Celtic Civilisation / Scottish Literature, MA (Hons)

Studying Celtic Civilisation immerses you in the history, societal development, literature, material culture, art, and religion of the Celts, from their earliest times on the European continent to the present-day British Isles. Scottish Literature examines Scotland's poetry, drama, fiction, and prose from the 14th century to contemporary works.At the University of Glasgow, you can explore medieval and modern cultures of Celtic-speaking peoples with cutting-edge researchers in a joint degree, without needing to learn a Celtic language. The University hosts the UK's only unit dedicated exclusively to teaching and researching Scottish literature, home to the Centre for Robert Burns Studies producing a new multi-volume scholarly edition of Scotland's national poet. Graduates enter careers in teaching, museums, heritage bodies, publishing, media, journalism, and academia, with employers including the BBC, The Herald, National Library of Scotland, and television production companies. The degree fosters critical and creative thinking skills prized by employers.