Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners)
The University of Edinburgh
UCAS Code: 3R67 | Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
UCAS Code: 3R67 | Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English Language and English Literature, both at C or 4, a language other than English at B or 6, and Mathematics at C or 4.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: English at 5. SL: Mathematics at 4 and a language other than English at 5.
Scottish Higher
ABBB by end of S5 or AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: English at C. National 5s: a language other than English at B and Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics at C. For alternative acceptable Mathematics qualifications please contact the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Undergraduate Admissions Office via the Enquiries link below.
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About this course
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, and 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 (Learners) is unique in the world in educating non-Gaelic speakers to become Gaelic-medium primary School teachers.
It was 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:
* living and studying for a year on the beautiful Isle of Skye, for an immersion experience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture.
* 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 5-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.
**Why Edinburgh**
The city of Edinburgh has a long-established Gaelic community and a lively contemporary cultural scene. For example, there are:
* conversation groups for practising Gaelic socially.
* fèisean for performers.
* an annual festival, Seachdain na Gàidhlig.
**University of Edinburgh’s School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC)**
You can benefit from studying across two schools at the University of Edinburgh: Moray House School of Education and Sport, and the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC).
LLC is a founding member of Soillse, the National Research Network for the Maintenance and Revitalisation of Gaelic Language and Culture.
Through the Gaelic Algorithmic Research Group (GARG), LLC is leading an international team researching modern technologies for Gaelic, including the development of the world’s first working automatic speech recognition system for the language.
In addition, LLC has a Traditional Artist and Gaelic Writer-in-Residence, a composer/musician and a writer who works with staff and students on a range of projects and performances.
**Mental health and wellbeing partnership**
Student teachers at the University of Edinburgh can also engage with our mental health and wellbeing programme.
This is provided through our unique partnership with children’s mental health charity Place2Be and helps you to support mental wellbeing in your classrooms and yourself.
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