MA Welsh and Celtic Studies

The Welsh and Celtic Studies MA by Cardiff University is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the Welsh language and its related topics. This course offers students the opportunity to explore a range of topics such as medieval literature to modern societal issues.Course Content: This comprehensive course encompasses an array of topics like language, literature, culture, and the scholarly tradition of Wales. Specifically, this includes Welsh Medieval Court Poetry, Late Medieval Poetry, the Short Story in Welsh, and the Welsh Language. Additionally, the study of Literature in Societal Context and Place-names of Wales forms part of the wider curriculum.Key Modules: The key modules for this course include "Introduction to Middle Welsh" and "The Mabinogion". Additionally, students can also delve into topics like "The Welsh Language" and "Celtic Otherworlds - From the druids to the monastic scribes" depending on their area of interest.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the course, graduates can build a career in various fields. These could include roles in translation, language planning, policy-making, teaching, and research. Past graduates have successfully found employment in the civil service, broadcasting, education, and other professions that value linguistic and critical skills.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.