Primary Education with Gaelic (Fluent Speakers) MA (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Program By The University of Edinburgh. |Top Universities
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Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Gaelic language is a vital part of Scotland’s heritage, national identity and cultural life. As an official language of Scotland, Gaelic influences and shapes Scottish literature, music, art, film and TV, festivals, of course, education.

Study with us, and you will be a part of a proud tradition of teacher education spanning nearly 200 years.

Our MA (Hons) in Primary Education with Gaelic (Fluent Speakers) has been developed to help meet the national shortage of Gaelic teachers and to enhance the professional capacity of future teachers.

With this degree, you will benefit from:

  • a full-year placement in a Gaelic-medium primary school setting, unique only to the University of Edinburgh
  • a qualification to enable you to teach in Gaelic or English
  • dedicated courses on bilingualism and immersion education, with a focus on Gaelic and Scotland
  • a £1,000 grant from Bòrd na Gàidhlig

By the end of the 4-year programme, not only will you meet the need for Gaelic teachers in Scotland, ensuring your career viability, but also the sustainable future of Gaelic in Scotland.

Program overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The Gaelic language is a vital part of Scotland’s heritage, national identity and cultural life. As an official language of Scotland, Gaelic influences and shapes Scottish literature, music, art, film and TV, festivals, of course, education.

Study with us, and you will be a part of a proud tradition of teacher education spanning nearly 200 years.

Our MA (Hons) in Primary Education with Gaelic (Fluent Speakers) has been developed to help meet the national shortage of Gaelic teachers and to enhance the professional capacity of future teachers.

With this degree, you will benefit from:

  • a full-year placement in a Gaelic-medium primary school setting, unique only to the University of Edinburgh
  • a qualification to enable you to teach in Gaelic or English
  • dedicated courses on bilingualism and immersion education, with a focus on Gaelic and Scotland
  • a £1,000 grant from Bòrd na Gàidhlig

By the end of the 4-year programme, not only will you meet the need for Gaelic teachers in Scotland, ensuring your career viability, but also the sustainable future of Gaelic in Scotland.

Admission Requirements

4 Years
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