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MA Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies

University of Aberdeen

Institution
University of Aberdeen
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Film & Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
QW56
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 32

Entry requirements

A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.

About this course

MA in Mathematics with Gaelic and Photography, exploring mathematics alongside Gaelic and photography. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. The course includes a student-led dissertation in Gaelic studies or film and visual culture.

Modules

  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
  • Introduction to Visual Culture
  • Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience
  • Gaelic Scotland
  • Gaelic for Beginners 1a
  • Gaelic for Beginners 1b
  • Gaelic Language 1a
  • Gaelic Language 1b
  • Visualising Modernity
  • Visualising Revolution
  • Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland
  • Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland
  • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2a
  • Gaelic for Advanced Beginners 2b
  • Gaelic Language 2a
  • Gaelic Language 2b
  • Gaelic Language A
  • Gaelic Language B
  • Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture
  • Dissertation in Gaelic Studies