Celtic and Archaeology The University of Edinburgh Degree level: Undergraduate
Course summary
Uncover Scotland's past and help shape its future. This programme offers you the opportunity to study the languages, literatures and cultures of the Celtic worlds alongside the archaeology of Scotland and the wider world.
In Celtic, we work with the medieval literary tradition in Gaelic and Welsh (the most extensive in the whole of Europe), with the rich oral tradition recorded from the eighteenth century to the present day, and with poetry from the eighteenth-century golden age of Gaelic literature.
We explore nineteenth- and twentieth-century responses to the rapid social, cultural, and linguistic changes in countries where the Celtic languages are spoken, and work with the writing, song, and media production emerging from the lively and varied contemporary cultural scene in Gaelic Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.
Scottish Gaelic is at the heart of the study of Celtic at the University of Edinburgh, and at honours level, it is also possible to study modern Irish and the medieval Celtic languages.
At all levels, we offer courses in language, literature, history, and culture, enabling you to build your programme by developing your own interests in particular areas, periods, and disciplines of Celtic studies.
Your studies in archaeology take you back in time, and help you to develop a parallel range of skills in the interpretation of social and cultural change. The programme also enables students to appreciate the material basis of archaeology, the contested nature of objects, the social relationships that are spun around them and the people who use and interpret them.
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | QV54 |
|---|---|
| Institution code | E56 |
| Campus name | Central area campus |
| Campus code | - |
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
Please note that for degrees that have a subject requirement for a language other than English, students may not use their own native language to meet this requirement. In these instances, English or an alternative language other than native will be acceptable. Full, detailed entry requirements including English language requirements, an explanation of typical offers, and other accepted qualifications, including international qualifications, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website along with important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9,250 * | Year 1 |
| EU | £1,820 * | Year 1 |
| International | £20,950 | Year 1 |
| England | £9,250 * | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 * | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1,820 * | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9,250 * | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Provider information
Student Recruitment and Admissions
33 Buccleuch Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9JS
Course contact details
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