BA (Hons) Gaelic Bachelor's degree at UHI
BA (Hons) Gaelic at UHI is structured around core theory, research and methods, applied practice, specialist options, an independent project, and professional skills development.
About this course
BA (Hons) Gaelic is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI North West Hebrides. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 40% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 12 modules
- Communication ACore
- Communication BCore
- Formal and professional languageCore
- Gaelic workplace experienceCore
- The Gaelic world 1Core
- Cùrsa adhartais 1-6Core
- Culture of the GaelsCore
- Gaelic 1Core
- Gaelic literature: critical skillsCore
- Language in the communityOptional
- Music performance and Gaelic song 1Optional
- Preparing to teach 1Optional
Year 2 9 modules
- Gaelic 2Core
- Language, culture and ethnicityCore
- FolkloreOptional
- Gaelic education in ScotlandOptional
- Gaelic poetry since 1900Optional
- History of Gaelic musicOptional
- Music performance and Gaelic song 2Optional
- Scottish onomasticsOptional
- The modern short storyOptional
Year 3 10 modules
- Gaelic 3Core
- Research skillsCore
- Challenges in rural and other communitiesOptional
- Developing Gaelic communities: practical skillsOptional
- Gaelic poetry 1600-1900Optional
- History of written GaelicOptional
- Irish languageOptional
- Language policy and language planningCore
- Modern Gaelic prose literatureOptional
- Traditional Gaelic cultureOptional
Year 4 5 modules
- DissertationCore
- Translation skillsCore
- Celtic belief systemsOptional
- Gaelic dialectsOptional
- Language policy in the workplaceOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study Gaelic within a general studies framework that moves from foundations through to specialist depth and independent research. In Year 1, you'll build core academic and digital skills whilst being introduced to the main strands of the programme. Year 2 deepens your study of interconnected themes through intermediate modules, alongside an applied project and optional modules chosen from across the university. By Year 3, you'll specialise in areas of Gaelic studies that match your interests, undertake professional skills and placement work, and complete an independent project that draws together your learning. The course typically includes such elements as interdisciplinary core study, applied projects, optional breadth, placement opportunities, independent research, and professional skills development.
Who it's for
This course suits students who want to study Gaelic flexibly. Half of recent entrants held a previous degree, so you may be returning to education after other qualifications or experience. The part-time format allows you to balance study with work or other commitments.
University & format
This BA (Hons) in Gaelic is delivered part-time at the University of the Highlands and Islands, a university located at UHI North West Hebrides. Instruction is in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 50% |
| another higher-education qualification | 25% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 15% |
| Other | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
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What happened to 100 students?
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continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Fees and funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 4.0 out of 10: continued 40%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is General Studies right for you?
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