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What is special about this course?

The BA (Hons) Culture and Heritage with Gaelic Studies will appeal to anyone with a broad interest in the Highlands and Islands region and Scotland in general. On this course, you will have the opportunity to learn the Gaelic language from native speakers or enhance any language skills you may already have, and can choose to study in English or Gaelic in a number of modules. You will also have the choice of writing your end of year projects in English or Gaelic in your third and fourth years.

You will study a wide range of subjects, allowing you to explore the key cultural, historical, literary, language, musical and philosophical issues of the region at both national and regional levels, as well as placing them within a global context. The programme covers everything from art, film and literature, to museums, Vikings and plants.

The programme is aimed at anyone who wishes to study in the distinctive fields of culture, heritage and Gaelic language studies. You can set your own research agendas, choosing your own topics for study at all levels and bringing together the multi-disciplinary teaching and learning you will experience throughout your studies.

Special features

Gain and enhance your Gaelic language skills

Study Highlands and Islands culture and heritage in a global context

Choose from a range of interdisciplinary subjects to suit your own interests and career path

Study to suit your personal circumstances, full-time or part-time

Individual modules can be studied for personal or professional development

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this degree, you might like to consider careers in:

• Primary and secondary teaching in Gaelic or English, history and modern studies
• Interpretation with a range of wildlife or heritage groups, including Historic Environment Scotland, National Trust for Scotland, NatureScot, and Scottish Forestry
• Heritage and tourism sectors
• Museums, archives and libraries sector
• Government agencies and local authorities
• Research and academia
• Community development
• Policy development
• Marketing and PR
• Journalism and the media