Discover more about Gaelic society and its origins whilst gaining a high level of fluency in the Gaelic language, on our lively BA (Hons) Gaelic course.
Join the only course offering an immersive degree programme in Scottish Gaelic, with the option to pursue a BA (Hons) Gaelic with Development from year 3. Explore the past, present and future of the Gaelic language, based in the Gàidhealtachd itself, and entirely through the medium of the language. Take of advantage of this amazing opportunity to develop your spoken and written language skills, learning from the largest team of Gaelic lecturers in Scotland, based at the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture (Sabhal Mòr Ostaig) and at UHI North, West and Hebrides, Stornoway campus.
Explore themes including: the arts contemporary and traditional literature minority language issues oral tradition and the relationship of Gaelic to other languages, including Irish Gaelic. Draw on the teaching team's wide range of academic specialisms to enrich your learning and open yourself up to exceptional employment opportunities, at a time when the skills of Gaelic graduates are in higher demand than can be satisfied. Move into your future career path understanding on a deeper level the distinctive contribution Gaelic culture has made to Scotland and the wider world, and fully equipped to be an active part of its future.
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in a wide range of areas where Gaelic is desirable or essential, including:
September 2026
North, West and Hebrides
UHI North West and Hebrides,
Ormlie Road,
Thurso,
Scotland,
KW14 7EE, Scotland, United Kingdom
September 2026
Sabhal Mor Ostaig
An Teanga,
Sleite,
IV44 8RQ, Scotland, United Kingdom
3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above, including Gaelic (learners) or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above OR 2 A levels at grade BC or above PLUS 2 Standard Grade passes or equivalent. IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4: Min 78 or above with min 18 in each section.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Product of
Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!
View community now!
Help me Apply
