Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Celtic Languages and Culture] From Utrecht University

Before the beginning of the Christian era, Celtic-speaking people populated an area covering almost all of Europe as we know it today and developed rich cultures. In the Middle Ages, these same people were living in countries and regions still inhabited by Celtic-speaking peoples to this very day - Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. Their culture is still giving rise to questions today in the 21st century. How do you pronounce Old Irish? Was King Arthur a real person? Which traces of the Celts are still evident in today's modern world? By studying ,?you will learn how to find answers to all of these questions and also to distinguish between myths and reality.

Here in Utrecht during the Celtic Languages and Culture programme offered by?, you will study two Celtic languages: Middle Welsh and Old Irish. This will enable you to read Celtic sources, which is vital for anyone wanting to gain a good understanding of Celtic culture. If you have a flair for languages and aren't someone who gives up easily, this is the right degree programme for you, as the grammar of these languages is not always clear cut. For example, Old Irish has up to 160 verb forms per verb. Sounds daunting, but if you love languages it?s paradise!

Careers

After finishing a Bachelor?s programme, most students will continue their studies in a Master?s programme. A university degree does not train students for one particular profession. The Bachelor?s degree provides a student with many options in the job market.?Graduates in Celtic Languages and Culture have gone on to work for publishers, as journalists at newspapers, in the insurance industry, and at banks. But your certificate can also be a stepping stone for a job with the Irish or Welsh tourism offices or another organisation that is affiliated with the Celtic-speaking countries. Much of this depends on your own interests and initiative.