Course Overview

Gaelic, like a huge proportion of the world's languages, faces an uncertain future. The importance of planning and development to maintain languages and culture within successful, sustainable communities, often rural and peripheral, is increasingly recognized. Join our BA (Hons) Gaelic with Development, developed with an awareness of these challenges and designed to equip you with the skills needed to address them.

Learn about linguistic, economic, social, rural, community, and sustainable development, and their importance in determining the future of languages and cultures. Public bodies such as Bòrd na Gàidhlig and local authorities are legally required to develop language plans in collaboration with Gaelic advocates: learn to apply current theories of language decline and revitalization to Gaelic in Scotland, and compare local situations with those in Europe and around the world, so that you can contribute to the discussion and become a fundamental part of the solution.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grades BBC or above, including Gaelic (learners) or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above OR

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above PLUS

• 2 Standard Grade passes or equivalent

• Students who don't hold a Higher or Standard grade pass in Gaelic will be assessed individually to ensure they can engage with the course materials and teaching

• You will be required to attend an on-campus visit or to take part in an informal virtual interview, to decide which level 7 pathway is most suitable and to see if any additional support could help prepare for entry

• Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section