Study Celtic Civilisation/Geography - MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow in the UK, College of Arts and Humanities

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What will I learn?

Studying Celtic Civilisation 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. Geography is the study of the surface of the Earth as the site of human living and working. It considers the variability in physical and human landscapes, along with the interrelationships binding them together. It is a dynamic, relevant and ever-changing subject at the heart of many local and global current issues, ranging widely from river/coastal management and conservation to migration, development and urban geography. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of Celtic speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting edge of research, as part of a joint degree, with no requirement to learn a Celtic Our Honours programme is highly flexible and is a combination of core and optional courses. This allows you to tailor your option choices towards a wide range of potential careers. **Career Prospects?** Recent graduates have entered 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 successfully pursue a career in research and academic work. Recent graduates have been employed as coastal and river engineers, field studies tutors, public engagement officer and hydrographic surveyors. Our students have found opportunities with: the Scottish Government British Red Cross Transport Scotland Scottish Water Scottish Environment Protection Agency Scottish Natural Heritage.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

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Start date

September 2027

Venue

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus

University Of Glasgow,

University Avenue,

Glasgow,

Scotland,

G12 8QQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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 and all reading materials will be in English.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.