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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QR52

Gaelic Studies and German (5 yrs)

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MA (Hons) Gaelic Studies and German (5 yrs) at University of Aberdeen is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Gaelic Studies and German at Aberdeen is the ideal opportunity to combine in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner – with the advantage of a major European language and its history and culture, opening up career opportunities in Scotland and internationally. We have been teaching Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) and culture for a hundred years, led by teachers and researchers passionate about Gaelic and whose work directly influences Scottish policy on keeping Gaelic alive, healthy and important in Scotland tod... International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Gaelic Language and Communication Skills
German Language and Communication Skills
Scottish Gaelic Literature and Culture
German Literature and Cultural Studies
European History and Society
Linguistics and Language Acquisition
Contemporary German-Speaking Societies
Gaelic Community Engagement and Research Methods
UCAS Code:QR52
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL. For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected. English at a minimum of Standard level required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£104,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£29,000
3 years£18,500£23,000£29,000
5 years£22,500£28,500£34,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH19). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Gaelic Studies and German (5 yrs) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#262QS World
#27UK Ranking
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