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    Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic

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    Cambridge, GBMPhilIn-person9 months
    61%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    £85.00
    App fee

    Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge is a 9-month, in-person MPhil program based in Cambridge, GB.

    About the program

    The program offers advanced study in early medieval languages and literatures including Old English, Old Norse, Medieval Welsh, Medieval Irish, and Insular Latin, as well as history of Anglo-Saxon England, Scandinavia, Ireland, Wales, Brittany, and Scotland, and palaeography.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $19,860.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge is structured around 9 months.
    What GPA is required for Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: High 2:1 honours degree
    How competitive is Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge?
    Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge reports an acceptance rate of approximately 61%.
    What work-permit options follow Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge?
    Post-completion work rights for Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at University of Cambridge: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)