Celtic & Gaelic PhD/MLitt (Research)/MPhil (Research)/MRes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Glasgow's Celtic & Gaelic program offers postgraduate research opportunities in Celtic languages, literature, and culture. With a focus on modern Scottish Gaelic and Irish, the program fosters interdisciplinary research and provides students with advanced research skills and methodologies. Graduates pursue careers in academia, heritage preservation, and various cultural fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Program:
Celtic & Gaelic
University:
University of Glasgow
Level:
Postgraduate Research (PhD, MLitt(Research), MPhil(Research), MRes)
Description:
University of Glasgow's Celtic & Gaelic program offers a supportive environment for students interested in researching Celtic languages, literature, and culture. The program has been recognized for its excellence, ranking in the top 10 for Celtic & Gaelic in the recent research assessment exercise (REF 2014).
Objectives:
- To train students in advanced research skills and methodologies.
- To cultivate a research environment that fosters intellectual development and interdisciplinarity.
- To enable students to make original contributions to the field of Celtic & Gaelic studies.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Full-time/Part-time options: Available for all programs.
- Thesis Length: Varies depending on program (70,000-100,000 words for PhD, 40,000-70,000 words for MLitt(Research), 30,000-40,000 words for MPhil(Research), 24,000-30,000 words for MRes).
- Coursework: MRes programs include a combination of taught courses and a dissertation.
- Research Focus: Modern and medieval Celtic languages, literature and cultures, with a specific focus on modern Scottish Gaelic and Irish language and linguistics, modern Scottish Gaelic literature, Gaelic linguistics, medieval Celtic literatures, textual cultures, medieval Celtic art, and Celtic place names of Scotland.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Thesis, dissertation, and/or coursework assignments.
Assessment Criteria:
- Originality and significance of research contribution.
- Quality of research design and methodology.
- Clarity and coherence of written and oral communication.
- Depth and breadth of knowledge in the field.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Individual supervision from academic staff.
- Participation in research seminars and conferences.
- Collaboration with other researchers in the field.
Faculty:
- Staff with expertise in various areas of Celtic & Gaelic studies.
Unique Approaches:
- Interdisciplinary research opportunities.
- Close links with Glasgow Life and the city's cultural institutions.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Research scholar
- Lecturer/Professor in Celtic & Gaelic studies
- Heritage worker
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Translator
- Editor
- Journalist
- Teacher
Other:
- Distance learning options available for all programs except MRes by Distance Learning.
- Strong research environment with active collaborations and a vibrant research community.
- Scholarships and funding opportunities.
- Admission requirements and application process.
- Program fees and estimated costs.
UK: £4,786 International & EU: £25,290 Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee. Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.
Entry Requirements:
UK Students:
- At least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) in a relevant subject.
- May also be required to have completed a Master's qualification.
- Must provide a research proposal of approximately 1000 words.
EU Home Students:
- Same as UK students.
- Irish nationals living in the Common Travel Area of the UK may qualify for home fee status.
International Students:
- Same as UK students.
- Must meet English language requirements.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- IELTS Academic module: 7.0 overall with no subtests under 7.0.
- TOEFL ibt, mybest or athome: 94 overall with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, and Writing 27.
- Pearsons PTE Academic: 66 overall with no subtest less than 66.
- Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 185 overall with no subtest less than 185.
- Oxford English Test: Oxford ELLT 8 with Reading: 27-28 and Listening: 20.
- Trinity College Tests: Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Pass with Pass in all sub-tests.
- University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses: Tests accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
- Degree from a majority-English speaking country: Students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- Undergraduate 2+2 degree from a majority-English speaking country: Students must have completed their final two years of study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- The University accepts UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but does not require a specific SELT for degree level programs.
Research Proposal:
The research proposal should include the following information:
- A straightforward, descriptive, and informative title.
- The question that your research will address.
- An account of why this question is important and worth investigating.
- An assessment of how your own research will engage with recent study in the subject.
- A brief account of the methodology and approach you will take.
- A discussion of the primary sources that your research will draw upon.
