Gaelic

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

A-Level Entry

BC

About this course

Discover more about Gaelic society and its origins whilst gaining a high level of fluency in the Gaelic language, on our lively BA (Hons) Gaelic course.

Join the only course offering an immersive degree programme in Scottish Gaelic, with the option to pursue a BA (Hons) Gaelic with Development from year 3. Explore the past, present and future of the Gaelic language, based in the Gàidhealtachd itself, and entirely through the medium of the language. Take of advantage of this amazing opportunity to develop your spoken and written language skills, learning from the largest team of Gaelic lecturers in Scotland, based at the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture (Sabhal Mòr Ostaig) and at UHI North, West and Hebrides, Stornoway campus.

Explore themes including: the arts; contemporary and traditional literature; minority language issues; oral tradition; and the relationship of Gaelic to other languages, including Irish Gaelic. Draw on the teaching team's wide range of academic specialisms to enrich your learning and open yourself up to exceptional employment opportunities, at a time when the skills of Gaelic graduates are in higher demand than can be satisfied. Move into your future career path understanding on a deeper level the distinctive contribution Gaelic culture has made to Scotland and the wider world, and fully equipped to be an active part of its future.

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: Sleite

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Thurso

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3412 Authors, writers and translators
1133 Public relations and communications directors
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2434 Business and related research professionals
4112 Local government administrative occupations

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
Sociology, History of art, Languages