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Master of Celtic Studies
- Antigonish, Canada
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
One-year full-time Master of Science by Research programme in Celtic Studies offered by the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Celtic Studies. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Publishing
- Culture
- Heritage
- and the arts
- Communications
- Marketing
- Advertising
- and public relations
- Journalism
- Broadcasting
- and media
- Leisure
- Tourism
- and travel
- Business
- Finance
- Commerce
- and tech
- Politics
- Policy work
- Diplomacy
- Civil service
- and law
- Education
- Outreach
- Advocacy
- and training
- Research
- Development
- Consultancy
- and venture acceleration
Curriculum
- One-year full-time research programme. Two 20-credit courses on research skills
- Methods and problems. Delivered by the School of Literatures
- Languages and Cultures (Central Area). Full module lists are held in the University's course catalogue.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally an honours degree or equivalent concentration (about 20 undergraduate courses in the subject) with a minimum 70% average
- admission is competitive and needs a willing supervisor
Accepted academic background
Honours undergraduate degree or equivalent concentration in the subject area (Celtic Studies: related disciplines such as Irish Studies, Celtic languages, History, Linguistics, English)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Check the departmental admission requirements Email prospective supervisors to confirm one is willing to take you on Apply online through Apply Now on stfx.ca
- paying the 100 CAD application fee
- before February 15 to be considered for StFX funding Send official transcripts and an English test (IELTS 6.5) Receive the offer and pay the 2
- 500 CAD confirmation fee.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,166 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Antigonish (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Arts |
| Department | Celtic Studies Department |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $15,166 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The estimated living cost is $15,085 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, IELTS Academic 6.5.

