Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners) MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Our MA (Hons) in Primary Education with Gaelic aims to support you to become a Gaelic-medium educator who will develop the professional values of:
- trust
- respect
- integrity
- a commitment to the principles of social justice
The programme has been developed to help meet the national shortage of Gaelic teachers and to enhance the professional capacity of future teachers.
On this degree, you will benefit from an immersion experience at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture.
Learning and practice
This programme is based in the Moray House School of Education and Sport and will give you the opportunity to develop a deep knowledge and understanding of:
- learning
- children as individual learners
- the pedagogies associated with the primary curriculum
Through extended and sustained professional practice in Gaelic-medium and English-medium primary schools you will develop:
- professional expertise
- knowledge of the curriculum in action
- critical understanding of the complexities of school and community
Graduates of the programme are able to teach in Gaelic-medium or English-medium primary education.
Celtic and Scottish Studies
The programme also provides you with the opportunity to study courses in Celtic and Scottish Studies in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC).
You will acquire spoken and written skills in Scottish Gaelic and deepen your understanding of the language's history, linguistic structure and rich literary heritage.
You will benefit from internationally-renowned expertise in LLC, which takes in different areas, periods and disciplines of Celtic studies including:
- theoretical and practical issues of current sociolinguistics
- language policy
- language revitalisation
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 practicing Gaelic socially
- fèisean for performers
- an annual festival, Seachdain na Gàidhlig
LLC is also 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 work 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 in yourself.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
It is important that applicants for teacher education degrees show commitment, motivation and suitability for their degree and the profession.
This can be demonstrated in your personal statement by reflecting on relevant work experience, and explaining your understanding of the teacher's role.
For more guidance please see the school website:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/education
Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply.
You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| Trinity ISE | |
| PTE Academic | 62 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners) MA (Hons)
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scotland
Students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme. The amount for 2024 entry will be confirmed in Summer 2023.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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FAQ about Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners) MA (Hons) The University of Edinburgh
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Primary Education with Gaelic (Learners) MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Edinburgh.