CertHE An Cùrsa Comais at University of the Highlands and Islands

An Cursa Comais is an intensive, interactive Gaelic language course for intermediate-level learners aiming for fluency, focused on speaking and writing skills with other subjects introduced as the course progresses. It includes a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment. Study is at Sabhal Mor Ostaig on Skye or UHI North, West and Hebrides in Stornoway on Lewis.

Department: Sabhal Mor Ostaig  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Comas conaltraidh A and B, Canan foirmeil is dreuchdail, Saoghal na Gàidhlig 1 and Greis ghnìomhachais (work placement). Options include Na meadhanan 1, Canan sa choimhearsnachd, Litreachas: sgilean sgrudaidh, Coimpiutaireachd 1 and, at Sabhal Mor Ostaig only, Annas-lamhe is orain Ghaidhlig 1 and Teoiridh, cruthachadh is cothromachadh 1.

Career pathways

Gaelic teaching or Gaelic media; progression to DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies or BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music.

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