DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies

This Diploma of Higher Education in Gaelic and Related Studies* provides an excellent platform for progression into our Gaelic degree programs:

• BA (Hons) Gaelic and Development

• BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education

• BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture

• BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music

You will study modules from the Gaelic degree programs and improve your Gaelic language ability, which will enable you to exit with a DipHE award or to progress to further study within the Gaelic and Related Studies Scheme.

You will be supported and guided by the course team to ensure your choices enable smooth progression to the next stage of the course, should you wish to progress further.

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Higher Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) or Gaelic (learners) at grade B or above OR

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above

• Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

• You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills, to be placed on the appropriate first-year course

• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

20 hours work permit for international students