MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion
About this course
MA in Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion, a combined undergraduate degree focusing on the history, culture, literature, and religious traditions of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and wider ancient and medieval worlds. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. The first year introduces foundational themes through compulsory modules such as Academic Writing for Language & Literature, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Barbarians, Romans, Gods and Warriors, and Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics, alongside optional choices in modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Latin. Subsequent years offer various optional modules exploring medieval folklore, classical interactions, Scottish archaeology, and Old English language. In the final year, students can undertake independent study and complete a dissertation in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies or Divinity and Religious Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English is also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Barbarians, Romans, Gods and Warriors
- Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics
- Modern Irish Language for Beginners 1
- Gaelic Scotland
- Gaelic for Beginners 1a
- Gaelic for Beginners 1b
- Modern Irish Language for Beginners 2
- Latin 1
- Latin 2
- Love, Loss and Revival: Gaelic Ireland, 1700 to the Present
- Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland
- The Celts, Their Neighbours, and The Classical World
- Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics
- Scottish Folklore and Oral Traditions
- Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland
- Scottish Archaeology
- Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present
- Introduction to Old English Language
- Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies A
- Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels
- Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present
- Dissertation in Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies
- Dissertation
- Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present
- Introduction to Old English Language
- Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies B
- Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels
- Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £33,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Celtic studies.
What do graduates of MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion at University of Aberdeen?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Does MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.