MLitt by Research Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

Exploring the literature and culture of the Celtic West and the Old North.

Department: School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes include Centre for Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies and Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies.

Career pathways

Postgraduate degrees in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and in Gaelic can lead to careers in university teaching and research, primary and secondary education, the civil service, tourism, heritage management and the media. With the implementation of the Gaelic Language Act, special opportunities may be expected to arise for graduates who have acquired the ability to speak and write Scottish Gaelic with fluency.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for this programme must have at least a good Honours degree in a related subject or discipline. Applicants must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. Applicants should contact their preferred supervisor well before applying, in order to ensure a viable application. Please note that, at PGR level, appropriate skills in the relevant language(s) for your project will be expected.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Home/RUK research rate (set by UKRI); part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time international rate for research degrees admitted 2026/27; part-time is 50% of the full-time rate. Source

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

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