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Gaelic language and culture

Our unique culture and history play a huge part in what makes Scotland special.

At UHI you can choose to study archaeology on the Orkney Isles with world-renowned sites on your doorstep such as Skara Brae, Maeshowe, the Camster Cairns, and Mousa Broch, some of which predate Stonehenge and are up up to 5000 years old.

Learn about Scotland’s Viking connections from recognised experts in this field, to re-evaluate the Vikings' past, present, and future.

Immerse yourself in Gaelic language, culture, heritage and traditions at our Sabhal Mòr Ostaig campus on the beautiful Isle of Skye.

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Undergraduate

Postgraduate

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Pathways to study

If you don't initially meet the entry requirements for degree study there is always another route and you may want to consider an HNC or access course. 

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Anna Nicolson

Anna, Gaelic and education student

We’re supported really well, we get a lot of one-to-one support any questions or queries are answered straight away, you wouldn’t be worried to go the lecturers with anything. It’s a really good place to study, you get so many opportunities to be a part of student life, and you get to know the people around you so well. It makes a really nice community, and the campus is so lovely. I definitely recommend studying here!
Anna is studying BA (Hons) Gaelic and Education at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, a partner of UHI.
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Careers

Graduates progress into a variety of roles:

  • Gaelic development
  • Primary, secondary and university teaching and education
  • Gaelic media
  • Traditional music
  • Language and community development
  • Gaelic culture, arts and heritage
  • Tourism
  • Research

70% of businesses believe Gaelic is an asset to their business

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