BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture
AWARD: Distance Learning,UndergraduateSTUDY MODE: Distance Learning,Full-time,On-campus
DURATION: 4 Years
CODE: Q530
COURSE LEADER: Mark Wringe
COURSE CONTACT: Eilidh Grant ( )
SPECIAL FEATURES
The BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture degree looks at Gaelic society and its origins, whilst ensuring you achieve a high standard of fluency in the language. In year four, you will have the opportunity of an exchange with Irish or Canadian universities, allowing you to explore the wider international context to which Gaelic Scotland belongs. The skills you acquire on the course will make you ideally placed to take advantage of the many new job opportunities appearing in the Gaelic world today.
DESCRIPTION
The BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture degree develops students’ knowledge and critical awareness of Gaelic language, literature and culture. It also allows students to draw from related subjects covered by sister programmes in the scheme of degrees. This programme balances investigation of historical aspects of language and culture, with an emphasis on contemporary material and issues which affect the Gaelic community. You will study the arts, contemporary and traditional literature, minority language issues and oral tradition, and explore the relationship of Gaelic to other languages, including Irish Gaelic.
COURSE CONTENT
The BA (Hons) Gaelic Language and Culture degree looks at Gaelic society and its origins, whilst ensuring you achieve a high standard of fluency in the language. In year four, you will have the opportunity of an exchange with Irish or Canadian universities, allowing you to explore the wider international context to which Gaelic Scotland belongs. The skills you acquire on the course will make you ideally placed to take advantage of the many new job opportunities appearing in the Gaelic world today.
YEAR 1 – SCQF Level 7 For the structure at Level SCQF 7, see An Cùrsa Comais, An Cùrsa Adhartais and Gaelic and Communication. YEAR 2 – SCQF Level 8 Core modules
- Gaelic Language 2
- Language, Culture and Ethnicity
Optional modules
- Folklore
- The Short Story
- Onomastics
- Poetry since 1900
- Gaelic Scholars and Voyagers
YEAR 3 – SCQF Level 9 Core modules
- Gaelic Language 3
- Research Skills
Optional modules
- Traditional Culture
- Poetry 1600 – 1900
- Irish Language
- Gaelic Prose
- Creative Writing
- History and Development of the Gaelic Language
YEAR 4 – SCQF Level 10 Core module
- Dissertation
Optional modules
- The Aos Dàna
- Celtic Belief Systems
- Gaelic Dialects
- Translation skills
PROGRESSION ROUTES & EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS
- Education
- Public administration
- Economic and cultural development
- Postgraduate study and research
UCAS - ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- 3 SQA Higher passes at grades B, B and C or above, including Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) or Gaelic (learners) at B or above; or
- other equivalent qualifications subject to the discretion of the Course/Programme Leader.
You will be interviewed in order to determine which first year language course best meets your needs, depending on your spoken language abilities on entry. 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. The placement module is a core module on this course and a PVG will be required should the student choose to undertake their placement at a school or other childcare establishment.