Ancient History / Celtic Studies, MA (Hons)

Ancient History explores the history and culture of Greece, Rome, and the wider Mediterranean from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD, with optional study of Latin and Ancient Greek. Celtic Studies combines language learning with courses on medieval and modern Celtic cultures of the British Isles.At the University of Glasgow, students visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece, with Honours students undertaking up to three weeks of fieldwork abroad after year 3. Year 3 may be spent at partner universities in Europe (e.g., Athens, Rome), Australia, New Zealand, or North America. Engage with leading scholars on Celtic cultures and languages. Graduates pursue diverse careers in heritage, teaching, consultancy, finance, publishing, law, accountancy, IT, civil service, museums, and academia; recent alumni include museum experts, teachers, librarians, and entrepreneurs.