Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and French MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and French MA (Hons) and other courses in French Studies at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in French Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All French Studies courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH19
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of French Studies 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £22500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28500 | £17500 - £26000 | £20500 - £32000 |
All CAH19 courses of University of Aberdeen
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH19
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £25242 | £30112 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28500 | £20304 - £32085 | £23263 - £40170 |
All CAH19 Courses in the UK
Course Description
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French is an excellent subject combination, setting the lives and legacy of the Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and Scandinavian peoples within a deeper European historical and contemporary context through study of the French language, history and culture. This subject combination provides an ideal preparation for a career in the arts, broadcasting, or heritage management, and also adds the international dimension to open options including business or tourism.
Aberdeen has been a centre for Celtic studies for more than a century and is now a leading research centre in all aspects of the northern polar regions including its peoples. You will study literature, culture, history and languages, inspired by leading specialists in the history and literature of Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia in the Middle Ages, in medieval Celtic and Scandinavian literature, and the cultural history of Ireland and Anglo-Saxon England.
French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will add to your growing language skills with courses in film, contemporary civilization and culture and most genres and periods of literature from the Middle Ages to the present day. You will be taught by staff recognised internationally for their research, from Renaissance studies to the politics of culture and difference in contemporary France.
As an integral part of your 4-year programme, you will spend half of year three developing your language skills as a Teaching Assistant or visiting student in a French-speaking country. This subject combination is ideal preparation for a career in the arts, heritage management, or broadcasting and media. The international dimension widens your choice, for example to European business and organisations and tourism.
French Studies received the highest possible rating of 'Excellent' in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment.
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.
All French Studies courses of University of Aberdeen
Current jobs
All courses of University of Aberdeen
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Celtic Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Aberdeen
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and French MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
| 30% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for French Studies
All French Studies courses of University of Aberdeen
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency |
Costs
Tuition Fees Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and French MA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £21900 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £21900 | year 1 |
| International | £21900 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
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:
August 1, 2025
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)
UCAS application code:
7Q83
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FAQ about Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and French MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £22000 15 months after graduation, £22500 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Teaching Professionals (30%), Administrative occupations (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%)
- 20 graduates rated the course 84. This means that 84% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and French MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 182 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Celtic Studies students in the UK.