CertHE Gàidhlig agus Conaltradh at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The CertHE Gàidhlig agus Conaltradh is a one-year full-time course for reasonably fluent Gaelic speakers who want to study Gaelic at a high level in a fully Gaelic environment. It prepares students to study university subjects through Gaelic and to progress to year two of the BA and BA (Hons) Gaelic degrees. It is taught at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig or UHI North, West and Hebrides (Stornoway).

Duration: Full time: 1 year; part time: 2 years | Intake: September | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study Gaelic literature, Gaelic language development, creative writing (short stories and songs) and public speaking, with a three-week Gaelic work placement. Core modules are Gàidhlig 1, Gaelic culture, the Gaelic world 1, literature: analysis skills and a placement; options include theory, composition and arranging 1, Gaelic media and Gaelic stories and songs.

Career pathways

Teaching, media, traditional music and language and community development. Progression routes include DipHE Gàidhlig agus Cuspairean Co-cheangailte, BA (Hons) Gàidhlig agus na Meadhanan, Gàidhlig agus Ceòl Traidiseanta and Gàidhlig le Foghlam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Higher Gaelic; or 2 A levels at grade BC or above. An interview assesses Gaelic ability. Some students may need PVG Disclosure and Scheme membership for one specific module. Deferred entry is not accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,285 a year (2025/26). Students normally domiciled in Scotland; full-time, 120 credits per year Source

International applicants: GBP 8,925 a year (2025/26). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September

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

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