Celtic and Linguistics, MA (Hons)

This joint honours programme offers students the chance to enhance their social scientific knowledge of language while delving into the vibrant cultures of the Celtic world. It includes courses on the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of Celtic regions, with options to study Scottish Gaelic from beginner to advanced levels. Pathways allow specialisation in areas such as medieval traditions, oral heritage, and contemporary responses in Gaelic Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Expertise spans Scottish Gaelic from the late Middle Ages onward, including language policy, and extends to Early Irish and Medieval Welsh literatures.Linguistics components explore how language functions, including sound systems, societal variations, child acquisition, and historical evolution, with opportunities to test hypotheses using specialised equipment. Relevant courses cover global speech sounds and language structures. At the University of Edinburgh, students benefit from a flexible curriculum, outstanding resources in a city with a thriving Gaelic community, and a broad education that combines cultural depth with employable skills, preparing graduates for diverse careers worldwide.