Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Celtic Studies/Theology and Religious Studies in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
|
Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,868.62)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Celtic Studies offers a unique blend of language learning and exploration of both ancient and contemporary Celtic traditions across Britain and Ireland. Students can immerse themselves in the rich heritage of Celtic-speaking communities while being guided by leading experts in the field, with the chance to master one of the British Isles' Celtic languages.
The University maintains vibrant exchange programs with Trinity College Dublin and institutions in North America and Australia that specialize in Celtic studies. Alumni have pursued diverse career paths including education at various levels, cultural heritage roles in museums and government agencies, publishing and literary promotion, musical arts, and business ventures. Many have also continued to advanced studies, establishing themselves in research and academic professions.
For those who focused on Celtic Civilisation during their initial years, options include starting Scottish Gaelic or pairing medieval Celtic history with an ancient Celtic language. The curriculum features specialized courses covering distinct elements of Celtic culture and writings, from early Irish and Scottish Gaelic beliefs to modern language policies, traditional folklore, ancient Gaelic texts, Welsh literary classics, and distinctive Celtic artistry. Advanced students can select from historical and cultural seminars focusing on subjects like medieval Ireland, the Northern Britons, and Pictish civilization. The program culminates with an independent research project, enabling students to investigate a personally meaningful topic while honing their autonomous research abilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Higher entry requirements
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 AAAAA 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).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
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.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
Note: No prior knowledge of a Celtic language is required.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
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 AAAAA 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).
SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
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.
A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: one A-level Humanities subject.
IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL English and HL Humanities subject.
Advanced entry
Applicants who achieve exceptional grades in their Advanced Highers, A-levels or International Baccalaureate may be considered for advanced entry, meaning that an Honours degree can be completed in three years instead of the normal four years, or four years for five-year integrated Masters programmes.
Indicative grades to be considered for advanced entry
SQA Higher advanced entry requirements
Three Advanced Highers at Grades AAA attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Subjects must be relevant to the courses to be taken at Level 2.
A-Level advanced entry requirements
A*A*A
IB advanced entry requirements
38 points
Note: No prior knowledge of a Celtic language is required.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
Tuition
GBP
25,290