The degree courses offered by Sabhal Mor Ostaig are the only degrees in Scotland taught entirely through the medium of Gaelic.  The College is an academic partner in the UHI, the prospective university of the Highlands and Islands, and is a lead partner for the Gaelic and Related Studies Degree Scheme.

Not only will you have the opportunity to improve your confidence in the language you will also benefit from unique features on the courses which will develop your practical and social skills.

The courses place an emphasis on achieving fluency in Gaelic in year 1 and 2 and students will be encouraged to speak and use Gaelic on a daily basis. Thereafter you can specialise in modules leading to degrees in Gaelic Language & Culture, Gaelic & Development, Gaelic & Media Studies, Gaelic & Education and Gaelic & Traditional Music.

As a first year student you will spend 3 weeks with an organisation of your choice on the College’s Work Placement Scheme, using Gaelic in practical everyday situations.  You can choose to spend your time helping in a Gaelic-medium primary school, working in the Gaelic media or with one of the Gaelic development or arts organisations.  Or perhaps you may wish to spend your time working in a Gaelic community getting to know local people. 

In the final honours year of study you may wish to spend a semester in Nova Scotia in Canada or in Ireland.  The College’s International Exchange Programme with the University of Cape Breton, St Francis Xavier and the National University of Ireland, Maynooth, presents a fantastic opportunity to discover more about the people, geography and history of these areas.  

You will find further information on all our undergraduate programmes below.