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Master of Arts in Celtic Studies at St. Francis Xavier University

St. Francis Xavier University, Canada

Programme overview

The MA in Celtic Studies is the only terminal Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in North America. It covers the languages, literatures and histories of Celtic-speaking peoples, with streams in Scottish Gaelic Studies and medieval Celtic Studies. Only 1-3 students are accepted each year.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Celtic Studies Department  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

36 credits: 18 credits of coursework and an 18-credit thesis. All students take 6 credits in Old Irish.

Career pathways

PhD study (Harvard, Edinburgh, University College Cork among destinations), cultural institutions, business, tourism, education, Gaelic-speaking regions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent concentration in the subject area (typically about 20 undergraduate courses); related disciplines include Irish Studies, Celtic languages, History, Linguistics, and English with medieval specialization. Minimum 70% average. IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.

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