Celtic Studies MSc

Program Overview

This interdisciplinary postgraduate program explores the languages, history, and archaeology of the Celtic-speaking peoples during the Middle Ages. Students gain a strong foundation in medieval Celtic languages while specializing in areas of their choice. The program features renowned scholars, a lively research culture, and opportunities for bilingual engagement. Graduates are highly sought after in academia, museums, publishing, and other fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

This program is an interdisciplinary postgraduate program focusing on the languages, history, and archaeology of the Celtic-speaking peoples. It covers the entire span of the Middle Ages from the 6th to the 16th centuries. The program is designed to allow students to explore various specializations while gaining a strong foundation in one or more medieval Celtic languages.

Program structure:

• Two core courses:
• SKILLS AND SCHOLARSHIP IN CELTIC STUDIES (Semester 1)
• THEMES AND DEBATES IN CELTIC STUDIES (Semester 2)
• One optional course per semester:
• SPECIAL OPTION 1 / SPECIAL OPTION 2
• This course is a guided reading directed by a specialist in a field of your choice, culminating in a research essay of around 5,000 words.
• Examples of optional courses include:
• MEDIEVAL WELSH LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION
• FINN IN GAELIC LITERATURE
• KINGDOMS AND SOCIETIES IN NORTHERN BRITAIN AD 400-800 MASTERS
• PLANTATION AND CIVILITY IN THE HEBRIDES AND IN ULSTER, C1541-1639
• A choice of one Celtic Language course at introductory or advanced level.
• May choose Scottish Gaelic instead if appropriate.
• Language options include:
• ADVANCED EARLY GAELIC 1
• INTRODUCTION TO MEDIEVAL WELSH
• ADVANCED MEDIEVAL WELSH 1
• GAELIC (AB INITIO)
• GAELIC (INTERMEDIATE)
• GAIDHLIG ADHARTACH
• A dissertation on a topic of your choice, agreed upon with your supervisor.

Teaching:

The program features:

• Renowned international scholars who deliver stimulating lectures and seminars.
• A lively research culture through weekly research seminars across the academic session.
• Access to the MacLean Room, a research archive housing Celtic and Gaelic books, periodicals, and other printed materials.

Careers:

Graduates have secured jobs in:

• Academia
• Museums and government heritage bodies
• Publishing and book marketing
• Primary and secondary teaching
• Teaching English as a foreign language abroad

Other:

• The program welcomes students with diverse backgrounds, including those with a first degree in Celtic Studies or a related subject like history, literature, or archaeology.
• Students can personalize the program's curriculum to suit their interests and needs.
• Graduates are highly regarded by employers for their research and critical thinking skills.

Summary:

This program offers a unique opportunity to study the medieval Celts in the context of Scottish Gaelic, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the languages, history, and archaeology of the Celtic-speaking peoples. Its emphasis on research and personalized learning prepares graduates for diverse career paths and further academic pursuits.

MSc UK Full-time fee: £10650 Part-time fee: £1184 per 20 credits International & EU Full-time fee: £24000 Deposits International and EU applicants are required to pay a deposit of £2000 within four weeks of an offer being made.