University of Aberdeen
Master of Arts in Gaelic Studies and History of Art
The Master of Arts in Gaelic Studies and History of Art in Language and Culture Studies is offered by University of Aberdeen.
Program Length: 4 YEARS.
Master of Arts in Gaelic Studies and History of Art offered by the University of Aberdeen
Gaelic and History of Art at Aberdeen combines all the advantages of in-depth study of the language, literature and culture of Scotland’s oldest language – as a native speaker or complete beginner. The programme offers a fascinating exploration of the buildings, sculptures, drawings, paintings, prints, decorative and industrial arts of all periods at Scotland’s top-rated university for the impact of its research in History of Art.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.You will complement this with extensive specialised knowledge of the history of painting, sculpture, architecture and the decorative arts in Europe and North America from the Middle Ages to the present day.You will study in buildings centuries old, yet with the most modern teaching and technology, inspired by teachers and researchers whose specialist areas range from Pictish art, Medieval architecture, Italian Baroque painting, early modern prints and Scottish and British painting from the 17th to 20th centuries.Your specialist skills make you ideally placed to enter the art gallery and museum sectors, arts education, publishing and journalism, or fine art conservation. You will also have transferable skills including teamwork, time management, personal initiative and highly developed enquiry, analytical and presentational skills ideally suited to a range of careers.
What you'll study
Year 1
Compulsory CoursesAcademic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)Gaelic Scotland (GH1015)Introduction to Art History (HA1004)Modern Art (HA1508)
Optional CoursesBeginnersGaelic for Beginners 1A (GH1007)Gaelic for Beginners 1B (GH1507)Select further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit points
Intermediate/AdvancedGaelic Language 1A (GH1013)Gaelic Language 1B (GH1513)Select further credit points from courses of choice to reach 120 credit pointsGaelic for Beginners 1a (GH1007)Gaelic for Beginners 1b (GH1507)Gaelic Language 1a (GH1013)Gaelic Language 1b (GH1513)
Year 2Compulsory CoursesGaelic Folklore (GH2006)Cathedrals to Caravaggio (HA2009)Making Masterpieces: Six Works in Context (HA2509)In the Flesh: Art on Location (HA2806)Introduction to Scottish Gaelic Literature (GH2514)
Optional Courses
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)Critical Perspectives in the History of Art (HA3079)Fieldwork 1 (HA3088)
Optional CoursesSelect further courses in Gaelic at Level 3 to gain 60 credits in the disciplineSelect a further 30 credit points of level 3 History of Art courses
Year 4Compulsory CoursesGaelic Language B (GH4022)Fieldwork 2 (HA408A)
Optional CoursesEITHER Dissertation in Gaelic Studies (GH4507) OR Dissertation in History of Art (HA4588)Select further courses in Gaelic at Level 4 to gain 60 credits in the discipline.Select 30 credit points of level 4 History of Art courses if dissertation taken in other subjectDissertation in Gaelic Studies (GH4507)History of Art Dissertation (HA4588)