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Overview
In the An Cùrsa Comais (English) at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will get the opportunity to take a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment and apply your newly acquired theory skills.
Special features
- Intensive Gaelic immersion course with particular emphasis on oral and written skills
- You will study at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye, or UHI North, West and Hebrides on the Isle of Lewis, both located at the heart of vibrant, Gaelic-speaking communities
- You will undertake a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed the An Cùrsa Comais course you might like to consider pursuing a career in Gaelic teaching or in the Gaelic media.
Can I progress into further study?
Once you’ve completed your studies, you can progress on to a variety of other Gaelic-related courses, including:
- DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies
- BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comas conaltraidh A
- Comas conaltraidh B
- Cànan foirmeil is dreuchdail
- Saoghal na Gàidhlig 1
- Greis gnìomhachais
- Na meadhanan 1*
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
78
OR 4
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Inverness, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
78
OR 4
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements
General requirements
- 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Gaelic (learners) or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above Or
- 2 A levels at grade BC or above
- You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills
- Applicant with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
- This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage
- Please note: this course does not accept applications for deferred entry; if you wish to take a year out, for example, you must apply next year
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents8925 GBP / year≈ 8925 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1285 GBP / year≈ 1285 GBP / year
Living costs
Inverness
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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