Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MLitt/PhD Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
|
Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
21,700
(c. USD28,954.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies Department at Aberdeen stands unique in Scotland, specializing in the literature and culture of early and medieval Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, as well as Normandy, Scandinavia, and Iceland. We engage in interdisciplinary research, working closely with related fields such as Gaelic, Scandinavian Studies, History, and English.
Our key research areas include:
The interplay between Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Classical literature
Divine beings, mythical creatures, and Otherworlds in medieval and contemporary texts
Heroic narratives from Celtic and Germanic traditions
New Testament apocrypha within Celtic and Anglo-Saxon contexts
Parallels between Gaelic and Nordic literary works and folklore
The concept of kingship in Gaelic society
Medieval interpretations of historical and fictional narratives
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To apply for this programme must have at least a good Honours degree in a related subject or discipline.
Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.
Applicants should contact their preferred supervisor well before applying, in order to ensure a viable application. Please note that, at PGR level, appropriate skills in the relevant language(s) for your project will be expected.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution.
Applicants should contact their preferred supervisor well before applying, in order to ensure a viable application. Please note that, at PGR level, appropriate skills in the relevant language(s) for your project will be expected.
Ielts - Academic Listening - 5.5 or above, Reading - 6.0 or above, Speaking - 5.5 or above, Writing - 6.0 or above, Overall - 6.5
Toefl IBT - Listening - 17 or above, Reading - 21 or above, Speaking - 20 or above, Writing - 21 or above, Overall 90
Tuition
GBP
21,700