Celtic Civilisation / Central & East European Studies, MA (Hons)

Studying Celtic Civilisation at the University of Glasgow immerses you in the history, societies, literature, material culture, art, and religion of the Celts, from their earliest continental origins to the modern British Isles. As part of a joint degree, you can explore medieval and modern Celtic-speaking cultures with leading researchers, without needing to learn a Celtic language.Central & East European Studies examines the region's tumultuous 20th-century history—marked by war, revolution, communism's collapse, and ongoing challenges like populism, the Russo-Ukrainian War, and instability from the Baltic to Vladivostok. For over 75 years, Glasgow's program has led in rigorous research, hosting the national Centre for Russian, Central & East European Studies, the Europe-Asia Studies journal, and an extensive library. Optional languages include Czech, Polish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Graduates pursue diverse careers in teaching, heritage, government, NGOs, journalism, and business, with high demand due to EU/NATO expansion and regional developments.