Celtic Civilisation
Why Study Celtic Civilisation?
Celtic Civilisation offers a broad new perspective on early Irish culture. Requiring no previous knowledge or language skills, the subject reveals Ireland’s early European inheritance as well as its links with other Celtic regions. Celtic Civilisation opens up a rich world of myth, legend, poetry, history and traditions, providing an understanding of the past which enriches our view of the present.
Subject Overview
The aim is to develop student familiarity with a wide range of evidence about Celtic culture, both literary and historical, and from several geographical areas. The programme complements courses in related areas such as Archaeology, History or Irish Language. Moreover, it provides all students with interdisciplinary and analytical skills which are widely transferable
Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC
The Department offers Higher Diploma, Masters and PhD programmes in Celtic Civilisation and in Early and Medieval Irish.
Career Opportunities
Some graduates proceed to higher degrees or take up research posts. Teaching and adult education are important avenues of employment. Other areas of graduate employment have included public relations and business.
What will you be studying?
Year 1
Introduction to Celtic Civilisation:
• The History of the Celts
• Celtic Religion and Mythology
• Celtic Literature
Year 2
• The Celtic Contribution to Medieval Christian Europe • Celtic Saints • Early Celtic Lyric Poetry • Early Irish Spirituality • Learning and Society in the Celtic Countries • The Celtic Languages
Year 3
• The Mabinogi • Ireland and Wales • Ireland and Scotland • Themes in Celtic Literature • Early Irish • Irish Historical Tales • The Finn Cycle • Themes related to Otherworld Journeys in Celtic Literature
For module descriptions, see the Book of Modules for Celtic Civilisation
