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Celtic Civilisation/Philosophy - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Gilmorehill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Studying Celtic Civilisation immerses you in the history of the Celts, the development of their societies, their literature, material culture, art and religion, from earliest times on the European continent to the present-day British Isles. Philosophy is the systematic attempt to arrive at clear answers to profound questions about issues such as knowledge, life, morality, science and human nature using reason and argument.


Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of Celtic speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting edge of research, as part of a joint degree, with no requirement to learn a Celtic We host reading parties for students, usually in the Highlands, and have a flourishing undergraduate Philosophy Society.


Career Prospects?

Recent graduates have entered a range of careers including primary and secondary teaching work with museums and government heritage bodies publishing and book marketing. Others have gone on to further study and to successfully pursue a career in research and academic work. You will develop transferable skills and attributes which will be valuable in your future career. These include the ability to evaluate arguments and interpret texts, the facility to be analytical, the skill to think and write clearly and precisely, and the capacity to question assumptions. Some of our graduates go on to study for postgraduate degrees in Philosophy and to teach in universities. Examples of recent destinations for Philosophy graduates include: Hydrogen Group (recruitment consultant) Hopscotch Films (TV researcher) The Guardian (audience editor) Civil Service fast track (Treasury and MoD).

Tuition fees

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£ 27,720per year

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University information

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University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

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A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 350 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available before starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Philosophy

    23rd out of 45 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    167 84%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    29th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    27th

    14

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