Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage with Gaelic Studies will appeal to anyone with a broad interest in the Highlands and Islands region and Scotland in general. In this course, you will have the opportunity to learn the Gaelic language from native speakers or enhance any language skills you may already have, and can choose to study in English or Gaelic in several modules. You will also have the choice of writing your end-of-year projects in English or Gaelic in your third and fourth years.  

You will study a wide range of subjects, allowing you to explore the key cultural, historical, literary, language, musical, and philosophical issues of the region at both national and regional levels, as well as placing them within a global context.  The program covers everything from art, film, and literature, to museums, Vikings, and plants.  

The program is aimed at anyone who wishes to study in the distinctive fields of culture, heritage, and Gaelic language studies. You can set your research agendas, choose your topics for study at all levels, and bring together the multi-disciplinary teaching and learning you will experience throughout your studies.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above

• At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects

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

Advanced entry to year two:

• HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, which is equivalent to 120-degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section