The Isle of Man is one of the few places in the world where you can study for an undergraduate degree in History & Heritage. This University of Chester BA (Hons) is taught wholly at University College Isle of Man (UCM) by Island-based tutors, with students benefiting from the extraordinary resources available on the Island for the study of history and heritage. The syllabus includes a variety of local and international topics which range in time from ancient history to the present day. Close relationships with the University of Chester and Manx National Heritage provide students with many opportunities for work-based learning. Students can undertake work-placements on-Island or abroad, and may also opt to transfer to the University of Chester to finish their degree.
A degree in History & Heritage opens up a world of employment opportunities. History graduates routinely find work in business, management, law, the media, marketing, government, education, and public relations. Employability skills are built into the degree in every year. In addition to undertaking a 5-week work placement in their 2nd year, studying on the Isle of Man gives students the opportunity to develop connections with potential employers throughout their degree.
Programme Leader, Dr Catriona Mackie, explains:
‘Students at UCM are much more likely to find relevant employment when they graduate than their UK counterparts, and they’re also more likely to graduate with a higher class of degree. This is partly due to our excellent teaching staff and resources, but it’s also because of our small class sizes, which means that each student gets a high level of academic support, throughout their degree. It’s also really good value. Studying at UCM means that school-leavers don’t have to pay the fee-contribution that is required when studying at UK universities.’
Andrea, a first-year student, states ‘This is such an interesting course and you learn so much even in your first few weeks. I am so glad I took the plunge and did it, and I’m excited to see what the second year brings.’
Students can study this unique degree either full-time or part-time. Applications are welcomed from school-leavers and mature students, and there is still time to apply for entry in October. There will be an open evening for the History & Heritage degree on Wednesday 6 July, from 6pm to 8pm, at Elmwood House, off Glencrutchery Road (behind the St. John Ambulance Centre). Prospective students, friends, and parents are welcome to come along and find out more about the degree, as well as meeting some of the staff and students.
Further information can be found on the College website: www.iomcollege.ac.im, and you can download a prospectus from the degree webpage. All enquiries regarding UCM courses should be directed to the Higher Education Administrator at HEadmin@iomcollege.ac.im or on +44 1624 648278.
Students can study this unique degree either full-time or part-time. Applications are welcomed from school-leavers and mature students, and there is still time to apply for entry in October. There will be an open evening for the History & Heritage degree on Wednesday 6 July, from 6pm to 8pm, at Elmwood House, off Glencrutchery Road (behind the St. John Ambulance Centre). Prospective students, friends, and parents are welcome to come along and find out more about the degree, as well as meeting some of the staff and students.
Further information can be found on the College website: www.iomcollege.ac.im, and you can download a prospectus from the degree webpage. All enquiries regarding UCM courses should be directed to the Higher Education Administrator at HEadmin@iomcollege.ac.im or on +44 1624 648278.
