DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The Diploma of Higher Education in Gaelic and Related Studies is a two-year programme that combines Gaelic language development with modules drawn from the Gaelic degree programmes. It allows students to exit with a DipHE award or progress to the Gaelic degrees. It is taught at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and UHI North, West and Hebrides (Stornoway), with some part-time online delivery.

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 4-5 years | Intake: September; January | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is a language foundation year (CertHE An Cùrsa Comais, An Cùrsa Adhartais or Gàidhlig agus Conaltradh depending on fluency). Year 2 subjects include folklore, Gaelic language 2, language, culture and ethnicity, the modern short story, poetry since 1900 and Scottish onomastics.

Career pathways

Teaching, music, Gaelic media and Gaelic language development. Progression routes include BA (Hons) Gaelic, Gaelic and Education, Gaelic and Traditional Music and Gaelic with Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Higher Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) or Gaelic (learners) at grade B or above; or 2 A levels at grade BC or above. Applicants with other qualifications or experience are considered individually. An interview assesses Gaelic language skills to place applicants on the appropriate first-year course. Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is needed for specific optional modules. Deferred entry is not accepted.

Intake: September; January

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 4-5 years

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