Gaelic/German MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Gaelic/German MA (Hons) and other courses in German and Scandinavian Studies at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in German and Scandinavian Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Languages and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of German and Scandinavian Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £22000 | £27000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £27000 | £17000 - £25500 | £19500 - £32500 |
All Languages and Area Studies courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of Languages and Area Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £25232 | £29157 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £30000 | £19512 - £32911 | £22000 - £39475 |
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Course Description
GAELIC: - Explore Scottish Gaelic language and culture through the centuries to the present day, and develop your Gaelic language skills for the contemporary job market. Ionnsaich mu chultar na Gàidhlig tro na linntean, agus leasaich do sgilean cànain airson chothroman cosnaidh nas fheàrr. You can study Gaelic folklore, song, modern poetry, autobiography, contemporary fiction and drama all through Gaelic, while the University’s Gaelic initiative and the city’s vibrant Gaelic community also provide opportunities to use Gaelic outside the classroom. GERMAN: - German involves the study of a key European language and its culture. At Glasgow we provide a wide spectrum of teaching, ranging from the 18th century to contemporary culture. You will combine the study of language and culture in courses that focus on using German in practical and professional contexts, which makes our graduates stand out when applying for jobs.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Gaelic/German MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for German and Scandinavian Studies
All German and Scandinavian Studies courses of University of Glasgow
Costs
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About University of Glasgow
The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.
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