Celtic Studies MScR 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Celtic Studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.


An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:


  • you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
  • you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently


On this programme:


  • you will take courses in research skills and methods
  • you will complete two research assignments, each of 5,000 words
  • you will write a 20,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor


We specialise in the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Celtic peoples, from Iron Age Europe to the present. Based in Scotland’s capital and festival city, our research community is at the forefront of policy development and cultural innovation. We play a leading role in relation to language planning and maintenance, particularly for Scottish Gaelic. Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.


Our expertise covers:


  • Celtic sociolinguistics and language policy
  • Gaelic linguistics, dialectology, and language technology
  • Scottish Gaelic and Modern Irish language, literature, and culture
  • Old Irish and Middle Welsh language, literature and culture
  • Gaelic (especially Scottish and Irish) language, literature and culture in the diaspora
  • Medieval Gaelic religious culture
  • Gaelic folklore
  • Gaelic and Irish manuscript studies and book history
  • the 'Celtic Revival' in Scotland


Our students come from a range of disciplinary and personal backgrounds, so your undergraduate degree does not need to have been in Celtic and Scottish Studies to apply. We are very happy to discuss your proposed topic with you prior to application.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Celtic Studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.


An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:


  • you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
  • you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently


On this programme:


  • you will take courses in research skills and methods
  • you will complete two research assignments, each of 5,000 words
  • you will write a 20,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor


We specialise in the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Celtic peoples, from Iron Age Europe to the present. Based in Scotland’s capital and festival city, our research community is at the forefront of policy development and cultural innovation. We play a leading role in relation to language planning and maintenance, particularly for Scottish Gaelic. Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.


Our expertise covers:


  • Celtic sociolinguistics and language policy
  • Gaelic linguistics, dialectology, and language technology
  • Scottish Gaelic and Modern Irish language, literature, and culture
  • Old Irish and Middle Welsh language, literature and culture
  • Gaelic (especially Scottish and Irish) language, literature and culture in the diaspora
  • Medieval Gaelic religious culture
  • Gaelic folklore
  • Gaelic and Irish manuscript studies and book history
  • the 'Celtic Revival' in Scotland


Our students come from a range of disciplinary and personal backgrounds, so your undergraduate degree does not need to have been in Celtic and Scottish Studies to apply. We are very happy to discuss your proposed topic with you prior to application.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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