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Master of Arts in Celtic and Linguistics

The University of Edinburgh

UK,Scotland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 28,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1583

Total Students: 45,615 +

Int. Students: 13,353 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

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

Overview
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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Celtic and Linguistics

Program Overview

This joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to develop your social scientific understanding of language while exploring the extraordinarily rich cultures of the Celtic world.

Celtic

At all levels of study on this four-year 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 revitalisation
The medieval literary tradition in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh - the most extensive in the whole of Europe
The rich oral tradition recorded from the 18th century to the present day
Poetry from the 18th century golden age of Gaelic literature
19th and 20th century responses to the rapid social, cultural, and linguistic changes in countries where the Celtic languages are spoken
The writing, song, and media production emerging from the lively and varied contemporary cultural scene in Gaelic Scotland, Ireland, and Wales

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

84 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of Edinburgh

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 92 - 20 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities

Graduating with a four-year Master of Arts degree from the University of Edinburgh shows intellectual maturity, resilience, and flexibility.

The skills you will be able to demonstrate to employers include the ability to:

Understand, analyse and articulate complex issues and concepts
Manage your time to meet deadlines on different types of project
Work independently and as part of a group

In addition to these qualities, graduating in Celtic and Linguistics indicates that you have a nuanced understanding of other cultures and societies and how they shape our world. This gives you the Intercultural Competence that is so valued by employers internationally.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.