MRes Celtic & Gaelic at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Postgraduate research supervision in Celtic & Gaelic, rated in the top 10 for Celtic & Gaelic (overall and for outputs) in REF 2014. Celtic & Gaelic is a core subject area of the Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies, with interdisciplinary links to Archaeology, Scottish History and English Language.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: Celtic & Gaelic | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MRes is available in Gaelic or Celtic pathways: either 60 credits of taught courses plus a 120-credit dissertation, or 80 credits of taught courses plus a 100-credit dissertation, with a thesis of 24,000-30,000 words. Research topics include modern and medieval Celtic languages, modern Scottish Gaelic literature (18th-21st centuries), Gaelic linguistics, medieval Celtic literatures (early Gaelic, early Irish, Middle Welsh), textual cultures, medieval Celtic art and Celtic place names of Scotland. The MRes combines 60-80 credits of taught courses with independent research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates will also usually be expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references and named supervisor information. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (equivalent tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Duolingo are also accepted at published minimums).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual research fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is yet to be confirmed. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may be charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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