The Celtic Civilisation course focuses on the cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples in Ireland, Britain and beyond. It encompasses diverse elements in languages, literature, history to allow students to pursue particular fields of interest. This gives students the opportunity to acquire a broad overview of the cultures of the Celtic-speaking peoples and also to develop more specific areas of expertise.

 

Celtic Civilisation is particularly relevant for students interested in any aspect of Irish culture, since the Irish component reveals the rich heritage of the past and places it in the context of the wider historical and cultural experience of Celtic-speaking people in Europe. You can study sagas, mythological tales and nature poetry from the rich literature of medieval Ireland and Wales in translation. You can also explore the evidence for social institutions, religion and mythology from ancient continental sources and from material found in the medieval manuscripts of Ireland and Wales. As well as specifically-designed Celtic modules, the programme gives you a choice of studying relevant modules from other subjects such as linguistics, languages, folklore and history, according to your interests. Many of the modules are excellent choices as electives if you’re interested in Celtic culture in Ireland and beyond.

 

The Celtic Civilisation course focuses on Celtic cultures in Irish, British and European contexts and incorporates optional subjects in folklore, literature, history to allow students to pursue particular fields of interest. This gives students the opportunity to acquire a broad overview of Celtic culture and also to explore more specific aspects of interest.