Gaelic and Education

About this course

Gaelic and education is a combination with a clear and important purpose: supporting the survival, transmission, and growth of Scottish Gaelic as a living language. Gaelic is spoken by a relatively small community in Scotland, concentrated in the Western Isles and other parts of the Highlands, but it is a language of great antiquity and cultural richness, with a literary tradition, musical heritage, and community life that are inseparable from Scottish cultural identity. Gaelic-medium education is growing in Scotland, and the demand for qualified teachers who can teach through the medium of Gaelic is significant and consistent. At the University of the Highlands and Islands you will study Gaelic language and literature alongside education theory and professional preparation. Gaelic study will develop your linguistic proficiency and your engagement with Gaelic literature, song, culture,

Where its graduates go

The 2 largest scored destinations, covering 100% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 95% of graduatescards →

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