717 Nicholson Tower
Office of the Associate Vice-President, Research & Graduate Studies
St. Francis Xavier University
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada
B2G 2W5
Program Overview for Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in Canada:
StFX is pleased to offer the only Celtic research terminal master's degree in North America, a 36-credit study plan based on coursework and thesis. The program prides itself on its attention to individual students. Only 13 students are admitted each year;
Each student will meet with the head of the department and the coordinator of graduate studies to create a personal program that reflects the student's main interests. This kind of personalized attention leads to highly motivated students.
Students usually choose one of two streams: Modern Scottish Gaelic, suitable for students with prior knowledge of the language, or Medieval Irish or Welsh. All master’s students must be based on Old Irish (also known as Old Gaelic) as the basis of modern Gaelic (Irish, Manks, and Scottish Gaelic) and medieval Celtic studies. Core.
The plan is based on the rich Gaelic traditions of Nova Scotia and maintains close ties with the local Gaelic community. The department also enjoys a good reputation for teaching and research internationally and has close ties with Harvard University and the University of Toronto in North America; the University of Glasgow and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland; Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick in Ireland; and the Netherlands University of Utrecht.
The eligibility for Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in Canada for both domestic and international student is:
- Normally an undergraduate Honours degree or equivalent concentration in the subject area (typically about 20 undergraduate courses in the subject area). Examples of related disciplines might include Irish Studies, degrees in the various Celtic languages (Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Breton), History, Linguistics, and English, with a specialization in medieval culture.
- Minimum 70% average.
- Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.
- Thesis-based Masters are for exceptional students who have demonstrated scholarly potential. Meeting the minimum admission standards does not guarantee acceptance.
Contact the Department:
Students who are interested in applying to the program should contact the department prior to submitting an application to discuss research areas and opportunities.
Masters of Arts in Celtic Studies
Graduate Coordinator: Dr Ranke DeVries ph 902.867.2206
Other application requirements:
- Statement of intent
- Two reference letters
- Original transcripts: No students will be accepted to the university until original transcripts have been received and verified. Arrange to have sealed transcripts sent from each college or university you have attended.
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Arts in Celtic Studies to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 90
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The scholarships available for the Master of Arts in Celtic Studies are:
The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$40.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Arts in Celtic Studies in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application Fees | CA$40.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,800.00/year (CA$900.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$16,064.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of CA$12.55/hour. | |||||||
Available funding
Students who apply prior to February 15 will be considered for scholarships to offset the cost of tuition and some portion of living expenses.
- StFX Graduate Scholarships
- StFX Teaching Assistantship
- Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarships
- Canada Graduate Scholarships (Masters)
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