Gaelic and Education
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Gaelic and Education BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), based in Thurso, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £33,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BC.
A-Level Entry
BC
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£33,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
The BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education is a four-year, Gaelic-medium undergraduate teacher education programme.
The programme is designed for either Gaelic-medium primary teaching or secondary teaching (Gaelic as a subject) and includes 30 weeks of school experience: three weeks in year one of the programme, six weeks in year two, nine weeks in year three and twelve weeks in year four.
Successful completion of this award will give you a direct route into Gaelic/Gaelic-medium teaching.
Important
In year 1, school placement is incorporated within the semester 2 timetable
In years 2 - 4, the majority of school placements are completed outwith the semester timetable
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Thurso
Avg. grad pay (5y): £33,500
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Sleite
Avg. grad pay (5y): £33,500
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Thurso
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Teaching
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £33,500
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ