Scottish Ethnology and Celtic
MA (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 135 graduates of Scottish Ethnology and Celtic MA (Hons) and other courses in at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Cultural Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £24000 | £21500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27500 | £17500 - £25500 | £22500 - £37500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Cultural Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £19500 | £21500 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £22000 | £15500 - £24500 | £22500 - £32500 |
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Course Description
Uncover Scotland' s past and help shape its future, while gaining skills that you can apply to any culture.
This programme offers you the opportunity to study the languages, literatures and cultures of Scotland alongside the wider Celtic world, past and present.
Scottish Ethnology
Ethnology is the discipline which studies the culture and traditions of developed societies and is sometimes described as being at the intersection where history and anthropology meet.
While commonly offered in universities across Europe, this is the only full undergraduate programme of its kind available within the UK.
Focusing on Scotland, but introducing comparative material from elsewhere, you will study the varying ways in which a modern European nation expresses itself culturally, through such forms as its customs, beliefs, social organisation, language, music and song.
This programme explores questions like:
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How do these help to create and shape identity in the modern world?
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How do we use and make sense of the past from within our present?
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How can this understanding help us to shape our future?
Working with a range of rich materials, from traditional archives to modern media and digital data, you will develop the practical and intellectual tools to help navigate and influence contemporary culture and society in an increasingly globalised world.
Celtic
The programme also provides you with an understanding of Scottish Gaelic and its cultural environment through the study of:
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language
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literature
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history
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culture
Language learning plays an important role in developing a deeper understanding of Scottish Gaelic literature and culture through direct engagement with primary sources, as well as with theoretical concepts.
You'll develop subject expertise in Celtic Studies, with the option to explore other Celtic languages in addition to Scottish Gaelic.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Scottish Ethnology and Celtic, MA (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Scottish Ethnology and Celtic MA (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cultural Studies
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Qualification requirements
Required subjects: A Levels: no specific A Level subjects required. Applicants with a language other than English, at B, preferred. GCSEs: English at C or 4 and a language other than English at B or 6 (if not at A Level).
AAAB-ABBB by end of S5 or AAAA-AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: no specific Higher subjects required. Applicants with Gaelic, or a language other than English, at B, preferred. National 5s: English at C and a language other than English at B (if not at Higher).
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. Applicants with a language other than English, at 5, preferred. SL: English at 5 and a language other than English at 5 (if not at HL).
For degrees that have a subject requirement of a language other than English, students may not use their own native language to meet this requirement. In these instances, English or an alternative language other than native will be acceptable. Detailed entry requirements, including typical offer levels, and information about other qualifications we accept, are available on the University of Edinburgh’s website. You’ll also find important information on how to apply. You must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes details of the qualifications you are taking, including full predicted grades for qualifications not yet completed, your personal statement and your reference.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | 92 or above with 20 in each section (including Special Home Edition). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with 162 in each component. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with 162 in each component. | |
| Trinity ISE | ISE II with a distinction in all four components. |
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Scottish Ethnology and Celtic, MA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Scottish Ethnology and Celtic MA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £23100 | year 1 |
| International | £23100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
England/Wales/N Ireland The Rest of UK RUK rate is yet to be confirmed and was £9,250 for 2021 entry. For 2022 entry this may increase in line with inflation and will be subject to government limits.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union EU students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme -
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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