Back to search
MasterRecommended

Master of Celtic Studies

St. Francis Xavier University

  • Antigonish, Canada
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

Report this program

What’s wrong with Master of Celtic Studies? Choose all that apply.

St. Francis Xavier University campus

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

  1. 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
  2. paying the 100 CAD application fee
  3. 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
  4. 500 CAD confirmation fee.

Other costs

Tuition per year$15,166 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusAntigonish (main campus)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts
DepartmentCeltic Studies Department
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 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.