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On this interdisciplinary programme, you will explore what we can learn from Scotland's past and present, and how we can help shape its future.

Based within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, you will discover how literature, music and the visual arts have helped to shape Scottish identity. Ethnographical courses will explore heritage, the creative arts and cultural expression.

Year 1:
You will be introduced to Scottish cultural history, tradition, heritage, politics and cultural expression. You will choose a range of courses that relate to historical or contemporary Scotland. You can also choose courses from other academic areas.

Year 2:
You will continue to study Scottish culture. Courses cover topics such as verbal expression using Scotland's rich song and oral narrative traditions, nationhood, identity, heritage, tradition and cultural difference. You can continue to choose courses from other academic areas.

Year 3:
You will start to develop your research skills and study your chosen subjects in more detail. Subjects offered at honours level include history, literature, ethnology, Celtic, sociology, politics, art history and architectural history.

Year 4:
You will continue to study the subjects that interest you and will complete your honours dissertation. You will also take part in a series of seminars on a range of themes you have covered in the Scottish Studies degree programme.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5 at C.

Widening Access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) plus English at National 5 at C . Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.