Gaelic Studies at Aberdeen is the perfect programme and location to explore the Gaelic language, its history, literature and Gaelic culture up to the present day. Whether you are a native speaker or complete beginner, you will be inspired by our world-leading experts in the Gaelic field and gain valuable skills and wide career options. You are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The language and communication skills that you learn from studying Gaelic will give you a solid grounding to pursue a career in a variety of industries. There are many opportunities for fluent Gaelic speakers in careers such as broadcasting, teaching, lecturing, print media and librarianship. With the launch of the new digital Gaelic TV channel, there is a particular demand for Gaelic graduates to work in the media.