An Cùrsa Adhartais (English) CertHE
Course code Q501
What is special about this course?
The An Cùrsa Adhartais Certificate offers you the opportunity to develop your confidence in all aspects of communication skills in Gaelic. It will provide you with a solid foundation for further study through the medium of Gaelic and improve your prospects in securing employment in the Gaelic sector.
The course is delivered by online distance learning and is equivalent to the first year of the Gaelic and Related Studies degree course. The course covers the language points contained within An Cùrsa Comais and uses the same teaching and learning methodologies as An Cùrsa Inntrigidh.
Special features
- This course incorporates innovative language learning methods
- It will help prime you for good career opportunities within the Gaelic sector
- Opportunity to attend an optional Weekend School to meet and speak Gaelic with your fellow students
- You will study online part time, which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
Entry requirements
- 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR
- 1 A level at grade C or above
- These should preferably include Gaelic at grade B or above
- You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills
- Applicants with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
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
- As this course is part-time online, it is not open to international students wishing to come to the UK to study who require a Student Route visa
Access routes
- An Cùrsa Inntrigidh
Year 1 - CertHE
- Language modules 1 – 6
- Subject module 7
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will study this course online via the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from tutors at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
- This method of study will be supplemented with audio conference lectures and tutorials
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 2 years
Where can I study my course?
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You should apply to, and will be enrolled and supported by, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Start date
- August
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
| CertHE | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Part-time (unstructured per 15 credit module) | £161 |
| Part-time (unstructured per 20 credit module) | £215 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) or assessed as rest of the UK for fee status, the following fees apply:
| CertHE | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Part-time (unstructured per 15 credit module) | £500 |
| Part-time (unstructured per 20 credit module) | £605 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying (see the Funding section opposite).
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK, studying online from their home country, or living in the UK but assessed as international for fee status, the following fees apply:
This includes EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled status in the UK and EEA and Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK
| CertHE | 2024-25 |
|---|---|
| Part-time (unstructured per 15 credit module) | £500 |
| Part-time (unstructured per 20 credit module) | £605 |
Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed the An Cùrsa Adhartais Certificate, you might like to consider pursuing a career in:
- Gaelic development
- Gaelic administrative work
- Gaelic degree work
Can I progress into further study?
The CertHE An Cùrsa Adhartais allows progression to courses such as our DipHE Gaelic and Related Studies.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
I studied Gaelic all though high school, and even after doing my undergraduate in Outdoor Education, I really wanted to learn Gaelic properly, and so I came to UHI. Everyone knows each other and are so friendly and supportive. The opportunities I’ve had from being here, you couldn’t get them anywhere else. The lecturers are great, they are so supportive, they will take the time to speak to you about anything, there’s a lot of Gaelic spoken even outside of class, which is wonderful for learning.
I’ve played bagpipes processions and in town halls while being here, I’ve also played rugby in the new Skye rugby club. I’m staying in student accommodation here, the views are next to none, the accommodation has been really nice.
Martin studied Gaelic at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, a partner of UHI.
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