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BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music offers traditional singers and instrumentalists an outstanding education in Gaelic musical heritage within the broader contexts of Gaelic and related studies.

The course has a strong practical element where students learn from leading musicians and are given frequent opportunities to perform and record, both at the college and further afield.

You will be based in the heart of the Gàidhealtachd at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI and have the option of studying abroad for a semester in Canada or Ireland in the honors (4th) year.

General Eligibility

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

  • 2 A levels at grade BC or above

  • You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills and an audition to determine your level of musical ability

  • Please contact Admissions at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI for specific information regarding the musical audition requirements for this program.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - CertHE

Subjects include:

  • Music performance 1 (1:1 lessons, group singing, and ensemble classes)

  • Theory, composing, and arranging 1

  • See An Cùrsa Comais (English) (An Cùrsa Comais) or Gaelic and Communication (Gàidhlig agus Conaltradh) for other modules

2 Year 2 - DipHE

Subjects include:

  • Music performance 2 (1:1 lessons, group singing, and ensemble classes)

  • Theory, composing, and arranging 2

  • History of Gaelic Music 2

3 Year 3 - BA

Subjects include:

  • Music performance 3 (1:1 lessons and ensemble classes)

  • Gaelic song 3 (group singing)

  • Recording and producing

  • Professional, presentational, and organizational skills

4 Year 4 - BA (Hons)

Subjects include:

  • Music performance 4 (1:1 lessons, group singing, and ensemble classes)

  • Themed production

  • Composing and arranging portfolio

  • Recording and producing

You must also complete a dissertation.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo00

  • 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

Additional Information

*Study and practice traditional music in the heart of a Gaelic community on the beautiful Isle of Skye *Improve Gaelic language skills *Develop a range of practical skills for solo and group performances, learning from leading practitioners *Deepen your understanding of music within the wider contexts of history and cultural studies with leading specialists *Make important professional contacts through a variety of learning opportunities *Learn 'hands-on' in an outstanding dedicated recording studio *Study for a semester in Ireland or Canada in year 4 *Learn vital professional skills for a successful and wide-ranging career in the music industry *Be part of the wider Gaelic-speaking college community and participate in a range of social activities

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