MA Gaelic
About this course
MA in Gaelic, a language and cultural degree focusing on Scottish Gaelic across different levels of proficiency. Core topics include Research Methods. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year covers language acquisition through Gaelic 1 (Beginners), Gaelic 1 (Intermediate), and Gaelic 1 (Advanced). The second year continues language development with Gaelic 2 (Intermediate) and Gaelic 2 (Advanced). Later years explore specialised topics and literature through modules such as Sgilean Canain 3, Sgilean Canain 4, and The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland. Optional study paths allow specialisation in historical texts, modern poetry, drama, and folklore. Students complete either a Dissertation (Gaelic) Single Honours or an Applied Dissertation with Placement in Gaelic.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 68 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 17%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Media Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 69%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 14%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 73%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
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: 55%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Gaelic 1 (Advanced)
- Gaelic 1 (Beginners)
- Gaelic 1 (Intermediate)
- Gaelic 2 (Advanced)
- Gaelic 2 (Intermediate)
- An 19Mh Linn Tro Shuilean Nan Gaidheal
- Bardachd Cogaidh 1930-1950
- Introduction To Modern Irish
- Sgilean Canain 3
- Sgilean Canain 4
- Eadar Croit is Kiosk: Bàrdachd an fhicheadamh linn
- An Leabhar gàidhlig 1567-1914
- The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland
- Guth nan Eilthireach: Litreachas Gàidhlig anns an t-Saoghal Ùr
- An Dealbh-Chluich agus a' Ghàidhlig bho 1790
- Eachdraidh na Gàidhlig ann an Alba, c. 1400-1914
- Innse Gall, Ulaidh agus Rìgh Seumas VI. Tuineachadh agus Sìobhaltas, c.1541-1639
- Applied Dissertation with Placement in Gaelic
- Dissertation (Gaelic) Joint Honours
- Dissertation (Gaelic) Single Honours
- The Highland Clearances
- Translation Studies: An introduction to key topics in theory and practice
- Language Policy and Planning for European Minority Languages
- Kingdoms and societies in northern Britain AD 400-800
- Early Gaelic Poetry
- Introduction To Early Gaelic (Old And Middle Irish)
- Advanced Early Gaelic Texts
- Celtic Place-Names Of Scotland
- Early Gaelic Literature In Translation
- Introduction To Medieval Welsh
- Medieval Welsh Literature In Translation
- The Finn Cycle
- Medieval Ireland 800 - 1100
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Gaelic at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £35,000.
What do graduates of MA Gaelic at University of Glasgow do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Gaelic at University of Glasgow?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Gaelic at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
Does MA Gaelic at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Gaelic at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.