MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies
About this course
MA in Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies, a joint honours degree combining the history and theory of the moving image with the study of Scotland's oldest living language and culture. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. Students may optionally undertake a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Visual Culture, Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience, and Gaelic Scotland, alongside optional language pathways including Gaelic for Beginners 1a, Gaelic for Beginners 1b, Gaelic Language 1a, and Gaelic Language 1b. The second year continues with compulsory modules like Visualising Modernity, Visualising Revolution, Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland, and Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland, with further language options such as Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2a, Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b, Gaelic Language 2a, and Gaelic Language 2b. The third year features the compulsory Gaelic Language A module for honours students. The final year includes the compulsory Gaelic Language B module, and students can choose to complete a Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture or a Dissertation in Gaelic Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Introduction to Visual Culture
- Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience
- Gaelic Scotland
- Gaelic for Beginners 1a
- Gaelic for Beginners 1b
- Gaelic Language 1a
- Gaelic Language 1b
- Visualising Modernity
- Visualising Revolution
- Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland
- Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland
- Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2a
- Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b
- Gaelic Language 2a
- Gaelic Language 2b
- Gaelic Language A
- Gaelic Language B
- Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture
- Dissertation in Gaelic Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £32,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.