Program Overview

MA in Celtic Civilisation

The MA in Celtic Civilisation is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate programme that explores the history and culture of the Celtic peoples from central Europe to Ireland, and from the early Iron Age into the Middle Ages.

Course Outline

The programme focuses on Ireland's affinities with the outside world, including its European inheritance in prehistoric times and its influence on European culture in the early Christian period. Students will study Celtic literature, mythology, languages, learning, and the Celtic saints.

Modules

The programme consists of two parts:

• Part I (50 credits): Students will take modules such as Old Irish, Medieval Welsh, Research Seminar, Special Topic, Research Presentation, and Palaeography and Manuscript-based Research.
• Part II (40 credits): Students will complete a dissertation in Celtic Civilisation.

Course Practicalities

The full-time option requires students to attend classes during weekday working hours, while the part-time option is also taught during weekday working hours over two years. Students will participate in regular classes, seminars, and supervised independent research.

Why Choose This Course

The MA in Celtic Civilisation offers great training to students interested in the language, literature, and culture of the medieval Celtic countries. It provides opportunities for postgraduates to study medieval Irish, medieval Welsh, and Latin, and to develop their scholarly potential through directed independent study and taught modules.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Celtic Civilisation, students often go on to Ph.D. degrees at home and abroad. The department has formal links with higher education institutions overseas, allowing students to spend time abroad as part of their course.

Skills and Careers Information

An MA degree in Celtic Civilisation can prepare students for further study in the field of Celtic Studies or provide an additional qualification for those pursuing advanced degrees in classics, English, history, or medieval studies. It is also a useful qualification for those seeking employment in the heritage and broadcasting sectors.

Requirements

Candidates should normally hold a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in a relevant discipline. Candidates who hold a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) will also be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) subject to the approval of the programme selection committee.

Fees and Costs

The EU fee for this course is Full-time: 8,100 Part-time: 4,700. The Non-EU fee for this course is 18,500.

How to Apply

To apply, candidates should submit an online application, which includes uploading scanned copies of supporting documents, such as original qualification documents and transcripts of results. Candidates may also be required to provide additional information, such as details of professional or voluntary positions held, motivation and readiness for the programme, and research interests.