Celtic & Gaelic [PhD/MLitt (Research)/MPhil (Research)/MRes]
University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow · Glasgow, United Kingdom
Celtic & Gaelic [PhD/MLitt (Research)/MPhil (Research)/MRes]
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Overview We offer courses and supervision in a range of subject areas related to the research activities and interests of academic staff. We were rated in the top 10 result for Celtic & Gaelic (overall and for outputs) in the recent research assessment exercise (REF 2014) Topics in which we would welcome postgraduate research include: modern and medieval Celtic languages literature and cultures, especially modern Scottish Gaelic and Irish language and linguistics modern Scottish Gaelic literature, 18th-21st centuries Gaelic linguistics medieval Celtic literatures, early Gaelic / early Irish, Middle Welsh textual cultures of the medieval Celtic-speaking areas medieval Celtic art Celtic place names of Scotland. Interdisciplinary context We are well placed to provide an appropriate environment for cross- and interdisciplinary research. Staff and students benefit from collaboration and inte
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £27,720 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Entry requirements
Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds