Celtic and English Language, MA (Hons)

Study Celtic and English Language in a joint honours programme at the University of Edinburgh to explore the rich languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world alongside the evolution of English in historical and international contexts. This combination highlights your skills as a communicator open to diverse cultures and ideas, equipping you with broad cultural education and specialist knowledge valued by global employers.Core Celtic courses cover sociolinguistics, 19th- and 20th-century responses to change, and contemporary language policy, with options for Scottish Gaelic (beginner to advanced) and medieval languages like Old Irish or Middle Welsh at honours level. English studies use modern linguistics to analyse structure, variations (including Scots and dialects), and comparisons with other languages. Over four years in Edinburgh's vibrant Gaelic community, enjoy flexibility, optional courses, societies, and exceptional resources.