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Keltologie (Hauptfach im Kombinationsbachelor) – Celtic Studies at Philipps University of Marburg

Philipps University of Marburg, Germany

Programme overview

Combination-bachelor major teaching the Celtic languages Old Irish and Middle Welsh, so that medieval original texts from these cultural areas can be understood and analysed.

Faculty: Fachbereich 10 Foreign-Language Philologies  |  Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects  |  Study mode: full-time; major subject (Hauptfach) of the combination bachelor; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Marburg, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Old Irish and Middle Welsh and medieval texts from Wales and Ireland.

Career pathways

Broad competence in literature, language and cultural studies opens a range of career fields.

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Entry requirements

Abitur or equivalent; English at CEFR level B2. One or two minor subjects must be chosen; cannot be combined with Celtic Studies (minor). International applicants must prove German proficiency at DSH-2 level (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang). English proficiency at CEFR level B2 required. Admission: open admission (no numerus clausus). Application deadlines: winter semester 2026/27: 01.06.2026 to 18.09.2026.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 6 or 8 semesters, depending on the combination of subjects

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