Cert HE An Cùrsa Comais

Award: CertHE
Study Mode: Full-time, On Campus
Duration: 1 Year
Code: Q532
Course Contact: Eilidh Grant .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Description

An Cùrsa Comais is an intensive language learning course designed for intermediate level learners whose aim is fluency in the language. The major focus is on language skills, both speaking and writing, but other subjects will be introduced as the course progresses. Students on An Cùrsa Comais undertake a three week work placement within a Gaelic setting as part of the Greis-gnìomhachais module.

Course Content

The course is made up of six modules. Each student follows five compulsory modules including communication skills, formal and professional language and The Gaelic World . Students choose another optional module which can include computing, music performance, Gaelic in the media and Gaelic in the community.

Entry Requirements

For direct entry to the Cert HE An Cùrsa Comais:

SQA passes in five different subjects including two Highers, preferrably including Higher Gaelic

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

Places will be offered following an interview with the Course Leader to assess fluency 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 degrees.

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

Students 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.

Progression Routes

If students successfully complete the Cert HE Cùrsa Comais they have the opportunity to progress to the second year of the degree programme.

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