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The BA (Hons) Gaelic degree looks at Gaelic society and its origins, whilst ensuring you achieve a high standard of fluency in the language. In year four, you will have the opportunity of an exchange with Irish or Canadian universities, allowing you to explore the wider international context to which Gaelic Scotland belongs.

The skills you acquire on the course will make you ideally placed to take advantage of the many new job opportunities appearing in the Gaelic world today. Take of advantage of this amazing opportunity to develop your spoken and written language skills, learning from the largest team of Gaelic lecturers in Scotland.

This programme balances investigation of historical aspects of language and culture, with an emphasis on contemporary material and issues which affect the Gaelic community. You will study the arts, contemporary and traditional literature, minority language issues and oral tradition, and explore the relationship of Gaelic to other languages, including Irish Gaelic.

Entry Requirements

3 Highers at BBC including Gaelic (Learners) or Gàidhlig at B. You will attend for interview.

For some optional modules you will require a satisfactory criminal record check from Disclosure Scotland to show that you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details on the type you would need.