科克大學

Celtic Civilisation traces the history of the Celtic peoples, focusing on Ireland's affinities with the outside world, its European inheritance in prehistoric times, and its early influence on European culture.

As you follow the Celtic peoples from central Europe to Ireland and from the early Iron Age into the middle Ages, you will study topics such as Celtic literature, mythology, languages, learning and the Celtic saints.

As you progress, you are encouraged to develop your skills in close reading of the sources and in expressing your ideas in essay form. Those taking courses in related subjects such as Irish history, archaeology, folklore, or Irish language and literature will find Celtic Civilisation complements their studies in these areas.

Students can choose Celtic Civilisation as part of the Arts Degree (CK101), Arts International (CK108), Arts-Music (CK104), Film & Screen Media (CK105), Applied Psychology (CK106), English (CK109), Drama & Theatre Studies (CK112), Economics (CK117), Digital Humanities (CK118).

Modules

Celtic Civilisation offers a broad new perspective on early Irish culture, revealing Ireland’s early European inheritance as well as its links with other Celtic regions.

The course requires no previous knowledge or language skills and opens up a rich world of myth, legend, poetry, history and traditions, providing an understanding of the past that will enrich your view of the present. It complements courses in related areas such as archaeology, history or Irish language. Moreover, it provides you with transferable interdisciplinary and analytical skills.

Skills and Careers Information

An undergraduate degree in Celtic Civilisation, besides preparing you for further study in the field of Celtic Studies, can also provide an additional qualification – and a mark of distinction – for students pursuing advanced degrees in such fields as Classics, English, History or Medieval studies.

It is also a useful qualification for those seeking employment in the heritage and broadcasting sectors.