BA (Hons) Gaelic and Media Studies

Award: BA, BA (Hons)
Study Mode: Full-time, On Campus
Duration: 3 Years for BA, 4 years for BA Hons
Code: QP53
Course Contact: Eilidh Grant .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Description

The BA (Hons) Gaelic and Media Studies is a stimulating and vocational programme enabling you to gain fluency in Gaelic, and to apply your language skills to the study of contemporary media.

The media studies elements are principally theoretical in nature. They aim to raise your awareness of the cultural, social, political and technological contexts within which the media operates, with special regard to broadcasting, internet and film.

You will also undertake practical projects using up-to-date digital technology, leading to a better understanding of the implementation of theory as well as preparing you for employment.

Course Content

You will be expected to have a basic knowledge of Gaelic when joining the course and, depending on your ability, will either study on the intensive Gaelic course, An Cùrsa Comais, or Gàidhlig is Conaltradh in your first year.

In second year subjects covered include Gaelic language; media studies; writing for radio and television; and mass media and culture.

Year three includes enquiry skills, Scotland and cinema, creative writing and media regulation.

To complete fourth year you will undertake a dissertation as well as a number of modules such as the media in Ireland, radio productionand audience research.

Entry Requirements

For direct entry to the degree course:

SQA passes in five different subjects of which three must be at Higher grade, preferably including Gàidhlig or Gaelic

For entry to Cert HE (year one) only:

SQA passes in five different subjects including two Highers

Other equivalent qualifications may be acceptable subject to the discretion of the programme leader

Students without an SQA pass in Gaelic must satisfy the college of their ability in Gaelic

For applicants with little or no previous knowledge of Gaelic, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig offers An Cùrsa Inntrigidh, a distance learning course which aims to prepare students for entry to year one of the degree programme.

Fees and Funding

The amount of money you have to pay for your course depends on a number of factors. These include where you come from, where you live and which course you want to study.
 

For students living in Scotland or the European Union

Studying an undergraduate course (degree or Cert HE) the following fees apply for the academic year 2012-13:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
 

Rest of UK (RUK) students

For students living in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) studying a full-time degree the following fees apply for academic year 2012-13:

£7,500 per annum for maximum of three consecutive years (fourth year free)

All CertHE courses will be charged at £6,000 per annum for full-time study, including as part of a degree course.

The maximum total fee for a four year full-time degree (fourth year free) is £22,500.

Courses which comprise an HN award as their first and/or second year will be charged at £6,000 for the first and/or second year and £7,500 for the second and/or third year (fourth year free).
 

International students

(students not living in the UK or European Union) pay the following fees in academic year 2012-13:
 

The CertHE is one year (two semesters) full time and is equivalent to the first year of a degree course.

As an international student you have a variety of funding opportunities available to you. You can contact the International Centre at UHI for advice on what funding you can apply for.

How to Apply

If you are a school leaver or are applying to multiple universities, then you must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This is the central admissions service for all universities and colleges of higher education in the UK.

If you are not a school leaver and are only applying to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, you can contact the Registry & Admissions Office or download, complete and return the UHI application form.

For those applying from overseas, UCAS forms will be available from the British Council. All prospective international students can also downlaod, complete and return the UHI application form.

Contact details:

Registry & Admissions Office
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Sleat
Isle of Skye
IV44 8RQ

Tel: 01471 888304

Email: iarrtas@smo.uhi.ac.uk
 

Useful information for applying through UCAS:

Institution Name: HIP
Code: H49
Campus: K