MSc Cultar Dùthchasach agus Eachdraidh na Gàidhealtachd at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

MSc Cultar Dùthchasach agus Eachdraidh na Gàidhealtachd is a postgraduate course taught entirely through Gaelic from a Gaelic perspective by internationally recognised scholars. It examines changes in the Gaelic world from past centuries to the present, drawing on traditional culture, literature, oral tradition and language. It is studied fully online with an induction at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye or online.

Duration: Part-time: 3 years structured (12 to 16 hours per week) or 6 years unstructured (10 hours per week) | Intake: September | Study mode: part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert modules include Cultar Dùthchasach agus Tìr-Mòr na Roinn-Eòrpa, Bailtean is Iomairean and Dòighean Rannsachaidh. PgDip modules include Thar nan Linn and Ceistean Mòra an Latha An-Diugh plus an option such as Àrainneachd is Seasmhachd air an Talamh, Dòighean Beatha is Nàbaidheachd or Imrich is Buaidh Beatha. The MSc requires a research dissertation.

Career pathways

Heritage, museum and environmental park sectors, development and cultural bodies, the arts and the media; progression to PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree at 2:2 or above in a relevant subject. Applicants without these qualifications but with professional experience in relevant subjects are welcome. Fluency in communicating in Gaelic is required. Direct entry through UHI's own Gaelic courses is also accepted. English language for international applicants studying online from overseas: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0, or CEFR B2 in all four components, or another approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,490 for the whole programme (2025/26). Scotland-domiciled students, Masters degree (6 modules plus dissertation); fee table on the page is 2025/26 Source

International applicants: GBP 10,800 for the whole programme (2025/26). International students studying online, Masters degree (6 modules plus dissertation); fee table on the page is 2025/26 Source

Intake: September

Duration: Part-time: 3 years structured (12 to 16 hours per week) or 6 years unstructured (10 hours per week)

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