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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines5-Sep-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 21,657  / year
    Next Intake 5-Sep-2023

    Celtic Studies

    About

    About Celtic Studies

    As the only university in North America offering four years of Scottish Gaelic, and one of the few universities offering the study of Celtic languages, literature and history of the Celts from about 800 BC to present, you will have unique opportunity to learn in this broad field.

    Celtic Studies has as its core the languages, literatures, and histories of Celtic-speaking peoples, from the Continental Celts of ancient Gaul to the modern survivals in Scotland, Ireland, the island of Man, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany. It extends into a range of topics, including archaeology, art, music, literature, folklore, religion, dance, immigration and ethnic studies.

    Why study Celtic Studies at StFX?

    Situated in the Highland Heart of Nova Scotia, you will study in a department where the working language is Scottish Gaelic, and where a wide variety of courses are offered in Celtic civilization and in the Gaelic folklore of Ireland and Scotland. You’ll learn from faculty who are leading researchers in the history, language and literature of Gaelic communities in North America and Scotland.

    StFX undergraduate and masters students produce research papers and dissertations, and creative projects, such as audio and video recordings. They have become leading lights in the revival and development of Gaelic in both Scotland and Canada. The Celtic Student Society (â€کAn Comunn Ceilteach’) is one of StFX’s most active societies.

    StFX is home to the largest and most important collection of Scottish Gaelic manuscripts, publications, and recordings in Canada, particularly in the substantial holdings of the Celtic Collection of the Angus L. Macdonald Library.

    First Year Celtic Studies:

    In addition to a variety of interdisciplinary courses, as a first year student, you will take courses that provide an introduction to the Scottish or Irish Gaelic language, culture and history. 

    Rewarding careers in Celtic Studies:

    As a Celtic Studies graduate, you will have many career choices, from education to entertainment and research. Many students go on to advanced studies in fields such as history, language, theology and library science.

    Flexible degree choices:

    You may pursue Celtic Studies as a major, advanced major, honours, or at the graduate level. StFX is one of only a few institutions in Canada to offer a Master of Arts in Celtic Studies. Celtic courses may be chosen as electives.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Thanaweya a'Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate - GSEC)

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 21,657  / year

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Explore

    • Browse our program options to see what interests you
    • Check out the admissions requirements
    • Learn about our residence options and see why over 90% of first year students choose to live on campus
    • Visit our website to see various services and supports StFX offers including our Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning, Financial Aid Office and much more.
    • Don’t take our word for it, see it for yourself! Tour campus

    Step 2: Apply

    • Please review key dates here to ensure you meet application deadlines.
    • Review the table below to ensure you select the correct application type and application term for the academic program that you wish to be considered for

      Applicant Category

      Application Type

      Application term

      If you are a High School student (Canadian or International)

      Undergraduate Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants

      Please note this includes consideration for January 2023, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.

      Spring Term/May 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only

      Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only

      If you are a Mature student (you have been out of high school at least three year and not completed any post-secondary study)

      Undergraduate Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants

      Please note this includes consideration for January 2023, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.

      Spring Term/May 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only

      Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only

      If you are transferring from or have completed at another post-secondary institution to complete an undergraduate degree

      Undergraduate Transfer Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants

      Please note this includes consideration for January 2022, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.

      Spring Term/May 2023: Open to BA, BBA, Non Degree and Visiting Students

      LPN to BScN Applicants (Distance Only) please apply to the Spring Term/May 2023.

      Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only

      If you have completed studies at StFX and wish to return to StFX

      Undergraduate Transfer Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants

      Please note this includes consideration for January 2023, please email [email protected] following your application to indicate that you’d like to be considered for January admission.

      Spring Term/May 2023: Open to Non Degree and Visiting Students only

      Summer Term/July 2023: Open to Degree and Visiting Students only

      If you wish to complete a Bachelor of Education degree at StFX (must have completed undergraduate degree or be in progress in your final year of study)

      Bachelor of Education Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024 only

      If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse and wish to complete baccalaureate level courses at StFX

      International Educated Nurse

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024

      Please note the Internationally Educated Nurses have five intake options in a calendar year, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and Continuing & Distance Education - Nursing will communicate with you which intake you will be considered for. Questions, please, contact please email [email protected]

      If you wish to apply to Graduate Studies at StFX

      Graduate Studies Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024: Open to all applicants

      Spring Term/May 2023: Open to all applicants except MACS

      Summer Term/July 2023: Open to all applicants except MACS

      If you wish to apply to a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at StFX

      Post-Baccalaureate Diploma Application

      Full Yr Sept 2023 – April 2024 only

    Step 3: Send Supporting Documents

    • Submit your transcripts
      • Students from High School in Nova Scotia

        Provide your Nova Scotia Provincial Student Number (PSN) at the time of application for StFX to access your transcript through My Transcripts.
      • Other Canadian, International High School, Transfer and Mature Applicants

        You will need to request your transcript be submitted to StFX officially by your secondary school or post-secondary institution by email (PDF format) to [email protected] or by mail to the Registrar’s Office:

        Registrar’s Office – Admissions

        2329 Notre Dame Avenue

        Antigonish, Nova Scotia B2G 2W5
    • If your transcript does not show courses currently in progress, please ensure you email your course list for the full academic year in progress to [email protected]
    • Some programs and scholarships have specific deadlines where transcripts must be received, please ensure you have reviewed key dates and deadlines (in Step 2, above) to ensure you submit transcripts by those deadlines.
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