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Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Location
Central area campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Study Celtic at the University of Edinburgh and you will learn about extraordinarily rich cultures, from the Middle Ages to the present day.At all levels of study on our four-year programme, we offer courses in the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world.You have the option to study Scottish Gaelic and build up to advanced competency in the language.A choice of pathways through the programme enables you to develop your own interests in particular areas, periods and disciplines of Celtic studies.Our expertise covers: Scottish Gaelic from the late Middle Ages to the present, including language policy and revitalisation the medieval literary tradition in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh - the most extensive in the whole of Europe the rich oral tradition recorded from the 18th century to the present day poetry from the 18th century golden age of Gaelic literature 19th and 20th century responses to the rapid social, cultural, and linguistic changes in countries where the Celtic languages are spoken the writing, song, and media production emerging from the lively and varied contemporary cultural scene in Gaelic Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.Graduating with a four-year Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh shows intellectual maturity, resilience, and flexibility.The skills you will be able to demonstrate to employers include the ability to:understand, analyse and articulate complex issues and conceptsmanage your time to meet deadlines on different types of projectwork independently and as part of a groupIn addition to these qualities, graduating in Celtic and Archaeology indicates that you have a nuanced understanding of other cultures and societies and how they have shaped our world over centuries. This gives you the Intercultural Competence that is so valued by employers internationally.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 28,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : ABB
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A Level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and a language other than English at B or 6.
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