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Gaelic and Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Gaelic and Education Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
The BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education is a four-year, Gaelic-medium undergraduate teacher education programme.
The programme is designed for either Gaelic-medium primary teaching or secondary teaching (Gaelic as a subject) and includes 30 weeks of school experience: three weeks in year one of the programme, six weeks in year two, nine weeks in year three and twelve weeks in year four.
Successful completion of this award will give you a direct route into Gaelic/Gaelic-medium teaching.
Important
In year 1, school placement is incorporated w...
The BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education is a four-year, Gaelic-medium undergraduate teacher education programme.
The programme is designed for either Gaelic-medium primary teaching or secondary teaching (Gaelic as a subject) and includes 30 weeks of school experience: three weeks in year one of the programme, six weeks in year two, nine weeks in year three and twelve weeks in year four.
Successful completion of this award will give you a direct route into Gaelic/Gaelic-medium teaching.
Important
In year 1, school placement is incorporated within the semester 2 timetable
In years 2 - 4, the majority of school placements are completed outwith the semester timetable
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Sabhal Mor Ostaig
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A41-D78
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
For primary and secondary teaching, preferably before entry to the programme and by the end of year two of the programme at the latest, you are required to have: Higher (or A level) English at grade C or above Mathematics at National 5, Standard Grade Credit, Intermediate 2 or GCSE at grade C
Scottish Higher
Preferably including Higher Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) or Gaelic (learners) at grade B or above. For primary and secondary teaching, preferably before entry to the programme and by the end of year two of the programme at the latest, you are required to have: Higher (or A level) English at grade C or above Mathematics at National 5, Standard Grade Credit, Intermediate 2 or GCSE at grade C
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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