Celtic Studies / Philosophy, MA (Hons)

Celtic Studies at the University of Glasgow allows students to combine language learning with courses on the medieval and modern Celtic cultures of the British Isles. Philosophy involves systematically addressing profound questions about knowledge, life, morality, science, and human nature through reason and argument.Studying this joint programme offers access to cutting-edge research on Celtic-speaking peoples, instruction in a Celtic language, Highland reading parties, and a vibrant undergraduate Philosophy Society. Graduates pursue diverse careers in teaching, museums, heritage bodies, publishing, music, and entrepreneurship, or advance to research and academia. Key transferable skills include evaluating arguments, interpreting texts, analytical thinking, clear writing, and challenging assumptions. Recent Philosophy destinations include Hydrogen Group (recruitment consultant), Hopscotch Films (TV researcher), The Guardian (audience editor), and Civil Service fast track (Treasury and MoD).