Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Gaelic/Portuguese in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,868.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Discover Scottish Gaelic language and culture across different historical periods up to modern times, while enhancing your Gaelic proficiency for today's employment opportunities. Ionnsaich mu chultar na Gidhlig tro na linntean, agus leasaich do sgilean cànain airson chothroman cosnaidh nas pailte. The program allows you to explore Gaelic folklore, songs, contemporary poetry, life writing, modern fiction, and theatrical works entirely in Gaelic. The University's Gaelic programs and the city's active Gaelic-speaking community offer additional chances to practice Gaelic beyond academic settings. During your advanced studies, you can opt to spend one or two semesters at Trinity College Dublin or select universities in North America and Australia.
Three specialized tracks are available: Advanced 1 for students with strong Higher Gàidhlig results, Intermediate 1 for those with solid Higher Gaelic marks, and Beginners 1 for complete or nearly complete novices. Each program builds relevant language competencies while providing tailored examinations of contemporary literature alongside a comprehensive survey of Gaelic society and Scottish cultural heritage from ancient times to today. If you advance to upper-level studies (years 3-4), you'll focus on modern Scottish Gaelic linguistics and literary works, while also exploring Irish Gaelic and the evolution of Gaelic dialects. The majority of instruction occurs in Gaelic.
Growing support for Gaelic has created increasing professional prospects in the field. Alumni have pursued diverse careers in media, publishing, arts education, research, library sciences, and legal professions. Some graduates work in government services, language policy development with municipal organizations, and Brd na Gàidhlig.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
Note: No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic is required.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
Note: No prior knowledge of Scottish Gaelic is required.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
25,290