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Celtic and Scandinavian Studies - MA (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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UCAS CODE: QR56

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

There has long been a strong Scandinavian influence on the Celtic world.This unique joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study the languages, literatures, histories and cultures of the Celtic and Scandinavian countries.You will gain advanced skills in one or more languages while learning about extremely rich cultures, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. You will spend Year 3 studying or working in either Denmark, Norway or Sweden.Our courses explore contemporary issues such as language policy and revitalisation, (post-)colonialism, and migration. You do not need prior knowledge of any of the languages to study on this programme.At all levels of study on this four-year, joint honours programme, we offer courses in the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world.You have the option to study Scottish Gaelic and build up to advanced competency in the language.A choice of pathways through the programme enables you to develop your own interests in particular areas, periods and disciplines of Celtic studies.Our expertise covers:Scottish Gaelic from the late Middle Ages to the present, including language policy and revitalisationthe medieval literary tradition in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh - the most extensive in the whole of Europethe rich oral tradition recorded from the 18th century to the present daypoetry from the 18th century golden age of Gaelic literature19th and 20th century responses to the rapid social, cultural, and linguistic changes in countries where the Celtic languages are spokenthe writing, song, and media production emerging from the lively and varied contemporary cultural scene in Gaelic Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.Scandinavia's screen and literary cultures attract global critical acclaim, and the socio-economic concept of the Nordic Model is widely studied.On our programme, you have the opportunity to develop advanced spoken and written language skills in modern Danish, Norwegian or Swedish while exploring Scandinavian culture, past and present.While you will specialise in one Scandinavian language, you will also gain an understanding of the other two we teach to degree level. In Year Two, for example, you can choose to explore the similarities and differences between Danish, Swedish and Norwegian.

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£ 28,000per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

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A level : ABB

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    14th out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    194 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    46th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    94th

    1

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