Overview

About the program

The Celtic and Anglo - Saxon Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is the only one of its kind in Scotland. Focusing on the literature and culture of early and mediaeval Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England, as well as Normandy, Scandinavia and Iceland, we pursue interdisciplinary research in collaboration with neighbouring disciplines, especially Gaelic, Scandinavian Studies, History and English.

Our primary research specialisms include:

Interactions between the Celtic and Anglo-Saxon worlds and Classical literature

Gods, monsters and Otherworlds in mediaeval and modern literature

Celtic and Germanic heroic tales

New Testament apocrypha in the Celtic and Anglo-Saxon worlds

Comparisons between Gaelic and Nordic literature and folklore

Kingship in the Gaelic world

Mediaeval understandings of history and fiction

Careers

Postgraduate degrees in Gaelic or Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies can lead to careers in University teaching and research, but they can also lead to careers in, for example, the civil service, tourism, heritage management and the media. With the implementation of the Gaelic Language Act, special opportunities may be expected to arise for graduates who have acquired the ability to speak and write Scottish Gaelic with fluency.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mediaeval Gaelic

Irish and Norse-Icelandic literature and culture

Modern reception of Celtic and Norse literature

Irish, Welsh, Old English and Anglo-Norman literature and culture

Post-1700 Irish-language literature, and Irish literature

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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120

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General 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

Tuition Fees

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21700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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