DipHE Gàidhlig agus Cuspairean Co-cheangailte at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

This is the Gaelic-language version of the DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies, a two-year programme that builds Gaelic ability using modules from the Gaelic degree programmes and leads to progression to the BA (Hons) Gaelic degrees. It is taught at UHI North, West and Hebrides and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, face to face or online.

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 4 years (structured) or up to 5 years (unstructured) | Intake: September; January | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

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

Career pathways

Teaching, music, Gaelic media and Gaelic development. Progression to BA (Hons) Gaelic, Gaelic and Education, Gaelic and Traditional Music or Gaelic with Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at BBC or above, with Higher Gaelic (fluent speakers) or Gaelic (learners) at B an advantage; or 2 A levels at BC or above. Applicants with other qualifications or experience are considered individually. An interview assesses Gaelic skills to place applicants in the appropriate first-year course. Category 2 PVG course. 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; January

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 4 years (structured) or up to 5 years (unstructured)

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