Celtic Civilisation

Celtic Civilisation (as distinct from the more language-oriented degree programme in Celtic Studies) concentrates on all aspects of the history, literature, and culture of the Celtic-speaking peoples from antiquity to the present through the medium of translations.

Why Aberdeen?

To study Celtic Civilisation is to study one of the most fascinating strands in European civilisation, which has influenced the political history, literature, and history of ideas from classical antiquity right up to the present. The self-image of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the medieval political history of Britain and Ireland, the development of medieval courtly and romance literature, the awareness of national identities in the age of humanism, the growth of nationalist ideas in the nineteenth century and the recent upsurge of interest in what are widely taken to be Celtic pre-Christian religious ideas can only be fully understood by reference to Celtic Civilisation. To study it is to study the development of our modern world-view.

• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff with a wealth of teaching experience 
• A wide range of courses 
• Geographical proximity to numerous sites of interest

Programmes

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Anthropology, Archaeology, Celtic Studies, Divinity, Gaelic Studies, History

Study Abroad

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The opportunity to take Enhanced Study options as part of your degree and participate in co-curricular activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference for more information.

Courses are available from first to fourth year. Celtic Civilisation is available only as a Joint Honours programme.

First Year

In first year, all students in Celtic Civilisation are given an introduction to the early history and culture of the Celtic peoples, with courses in Celts, Romans, Druids and Warriors and Celtic Scotland.

Second Year

Second year students are offered a range of courses focusing on particular facets of the mediaeval and modern history, literatures and cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples. Topics covered at levels 1 and 2 include Celtic Archaeology, Traditional Celtic Religion, Contacts with the Roman World, the Spread of Christianity, and the Impact of Vikings. In the second semester of the second year there is a course on The History of the Celtic Languages for students who want to broaden their knowledge of the historical background to Gaelic, or to consider going for the more language-oriented degree programme in Celtic Studies in their third and fourth years.

Third and Fourth Year (Honours)

From third and fourth year, students make their own selection from a range of optional courses which changes from year to year, covering various aspects of the political, social, literary and cultural history of the Celtic-speaking peoples and the ways in which the culture of the ancient and medieval Celts has been viewed in the modern period. Students may choose to write a dissertation in Celtic Civilisation or in their other Honours subject.

Careers

Graduates in Celtic Civilisation have received a thorough grounding in writing, research, computational, and presentation skills. The study of Celtic Civilisation equips students with a sound knowledge of the cultural, historical, archaeological and linguistic heritage of Britain, Ireland and continental Europe which they may use in a wide variety of careers or in postgraduate research work.

Finding your direction

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 Service can help you to plan your career and support your choices throughout your time with us – from first to final year – and beyond.

• More information on employability at the University of Aberdeen.
• More information on the Careers Service.
• More information on careers prospects and employability with a degree in Celtic Civilisation.

Entrance Requirements

SQA Highers - BBBB
A Levels - BBB
IB - 30 points, 15 points at HL
ILC - BBBB

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