The Celtic Civilisation course at the University of Glasgow immerses you in the history of the Celts, the development of their societies, their literature, material culture, art and religion, from earliest times on the European continent to the present-day British Isles.
Celtic Civilisation, MA/MA(SocSci)
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- 48 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee18370 GBP/yearTuition Fee1820 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting edge of research: as part of a joint Celtic Civilisation degree at the University of Glasgow, with no requirement to learn a Celtic language.
You will explore the history, culture and religious beliefs of the ancient Celts who, at their maximum extent, occupied much of Western and Central Europe, from Britain and Ireland in the west, to Asia Minor in the east. You will also examine the society, art and literature of the early Christian Celts of Britain and Ireland.
Careers
Recent graduates have gone on to enjoy success in a range of careers including primary and secondary teaching; work with museums and government heritage bodies; publishing and book marketing.
Others have gone on to further study and to successful careers in research and academia.
Detailed Programme Facts
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International
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Duration description
This programme can only be taken as joint honours
- Credits 480 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Course Overview:
You will study the most important aspects of the histories, institutions, cultures and literatures of Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Welsh societies.
- Celtic Societies, 1066 - 1603 is mainly concerned with the period of conquest and cultural change in the Middle Ages.
- Celtic Societies and the Modern World traces the relationship between Celtic languages and countries and the British state from 1750 to the present day.
You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2: see Flexible degrees.
If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4) you will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of specific aspects of Celtic history, literatures and cultures.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
90The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
A-levels
- Standard entry requirements: AAB guaranteed offer if additional requirements met.
- Minimum entry requirements: BBB considered for offer if meet additional requirements met.
- Additional requirements: Applicants who wish to study a joint programme that includes Mathematics, Statistics or Computing Science must also meet BSc requirements for those programmes.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
- Standard academic entry requirements: 36 points including three HL subjects at 6,6,5 guaranteed offer if additional requirements met.
- Minimum academic entry requirements: 32 points including three HL subjects at 6,5,5 considered for offer if meet additional requirements met.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
18370 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18370 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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England, Wales and Northern Ireland: £27,750 per total
Living costs for Glasgow
- 620 - 1020 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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