Gaelic / Philosophy, MA (Hons)

The Gaelic program offers an in-depth exploration of Scottish Gaelic language and culture from historical periods to the present, while enhancing language skills for contemporary career opportunities. Students can engage with Gaelic folklore, song, modern poetry, autobiography, fiction, and drama. Additionally, the university's Gaelic initiatives and the vibrant local community provide avenues to practice the language outside the classroom.Philosophy involves a systematic approach to addressing fundamental questions about knowledge, life, morality, science, and human nature through reasoned argument. The department hosts reading parties in the Highlands, supports a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society, and is home to the Centre for the Study of Perceptual Experience.