Celtic Civilisation / Scottish Literature, MA (Hons)

Celtic Civilisation explores the rich history of the Celts, including the evolution of their societies, literature, material culture, art, and religion, from ancient times on the European continent to the modern British Isles. Students can examine medieval and contemporary cultures of Celtic-speaking peoples through cutting-edge research, as part of a joint degree programme that does not require learning a Celtic language.Scottish Literature examines the poetry, drama, fiction, and prose of Scotland in English and Scots, spanning from the 14th century to the present day. The University features the only dedicated academic unit in the UK for teaching and researching this field, and it houses the Centre for Robert Burns Studies. This centre has received over £2 million in funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and is producing a new multi-volume scholarly edition of the works of Scotland’s national poet.