GREAT Scholarships at University of the Highlands & Islands

A world-leading archaeology course which will introduce you to the principles, philosophy and theory of cultural heritage management and immerse you in a suite of practical archaeological techniques.

• Study in the outstanding archaeological landscape of the Orkney Islands.

• Contribute to cutting-edge archaeology research at world-renowned sites including the Ness of Brodgar UNESCO World Heritage site excavations.

• A three-month placement module offers the opportunity to develop your professional skills and gain valuable fieldwork experience.

MSc Applied Data Analytics will allow you to develop your skills and knowledge in data analytics techniques and evaluate their relevance and validity.

Core subjects will cover fundamental theories, ethical considerations and industry-standard techniques, while optional modules will allow you to focus on specific applications.

The range of options include business, computational, and environmental themes. Through these, you will gain experience with GIS software and spatial analysis, focus on business decisions and company culture, and data engineering and machine learning.

The aim of this programme is to produce highly motivated and trained scientists in the sphere of Algal Biotechnology, with the skills, knowledge and abilities to compete effectively within the employment market of this rapidly expanding area of research and commercial application.

The course is delivered by scientists from: the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), the wider UHI network; and other sector experts.

Students have the opportunity to participate in professional skills courses, on topics such as: presentation skills; CV and grant writing skills; science communications; and the art of networking.