades in Diploma 1 or Diploma 2 in relevant subject areas Japan | Applicants will typically be required to pass the Kōtō Gakkō Sotsugyo Shomei Sho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) AND the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject OR Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Programme Malaysia | Successful completion of STPM - with grades equivalent to A Levels as stated on our website on the relevant course page OR Successful completion of Malaysian Diploma with GPA of 2.3 or above Successful completion of UEC with a minimum of 5 subjects (in relevant subjects) equivalent to Scottish Highers as stated on our website on the relevant course page Nepal | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education Certificate (HSC) with 65% OR Grade C+ in relevant subjects Nigeria | Successful completion of either West African Senior School Certificate (if awarded by WAEC) OR Senior School Certificate (if awarded by NECO) with 5 subjects at B/C AND the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject OR Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Programme South Africa | Successful completion of National Senior Certificate with 5 subjects (in relevant subject areas) at 44444 Sri Lanka | Successful completion of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced) with 3 subject at CCC in relevant subject areas Türkiye | Successful completion of Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) with an average of 55% AND the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject OR Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Programme USA | For entry requirements at SQA Higher BBC we suggest a High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.7 or above.* Optional: applicants can submit their ACT, SAT or AP results in addition, if they have them: * ACT: Composite score of 20 minimum * APs: 2 Advanced Placements at minimum grade 3 * SAT (post-March 2016): score of 1000 minimum (with at least 500 in each component) * SAT (pre-March 2016): score of 1500 minimum (with at least 500 in each component) * SAT Subject Tests: 2 at a minimum score of 500 *except BSc (Hons) Marine Science which requires a minimum of 2.8 GPA Vietnam | Successful completion of Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Bang Tot Nghieo Pho Thong Trung Hoc) AND the first year of a university degree in a relevant subject OR Successful completion of a recognised Foundation Programme Students gaining an advance certificate or diploma are eligible to apply for entry to UHI degrees with advance entry. This is subject to standard entry requirements, including English language, relevant visa and space availability. ## Postgraduate programmes Please check the Overseas Degree Equivalency guidance for a rough understanding of the recommended undergraduate programme grades. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/qualification-requirements/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

# Approved English language qualifications The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below - please check the test score requirements for your desired level of study. However, please note that some specific programmes may have higher entry requirements where there is a need for a more advanced level of academic understanding. ## Do you accept a qualification I already have? ## Approved UK qualifications ## Approved UK qualifications Qualification | HNC/D entry | Undergraduate entry | Postgraduate entry --- | --- | --- | --- International Baccalaureate English Syllabus A ^{Valid for 5 years} | 4 in Higher level 5 in Standard level | 4 in Higher level 5 in Standard level | 5 in Higher level 6 in Standard level International Baccalaureate English Syllabus B ^{Valid for 5 years} | 4 in Higher level 5 in Standard level | 4 in Higher level 5 in Standard level | 5 in Higher level 6 in Standard level Cambridge IGCSE English^{1} ^{Valid for 5 years} | Grade C or above in English as a First Language Grade B or above in English as a Second Language | Grade C or above in English as a First Language Grade B or above in English as a Second Language | Grade B or above in English as a First Language Grade A or above in English as a Second Language A-level English and/or Literature ^{Valid for 5 years} | Grade E | Grade D | AS-level English and/or Literature ^{Valid for 5 years} | Grade C | Grade C | Irish Leaving Certificate English ^{Valid for 5 years} | HL Grade C3; SL grade A1 | HL Grade B3 | SQA National 5 Oblique Higher ESOL ^{Valid for 5 years} | National 5 at Grade C | Higher at Grade C | Higher at Grade C ^{1} Cambridge IGCSE: please refer our advice for International on-campus students on a Student Route Visa regarding our requirements for HNC/D. All results will be verified online. ## Approved EU/EEA qualifications for nationals of the following countries ## Approved EU/EEA qualifications for nationals of the following countries Country | Qualification | Undergraduate entry | Postgraduate entry --- | --- | --- | --- Austria | Matura/Reifeprüfung ^{Valid for 5 years} | Grade 2 or above both written and oral parts | Grade 2 or above both written and oral parts Belgium | Secondary Diploma ^{Valid for 5 years} | 8 or 80% | 8 or 80% Czech Republic | Maturita ^{Valid for 5 years} | 2% | 1% Denmark | Studentereksamen ^{Valid for 5 years} | 7 | 7 Estonia | Riigieksamitunnistus (State Examination) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 70% | 70% Finland | Ylioppilastutkintotdistus/Studentexamensbetyg English A ^{Valid for 5 years} | 5 | 5 France | French Baccalaureate - English ^{Valid for 5 years} | 14 | 14 France | Baccalaureate l'Option Internationale - English ^{Valid for 5 years} | 12 | 12 Germany | Abitur ^{Valid for 5 years} | 12 | 12 Hungary | School Leaving exam (Érettségi bizonyítvány / Matura English test) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 4 | 4 Italy | Diploma di Esame di Stato (formerly Diploma di Maturita) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 80% in English as a second language | 80% in English as a second language Latvia | Atestats ^{Valid for 5 years} | 8 | 8 Lithuania | Brandos Atestatas ^{Valid for 5 years} | 70% | 70% Luxemburg | Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires ^{Valid for 5 years} | 45 (bien) | 45 (bien) Malta | Second Education Certificate ^{Valid for 5 years} | C / 4 | C / 4 Netherlands | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs ^{Valid for 5 years} | 8 | 8 Norway | VVO ^{Valid for 5 years} | 4 | 5 Poland | Matura English Extended Examination ^{Valid for 5 years} | 70% | 75% Romania | Diploma du Bacalaureat ^{Valid for 5 years} | B2 | B2 Spain | Título de Bachillerato (or Curso de Orientación Universitaria / COU) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 8/10 in English as a second language | 8/10 in English as a second language Sweden | Fullständig Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan ^{Valid for 5 years} | 12 | 12 Switzerland | Maturitatzeugnis Certificat de Maturité Attestato de Maturità ^{Valid for 5 years} | 5 | 5 ## Approved non-EU/EEA qualifications for nationals of the following countries ## Approved non-EU/EEA qualifications for nationals of the following countries Country | Qualification | HNC/D entry | Undergraduate entry | Postgraduate entry --- | --- | --- | --- | --- Botswana | Ordinary level - degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} |   | C | C Brunei | Brunei Cambridge GCE O’ Level English (1120 Syllabus) ^{Valid for 5 years} |   | C | C Cameroon | Ordinary level ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C Canada | Year 11 certificate - Must be taught through medium of English, check for French institutions where non-Canadian national ^{Valid for 5 years} | Pass | Pass | Pass The Gambia | West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) from The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) ^{Valid for 5 years} | D7 | C6 | C5 Ghana | West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) from The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) ^{Valid for 5 years} | D7 | C6 | C5 Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 3 overall | 3 overall | 4 overall Hong Kong | Hong Kong: HKCEE ^{Valid for 5 years} |   | 3 or above | 3 or above India | Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) and Indian School Certificate (ISC) from the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 65% | 70% | 75% India | State Board Examinations from the following states: Karnataka State Maharashtra State Tamil Nadu State West Bengal State Telangana (2018 board onwards ONLY) Andhra Pradesh (2018 board onwards ONLY) ^{Valid for 5 years} |   | 75% | 80% Kenya | Certificate of Secondary Education - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | Liberia | West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) from The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | D7 | C6 | C5 Malawi | Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) from Malawi National Examinations Board (MNEB) - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | 6 | 6 | 6 Malaysia | Cambridge O Level (1119) or STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia) - Malaysia Higher School Certificate ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C Malaysia | Degrees or diplomas taught through the medium of English ^{Valid for 5 years} | Pass | Pass | Pass Mauritius | Cambridge O Level (1125) ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C Namibia | Senior Certificate - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | Nigeria | West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) from The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) ^{Valid for 5 years} | D7 | C6 | C5 Nigeria | Senior School Certificate (SSC) from National Examinations Council (NECO) ^{Valid for 5 years} | C6 | C5 | C4 Nigeria | Degrees or diplomas taught through the medium of English ^{Valid for 5 years} | Pass | Pass | Pass Sierra Leone | West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) from The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | D7 | C6 | C5 Singapore | Cambridge O Level (1127) - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C 6 | C 6 | C 5 Singapore | Degrees or diplomas taught through the medium of English ^{Valid for 5 years} | Pass | Pass | Pass South Africa | National Senior Certificate (NSC) ^{Valid for 5 years} | 4 | 4 | 5 Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C Uganda | UCE - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C USA | High School Diploma - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C Zambia | Zambia School Certificate - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C 6 | C 6 | C 5 Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level - Degrees taught in English ^{Valid for 5 years} | C | C | C ## I need to take a new test, what do you accept? ## Accepted English language tests ## Accepted English language tests The approved English language competence tests to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below: Test provider | HNC/D entry | Undergraduate entry | Postgraduate entry --- | --- | --- | --- IELTS Academic ^{1} ^{Valid for 2 years} | Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 | Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 Optometry only (non-UK students): minimum score of 7 in the Academic IELTS or equivalent. Individual scores for each section of the test must not be lower than 6, with the exception of the 'Speaking' section, where a minimum score of 7 is required. | Overall score of 6.5 with no element below 6.0 Cambridge English : Proficiency (CAE)^{2} ^{Valid for 2 years} | 162 with min 158 in each component | 169 with min 162 in each component | 176 with min 162 in each component Cambridge English : Advanced (CPE)^{2} ^{Valid for 2 years} | 162 with min 158 in each component | 169 with min 162 in each component | 176 with min 162 in each component LanguageCert Academic SELT ^{(Test Centre / UKVI Approved Test Centre / Online)} ^{Valid for 2 years} | Overall score of 60 with no element below 55 | Overall score of 65 with no element below 60 | Overall score of 70 with no element below 65 Occupational English Test (OET) – for nursing programmes only^{3} ^{Valid for 2 years} |   | Overall score between 250-290 with no element below 200-240 | Oxford ELLT ^{(Can be studied online)} ^{Valid for 2 years} | Overall score of 5 with no element below 5 | Overall score of 6 with no element below 6 | Overall score of 7 with no element below 6 Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic^{4} ^{Valid for 2 years} | Min 50 | 59 average with 59 in each component | 62 average with 55 in each component PSI Services (UK) Ltd B2, C1 and C2 (4 component) ^{Valid for 2 years} ^{(to be taken outside the UK)} | B2 Pass | B2 Pass with Merit | B2 Pass with Merit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT ^{5} ^{Valid for 2 years} | For TOEFL exams taken on or after 21 January 2026: Minimum score of: Reading – 3 Listening – 2.5 Speaking – 2.5 Writing – 2.5 TOEFL Total – 3.5 For TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: Minimum 69 or above with minimum 17 in each section  | For TOEFL exams taken on or after 21 January 2026: Minimum score of: Reading – 3.5 Listening – 3 Speaking – 3 Writing – 3 TOEFL Total – 4 For TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: Minimum 78 or above with minimum 18 in each section  | For TOEFL exams taken on or after 21 January 2026: Minimum score of: Reading – 3.5 Listening – 3.5 Speaking – 3.5 Writing – 4 TOEFL Total – 4.5 For TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: Minimum 88 or above with minimum 20 in each section Trinity College London’s Integrated Skills in English (ISE) ^{Valid for 2 years} |   | ISE II 90 overall with minimum 80 in each skill | ISE II 96 overall with minimum 90 in each skill ^{1} IELTS: please refer to section 'For Student Immigration Route applicants' below regarding our requirements. All results will be verified online. ^{2} Cambridge English (CPE) and (CAE): please note that we require your Candidate ID Number and Secret Number (these can be found on the candidate's Confirmation of Entry which you would have received from the exam centre) to verify your results. Applicants can share their results with our university via the Candidate Results Website and to access this website applicants must register using their ‘Candidate ID’ and ‘Secret Number’ (obtained from their exam centre). ^{3} OET: all results will be verified online. ^{4} Pearson PTE (Academic): all results will be verified online. ^{5} TOEFL iBT: candidates can send their scores directly to our university by using the Designated Institution (DI) code number B460. ## Accessing IELTS centres ## Accessing IELTS centres * If you are resident in the UK, you can sit a test at one of the following centres: IELTS test locations * If you are applying for IELTS outside the UK you will need to sit the test in your own country: IELTS test location finder https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements/approved-english-language-qualifications/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

# Entry requirements - relevant academic subjects Entry to some of our degrees requires attainment of a specific level of previous study in a relevant academic subject. ## Humanities degrees The basic entry requirement to year one of our humanities single and joint honours degrees is three Scottish Highers at a minimum of BBC (or equivalent UK/international qualifications). This relates to subjects such as archaeology, culture and heritage, criminology, history, literature, philosophy, politics, Scottish history, sociology and social sciences. At least two of these Highers should be from the list of relevant academic subjects below. The exception is BA (Hons) Literature and BA (Hons) Literature and Creative Writing where one of the Highers must be English at C or above, plus one relevant academic subject and one additional higher to make up the BBC requirement. Relevant academic subjects - humanities * English * History * Geography * Modern Studies * Politics * Sociology * Economics * Psychology * Philosophy * Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies * Religious Education * Media Studies * Language subjects * Maths (Both Higher Maths and Higher Applications of Maths are accepted subjects, but only one of these can be used for entry to this programme) * Classical Studies * Sciences subjects (Human Biology and Biology will be counted as 2 separate Highers) Please note that applicants with other relevant qualifications and/or experience are welcome and will be considered on an individual basis. ## Drama The BA (Hons) Drama and Production has a basic entry requirement of three Scottish Highers at a minimum of BBC (or equivalent UK/international qualifications). At least one must be from the list of relevant academic subjects. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/already-applied/admissions/undergraduate-entry-requirements-for-humanities-degrees/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

# International online students studying from overseas International students studying online from overseas must be able to evidence that their English language proficiency meets one of the following minimum requirements: * IELTS Academic * For HNC/HND: Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 * For undergraduate degrees: Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 * For postgraduate degrees: Overall score of 6.5 with no element below 6.0 * or, an alternative qualification that meets the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR) B2 level in all four components of listening, reading, speaking and writing * or, one of our other approved tests https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements/international-online-students-studying-from-overseas/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

The information on this course page is for the 2027/28 academic year, starting in September 2027. January 2027 starts are only available if 'I want to start in JAN 2027' appears in the 'Apply' section below. Image: Information icon Course code: V21P Image: Calendar icon Study mode: [Button: Full time]You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., [Button: Part time]You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time., [Button: Part time modular]You take one or more course unit/module(s) at a time. Image: Mortar board icon Course type: BA (Hons) Image: Globe icon International: Available to study online Image: Campus icon Study at: Argyll; HTC; Inverness; Moray; North, West and Hebrides; Orkney; Perth; Shetland; UHI House Image: Pen icon Start in: January; September Image: Computer and book icon Learning mode: [Button: On campus (virtual)]You join virtual classes from your local campus or learning centre., [Button: Online]You access classes and/or materials digitally., [Button: Residential]You will come together with other students for short, intensive periods (e.g., a day, week or longer). Image: Clock icon Duration: Full time: 4 years; Part time: 8 years; Part time modular: 12-14 weeks Image: Book and tick icon How: [Button: Timetabled class]You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable., [Button: Self-directed]You complete course tasks independently. These may be set by your lecturer or chosen by you. ›ì Summary ## What is special about this course? This joint honours degree in history and politics offers you the chance to study two distinct but complementary subjects, based in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, yet with an international approach that will prepare you for life and employment beyond university. As you progress through the course, you will choose from a combination of modules, equally balanced between history and politics. You will study the history and politics of Scotland, Britain, Europe, North Atlantic and North America. Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules. You can also choose to specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) Scottish History and Politics degree. Please see our FAQ sheet for further information on this course. YouTube video player ## Special features * Modules are taught by experts from the university's Centre for History and the Politics team * This joint honours degree gives you a broad understanding and skills ssbase in global issues in history and politics * You can study full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances * You can study individual modules for personal or professional development * The Centre for History holds regular research seminars to which students are welcome * You can specialise in Scottish History at the upper levels to enable you to exit with a Scottish History and Politics degree * The humanities staff at UHI specialise in high quality video-conference teaching supported by a dynamic virtual learning environment and expansive online resources * There are opportunities to volunteer at local museums and archives, and occasional voluntary field trips in the university's region also enhance the experience of your degree * Exciting new modules based on staffs' cutting-edge research are offered at upper level í ›ì Entry requirements * 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or * 2 A levels at grade BC or above * At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects * Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis * This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage Advanced entry to year two: * HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, will be considered for direct entry to year two * NextGen HNC Social Sciences (15 SQA credits at SCQF level 7 - Achieved) will be considered for direct entry to year two Advanced entry to year 3: * HND Social Sciences (30 SQA credits), with a minimum of grades AB in the level 8 graded units OR * NextGen HND Social Sciences (15 SQA credits at SCQF level 8 - Achieved with Distinction) * The above grades will be considered for direct entry to year three on a case-by-case basis, depending on additional qualifications/experience beyond the HND, relevant to the programme of study. If not found to be appropriate, entry will be offered at year two ## Access routes SWAP Access courses If you are eligible to undertake Scottish Wider Access Programmes (SWAP) , please visit our SWAP access list for further information on grade profiles and available subjects. Other relevant humanities access courses will also be considered on an individual basis. í ## How will I study my course? * Full-time * Part-time * Part-time modular (standalone modules) * This course is delivered online with scheduled sessions and tutorials, including a weekly two-hour timetabled video conference lecture for each module * Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors * You may also be able to access sessions online from your local campus - please contact them directly for more information * You may have the opportunity to undertake an optional residential at least once during the programme of study * You will take part in a mandatory online ‘Introduction to the Humanities’ session in late August/early September of your first year. There may also be additional mandatory induction activities at the start of the academic year organised by your partner campus * You will also have the option to take part in online inductions in September of years 2-4 and January of years 1-4 ## How long will my course last? * Full time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week * Part time: 8 years @ 20 hours per week * Part-time modular: 12-14 weeks per module (incl. assessment period) @ 13-14 hours per week The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes a weekly two-hour video conference seminar for each module, online tutor-supported study and self-directed study. › ì Where can I study my course? * Argyll * HTC * Inverness * Moray * North, West and Hebrides * Orkney * Perth * Shetland * UHI House - Centre for History Choosing a location: * This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world * If you are not based near to one of the listed locations: you should apply to UHI House, and you will be enrolled and supported by our team at UHI Centre for History * If you are based near to one of the listed locations: you can still choose to apply to UHI House or you can apply to, and will be enrolled and supported by, your local campus í ## Start date * September * January - part-time only í ›ì International Course is online and open to applicants to study online from overseas. It is not eligible for a Student Route Visa. Please see guidance for international applicants regarding entry requirements í › ì Stories I was still quite young when I finished school so although I did consider other universities, I decided to stay close to home.  During my final year I was awarded the Highland Society of London prize which is presented to the best undergraduate dissertation in the Humanities and Gaelic network across the Highlands and Islands. It was a huge honour to be given that prize and I'm grateful to my UHI mentor who supported me all the way. My advice to potential applicants would be to do it! Everything you could possibly imagine is within UHI and you can gain the qualification that you want while staying local. Caitlin studied History at UHI Argyll. I quickly realised that UHI provided the flexible learning opportunities and variety of content which fitted very neatly with both my interests and my lifestyle. The encouragement, support, advice and guidance – both collectively and individually – have been truly amazing. My advice would be to explore everything that UHI has to offer prospective students of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life.  The diversity of opportunities is matched by the breadth and depth of teaching experience and indeed the energy and enthusiasm of the students themselves; this partnership makes studying at UHI a unique and wholly rewarding experience. This experience has been truly life-changing and I will forever be grateful for the opportunities afforded to me by UHI staff and fellow students. Scott studies the BA (Hons) History at UHI Perth. í https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/ba-hons-history-and-politics/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

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# Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme ## What is the PVG scheme? The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. It helps ensure people who are unsuitable to work with children and protected adults cannot do regulated roles with these groups.  It’s a legal requirement to join the PVG scheme if you’re going to do a regulated role . When you apply to the scheme Disclosure Scotland carries out criminal record checks. You’ll get a disclosure which shows the results of these checks. Please note that if you have previously received a Level 1 or Level 2 Disclosure certificate this is not sufficient for our courses / modules, we will require to create an application for the PVG membership scheme. ## Why do I need to join the PVG scheme? You will need to apply to join the PVG scheme if you will interact with vulnerable groups. For some courses PVG scheme membership is essential and in other courses optional modules/units may require PVG scheme membership. This information will be clearly advertised on the course webpage. When you apply for PVG scheme membership, a copy of your record will be released to the university or academic partner to which you are applying after you have agreed to share the disclosure result.  Failure to share the result may result in removal from the programme.  Criminal convictions and any information considered relevant by Disclosure Scotland will be disclosed on the PVG scheme record. The Privacy Notices for Further Education Admissions and Higher Education Admissions have more information about this. ## What is the process to join the PVG Scheme? Step | Description --- | --- 1 | College / University Admin sends email asking for documentation to support the PVG application. 2 | Applicant / Student uploads documentation to UHI Applicant Portal / ZendTo (instructions will be given in request email from College / University Admin). 3 | College / University Admin checks documentation is valid / suitable. 4 | If documentation received is not valid / suitable, College / University Admin will email Applicant / Student for additional documentation. 5 | College / University Admin checks documentation is valid / suitable once additional documentation is received. 6 | If documentation is valid / suitable, College / University Admin will process on-line application form on Disclosure Scotland portal and will receive a T Number confirmation once submitted (this is a unique reference from Disclosure Scotland). 7 | Applicant / Student will receive an auto-email from Disclosure Scotland to create a ScotAccount and including a link to complete the online application form – this to be completed within 14 days of receipt of email before the Disclosure Scotland link expires. 8 | Disclosure Scotland will then process the application. 9 | If Disclosure Scotland requires additional information, an email is sent to Applicant / Student and a copy is also sent to the College / University Admin. 10 | Once the Applicant / Student has provided Disclosure Scotland with the additional information, Disclosure Scotland will then process the application. 11 | Disclosure result will then be ready to view. 12 | Applicant / Student will receive an email from Disclosure Scotland to advise that the disclosure result is ready to view and share. 13 | Applicant / Student to log into ScotAccount and follow instructions to share result with College / University Admin – this to be completed within 14 days before the Disclosure Scotland link expires. If PVG is not shared a new application will require to be submitted at the additional cost to the Applicant / Student. 14 | College / University Admin will be advised disclosure result is ready to view and will log into the Disclosure Scotland portal to view this. Image: Flowchart showing the process for joining the PVG Scheme. Use the button below the image to switch to an accessible text only version Change to table view chart view ## What documentation do I need to provide? Three documents must be produced to confirm identity: * Photographic (e.g. passport, driving licence, Young Scot card, National Entitlement Card) * Date of Birth (e.g. Birth certificate) * Proof of current home address – this to be dated within the last 3 months (e.g. SQA letter, bank statement, National Insurance letter) There is a comprehensive list on the government website with regards to various documentation that is accepted . Further guidance will be sent in your request email. ### Documentation that is not suitable / accepted for PVG We will not be able to accept the following as suitable to confirm identity for PVG: * Previous PVG / DBS certificate * Proof of address documentation that is more than 3 months old * Driving licence / passport or other documents that has expired / invalid * Using the same document type – for example we will not accept two bank statements as two of the required documents if they are from the same bank. * Documentation that is in another name and / or address – documentation should be in your current full name and address. * Handwritten documents such as handwritten tenancy agreements * Documents that are hard to read / incomplete / blurry / illegible * Letters without official letterhead (unofficial correspondence) ## Hints / Tips for Completing your PVG Application ## Hints / Tips for Completing your PVG Application ### Things To Do: * Create a ScotAccount – use a personal email and not a work / school email * Use your full name including middle names and write names in full (unless they appear as initials on your birth certificate) * Check for errors * Provide identity documentation in your current name – 3 forms of ID are required, one must be photographic, one must confirm your date of birth and one must confirm your current address (must be dated within the last 3 months) * If identity documentation is provided in a foreign language – you must provide a translation of that document and it requires to be certified by a Notary Public. * Share your PVG disclosure – when you view your disclosure online, you must share it within 14 days with the college / university to allow the PVG process to be completed. Failure to share your disclosure will result in having to start the PVG process again and incur additional costs to the applicant / student. Please note that we cannot accept a Level 1 or Level 2 Disclosure in place of a PVG scheme membership if you fail to share your PVG disclosure within the allocated time. ### Things Not To Do: * Don’t provide false / inaccurate information * Don’t miss the deadline – you have 14 days to complete the application after receiving the email from Disclosure Scotland with the link to apply. If you miss this, we will have to start the PVG process again. * Don’t ignore / delay queries – if you receive an email from Disclosure Scotland with a query on your application, please respond to them as soon as possible. * Don’t use a work / school email address – create your ScotAccount using a personal email address. * Don’t forget to share your disclosure results – you have 14 days from when Disclosure Scotland email you with your results for you to share it with the college / university. Failure to share your disclosure will results in having to start the PVG process again and incur additional cost to the applicant / student as you will have to pay for a second PVG application. ## Who pays for the PVG scheme application? ## Who pays for the PVG scheme application? Courses below degree level: * Students on courses up to and including HND level have the cost of their application paid for. Courses at degree level and above: * Students meet the costs of their PVG applications, except on courses where there is external support provided (e.g. BSc Nursing). There are 2 types of PVG application that are suitable for courses: * PVG scheme disclosure (Join) * PVG scheme disclosure (Existing) ### PVG scheme disclosure (Join) This is for joining the PVG scheme. It’s also for existing PVG members who want to work with a new vulnerable group. For example, if your membership is for children, but you move to a role working with protected adults too. It costs £59. ### PVG scheme disclosure (Existing) This is for existing PVG members who are continuing to work with the same vulnerable group on their existing membership. It adds an organisation to their membership. It costs £18. ## What are the possible outcomes of the PVG scheme application? ## What are the possible outcomes of the PVG scheme application? You will either be eligible or ineligible to join the PVG scheme. Disclosure Scotland keeps a list of people unsuitable to do regulated work with children and/or protected adults. The lists are separate, although people can be on both lists. If Disclosure Scotland adds someone to one or both of these lists, it is known as being 'listed'. If you are listed you will not be eligible to join the PVG scheme. Category 1: Courses where PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course. If the applicant/student is listed (i.e. not allowed to work with one or both of the vulnerable groups) the applicant/student will be unable to achieve target qualification and may be unable to enrol or required to leave the course. Category 2: Courses where PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification. If the applicant/student is listed (i.e. not allowed to work with one or both of the vulnerable groups) applicant will not be able to enrol on specific optional modules/units. ## Criminal Convictions ## Criminal Convictions Having a criminal conviction and being listed is not necessarily the same thing e.g. some people with criminal convictions will be eligible to join the PVG scheme. If you require guidance about criminal convictions and PVG Scheme Membership, please contact Disclosure Scotland . Where an applicant is not listed but has criminal convictions that are disclosed as part of the PVG Scheme membership process, a risk assessment will be carried out that will ascertain the applicant’s suitability for the course and a future career in the relevant area. Access to a full range of placement opportunities is subject to the outcome of the PVG Scheme application, which may disclose previous criminal convictions. If you know that you are listed and wish to know more about options that may be available to you, please contact the University or Academic Partner to which you are applying. ## Issues arising during the course ## Issues arising during the course If you become subject to any criminal investigation or are subject to consideration for listing, you should discuss this with a member of staff as soon as possible. Withholding this information may result in you being unsuccessful in achieving your target qualification for which you have enrolled or being required to leave the course. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/admissions/protecting-vulnerable-groups/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

# Overseas Criminal Record Checks for PVG courses For programmes that require students to have a Disclosure Scotland (Protection of Vulnerable Groups - PVG) check, and where the prospective student has lived overseas, we will need you to obtain a police certificate from that country to provide evidence that you do not hold a criminal record. If you, as a prospective student, have lived overseas or have spent six continuous months or more outside the UK in the past 5 years, you must provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check from the relevant country or countries. This can also be called a ‘Certificate of Good Conduct’ or ‘Police Clearance Certificate’. The check needs to provide full disclosure and covers any contact with children/young people and vulnerable adults (who have a learning/physical disability or mental incapacity) and that this check must be dated within six months of the start date of the course. Please note that you will be liable for any cost incurred in obtaining this document. We understand that some Police Forces might expect an official request for this information from the University of the Highlands and Islands and, if this is required, please contact the relevant Admissions team to obtain a letter. Please scan and email a copy of your certificate to the relevant Admission team. If this is not in English then we will require you to obtain a certified English translation from a professional translator. You will need to present the original document at enrolment. If you are not able to obtain a certificate you should email admissions@uhi.ac.uk for further guidance. It may be that our university will not be able to progress an application if we do not receive appropriate information. You will also need to apply for a Disclosure Scotland check (PVG), in addition to obtaining the Overseas Criminal Record Check. More information on PVG application will be provided to you by the university prior to the start of your course. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/already-applied/admissions/overseas-criminal-record-checks-for-pvg-courses/ 取得日期：2026-10-16

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