Gaelic and Traditional Music - BA (Hons)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

What is special about this course?

Immerse yourself in a vibrant musical environment as a traditional singer or instrumentalist, and prepare yourself for a dynamic career as a Gaelic musician, with opportunities across a variety of sectors.

Benefit from the strong practical elements of this BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course, learning from leading musicians, with frequent opportunities to perform and record both on campus and further afield. Base yourself in the heart of a Gaelic-speaking community, at our Sabhal Mòr Ostaig campus on the beautiful Isle of Skye, as you gain an outstanding education in Gaelic musical heritage within the broader context of Gaelic and related studies.

Develop a range of practical skills for solo and group performances, make important professional contacts, experience hands-on learning in our outstanding dedicated recording studio, and enjoy the incredible opportunity of studying abroad for a semester, in Canada or Ireland, in your final year.

Special features

• Study and practice traditional music in the heart of a Gaelic community on the beautiful Isle of Skye
• Improve Gaelic language skills
• Develop a range of practical skills for solo and group performances, learning from leading practitioners
• Deepen your understanding of music within the wider contexts of history and cultural studies with leading specialists
• Make important professional contacts through a variety of learning opportunities
• Learn 'hands-on' in an outstanding dedicated recording studio
• Study for a semester in Ireland or Canada in year 4
• Learn vital professional skills for a successful and wide-ranging career in the music industry
• Be part of the wider Gaelic-speaking higher education community and participate in a range of social activities

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed your BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music course you might like to consider a career in:

• The music profession
• Gaelic cultural sector
• Gaelic media
• Education