Gaelic and Education

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Teaching

A-Level Entry

BC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£33,500

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

A-Level Grades BC
Scottish Higher BBC

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Thurso

Avg. Salary: £33,500

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Sleite

Avg. Salary: £33,500

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
2316 Special and additional needs education teaching professionals
2314 Primary education teaching professionals
2315 Nursery education teaching professionals
3231 Higher level teaching assistants
2319 Teaching professionals

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