Master of Arts in Celtic Studies

StFX is pleased to be able to offer the only terminal Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in North America, a 36-credit program based on coursework (18 credits) and a thesis (18 credits). The program draws on the rich Gaelic tradition in Nova Scotia and maintains strong ties with the local Gaelic community. It is very student-focused and has two streams: Scottish Gaelic Studies and medieval Celtic Studies. The Department also enjoys a positive reputation for its teaching and research internationally, with strong links with Harvard University, University of Toronto, University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, and Utrecht University. Celtic Studies has as its core the languages, literatures, and histories of Celtic-speaking peoples, from the Continental Celts of ancient Gaul to the modern survivals in Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany. It extends into a range of topics, including archaeology, art, music, literature, folklore, religion, dance, immigration, ethnic, and medieval studies.

Normally an undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent concentration in the subject area typically about 20 undergraduate courses in the subject area Examples of related disciplines might include Irish Studies degrees in the various Celtic languages Irish Welsh Scottish Gaelic Breton History Linguistics and English with a specialization in medieval culture Minimum 70 percent average Language requirement .A supplemental application with all the components is requiredThesis-based Masters are for exceptional students who have demonstrated scholarly potential Meeting Statement of intent See Supplemental Form for details Two reference letters See Supplemental Form for details Original transcripts. No students will be accepted to the university until original transcripts have been received and verified Arrange to have sealed transcripts sent from each college or university you have attended