Celtic Studies
The Celtic Studies program is part of the School of Letters, Art and Media.
About the major
Celtic Studies is centred in the study of language, history and culture of the Celtic-speaking peoples from prehistory to the present. This ethnic group has played a highly significant role in the development of European civilisation, particularly in the British Isles.
Candidates for the major take core units in study of Celtic identity and historical influence of the Celtic peoples. Celtic language units (Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh) develop knowledge of language itself and enhance access to cultural and literary studies. Optional units include units in early Irish literature and mythology, Gaelic cultural identity, or the possibility of taking further language units.
The aim is to enable students who have developed an interest in various aspects of Celtic Studies to pursue a program of study that offers a representative range of subject areas, developing skills and knowledge in the study of a subject that is highly significant to European as well as Australian cultural heritage.
Pathways through the major
A major in Celtic Studies requires 36 senior credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 senior credit points from Celtic Language units of study, of which 6 must be at 3000 level.
The units of study for the major can be found in the unit of study table for Celtic Studies. The table shows units of study on offer in the current handbook year. You can find information regarding a full list of units of study available to the major on the departmental website.
Junior units of study (1000 level)
There are no junior units of study in Celtic Studies. You complete 18 junior credit points taken from any of the following subject areas: Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Classics, English, French, Ancient Greek, German, Hebrew, History, Italian, Latin, Linguistics, Modern Greek, Sanskrit, Spanish, Studies in Religion or World Religions
Senior units of study (2000 and 3000 level)
You complete at least 12 credit points taken from senior-intermediate (2000 level) units of study, including both core units of study; CLST2601 Defining the Celts and CLST2605 Celts in History. In addition to the core units of study you may complete 18 senior credit points from elective units of study at either 2000 or 3000 level.
Candidates are also required to take two language modules, one at 2000 level and one at 3000 level.
Sample pathway
| Sample pathway – Celtic Studies major | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First year | S1 | Junior unit, taken from a range of subject areas | Junior unit, taken from a range of subject areas | Junior unit | Junior unit |
| S2 | Junior unit, taken from a range of subject areas | Junior unit | Junior unit | Junior unit | |
| Second year | S1 |
Senior-intermediate (2000 level) core CLST unit CLST2601-Defining the Celts |
Senior-intermediate CLST language unit (eg CLST2608-Modern Welsh Language and Culture 1) |
Senior unit | Senior unit |
| S2 |
Senior-intermediate (2000 level) core CLST unit CLST2605-Celts in History |
Senior-advanced CLST language unit (eg CLST3604 Middle Welsh) |
Senior unit | Senior unit | |
| Third year | S1 | Senior Celtic Studies elective unit | Senior unit | Senior unit | Senior unit |
| S2 | Senior Celtic Studies elective unit | Senior unit | Senior unit | Senior unit | |
Honours
Admission into Celtic Studies honours requires an average of 70 percent or above in 48 senior credit points of Celtic Studies, including the requirements for the major and 12 additional credit points taken from the Celtic Studies program.
Refer to the degree resolutions in this Handbook and to the Faculty Admissions Policy for Honours: sydney.edu.au/handbooks/arts/rules/faculty_resolutions.shtml
Contact/further information
Department website: sydney.edu.au/arts/celtic_studies/
Program Director: Professor Jonathan Wooding
Phone: +61 2 9351 3841
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