University of Aberdeen

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies

University of AberdeenAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies is an ideal subject combination to add to your study in the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples. You will explore Gaelic from its Celtic origins to its role today as Scotland’s oldest living language. The language, historical perspective and study skills you will develop will give you a great advantage for a wide range of career options, especially with a Scottish or international dimension.

Key highlights

  • Explores the lives and legacy of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian peoples
  • Traces Gaelic from its Celtic origins to the present day
  • Studies Gaelic as Scotland's oldest living language
  • Develops language skills, historical perspective and study skills

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — SQA Highers: BBBB
  • A-level: BBC — A Levels: BBC
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include including 5, 5, 5 at HL

Scholarships

  • Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

    Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 for every year of their programme.

    Up to £6,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Gaelic development officer
  • Gaelic-medium teacher
  • Heritage officer
  • Museum curator
  • Archivist
  • Translator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 per year (Home/Scottish students); £9,790 per year (RUK students) | International: £20,800 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Aberdeen, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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