MA

Celtic Studies

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,930CAD
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What St. Francis Xavier University says about their program:

StFX is pleased to be able to offer the only terminal MA in Celtic Studies in North America, a 36-credit program of study based on coursework and a thesis. The program prides itself on its focus on the individual student. Only 1-3 students are accepted into the program each year; each student meets with the Chair of Department and the Graduate Studies Coordinator to create an individual program that reflects the student’s main interests. This focus on the individual has led to extremely motivated students.

Students will typically choose one of two streams: modern Scottish Gaelic, for students with prior knowledge of the language, or medieval Irish or Welsh. All MA students are required to take Old Irish (also called Old Gaelic) as a basis for the modern Gaelic languages (Irish, Manx, and Scottish Gaelic) and the core of the field of medieval Celtic Studies.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

Postgraduate academic requirements

An undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

English proficiency

*Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no bands less than 6.0)

  • TOEFL iBT

    90 iBT (no bands less than 20)

  • MET

    55

  • CAEL

    70 (no bands less than 60)

  • C1 Advanced

    180 (no band less than 170)

  • C2 Proficiency

    180 (no band less than 170)

  • Duolingo

    115 (no band less than 100)

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no bands less than 6.0)

  • TOEFL

    92

  • PTE

    59

English proficiency waivers

  • You have studied the last 2 years in a high school or university where the medium of instruction is English. Proof of English as the language of instruction must be included in the application, either through a letter from the school or on the transcript.
  • You are a student with the Nova Scotia International Students Program (NSISP), studying at a Nova Scotian high school, and you have successfully achieved a minimum 70% average in Grade 12 English, or equivalent
  • You have successfully completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma with English Language A

Documents required

  • Complete application form
  • Translations
  • Copy of passport
  • Supplemental Application form (if applicable)
  • Application fee payment
  • Statement of intent
  • ​Reference letters
  • Official Transcripts
  • ​​​Evidence of language proficiency

No students will be accepted to the university until official transcripts have been received and verified. Arrange to have sealed transcripts sent from each college or university you have attended.​

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Fees and funding

Students choose to study in Canada for many reasons, including the vast beauty of a large country, multicultural society, safe communities, and affordable education.

Financing your education is very important. At StFX, they have the resources to guide you through your educational financial planning to keep you on track.

St. Francis Xavier University provides over $4 million in scholarships and financial aid to students each year. In fact, students with an admissions average of 85% and over are guaranteed an entrance scholarship worth at least $5,000.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$22,646 to CAD$23,439 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from CAD$15,552 to CAD$18,534 per year

Funding

Entrance Scholarships

  • CAD$5,000 Entrance Scholarship

    All 1st-year, full-time undergraduate students with a scholarship average of 85-89.9%. (CAD$1,250, renewable for 4 years)

  • CAD$7,000 Entrance Scholarship

    All 1st-year, full-time undergraduate students, with a scholarship average 90-95.9%. (CAD$1750, renewable for 4 years)

  • CAD$12,000 Merit

    All 1st-year, full-time undergraduate students, with a scholarship average 96% and higher. (CAD$3,000, renewable for 4 years)

StFX Transfer Scholarship

  • Amount

    CAD$2,000 non-renewable

  • Requirements

    All students transferring full-time to StFX, student must be accepted with an average of 80% or higher on a full time course load and have a minimum 80% average.

Schwartz National Scholars

  • Amount

    CAD$10,000 non-renewable

  • All full-time International undergraduate degree or diploma students, full-time students registered in course-based master’s program, or full-time students registered in a post-baccalaureate diploma program. Minimum 85% average and demonstrated StFX qualities of academic and/or athletic excellence, leadership, and service to community. Open to all international students studying on a study permit

International Undergraduate Student Entrance Scholarships

  • Amount

    CAD$1,000 to CAD$5,000 non-renewable

  • Requirements

    All 1st-year full-time undergraduate students. Minimum 85% average and have achieved superior academic standing while demonstrating StFX qualities of leadership and service to community. Open to all international students.

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