Overview

With specialists in the Gaelic language very much in demand throughout Scotland, this broad-ranging degree will give you an excellent grounding in minority language planning, as well as the practical knowledge and work skills to explore how it is applied in communities today.

This Gaelic and Development course at The University of the Highlands and Islands aims to provide you with an education and training in Gaelic language and community development. You will compare Gaelic and its communities with minority languages and cultures elsewhere and you will have the opportunity to spend a semester at university in Ireland or Canada.

Special features

The course offers the current best practice in language-planning and development from Europe

There is an international exchange programme with Canada or Ireland in the final year

Field trips

Three-week work placement in year one

You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal circumstances

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Language policy and planning

Language awareness

Globalisation and remote communities

Developing communities in the 21st century

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Language Studies Community Development View 1447 other Bachelors in Language Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Other requirements

General requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Gaelic (learners) or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above OR

2 A levels at grade BC or above

You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills

Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage

Tuition Fee

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International

13980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13980 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of the UK: £9,250 per year

Living costs for Inverness

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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