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Where to study Gaelic

Whether you are a potential teacher or already registered to teach, there are many courses available to develop your skills and provide you with the qualifications you need to work in Gaelic education.

There is plenty of flexibility so that you can fit the learning in with your lifestyle. A full range of full-time, part-time and distance learning programmes are detailed here, along with links to help you find out more. The information below will get you on the right path to ensuring you are competent in the language and knowledgeable of the culture before you begin educating the next generation.

University of Aberdeen  

Celtic Department
School of Language & Literature
Taylor Building
University of Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen AB24 3UB
01224 272550
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MA Gaelic Studies (Single or Joint Honours)
MA Celtic Studies (Single Honours only)
MA Celtic Civilization (Joint Honours only)

   
University of Edinburgh  

Celtic & Scottish Studies
School of Literature & Languages
19 & 27 George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LD
0131 650 4167
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MA Celtic
MA Celtic & Archaeology
MA Celtic & English Language
MA Celtic & English or Scottish Literature
MA Celtic & German
MA Celtic & Linguistics
MA Celtic & Scandinavian Studies
MA Celtic & Scottish History
LLB Law & Celtic
MA Scottish Ethnology & Celtic
MA Scottish Studies
MSc Highland Studies

   
University of Glasgow  

Department of Celtic
Modern Languages Building
16 University Gardens
Glasgow G12 8QL
0141 330 4222
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MA Gaelic (Single or Joint Honours)
MA Celtic Studies (Single or Joint Honours)
MA Celtic Civilization (Joint Honours only)

 
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI Gaelic & Related Studies Degree Scheme*

Sleat
Isle of Skye IV44 8RQ
01471 888 000
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Cert HE An Cùrsa Comais (Immersion Course)
Cert HE Gaelic & Communication
Dip HE Gaelic & Related Studies
BA Gaelic & Traditional Music
BA (Hons) Gaelic Language & Culture
BA (Hons) Gaelic & North Atlantic Studies
BA (Hons) Gaelic & Media Studies
MA Material Culture and the Environment

Also:
Diploma in Gaelic Media
Distance learning
Short Courses

 
Lews Castle College UHI Gaelic & Related Studies Degree Scheme*

Stornoway
Isle of Lewis HS2 0XR
01851 770 000
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Cert HE An Cùrsa Comais (Immersion Course)
Cert HE Gaelic & Communication
Dip HE Gaelic & Related Studies
BA Gaelic Language & Culture
BA Gaelic & North Atlantic Studies

Also:
NC Access to Gaelic for Learners and Fluent speakers (An Cùrsa Cothruim)
Gaelic Language 1, 2 & 3
Diploma in Gaelic Language & Music (Benbecula Campus)
PGDE Primary in association with the University of Strathclyde

*Taught entirely through the medium of Gaelic

Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle UHI  

Gartnatra
Bowmore
Islay PA43 7LN
01496 810 818
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Cert HE An Cùrsa Comais (Immersion Course)

Also:
Distance learning
Short Courses

 

 

Kilmarnock College  

Holehouse Road
Kilmarnock KA3 7AT
01563 523501
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1 year Access to Gaelic (Full or part-time)

 

 

Stow College  

Shamrock Street
Glasgow G4 9BR
0141 332 1786
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1 year Gaelic Immersion Course (Full or part-time)

 

 

Clì Gàidhlig  

1-4 Highland Railhouse
Academy Street
Inverness IV1 1LE
01463 226 710
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Gaelic access and promotion organisation, providing information on classes and courses throughout Scotland and the rest of the world.