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Celtic Civilisation  (CCC1)

Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Irish, Celtic Studies and Folklore
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
Award
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Roisin McLaughlin
Overall Programme Credits:
Programme Credits:
N/A
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 10

Curricular information is subject to change.

Celtic Civilisation is a programme providing a comprehensive survey of the Celtic peoples that will enable you to understand and appreciate Celtic literary, intellectual and artistic achievements. The history and culture of the Celts is traced from their prehistoric continental origins to their modern homelands in Ireland, Britain and Brittany.

The programme consists of modules specifically designed for Celtic Civilisation as well as a choice of modules from other relevant subjects, providing both a broad overview of aspects of Celtic culture and an opportunity for choice and specialization. The foundation modules introduce ancient and medieval institutions, religion and mythology, law, literature and early history. The evidence of archaeology is examined and discussed in conjunction with the historical and literary sources. The varied and important medieval literature of Ireland and Wales, read in translation, complements the broader study of Celtic culture. Literary texts studied include the Táin and other early Irish sagas, the Mabinogion, Arthurian romance and medieval Welsh love poetry. Students will gain a general overview of the Celtic languages and their varying fate in the modern world. The rich folklore of Ireland gives another view of the continued relevance of Celtic culture, and ancient themes in more modern literature are also explored. While Celtic Civilisation does not require previous knowledge of a Celtic language students have the opportunity to begin study of Early Irish, Medieval Welsh, Modern Welsh and Breton.

Like most Arts subjects, Celtic Civilisation provides a training that is suitable for a wide range of career opportunities. The wide range of disciplines ensures that students will be well equipped for postgraduate studies both in Celtic and other subjects in the programme. It is also a good subject for those intending careers in heritage, the media and teaching.


Students may progress with Celtic Civilisation in Stage 2 having passed any two modules offered in the Celtic Civilisation structure in Stage 1.

Stage 1

Students may progress to Stage 2 having passed any two Celtic Civilisation Modules offered in the Celtic Civilisation Structure at Stage 1.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Students may progress to Stage 2 having passed any two Level 1 Celtic Civilization modules.

Students can take an additional Spring module from the list below in place of their Spring elective, if they wish.
CCIV10010 Introduction to Celtic Civilization Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Students may progress to Stage 2 having passed any two Level 1 Celtic Civilization modules.

Students can take an additional Spring module from the list below in place of their Spring elective, if they wish.
CCIV10040 Vikings in the Celtic World Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Students may progress to Stage 2 having passed any two Level 1 Celtic Civilization modules.

Students can take an additional Spring module from the list below in place of their Spring elective, if they wish.
CCIV10020 Early Ireland: Continuity & Change Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 2 of:
Students may progress to Stage 2 having passed any two Level 1 Celtic Civilization modules.

Students can take an additional Spring module from the list below in place of their Spring elective, if they wish.
CCIV10030 The British Celts Spring  5