Celtic and Archaeology, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme at the University of Edinburgh invites students to explore Scotland's history and contribute to its future by studying Celtic languages, literatures, cultures, and the archaeology of Scotland and beyond. In Celtic studies, participants engage with rich traditions from the Middle Ages to the present, including courses on languages like Scottish Gaelic—offered at all levels, even for beginners—and pathways tailored to individual interests in history, literature, and cultural revitalisation. Expertise spans Scottish Gaelic language policy, medieval literary traditions in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh, oral histories, poetry, and contemporary cultural expressions in Gaelic regions.Archaeology complements this by developing skills in interpreting social and cultural evolution, emphasising the material foundations, contested meanings of artefacts, and their social contexts. Set in Edinburgh—a city with a storied past, vibrant Gaelic community, and exceptional resources—the programme offers flexibility in Years 1 and 2, allowing students to select from diverse disciplines before specialising. Graduates emerge with a valued blend of broad cultural insight and specialised knowledge, appealing to global employers.