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Gaelic Studies (Combined)

University of Aberdeen

Venues

Old Aberdeen Campus

Content

Aberdeen is the perfect location to explore the Gaelic language, its history, literature and Gaelic culture up to the present day. Whether you are a native speaker or complete beginner, you will be inspired by our world-leading experts in the Gaelic field, and gain valuable skills and wide career options.

Year 1: Gaelic Language 1A; Gaelic Scotland; Gaelic for Beginners 1B/Gaelic Language 1B; Modern Gaelic Scotland.

Year 2: Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2A/Gaelic Language 2A; Gaelic Folklore; Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2B/Gaelic Language 2B; Introduction to Gaelic Literature.

Years 3 and 4: Gaelic Dialectology; The Gaelic Short Story; Comparative Language Planning; Modern Irish Language; The Gaelic Novel; The Gaelic Poetry Renaissance.

Entry Requirements

2024 entry requirements:

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AABB (by end of S5) plus English at National 5. Those with Highers at BBB by end of S5 are encouraged to apply.

Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including Gaelic and another relevant subject at AB or BA.

Widening access entry:
2 Highers at BB (by end of S5). Additional Highers/Advanced Highers in S6.

National 5 Maths or Applications of Maths necessary for study with Economics

(M) Higher Maths necessary

1 Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a Higher.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

Please refer to list below

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Arts and Social Sciences

Department

Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture

SCQF Level

10

Combination Courses

Anthropology and Gaelic Studies
Business Management and Gaelic Studies
Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies
Economics and Gaelic Studies
English and Gaelic Studies
Film and Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies
French and Gaelic Studies
Gaelic Studies and Geography
Gaelic Studies and German (5 years)
Gaelic Studies and History
Gaelic Studies and Language and Linguistics
Gaelic Studies and Politics
Gaelic Studies and Sociology
Gaelic Studies and Spanish and Latin American Studies
Gaelic Studies and Theology and Religion
International Business with Gaelic
International Business with Gaelic (5 years)
Mathematics with Gaelic (M)
Psychology with Gaelic
LQ65
QN52
52Q8
QL51
QQ53
QW56
QR51
QL57
QR52
QV51
QQ51
QL52
QL53
QR54
VQ65
NQ15
N1Q5
G1Q8
C8QN

Website

www.abdn.ac.uk