CertHE Gaelic and Communication at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The CertHE Gaelic and Communication is a one-year course for proficient Gaelic speakers to study Gaelic to an expert level in a fully Gaelic-speaking environment. It prepares students for university-level Gaelic-medium education and for year 2 of UHI's Gaelic-medium BA and BA (Hons) degrees. It includes a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment.

Duration: Full time: 1 year; part time: 2 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Required modules are Gaelic 1, culture of the Gaels, the Gaelic world 1, literature (critical skills) and a work placement. Electives include Gaelic song and handwork, Gaelic media, and Gaelic stories and songs.

Career pathways

Gaelic teaching, Gaelic media, traditional music, and language and community development. Progression to DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies, BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music or BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Gaelic (learners) or Gaidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above, or two A levels at grade BC or above. Applicants attend an interview to assess Gaelic language skills; other qualifications or experience are considered individually. Deferred entry is not accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland, full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 9,460 a year (2026/27). International students, full-time, term-time address in Scotland. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full time: 1 year; part time: 2 years

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