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Course summary

Are you a proficient Gaelic speaker? Study Gaelic to an expert level on this intensive course, set in gorgeous, immersive, Gaelic-speaking environments. Study Gaelic development, literature, creative writing (short story and song), and public speaking, enjoy a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment, and gain a thorough understanding of the Gaelic language. Complete your studies with the ability to speak, read, and write Gaelic with complete confidence, to pursue an exciting new career or progress into one of our Gaelic DipHE or BA (Hons) courses. Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.


How to apply

Application codes

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

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

Other

This course offers optional modules/units which may require PVG Scheme Membership (Disclosure Scotland)


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Scotland £1285* Year 1
England £7110* Year 1
Northern Ireland £7110* Year 1
Wales £7110* Year 1
Channel Islands £7110* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7110* Year 1
EU £7980* Year 1
International £7980* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/ For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page. You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Gaelic and Communication at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) - UCAS