Gaelic Language and Culture BA (Hons)

If you want to discover more about Gaelic society and its origins whilst gaining a high level of fluency in the Gaelic language, then this lively BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture course is for you.

Themes include the arts, contemporary and traditional literature, minority language issues and oral tradition, and you will also explore the relationship of Gaelic to other languages, including Irish Gaelic.

You’ll be taught in a supportive environment by a dedicated team at Lews Castle College UHI in Lewis, or at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI in the Isle of Skye, who will help you gain confidence in the spoken and written language, offering small classes and individual support where necessary.

• Become a confident, fluent speaker of Gaelic by immersing yourself in a real Gaelic culture on the Isle of Lewis or the Isle of Skye
• Learn about the cultural evolution of Gaelic
• Successful completion of the course will give you a recognised qualification for entry to teacher training
• You will undertake a three week work placement in year one
• You may choose to take part in an exchange programme to Canada or Ireland in your fourth year
• You can study full time or part time to suit your personal circumstances

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, preferably including Gaelic or Gàidhlig OR
• 2 A levels at grade C or above
• You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills
• Applications are welcomed from candidates with non-standard qualifications

• An Cùrsa Inntrigidh (Access to Gaelic programme) - a distance learning programme, enabling students with no previous knowledge of Gaelic to achieve the entry level
• Applicants who can demonstrate both advanced fluency and excellent written Gaelic may qualify for advanced entry direct to the second year of the programme.

Year 1 - CertHE

Year 2 - DipHE

Year 3 - BA

Year 4 - BA (Hons)

• Full time
• Part time (structured)
• Part time (unstructured)

• You will learn via face-to-face tutorials, lectures and practical language classes. 
• Some modules are studied online and by video conference or telephone tutorial.

• Lews Castle College UHI
• Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI

• Full time: 4 years @ 40 hours per week
• Part time (structured): 8 years @ 20 hours per week

Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.

September

For students living in Scotland or the European Union, studying an undergraduate course (degree) the following fees apply for the academic year 2013-14:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.

Rest of UK students

For students living in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) studying this course full time, fees for academic year 2013-14:

*4th year free only for students who have paid for previous 3 years at the University of the Highlands and Islands

International students

(students not living in the UK or European Union)

View international course fees for academic year 2013-14

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact your enrolling college for more information.

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture course, you might like to consider careers in:

• Teaching
• Gaelic cultural, development and arts agencies
• Gaelic media

You can progress from the BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture to MA Material Culture and the Environment or train for employment in radio/TV/online with the Diploma in Gaelic Media.