Literature with Gaelic Studies (Hons) University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Overview

Literature with Gaelic Studies (Hons) from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has a wide range of modules, delve into major themes, ideas, and movements in literature while deepening your understanding of Gaelic language, history, and identity.

Key facts

In your first and second years, take a broad and engaging approach to both disciplines, laying a strong foundation in literary and cultural studies. As you move into your third and fourth years, focus on the topics that speak most to your interests, working closely with academic staff whose research directly shapes the modules you study. From your first semester, become part of a vibrant, supportive research culture that values curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking.

Throughout the course, sharpen your analytical and research skills while exploring connections between literature, language, and society. You also have the freedom to branch out and explore other Humanities subjects such as philosophy, history, geography, archaeology, and politics — enriching your degree and widening your perspectives.

Whether you're inspired by storytelling, passionate about Gaelic culture, or excited by global perspectives on literature, this course offers the flexibility and support to shape your studies around what matters most to you. Study full time or part time, take individual modules for personal or professional development, and create a degree journey that fits your life.