MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy
About this course
The MA in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy is an undergraduate degree that combines the study of historical cultures, languages, and literatures with philosophical inquiry into human reasoning, existence, and ethics. Core topics include Research Methods and Communication & Writing. Students may optionally undertake a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory courses such as Experience, Knowledge and Reality and Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics, alongside optional modules covering languages like Modern Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Latin, as well as philosophical topics such as How Should One Live? and Logic and Argument. The second year offers further options exploring historical societies and oral traditions, including Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland and The Celts, Their Neighbours, and The Classical World. In the third year, students can select from specialised modules such as Introduction to Old English Language and Scottish Archaeology. The final year allows students to complete a Dissertation in Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies or a Philosophy Dissertation alongside advanced independent study options.
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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 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- 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 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Language & Literature
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Experience, Knowledge and Reality
- Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics
- Modern Irish Language for Beginners 1
- Gaelic Scotland
- Gaelic for Beginners 1a
- Latin 1
- Gaelic for Beginners 1b
- Latin 2
- Controversial Questions
- How Should One Live?
- Modern Irish Language for Beginners 2
- Logic and Argument
- Environmental Ethics
- Triumph and Tragedy: A Literary and Historic Tour of Gaelic Scotland
- Love, Loss and Revival: Gaelic Ireland, 1700 to the Present
- The Celts, Their Neighbours, and The Classical World
- Otherworld: Lost Gods and Hidden Monsters of Medieval Scotland
- Ancient Empires: Religion, Power and Politics
- Scottish Folklore and Oral Traditions
- 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
- Independent Study In Celtic & Anglo - Saxon Studies B
- Celtic Scotland: Gaelic Cultural Moments Middle Ages to Present
- Decolonial England: Languages and Identities from 450 to the Present
- Introduction to Old English Language
- Myths, Legends and Poetry of the Mediaeval Gaels
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy 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 Philosophy at University of Aberdeen do next?
80% 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 Philosophy at University of Aberdeen?
99% 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 Philosophy at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Does MA Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy 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 Philosophy at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.