Course Summary

This course for proficient Gaelic speakers allows you to study Gaelic to an expert level in a fully Gaelic-speaking environment. This intestive course prepares students for university-level Gaelic-medium education and for progression to the second year of UHI's Gaelic-medium BA and BA(hons) degrees. Students 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, students will be able to speak, read and write Gaelic with complete confidence, allowing them to fully take part in all aspects of Gaelic life in Scotland.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: QP59

Institution code: H49

Campus Name: Lews Castle College UHI

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Preferably including Gaelic (learners) or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above

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.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 86%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 45%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 6915.0 Year 1
England 6915.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6915.0 Year 1
Wales 6915.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6915.0 Year 1
Scotland 1285.0 Year 1
EU 7230.0 Year 1
International 7230.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

EU students commencing their studies from 2021-2022 academic year, who do not have pre-settled or settled status in the UK, will be considered as International for tuition fee purposes. Eligible EU students, with pre-settled status/settled status will be considered as home students for fee purposes and will be charged the Scottish domiciled fee rate which may be covered by the Scottish Government. To find out more please visit www.saas.gov.uk For full details on fees and funding please visit https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/

Provider information

UHI Executive Office
Ness Walk
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Inverness
IV3 5SQ

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