Celtic Studies/History - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

Celtic Studies provides the opportunity to combine language study with a range of courses on the medieval and modern Celtic cultures of the British Isles. The study of history is the study of change and continuity in human society through time. Glasgow offers a wide-ranging programme from medieval to modern times. Our teaching draws on research expertise in Scottish, British, European, US and global history; slavery studies; gender history; and war, intelligence and genocide studies.

You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of Celtic-speaking peoples with scholars at the cutting edge of research, and learn a Celtic language of the British Isles. We offer a broad range of courses ranging from medieval to modern times and across the globe. We provide small-group teaching, a variety of assessments (including real-world tasks like policy papers and blogs) and one-to-one feedback tutorials. We host leading research centres in gender history, war studies, slavery studies, American studies and Scottish & Celtic studies.

Recent graduates have entered a range of careers including primary and secondary teaching; working with museums and government heritage bodies; publishing and book marketing; music; entrepreneurship. Others have gone on to further study and to pursue successfully a career in research and academic work. As a History graduate you will be able to enter many different careers, from the heritage sector and teaching to consultancy, management and financial services. Our recent History graduates have been employed by: HarperCollins Police Scotland Oxfam Glasgow Museums Morgan Stanley.