Humanities and social sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Social Science courses gives you the opportunity to learn about society, how the world around us works and how we interact with one another, as well as how we used to live. Shetland is known around the world for its archaeological significance; studying archaeology at Shetland UHI will give you a detailed understanding of the practice of archaeology, as well as learning about the cultural heritage of Scotland.

Various social sciences courses are available at different campuses around Shetland.

Family Tree Research
Psychology: An Introduction

See Community Learning for more course information.

Northern Studies content

Northern Studies

Find out more about Shetland’s Norse heritage with the Institute for Northern Studies. A fascinating range of degree and postgraduate courses are available exploring the history and culture of the Highlands and Islands.

Find out more about the Institute for Northern Studies.