Program Overview

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Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies, MA

Introduction

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies sets your exploration of the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples within a European historical and contemporary context through the study of Spanish and its use and culture in Spain and Latin America. This combination provides ideal preparation for a career in the arts, broadcasting or heritage management and also adds the international dimension to open options including business or tourism.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: 5R92

Aberdeen has been a centre for Celtic studies for more than a century and is now a leading research centre in all aspects of the northern polar regions including its peoples. You will study literature, culture, history and languages, inspired by leading specialists in the history and literature of Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia in the Middle Ages, in medieval Celtic and Scandinavian literature and the cultural history of Ireland and Anglo-Saxon England.

Spanish & Latin American Studies at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, with the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. We will equip you with the skills to communicate in a global language, spoken by 350 million native Spanish speakers in 19 Latin American states, Spain and increasingly in the US. You will also study historical, anthropological, literary and cultural texts, films and visual culture.

As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a teaching assistant or visiting student in a Spanish-speaking country.

On graduation, your wide perspective of ancient and modern, northern and global and your highly developed skills in language, culture and critical thinking will give you many choices, including a career in the arts, heritage management, or broadcasting and media. The international dimension widens your choice, for example to European and international business and organisations and tourism.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.

What You'll Study

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Academic Writing for Language & Literature (AW1008)
  • Barbarians, Romans, Gods and Warriors (CE1033)
  • Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics (DR152A)
• Optional Courses:
  • Modern Irish Language for Beginners 1 (CE1036)
  • Gaelic Scotland (GH1015)
  • Gaelic for Beginners 1a (GH1007)
  • Latin 1 (LT1009)
  • Gaelic for Beginners 1b (GH1507)
  • Latin 2 (LT1507)
  • Spanish Language 2 (SP1028)
  • Spanish Language 3 (SP2525)
  • Modern Irish Language for Beginners 2 (CE1536)
  • Spain and Spanish America: History, Culture, Politics (SP1039)
  • The Global City in Text and Film (LA1501)

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Love, Loss and Revival: Gaelic Ireland, 1700 to the Present (CE2063)
  • Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland (GH2010)
  • Spanish Language 4 (SP2026)
  • Latin America: Texts and Contexts (SP2036)

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Spanish Language 6 (SP30A3)
• Optional Courses:
  • Plus 45 credits of Level 3 Spanish and Latin American Studies courses.
  • 60 credit points of level 3 Celtic & Anglo-Saxon courses:
    • Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies A (CE3099)
    • Scottish Archaeology (AY3009)
    • Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present (CE301E)
    • Introduction to Old English Language (CE3047)
    • Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels (GH3028)
    • Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present (CE351D)
    • Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies A (CE3599)

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • Spanish Language 7 (SP40A5)
• Optional Courses:
  • Choose ONE dissertation option:
    • Dissertation in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies (CE4598)
    • Dissertation in Hispanic Studies (SP4039)
  • Also, select further courses of Level 4 Spanish and Latin American Studies to gain 60 credits.
  • Select further courses at level 4 in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies to gain 60 credits:
    • Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present (CE401E)
    • Introduction to Old English Language (CE4047)
    • Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies B (CE4099)
    • Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels (GH4028)
    • Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present (CE451D)
    • Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies B (CE4599)

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:

• coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course;
• practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and
• written examinations at the end of each course.

The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.

Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

Why Study Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies?

• A unique programme in Scotland, emphasising critical thinking and small-group discussion, to gain in-depth knowledge of history, literature and languages, plus transferable skills to boost your employability.
• All teaching is on the beautiful, late-mediaeval King’s College campus and the surrounding countryside is rich in archaeological and historic remains of Scotland’s Celtic and Nordic past.
• Academic staff are leading international researchers who have published widely on Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian literature and history, revealing new discoveries and debunking popular myths.
• A vibrant Celtic Society, one of the oldest, most famous and liveliest student societies in the University, organising social and cultural events, including Welsh and Irish-themed evenings and traditional music sessions.
• A packed campus programme of lectures, café events, exhibitions and the annual May Festival attracting internationally acclaimed public figures, historians, authors and broadcasters to debate hot topics, including authors writing in Spanish and a popular Viking tea-party!
• A subject scoring the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment.
• The opportunity to study visual culture, literature, history, politics and anthropology in relation to Spain and/or Latin America.
• Special areas of research expertise include 20th century Spain, contemporary and historical Mexico, visual culture, gender studies, history of science in Latin America, and studies of citizenship and society.
• A multicultural region, with many Spanish speakers working or studying in north-east Scotland due to its role as Europe’s centre for oil and gas.
• The spectacular, award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, with top-class study facilities, state-of-the-art learning technology, and extensive Spanish and Latin American works to inspire your studies.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers:
  • Standard: AABB
  • Minimum: BBB
  • Adjusted: BB
• A LEVELS:
  • Standard: BBB
  • Minimum: BBC
  • Adjusted: CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3.

Fees and Funding

• EU / International students: £20,800
• Home Students: £1,820
• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Careers

There are many opportunities at the University of Aberdeen to develop your knowledge, gain experience and build a competitive set of skills to enhance your employability. This is essential for your future career success. The Careers and Employability Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us, from first to final year – and beyond.

Our Experts

Our courses in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies are taught by experts in their field. Your teachers will include, among others:

• Dr Aideen O'Leary

Related Undergraduate Degrees

• MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies
• MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years)