Gaelic and Traditional Music
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Gaelic and Traditional Music BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), based in Sleite, taught full-time over 4 years. 83% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £19,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BC.
A-Level Entry
BC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
83.26%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£19,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Career Prospects
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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
- Sleite
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Music, Languages
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £19,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ