BA Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic
About this course
BA (Hons) in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic, an english and celtic and history degree centered on the history, material culture, languages and literature of early medieval Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia. The first year establishes foundations through Anglo-Saxon history, Scandinavian history, Gaelic history (Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man), Brittonic history (Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, the Pictish kingdoms and the North Britons), Old English, Old Norse, medieval Welsh, medieval Irish, medieval Latin and palaeography (the study of manuscripts and handwriting). The second year expands into broader disciplines with Divinity, English, Modern and Medieval Languages, Archaeology and History. The final year allows deeper specialisation through options such as Rethinking the Viking Age, 'Beowulf', Advanced Medieval Irish Language and Literature, Germanic Philology, medieval English literature, medieval French literature, historical linguistics, a subject from the Faculty of Classics and a subject from the Faculty of Divinity.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA IB: 41-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level We don't ask for any specific subjects to apply to ASNC. We recommend these subjects for a strong application: English (language or literature) History Languages (ancient or modern)
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Librarians and Related Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 62%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anglo-Saxon history
- Scandinavian history
- Gaelic history (Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man)
- Brittonic history (Wales, Brittany, Cornwall, the Pictish kingdoms and the North Britons)
- Old English
- Old Norse
- medieval Welsh
- medieval Irish
- medieval Latin
- palaeography (the study of manuscripts and handwriting)
- Divinity
- English
- Modern and Medieval Languages
- Archaeology
- History
- Rethinking the Viking Age
- ‘Beowulf’
- Advanced Medieval Irish Language and Literature
- Germanic Philology
- medieval English literature
- medieval French literature
- historical linguistics
- subject from the Faculty of Classics
- subject from the Faculty of Divinity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at University of Cambridge earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £73,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £14,500 more than the UK median for English studies.
What do graduates of BA Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at University of Cambridge do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at University of Cambridge?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at University of Cambridge?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 41 points in the IB. The average entrant had 192 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic at University of Cambridge?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.