Course Overview

Discover more about Gaelic society and its origins while 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 program in Scottish Gaelic, as you explore the past, present, and future of the Gaelic language, based in the Gàidhealtachd itself, and entirely through the medium of the language. Take 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 UHI North, West, and Hebrids, 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, 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.

General Eligibility

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

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above PLUS

• 2 Standard Grade passes or equivalent

• Students who don't hold a Higher or Standard grade pass in Gaelic will be assessed individually to ensure they can engage with the course materials and teaching

• You will be required to attend an on-campus visit or to take part in an informal virtual interview, to decide which level 7 pathway is most suitable and to see if any additional support could help prepare for entry

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

• 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). However, an alternative pathway exists to achieve the target qualification.

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