Celtic Studies / Scottish Literature, MA (Hons)

Celtic Studies offers a range of courses exploring the medieval and modern Celtic languages of the British Isles, including Scottish Gaelic, Irish, and Welsh, alongside their associated cultures. Students can delve into the histories and contemporary aspects of Celtic-speaking peoples with leading researchers and gain proficiency in a Celtic language.Scottish Literature examines Scotland's poetry, drama, fiction, and prose in English and Scots, spanning from the 14th century to the present. The University hosts the UK's only dedicated academic unit for teaching and researching this field, including the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, which has secured over £2 million in funding to produce a new multi-volume scholarly edition of Scotland's national poet's works.