BA (le Urram) Gàidhlig agus Ceòl Traidiseanta at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

This is the Gaelic-language version of the BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye. It combines practical traditional music performance with the study of Gaelic music, history and heritage in the context of Gaelic and related studies, with a final-year semester in Canada or Ireland available.

Duration: Full time: 4 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes music performance 1 and theory, composing and arranging 1, with a three-week work placement. Year 2 covers music performance 2, theory, composing and arranging 2, Gaelic song 2 and history of Gaelic music 2. Year 3 covers music performance 3, Gaelic song 3, history of Gaelic music 3, professional, presentation and organisational skills and music teaching 1. Year 4 covers music performance 4, themed production, music teaching 2, a composing and arranging portfolio, recording and producing and a dissertation.

Career pathways

The music profession, the Gaelic cultural sector, Gaelic media and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Gaelic; or 2 A levels at grade BC or above. An interview assesses Gaelic ability and an audition assesses musical ability. Entry to year 2 may be possible with CertHE An Cùrsa Adhartais, An Cùrsa Comais or Gàidhlig agus Conaltradh; entry to year 3 with DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies. Deferred entry is not accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2025/26). Students normally domiciled in Scotland; full-time, 120 credits per year Source

International applicants: GBP 15,870 a year (2025/26). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 4 years

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