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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Celtic and Scottish History
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Celtic and Scottish History course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: English at C or 4; a language other than English at B or 6 (if not at A level).
Most popular A-levels studied
The Celtic and Scottish History course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| History | A |
| Economics | A |
| English Literature | A |
| French | B |
| Latin | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Literature | A |
| French | B |
| Government and Politics | B |
| History | A |
| Mathematics | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: QV52
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Celtic and Scottish History course.
Uncover Scotland's past and help shape its future. This joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study the languages, literatures and cultures of the Celtic world side-by-side with the history of Scotland.
Celtic
At all levels of study on our four-year programme, we offer courses in the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world, from the Middle Ages to the 21st century.
You have the option to study Scottish Gaelic and build up to advanced competency in the language.
A choice of pathways through the programme enables you to develop your own interests in particular areas, periods and disciplines of Celtic studies. Our expertise ranges from the medieval literary tradition to sociolinguistics and contemporary language policy and revitalisation.
Language study
If you choose to study Scottish Gaelic, it does not matter if you are a complete beginner; we stream our Year 1 classes to suit all levels of prior knowledge or none.
You can also learn a medieval Celtic language in Years 3 and 4. Both Old Irish and Middle Welsh are available.
Scottish History
We offer unrivalled expertise in Scottish History, with courses covering the political, intellectual, economic, social and cultural history of Scotland from the medieval period to the recent past.
These courses deal with the great events, movements and ideas that have defined the Scottish past, and with the individuals, communities and institutions that have shaped Scottish life.
Particular emphasis is given to:
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the history of Edinburgh
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Scotland's evolving relationship with the other parts of the British Isles
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the significant influence of Scots across the wider world
Why Edinburgh
Founded in the early 12th century, Edinburgh has a long and rich history. Today, it has a well-established Gaelic community and a lively contemporary cultural Celtic scene.
As Scotland's capital city, its national and local collections are outstanding, as are the University's own resources for the study of Celtic and Scottish History.
Our programme includes option courses from a wide range of disciplines, taking you from generalist to specialist over the course of your studies.
When you graduate, you will have the combination of broad cultural education, transferable skills and in-depth knowledge valued by employers worldwide.
How long it takes to complete this degree programme
This programme is studied over 4 years. This enables us to build choice and flexibility into your studies, giving you time to explore options, find what you like and build your skills.
Your first two years will be your pre-honours years. They will give you a good grounding in your subjects. In addition to studying core courses, you will broaden your education and skill set by choosing option courses from a range of disciplines. This gives you the chance to build your intercultural awareness in other areas of the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Your final two years will be your honours years. They will be tailored to your interests in specific topics, periods, or approaches to Celtic Studies and Scottish History. If you have chosen to study Scottish Gaelic, you'll progress to advanced language study in these years.
Programme benefits
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Study over four years, giving you choice and flexibility.
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Learn in the heart of Scotland's capital city.
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Try out different subjects in your first two years.
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Join societies related to what you are studying.
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Delve into fantastic libraries and collections.
Source: University of Edinburgh
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Scottish history
• Celtic studies
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £29,600 per year |
| International | £29,600 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Edinburgh
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Celtic and Scottish History course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
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Teaching on my course
85%
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Teaching on my course
85%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
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Assessment and feedback
62%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
71%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
57%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
56%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
55%
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Academic support
86%
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Academic support
86%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
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Organisation and management
64%
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Organisation and management
64%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
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How well organised is your course?
58%
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Learning resources
85%
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Learning resources
85%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
57%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
68%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
55%
low
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Teaching on my course
88%
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Teaching on my course
88%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
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Learning opportunities
73%
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Learning opportunities
73%
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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
53%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
60%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
51%
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Academic support
88%
low
Academic support
88%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
76%
low
Organisation and management
76%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
77%
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How well organised is your course?
76%
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Learning resources
86%
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Learning resources
86%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
86%
low
Student voice
64%
low
Student voice
64%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
43%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
70%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
52%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
75%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
53%
low
Student information
The Celtic and Scottish History course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Celtic and Scottish History at University of Edinburgh.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Edinburgh graduates who took Celtic and Scottish History - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£35.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Celtic and Scottish History.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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