Ancient History/Celtic Studies

University of Glasgow

Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years HistoryLanguages

Ancient History/Celtic Studies MA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Glasgow, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 80% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £25,000 on average 15 months after finishing.

Student Satisfaction

79.62%

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Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

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About this course

Ancient History involves the study of the history and culture of Greece, Rome and the wider Mediterranean between the 8th century B.C. and the 5th century A.D, with the opportunity to learn Latin and ancient Greek if you wish. You will have the opportunity to visit archaeological sites and museums in Italy and Greece as part of your programme.

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.
You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting edge of research: and learn a Celtic language of the British Isles.

Recent graduates have entered a range of careers including primary and secondary teaching; work 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.

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
History, Languages
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000