The Celts MA at Bangor University

Programme overview

An MA exploring who the Celts were and are, taught across Welsh, History and Music, covering literature, archaeology, religion, mythology, antiquarianism, art history and music from prehistory to modern devolved and independent parliaments.

Duration: 1 year full-time; part-time normally up to 3 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Part 1 is 120 credits of taught modules of 40 credits each, assessed by essay, including The Celts: Fundamentals. Part 2 is a supervised dissertation of about 20,000 words completed over the summer.

Career pathways

Transferable skills for careers associated with humanities graduates and a basis for progression to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2(ii) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (e.g. literature, history, folklore, mythology, comparative literature, archaeology, anthropology) or similar; a suitable professional qualification and practical experience may also be accepted. Applicants whose first language is not English or Welsh must show adequate English or Welsh.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1-2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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