MA (Hons) Gaelic Studies in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen | Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 20,800
(c. USD27,890.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

At Aberdeen, the Gaelic Studies program offers an ideal setting to delve into the Gaelic language, its rich heritage, literary traditions, and contemporary culture. Whether you're fluent or just starting out, you'll learn from top-tier Gaelic scholars while acquiring versatile skills for diverse career paths. For a century, we've been instructing in Scottish Gaelic (Gidhlig) and culture, guided by dedicated educators and researchers whose work actively shapes Scotland's efforts to preserve and promote Gaelic. You'll deepen your understanding of Scotland's oldest living language and enhance your Gaelic abilities in a welcoming setting, whether as your primary focus or alongside other subjects—perfect for educators looking to add Gaelic instruction to their qualifications. With nearly 3,000 Gaelic speakers in northeast Scotland, our students and faculty actively contribute to the community through Gaelic clubs, events, and organizations. Gaelic-speaking graduates enjoy excellent prospects, with opportunities in education, cultural development, arts administration, library sciences, and growing media roles fueled by Scotland's investment in Gaelic broadcasting.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

SQA Highers
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who achieve BB over S4 and S5 and who meet one of the widening access criteria are guaranteed a conditional offer. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.

A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC

International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.

Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.

Ielts Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0 ,
Toefl ibt Overall - 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21

Tuition GBP 20,800

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