Gaelic and Traditional Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Gaelic and Traditional Music Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Immerse yourself in a vibrant musical environment as a traditional singer or instrumentalist, and prepare yourself for a dynamic career as a Gaelic musician, with opportunities across a variety of sectors.
Benefit from the strong practical elements of this BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course, learning from leading musicians, with frequent opportunities to perform and record both on campus and further afield. Base yourself in the heart of a Gaelic-speaking community, at our Sabhal Mòr Ostaig campus on the beautiful Isle of Skye, as you gain an outstanding educatio...
Immerse yourself in a vibrant musical environment as a traditional singer or instrumentalist, and prepare yourself for a dynamic career as a Gaelic musician, with opportunities across a variety of sectors.
Benefit from the strong practical elements of this BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course, learning from leading musicians, with frequent opportunities to perform and record both on campus and further afield. Base yourself in the heart of a Gaelic-speaking community, at our Sabhal Mòr Ostaig campus on the beautiful Isle of Skye, as you gain an outstanding education in Gaelic musical heritage within the broader context of Gaelic and related studies.
Develop a range of practical skills for solo and group performances, make important professional contacts, experience hands-on learning in our outstanding dedicated recording studio, and enjoy the incredible opportunity of studying abroad for a semester, in Canada or Ireland, in your final year.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Sabhal Mor Ostaig
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
A16-D37
Institution Code
H49
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
Scottish Higher
preferably including Gaelic or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above.
Other
Advanced entry to year 2 may be possible with one of our CertHE courses. See website for details.
Not accepted
Other
Advanced entry to year 3 may be possible with our DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies.
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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