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At all levels of study on this four-year, joint honours programme, we offer courses in the languages, literatures, histories, and cultures of the Celtic world.

You have the option to study Scottish Gaelic and build up to advanced competency in the language. It does not matter if you are a complete beginner; we stream our Year 1 classes to suit all levels of prior knowledge or none.

A choice of pathways through the programme enables you to develop your own interests in particular areas, periods and disciplines of Celtic studies. Our expertise ranges from the medieval literary tradition in Early Irish and Medieval Welsh to contemporary responses to social, cultural, and linguistic changes in Celtic countries.

At Edinburgh, you will study the French language in the context of the diverse countries, cultures and societies in which it is spoken.

On this programme, you will have the opportunity to acquire near-native fluency in French while gaining the broad cultural education valued by graduate employers.

You also have the option to learn the fundamentals of the Basque language and study Basque culture

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (first sitting) or 4 or 5 Highers at AABB/ABBBB (two sittings) including a language other than English at B plus French at B (if not held at Higher) and English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB (two sittings) including a language other than English at B plus French at B (if not held at Higher) and English at National 5. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.