BA (Hons) Gaelic with Development at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Gaelic with Development is a specialist pathway within the Gaelic degree, focused on language planning, community and sustainable development and the future of Gaelic and other minority languages. Years one and two follow the general BA (Hons) Gaelic, and students taking at least four development modules in the final two years qualify with this named award. It is taught at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig or UHI North, West and Hebrides (Stornoway), on campus or online.

Duration: Full time: 4 years; part time: 8 years | Intake: September; January | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 3 core modules are Gàidhlig 3, language policy and planning and research skills, plus three options such as rural challenges and developing Gaelic communities. Year 4 core modules are successful sustainable communities, language policy in the workplace, translation skills and a double-module degree dissertation, plus one option.

Career pathways

Public bodies and local and national organisations with Gaelic language plans or economic development responsibilities, academia and community development organisations with a Gaelic focus. Progression includes PGDE, MEd Gaelic Education, MSc Highland indigenous culture and history, MRes and PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme group (BA (Hons) Gaelic): 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. Applicants without a Higher or Standard Grade in Gaelic are assessed individually. An informal interview decides the most suitable level 7 pathway. Other qualifications or experience are considered individually. Category 2 PVG course. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or an approved equivalent); applicants from majority English-speaking countries or with a recent UK degree or GCSE/A-level English may not need a test.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland; full-time, 120 credits per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,820 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year, years 1-3; year 4 free for those who have paid for the previous three years Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: Full time: 4 years; part time: 8 years

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