University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in Gaelic Studies and Politics
The Master of Arts in Gaelic Studies and Politics in Cultural Group Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Gaelic Studies and Politics offered by the University of Aberdeen
Gaelic Studies and Politics at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of the in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. The programme adds an in-depth focus on the role of politics, different political systems, and how democracy interacts and influences economies. You will be ideally suited to a career in politics, media or business and with skills transferable to many other sectors of employment.They 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 today.You will learn more about Scotland's oldest living language and develop your Gaelic skills in a friendly and supportive environment, with opportunities to get involved with northern Scotland’s Gaelic-interest community through clubs, activities, networks and organisations.In Politics, you will explore different political systems, making and implementing policy, nationalism and concepts of democracy and how we vote.You will be taught by experts in political parties and elections, energy politics, European integration, regionalism and politics, human rights and development issues and conflict and security and who appear regularly as experts in the media commenting on national, European and international issues and events as they unfold.You will graduate with many options for careers in international business, local and national government, politics, NGOs, media, and many other possibilities. Many Aberdeen graduates are today household names in politics and journalism, senior figures in global business, international affairs and diplomacy and leading thinkers, authors and experts in their fields.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Gaelic Scotland (GH1015)Politics & International Relations 1: Democracy and Governance (PI1018)Politics & International Relations 2: Power and Conflict (PI1518)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnersGaelic for Beginners 1A (GH1007)Gaelic for Beginners 1B (GH1507)
Intermediate/AdvancedGaelic Language 1A (GH1013)Gaelic Language 1B (GH1513)Plus select further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit points.Gaelic for Beginners 1a (GH1007)Gaelic for Beginners 1b (GH1507)Gaelic Language 1a (GH1013)Gaelic Language 1b (GH1513)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesGaelic Folklore (GH2006)Ideas and Ideologies in Politics and International Relations (PI2009)Introduction to Scottish Gaelic Literature (GH2514)Global Politics: Equality and Inequality (PI2508)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following options:BeginnersGaelic for Advanced Beginners 2A (GH2009)Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2B (GH2509)
Intermediate/AdvancedGaelic Language 2A (GH2013)Gaelic Language 2B (GH2513)Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2a (GH2009)Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b (GH2509)Gaelic Language 2a (GH2013)Gaelic Language 2b (GH2513)
Year 3Compulsory CoursesGaelic Language A (GH3022)Researching in the 21st Century (PI3069)
Optional CoursesSelect one second-half session level 3 Politics and International Relations course (options below), plus further course(s) in Gaelic at Level 3 to gain 60 credits in the discipline.PI3075 - The First 9/11 (30 credit points)Contemporary Challenges to African Security (IR3020)American Politics (PI3074)The Politics of Nationalism (PI3078)
Year 4Compulsory CoursesGaelic Language B (GH4022)
Optional CoursesSelect one of the following dissertation options:Dissertation in Gaelic Studies (GH4507) PLUS one first half AND one second-half session level 4 Politics and International Relations course (see options below)Dissertation (Politics) (PI4071) PLUS one second-half session level 4 Politics and International Relations course (see options below)Plus select a further15 credit points from level 4 courses in Gaelic to gain a total of 60 credits in the discipline.Dissertation (PI4071)Dissertation in Gaelic Studies (GH4507)Global Politics from the Middle East (IR4032)Extreme Right in Western Europe (PI4060)Energy and Climate Politics (PI4072)Between Peace and Conflict: Societies in Transition (TR4004)The Constitutional Imagination (AT4525)The Political Anthropology of Indigenous Rights (AT4547)War and Peace in International Politics (IR4528)Maritime Security (IR4535)Political Islam: Islamist Ideologies and Practices (PI4573)Wealth, Poverty and International Order (PI4576)Dirty War and Its Aftermath (PI4577)Democratization (PI4583)Gender and Politics (PI4584)