An Cùrsa Comais (English) CertHE

What is special about this course?

An Cùrsa Comais is an intensive and interactive Gaelic language course for intermediate-level learners aiming for fluency in the language. The major focus is on language skills, both speaking and writing, but other subjects are introduced as the course progresses.

You will get the opportunity to take a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment and apply your newly acquired theory skills.

Special features

• Intensive Gaelic immersion course with particular emphasis on oral and written skills
• You will study at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI on the Isle of Skye, or UHI North, West and Hebrides on the Isle of Lewis, both located at the heart of vibrant, Gaelic-speaking communities
• You will undertake a three-week work placement in a Gaelic environment

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, preferably including Gaelic (learners) or Gàidhlig (fluent speakers) at grade B or above Or
• 2 A levels at grade BC or above
• You will be required to attend an interview to assess your Gaelic language skills
• Applicant with other qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis
• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification. For further information visit our PVG scheme webpage
• 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

Access routes

• An Cùrsa Inntrigidh

Year 1 - CertHE

Modalan riatanach:

• Comas conaltraidh A
• Comas conaltraidh B
• Cànan foirmeil is dreuchdail
• Saoghal na Gàidhlig 1
• Greis gnìomhachais
   

Modalan roghainneil:

• Na meadhanan 1*
• Cànan sa choimhearsnachd
• Litreachas: sgilean sgrùdaidh
• Coimpiutaireachd 1
• Annas-làimhe is òrain Ghàidhlig 1*
• Teòiridh, cruthachadh is cothromachadh 1*

*Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI only.

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.

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) and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers 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.