MA (Hons) Celtic and Scottish History in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

Discover Scotland's heritage and contribute to its tomorrow. This program lets you explore Celtic languages, literature, and cultures while delving into Scotland's historical narrative.
Celtic Studies
In Celtic Studies, we engage with medieval Gaelic and Welsh literature (Europe's most extensive), preserved oral traditions from the 1700s onward, and poetic works from Gaelic literature's golden age.
We examine how Celtic communities responded to rapid social and linguistic transformations during the 19th-20th centuries, while analyzing contemporary creative works - from literature to digital media - emerging from vibrant Gaelic cultures in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
Scottish Gaelic
As the cornerstone of Celtic studies at Edinburgh University, Scottish Gaelic forms our core focus, with opportunities to study modern Irish and ancient Celtic languages at advanced levels.
Our comprehensive curriculum spans language, literature, history, and culture, allowing you to tailor your studies by specializing in specific Celtic disciplines, eras, or themes.
Scottish History
We provide unmatched expertise in Scottish History, with courses examining political, intellectual, economic, and cultural developments from medieval times to modern era. These studies explore pivotal events, influential ideas, and the communities that shaped Scotland's identity, with special attention to Edinburgh's historical significance, Scotland's changing relationships within Britain, and its global impact.
You'll benefit from exceptional archival resources, including the University's collections and Edinburgh's world-class institutions like the National Library, Records Office, Galleries, and Museums of Scotland.