Asylum Seeker Scholarship
The University of Edinburgh · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MA (Hons) Celtic and French at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The relationship between Scotland and France, two nations with Celtic roots, stretches back many centuries. This joint honours programme gives you the opportunity to study the languages, literatures and cultures of the Celtic and French-speaking worlds, which today extend to countries in Europe, Africa and the Americas. As a world-leading festival city and Scotland's capital, Edinburgh is a fantastic place to study Celtic alongside a global language in cultural context. International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | ABB ABB. Required subjects: A levels: a language other than English at B. GCSEs: French at B or 6 (if not at A level); English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 points 34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: a language other than English at 5. SL: French at 5 (if not at HL); English at 5. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £21,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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The University of Edinburgh · Undergraduate
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The University of Edinburgh · Undergraduate
The University of Edinburgh · Undergraduate
The University of Edinburgh · Undergraduate

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