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Gaelic language and culture

Play a part in securing the future of Gaelic language and culture in our society for generations to come on our Gaelic with development course. Join work placements, field trips and opportunities to study at a university abroad. Study Gaelic and related studies in the vibrant Gaelic-speaking environments of the Isle of Lewis or Skye, exploring Gaelic society and its origins and digging deeper into its history.

Begin your journey into teaching Gaelic at primary or secondary level via an immersive Gaelic and education course. Have 30 weeks of in-school experience and gain your degree in four years, allowing you a direct route into teaching.

Combine your love of Gaelic with your dream of working in television, radio, or journalism. Gaelic media is delivered in conjunction with broadcast and media organisations in Scotland, such as the BBC and MG Alba, benefit from masterclasses given by recognised industry specialists, enhance your language skills, and emerge with the skills and connections needed to pursue a successful career in media. Immerse yourself in a vibrant Gaelic and traditional music environment as a traditional singer or instrumentalist. Benefit from strong practical elements and learn from leading musicians, with frequent opportunities to perform and record, and the opportunity to study abroad in your fourth year.  

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Pathways to study

If you don't initially meet the entry requirements for degree study there is always another route and you may want to consider an HNC or access course. 

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Anna Nicolson

Anna, Gaelic and education student

We’re supported really well, we get a lot of one-to-one support any questions or queries are answered straight away, you wouldn’t be worried to go the lecturers with anything. It’s a really good place to study, you get so many opportunities to be a part of student life, and you get to know the people around you so well. It makes a really nice community, and the campus is so lovely. I definitely recommend studying here!
Anna is studying BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, a partner of UHI.
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Careers

Graduates progress into a variety of roles:

  • Gaelic development
  • Primary, secondary and university teaching and education
  • Gaelic media
  • Traditional music
  • Language and community development
  • Gaelic culture, arts and heritage
  • Tourism
  • Research

70% of businesses believe Gaelic is an asset to their business

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