Celtic Civilisation/Psychology

Celtic civilisation and psychology make an unusual combination, but both disciplines are concerned with understanding what it means to be human, one through the lens of history, culture and the long arc of human societies, the other through the empirical study of mind, behaviour and individual experience. At the University of Glasgow, this four-year full-time degree explores these two very different ways of knowing in parallel, developing your ability to work across qualitative and quantitative modes of understanding. A year abroad is built into the programme, extending the intellectual experience into an international setting.

The Celtic civilisation strand immerses you in the history of the Celts from their earliest known presence on the European continent to the living cultures of Scotland, Ireland, Wales and Brittany. You will study Celtic literature, material culture, art, religion and social organisation, working with primary sources in translation and developing skills in historical and cultural analysis. The psychology strand provides a scientifically grounded account of human cognition, emotion, development, social behaviour and individual differences, with research methods and statistics running through the curriculum as foundational tools.

Glasgow's programme in both subjects is taught by active researchers, and the year abroad broadens your horizons across whichever strand you find yourself most drawn to. A typical tariff of around 216 points is expected.

Graduates from this combination have the flexibility to pursue careers across cultural and social domains. The Celtic studies background suits heritage, archival, academic and publishing careers, particularly those with a Scottish, Irish or Welsh focus. The psychology training adds value in education, health and social care, research and human resources.

Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in either field, including doctoral research in Celtic languages, psychology or interdisciplinary areas that combine both.