MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Film & Visual Culture
About this course
MA in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Film & Visual Culture, an undergraduate degree combining the history, languages and literature of Celtic and Anglo-Saxon societies with the critical study of film and visual media. During the first year, students cover foundational topics through compulsory modules such as Academic Writing for Language & Literature, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Introduction to Visual Culture, Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience, Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics, and Barbarians, Romans, Gods and Warriors, alongside optional language choices like Modern Irish Language for Beginners 1, Modern Irish Language for Beginners 2, Gaelic Scotland, Gaelic for Beginners 1a, Latin 1, Gaelic for Beginners 1b, and Latin 2. The second year continues with compulsory film history through Visualising Modernity and Visualising Revolution, complemented by optional modules including 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, and Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland. In later years, students can select from specialized options such as Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies A, Scottish Archaeology, Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present, Introduction to Old English Language, Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present, and Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels. Final-year students complete independent research through modules including Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture, Dissertation in Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies, and Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies B.
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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 84 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Introduction to Visual Culture
- Introduction to Film and the Cinematic Experience
- Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics
- Barbarians, Romans, Gods and Warriors
- Modern Irish Language for Beginners 1
- Modern Irish Language for Beginners 2
- Gaelic Scotland
- Gaelic for Beginners 1a
- Latin 1
- Gaelic for Beginners 1b
- Latin 2
- Visualising Modernity
- Visualising Revolution
- 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
- Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies A
- Scottish Archaeology
- Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present
- Introduction to Old English Language
- Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present
- Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels
- Dissertation in Film & Visual Culture
- Dissertation in Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies
- 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 Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. 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 Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% 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 Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
90% 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 Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Does MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Film & Visual Culture 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 Film & Visual Culture at University of Aberdeen?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.