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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW53

Gaelic and Traditional Music

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Sleite, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,870Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), the BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sleite, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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 music... International tuition fees are £15,870 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Gaelic Language and Culture
Instrumental Performance Technique
Gaelic Song Tradition and Practice
Music History and Heritage
Ensemble Performance and Collaboration
Recording and Production Studio Practice
Traditional Music Composition and Arrangement
Research Methods in Music Studies
UCAS Code:QW53
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BC

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,870

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£63,480

Home Student Fee

£9,250

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,000£13,500£18,000
5 years£14,000£19,500£24,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 44% below UK average salary
This course
£13,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
30%Studying
10%Work & Study
40%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Gaelic and Traditional Music as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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