Gaelic Scotland BA (Hons)

What is special about this course?

The BA (Hons) Gaelic Scotland* has been designed for those with an interest in Gaelic language and Gaelic culture. You will develop a good understanding of Gaelic issues and acquire skills relevant for employment in a wide range of sectors.

The Gaelic Scotland degree is about Gaelic, taught in English, with Gaelic language modules suitable for all levels of ability.

As well as the language strands, you will study elements of Gaelic history and literature, and examine issues related to the development of the Gaelic language and culture.

There is no requirement for Gaelic language skills on entry: the course caters for and will strengthen all levels of linguistic capability. You will have the opportunity to learn the language or develop your language skills depending on your starting point. The course includes a beginners, learners and improvers, and fluent language strand. The most appropriate strand for you will be assessed during the application process.

*subject to revalidation

Special features

• You will have the opportunity to learn about Gaelic language and culture, as well as developing your language skills
• No Gaelic skills are required at enrolment, these will be developed as part of the course
• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances
• You can study individual modules for personal or professional development
• International students can study online from their home country following the beginners language strand

Entry requirements

Entry to year one:

• 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
• International students, studying from their home country, whose first language is not English must meet language competency standards as noted on the international page of our website

Access routes

• NC Celtic Studies

Year 1 - CertHE

Core modules are:

• Gaelic story and song (S2)
• The Gaelic world 1 (S1)
• Introduction to Gaelic prose (S1)

You will also choose one option module in Semester 2.

Depending on the language strand being followed, you will also take the following modules:

• Beginners: Gaelic for Learners 1A (S1) and Gaelic for Learners 1B (S2)
• Learners and improvers: Cùrsa Adhartais module 5 (S1) and Cùrsa Adhartais module 6 (S2)
• Advanced and fluent speakers: Gàidhlig a h-Aon (S1 and S2) and Cultar nan Gàidheal (S1 and S2)

Year 2 - DipHE

Core modules are:

• Introduction to Gaelic poetry (S1)
• Folklore (S1)

Depending on the language strand being followed, you will also take the following modules:

• Beginners: Gaelic for Learners 2A (S1) and Gaelic for Learners 2B (S2), plus two optional modules.
• Learners and improvers and advanced and fluent speakers: Gàidhlig 2 (S1 and S2), and Onomastics (S2), plus two optional modules.

Year 3 - BA

Core modules are:

• Scotland in film (S1)
• Traditional culture (S1)
• Nationalism and national identity (S2)
• Research skills (S1)

You will also choose two optional modules.

Year 4 - BA (Hons)

Core modules are:

• Traditional culture in the 21st century (S1)
• Language policy in the workplace (S2)
• Dissertation (S1 and S2)

You will also choose two optional modules.

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course full time, the following fees apply:

4th year free only for students studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Part-time (per 20 credit module) - £1,542.

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes.  Students will get an automatic scholarship of £3,000 per annum and the 4^th year of study will be free for those studying full-time, on continuous study, who have paid for the previous three years at the University of the Highlands and Islands.

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Students will need Student Route visa sponsorship to study on the UK.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Part-time study is not open to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Further information on international course fees.

A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international undergraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.