MA Celtic Civilisation
Entry requirements
A level: ABB or BBB (Additional requirements: A-level English or another Humanities subject.) IB: 34 (6,5,5) (Additional requirements: English HL6 or Humanities HL6 with English SL6.) Scottish Higher: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAB by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). Scottish Higher (widening access): MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
About this course
MA in Celtic Civilisation, a psychology and celtic degree examining the history, societies, literature, art, and religion of the Celts from early continental times to the modern British Isles. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can pursue this programme as part of a joint honours degree without needing to learn a Celtic language. The first year introduces the subject through the compulsory modules Celtic Civilisation 1A and Celtic Civilisation 1B. The second year builds upon this foundation via Celtic Civilisation 2A and Celtic Civilisation 2B. In the third year, students select from specialised options such as The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland, Early Gaelic Literature In Translation, Celtic Place-Names Of Scotland, Medieval Ireland 800 - 1100, and The Gaelic Kingdom of Alba and the Formation of Scotland AD 800-1100 (Hons). The curriculum concludes with a Dissertation (Celtic) Joint Honours project.
Modules
- Celtic Civilisation 1A
- Celtic Civilisation 1B
- Celtic Civilisation 2A
- Celtic Civilisation 2B
- The Folklore of Gaelic Scotland
- Early Gaelic Literature In Translation
- Celtic Place-Names Of Scotland
- Medieval Ireland 800 - 1100
- The Gaelic Kingdom of Alba and the Formation of Scotland AD 800-1100 (Hons)
- Dissertation (Celtic) Joint Honours