Celtic Studies

School of Language & Literature - University of Aberdeen

Master

In Aberdeen

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Aberdeen (Scotland)

  • Duration

    24 Months

Basic Training courses offer training on research theories and methodology. Language and Literary Courses provide training in specialist skills. Thematic courses enable students to pursue individual topics in depth. Suitable for: Students interested in the history, language and culture of the Celtic-speaking peoples, and particularly to those who wish to gain an interdisciplinary insight to this field of research. It is suited for students seeking to continue with postgraduate study as well as those simply interested to learn more.

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Location

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Aberdeen (Aberdeen City)
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High Street, Taylor Building, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UB

Start date

On request

About this course

The standard entrance requirement is a good first degree in an appropriate discipline at a 2(1) level or at a level deemed equivalent by the programme co-ordinator. Foreign-language students need to have a minimum of IELTS at 6.5, or TOEFL at 580. The programme co-ordinator will also consider applicants with non-standard qualifications.

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Course programme

Syllabus

Course Structure

Part I: Research methods courses
These provide training in research theories and methods.

Part II: Research skills courses
These focus on specialist skills.

Part III: Elective courses on specific topics
These cover specific themes in Scandinavian literature, history, and culture spanning the medieval and modern periods. The range of courses varies each year.

Part IV: Dissertation in Celtic Studies
For the M.Litt in Celtic Studies, students also write a 15,000 word dissertation. Every student is allocated a supervisor according to their research interests.

Assessment

The format of assessment varies from course to course within the programme. All work is double marked and submitted to an external examiner for checking.

Teaching

Class size ranges from one-to-one tuition to around twenty students in a group. The Celtic Research Seminar taught in the first semester ranges from 4-8 students and this provides a good opportunity for students registered on this degree to get to know each other. Most other courses are available to students from more than one Master's Programme.

Duration

24 months, part-time.

Additional information

Career opportunities: A Master's Degree in Celtic Studies can provide a route to a wide range of future careers. Students focusing on Modern Gaelic can find suitable jobs in the media, Scottish Executive, language planning, research and teaching. Students taking a broader curriculum can find suitable careers in translation work, heritage management, tourism, archives, teaching and research. Our students have also taken Celtic Studies to supplement an existing interest such as music/ folklore/ history which has then led them to a different range of career options.
Contact person: Dr Clare Downham

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Celtic Studies

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