Gaelic Education MEd
Course code: Q539
Study mode: You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time., You study outside of typical working hours, usually in the evenings.
Course type: MEd
International: Not eligible for international students
Study at: Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Start in: September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally., You are learning and being assessed in your place of employment.
Duration: Part-time: 3 years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
This MEd Gaelic Education is delivered entirely through the medium of Gaelic, allowing you to develop your literacy skills in Gaelic while at the same time progressing your professional knowledge, understanding and skills relating to Gaelic education.
You will focus on the following areas in your studies:
- Immersion pedagogy and best practice in international immersion education
- Research, policy and practice in Gaelic medium education
- Developing pupils’ Gaelic language proficiency
- Developing participants’ own confidence and competence in Gaelic, including understanding and use of Gaelic grammar
- Building an awareness of Gaelic culture and identity into the curriculum
- Supporting diverse learners in Gaelic education
- Leading learning in Gaelic education
- Practitioner enquiry to inform and improve practice
The programme is comprised of progressive modules that allow you to continually build upon prior learning. This culminates in a final practitioner enquiry study, designed to enable you to utilise the knowledge, skills and professional understanding that you have developed throughout the programme to support improvement in your own setting.
Special features
- Progressive structure that allows you to continually build upon prior learning
- Delivered by fluent Gaelic speakers with years of experience in education
- Carry out educational enquiries and research in your workplace
- Reflective learning is at the heart of this course, allowing you to use your learning to enhance your professional practice
Entry requirements
- You must be a Gaelic speaker and registered as a teacher with the GTCS
Advanced entry:
- Successful completion of the PgCert Gaelic Medium Education (Streap), run in partnership between Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and the University of Aberdeen, may allow advanced entry to year two. You will be interviewed on entry and must have completed the full 60 credits of this programme within the last five years
Core modules include:
- Immersion education and language acquisition in a minority language context
- Immersion pedagogies and practices within a Gaelic-rich environment
You will also study one of the following optional modules:
- Gaelic for educators 1
- Gaelic for educators 2
Core modules include:
- Culture, identity and language ideology in Gaelic education
- Supporting diverse learners
You will also study one of the following optional modules:
- Leading learning in Gaelic
- Gaelic for educators 2
Core modules include:
- Practitioner enquiry proposal
- Practitioner enquiry in Gaelic education
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- This course is mainly delivered online with scheduled evening sessions and tutorials
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
- You will take part in a mandatory two-day induction, either in-person at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig or online, at the start of each academic year
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 3 years @ 5 hours per week (more time will be required for assessments)
The number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online material as well as individual study and research.
- Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Start date
- September
Fees
The MEd Gaelic Education is funded by the Scottish Government therefore no tuition fees will be payable by students. Eligibility for this course is dependent on being registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
Funding
This course is fully funded by the Scottish Government.
Additional costs
You will be required to attend a mandatory, one-day face to face event at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in September at the start of each academic year. Any travel costs incurred will be at your own expense.
What can I do on completion of my course?
This programme will contribute positively towards your professional learning as a teacher.
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from MEd Gaelic Education to a PhD in Education.
Apply for Gaelic Education MEd
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.