Overview

This Gaelic and Communication, CertHE degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) prepares you for university-level Gaelic-medium education and for progression to the second year of UHI's Gaelic-medium BA and BA (Hons) degrees.

You will study Gaelic literature, Gaelic development, creative writing (short story and song), and public speaking, as well as gaining a thorough understanding of the Gaelic language.

At the end of this course, you will be able to speak, read, and write Gaelic with complete confidence, allowing you to fully take part in all aspects of Gaelic life in Scotland.

Special features

Highly interactive and participative Gaelic language course
Study Gaelic to an expert level in a lively environment
Learn to read and write confidently in Gaelic
You will undertake a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment
You will study at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI on the Isle of Skye, or UHI North, West and Hebrides on the Isle of Lewis, both located at the heart of vibrant, Gaelic-speaking communities

Career opportunities:

Once you have completed your CertHE Gaelic and Communication you might like to think about careers in:

Gaelic teaching
Gaelic media
Traditional music
Language and community development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Gaelic One
Culture of the Season
Gaelic World
Literature: Study Skills
Work Placement

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thurso, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

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PTE Academic

59

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6

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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
Applications 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8925 GBP / year

≈ 8925 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1285 GBP / year

≈ 1285 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of the UK: £7,440 per year

Part-time

For students normally domiciled in Scotland: £645 per year

Rest of the UK: £3,720 per year

International: £1,488 per year

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

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