Gaelic Learners - Speaking Level 4 SCQF Level 4

Calendar iconStudy mode: You study outside of typical working hours, usually in the evenings.

Mortar board iconCourse type: SCQF Level 4

Pen iconStart in: October

Computer and book iconLearning mode: You attend classes in person at the local campus or learning centre.

Book and tick iconHow: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.

What is special about this course?

This course will allow you the opportunity to understand spoken Gaelic in a relaxed and supportive environment, with a focus on developing Gaelic conversational language.

This is suitable for those who have a grasp of simple Gaelic and is a great refresher course for those who already have some more advanced language skills. 

This course is suited to those who already have a grasp of basic Gaelic, or who have previously studied at levels 3 or 4. This class is not suitable for absolute beginners – please see our Monday evening online classes for Beginners Conversational Gaelic. 

You will learn to understand spoken Gaelic in the context of society, learning, employment and culture, building your confidence in holding Gaelic conversations.

Your lecturer will teach you in a welcoming and friendly classroom environment using interactivities to give you plenty of opportunities to practice your speaking and listening of the beautiful Gaelic language.

If you achieve this course you will be awarded an SCQF level 4 certificate in Gaelic: Listening. 

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time
  • Evening

This is face to face class in the UHI Argyll Dunoon Centre. You will meet your lecturer and fellow students face to face and be able to practice your Gaelic language with your lecturer and with other students as a whole-class group, and with your fellow students in small groups and pairs during your class time. 

How long will my course last?

15 Weeks

This class will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6pm - 8.15pm.

Start date

October 2026 

Fees

£86 per single SQA unit.

Part-time FE students who are on low incomes or in receipt of certain benefits may also be eligible for a fee waiver. Please refer to page 2 of our Fees and Funding Guide to see if you are eligible.

This course is not available to students who require a Tier 4 Home Office visa to study in Scotland (international or EU).

If you have recently moved to, or do not normally live in Scotland, you may need to pay higher course fees. Families of Armed Services personnel are subject to different fees regulations and may also have to pay course fees. If you think this may apply to you, please contact us and we can advise you.

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I want to start in October 2026

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Argyll. UHI Argyll operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.