MSc in Material Culture and Gàidhealtachd History
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Information
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Campus location
Aird of Sleat, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,990 / per year *
Application deadline
Request info
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* Scotland: £5,256 | Rest of UK: £7,020 | International: £9,990
Introduction
What is special about this course?
This ground-breaking, internationally acclaimed master's program offers you a unique opportunity to investigate Gaelic culture – entirely through the language of the Gaels themselves.
The course gives you the chance to study in-depth the extraordinary transformations affecting the Gaelic world from recent centuries up to the present day, drawing upon the wealth of material culture, literature, tradition, and language of the people of the Highlands.
You may already be knowledgeable about the tradition, material culture, and history of different Highland districts. By placing them in a wider regional context through your studies, with a specific focus on material culture – the many objects made and used in the Highlands – you will attain a deeper understanding of the world of the Gaels, both past and present.
The course is taught in Gaelic, from a Gaelic perspective, by internationally recognized scholars, therefore communicative ability in the language is essential.
Special features
- It is available to study entirely online
- You can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
- Emphasis on developing skills in fieldwork, oral interviewing, and archival research
- Building strong links with local communities, local and national museums and agencies
- You can study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or master's degree
Admissions
Curriculum
To achieve the award of MSc you must complete a research dissertation.
Scholarships and Funding
Postgraduate Loans (SAAS) (Scottish-domiciled and EU students)
Loans for tuition fees are available from SAAS for eligible Scotland-domiciled and EU students, and loans for living costs for eligible Scottish students.
Eligible Scotland-domiciled students studying part-time can apply for a tuition fee loan from SAAS. You must be intending to complete the course in no longer than twice the length of time it would take for a full-time student. For example, if your course is available to full-time students as a one-year program, you will be funded for a maximum of two years of part-time study. If your course does not have a full-time option, you must complete it within three years. You can apply for a tuition fee loan up to £7,000, which will be paid pro-rata for each academic year of study.
Career Opportunities
What can I do on completion of my course?
- Positions within the heritage sector; museums; community groups; the media; creative industries; the public sector; developmental and environmental agencies; and PhD research
Can I progress into further study?
- PhD or other research
Program Tuition Fee
Student Testimonials
Program delivery
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured) - this option allows you to be more flexible regarding the length of time you may take to complete the course and the pathways to completion are less likely to be pre-set
- You will study through supported online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE)
- Assessment methods involve a mixture of projects and fieldwork assignments
- You will be required to attend an induction session at the start of the course, either face-to-face at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI on the Isle of Skye or online
- This course may be studied by international students from your home country
How long will my course last?
- Part-time (structured): 3 years @ 12-16 hours per week
- Part-time (unstructured): 6 years @ 10 hours per week
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which will include time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig