Celtic and Linguistics, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme in Celtic and Linguistics enables you to deepen your social scientific understanding of language while exploring the rich cultures of the Celtic world. Based in Edinburgh, with its vibrant Gaelic community and exceptional university resources, the four-year degree offers courses in Celtic languages, literatures, histories, and cultures, including sociolinguistics, language policy, and revitalisation. You can study Scottish Gaelic from beginner level to advanced, or medieval languages like Old Irish and Middle Welsh at honours stage. Linguistics covers language structure, variation, acquisition, child bilingualism, and Global Englishes.The first two pre-honours years provide a broad foundation with core and optional courses across disciplines. Honours years (3-4) allow specialisation in Celtic and Linguistics, with advanced Gaelic if chosen. Benefits include flexibility, access to societies, and renowned libraries in Scotland's capital.