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Celtic Civilisation (incl Early Irish & Welsh)

Celtic Civilisation (incl Early Irish & Welsh)

Undergraduate (Level 8 NFQ , Credits 180 )
Celtic Civilization enables students to form an overview of the history, literature, language and culture of the Celts over the centuries. No knowledge of the Celtic languages is required, but students, if they choose, may get an introduction to Early Irish, Medieval Welsh, Welsh and Breton.

Many of the Celtic Civilization modules are popular choices for electives for those interested in the Celts in Ireland and beyond.
For more information regarding this course, please click School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore

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For EU students, please apply via MyUCD. The following entry route(s) are available:
Description ENTRY Duration Application Opening Date APPURL
Celtic Civilisation (incl Early Irish & Welsh)(BAU5) - Undergraduate Degree (Non EU) Entry in
Full Time - 3 Year(s) Apply from -
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Celtic Civilization
The Celtic Civilization programme includes a choice of specifically designed Celtic modules and a choice of relevant modules from other subjects. This gives an opportunity to get a broad overview of Celtic culture but also explore specific aspects of interest.

Welsh
Welsh is the most widely spoken of the modern Celtic languages, and ideal for students wanting to learn a new language at university level. Students gain a working knowledge of the language and can combine this with Celtic Civilization courses on the culture and literature.

Early Irish
You will have the opportunity to study Early Irish at a basic level in order to become familiar with the main features of the language. You will also read examples of texts, both prose and poetry, thereby gaining an insight into the riches of the language and literature of early medieval Ireland. No previous knowledge of Irish is required.
This degree provides the skills that will allow you to follow a wide range of graduate studies as well as career opportunities in:

  • Heritage
  • Research
  • The media
  • Teaching
  • Business

    Early Irish also prepares students for graduate studies and offers career opportunities dealing with manuscript and lexicography.
  • Celtic Civilization has links with several universities, which allows students to take an Erasmus year abroad in a range of European universities and destinations, including:

  • Oslo, Norway
  • Aberystwyth, Wales
  • Bangor, Wales