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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic

University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England
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9 monthsDuration
£32,886Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in languages and area studies with the MPhil Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge. Based in Cambridge, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time structure. The MPhil in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic (ASNC) is designed for students who have already undertaken a first degree incorporating work in some of the subjects encompassed by the Department. Our MPhil programme provides a nine-month course (October to June) in the scholarly methods and disciplines relevant to the study of the history, languages, literatures, and material culture of the peoples of Britain and Ireland, Brittany and Scandinavia in the earlier Middle Ages. The course enables candidates to achieve an understanding of early Insular culture as a whole, as well as specialising in... A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Old English Language and Literature
Medieval Irish Studies
Old Norse and Scandinavian Culture
Palaeography and Textual Criticism
Celtic Philology and Linguistics
Anglo-Saxon History and Society
Insular Latin and Medieval Texts
Research Methods in Medieval Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOur MPhil programme provides a nine-month course (October to June) in the scholarly methods and disciplines relevant to the study of the history, languages, literatures, and material culture of the peoples of Britain and Ireland, Brittany and Scandinavia in the earlier Middle Ages. Giving students the guidance necessary to formulate a plausible research proposal and produce written work based on such a proposal within a strict timetable. Learning outcomes Knowledge and understanding During the M

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic7.57777

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,886

per year

Total Course Cost (9 months)£32,886

Home Student Fee

£10,878

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cambridge

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£33,500
3 years£25,000£30,000£38,500
5 years£29,500£39,500£54,000
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

30%Working
50%Studying
10%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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