Celtic Studies
National Certificate (NC) or Access to Higher Education (SWAP)
This 1 year full-time course is designed for students who wish to develop knowledge and skills in Celtic culture, Celtic history and heritage, Gaelic language, the politics of the Celtic nations and traditional music and dance.
On successful completion of the Celtic Studies Access to HE course, you can progress to University courses such as Celtic Studies and Gaelic and Primary Education.
Celtic Studies Course Content
◗ Celtic Studies: An Introduction
◗ Storytelling in the Celtic Tradition
◗ Heritage Industry in Scotland
◗ Contemporary Gaelic Language and Culture
◗ Gaelic: Speaking and Writing for New Learners
◗ Gaelic: Speaking and Writing for Fluent Learners
◗ History of the Celts in Scotland
◗ Politics in the Celtic Nations
◗ Literature
The course includes a residential cultural visit to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Skye to develop Gaelic language skills. Newbattle Abbey College (Colaiste Abaid a’ Bhatail Nuaidh)
To find out more about Newbattle Abbey College and about this or any of our other courses please follow this link or telephone: 0131 663 1921
