Overview
Through the Culture and Heritage with Gaelic Studies BA degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will have the opportunity to learn the Gaelic language from native speakers or enhance any language skills you may already have, and can choose to study in English or Gaelic in a number of modules. You willl also have the choice of writing your end of year projects in English or Gaelic in your third and fourth years.
You will study a wide range of subjects, allowing you to explore the key cultural, historical, literary, language, musical and philosophical issues of the region at both national and regional levels, as well as placing them within a global context. The programme covers everything from art, film and literature, to museums, Vikings and plants.
The programme is aimed at anyone who wishes to study in the distinctive fields of culture, heritage and Gaelic language studies. You can set your own research agendas, choosing your own topics for study at all levels and bringing together the multi-disciplinary teaching and learning you will experience throughout your studies.
Special features
Gain and enhance your Gaelic language skillsStudy Highlands and Islands culture and heritage in a global context
Choose from a range of interdisciplinary subjects to suit your own interests and career pathStudy to suit your personal circumstances, full-time or part-time
Individual modules can be studied for personal or professional development
Career opportunities:
Once you have successfully completed this degree, you might like to consider careers in:
Primary and secondary teaching in Gaelic or English, history and modern studies
Interpretation with a range of wildlife or heritage groups, including Historic Environment Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, NatureScot, and Scottish Forestry
Heritage and tourism sectors
Museums, archives and libraries sector
Government agencies and local authorities
Research and academia
Community development
Policy development
Marketing and PR
Journalism and the media
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Scottish tradition in philosophy
Faeries and fables: the story of Gaelic literature
Highland journeys
Vikings and Valkyries
Language policy and planning
Iarshader to Iraq
Language policy in the workplace
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Inverness, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above OR
- 2 A levels at grade BC or above
- At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects
- Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents7080 GBP / year≈ 7080 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1820 GBP / year≈ 1820 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Rest of the UK: £6,420 per year
Part-time
- For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £915 per year
- Rest of the UK: £1,070 per year
- International: £1,180 per year
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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