Gaelic and Traditional Music

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

A-Level Entry

BC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£19,000

About this course

Immerse yourself in a vibrant musical environment as a traditional singer or instrumentalist, and prepare yourself for a dynamic career as a Gaelic musician, with opportunities across a variety of sectors.

Benefit from the strong practical elements of this BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course, learning from leading musicians, with frequent opportunities to perform and record both on campus and further afield. Base yourself in the heart of a Gaelic-speaking community, at our Sabhal Mòr Ostaig campus on the beautiful Isle of Skye, as you gain an outstanding education in Gaelic musical heritage within the broader context of Gaelic and related studies.

Develop a range of practical skills for solo and group performances, make important professional contacts, experience hands-on learning in our outstanding dedicated recording studio, and enjoy the incredible opportunity of studying abroad for a semester, in Canada or Ireland, in your final year.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BC
Scottish Higher BBC

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language
3412 Authors, writers and translators
2319 Teaching professionals
3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians

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
Sleite
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Music, Languages
Avg. Graduate Salary
£19,000