Celtic Studies/Scottish History MA (Hons)
University of Glasgow
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Celtic Studies/Scottish History MA (Hons) and other courses in History at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of University of Glasgow
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History 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 | £23000 | £21500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £28000 | £17000 - £25500 | £20000 - £32000 |
All History courses of University of Glasgow
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24582 | £23345 | £27708 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20570 - £28218 | £18140 - £29101 | £21480 - £35813 |
All History Courses in the UK
Course Description
CELTIC STUDIES: - Celtic Studies provides the opportunity to choose from a range of courses on the medieval and modern Celtic languages of the British Isles (Scottish Gaelic, Irish and Welsh) and their associated cultures. You will have the opportunity to study the medieval and modern cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples, with scholars at the cutting edge of research: and learn a Celtic language of the British Isles. SCOTTISH HISTORY: - The study of history is the study of change and continuity in human society through time. Scottish history is the study of Scotland’s past. Scottish History at Glasgow boasts world-leading researchers at the cutting edge of the discipline across all periods, from medieval to modern. The Centre for Scottish & Celtic Studies at Glasgow addresses Scottish history in a genuinely crossdisciplinary environment and students are encouraged to get involved.
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 History courses of University of Glasgow
Current jobs
All courses of University of Glasgow
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Celtic Studies (Non-Specific) courses of University of Glasgow
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Celtic Studies/Scottish History MA (Hons) at University of Glasgow
| 14% | Teaching Professionals |
| 11% | Media Professionals |
| 11% | Administrative occupations |
| 11% | Sales occupations |
| 7% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 7% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 7% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
| 3% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of University of Glasgow
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:
QVM2
University Rankings
of University of Glasgow
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Glasgow in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #21
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- History
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #4
- #23
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #3
- #30
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #3
- #51
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 10 April, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Glasgow
About University of Glasgow
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Scottish Studies MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 71% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £26500 | 182 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Scottish Historical Studies with Spanish MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | 63% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20900 £21900 | 166 | Dundee |
On campus
Full-time
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Italian and Scottish History (year abroad) MA (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 53% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 206 | St Andrews |
On campus
Full-time
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Celtic and Scottish History MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 79% | 5% | 3% | £9250 | £26500 | 182 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Russian and Scottish History (year abroad) MA (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 92% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 197 | St Andrews |
On campus
Full-time
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Geography and Scottish History MA (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 66% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 207 | St Andrews |
On campus
Full-time
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English and Scottish History MA (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 65% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 198 | St Andrews |
On campus
Full-time
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Italian and Scottish History MA (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 60% | 1% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 206 | St Andrews |
On campus
Full-time
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Scottish Historical Studies MA (Hons) | University of Dundee | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £20900 £21900 | 166 | Dundee |
On campus
Full-time
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Russian and Scottish History MA (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 78% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | 207 | St Andrews |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Celtic Studies/Scottish History MA (Hons) University of Glasgow
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £21500 3 years after graduation and £26000 after graduation.
- Teaching Professionals (14%), Media Professionals (11%), Administrative occupations (11%), Sales occupations (11%)
- 150 graduates rated the course 78. This means that 78% 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.
- University of Glasgow achieved the highest ranking for History. It is ranked #21 in (History). See all subject rankings for University of Glasgow.
- Celtic Studies/Scottish History MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Glasgow.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 193 which is higher than 80.26% of all Scottish History courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 10 April, 2024
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024