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MSc - Master of Science
Main Campus
Part Time
Sep 2026
2 Year
This Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in Celtic Studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programmeyou would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independentlyWe specialise in the languages, literatures, and cultures of the Celtic peoples, from Iron Age Europe to the present. Based in Scotland’s capital and festival city, our research community is at the forefront of policy development and cultural innovation. We play a leading role in relation to language planning and maintenance, particularly for Scottish Gaelic. Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.
