PhD in Celtic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

The Ph.D. in Celtic Languages and Literatures trains scholars in the languages and literary traditions of the Celtic world. The department is unusual in North America for its focus on this field, and it draws on both medieval and modern sources. Candidates must reach advanced competence in several Celtic languages, working with early forms of Irish and Welsh as well as at least one modern form. Training in older texts teaches students to read manuscripts closely, which sharpens their analysis of later writing too. This foundation supports research into the history, theory and diverse branches of Celtic studies. Applicants should consult the Graduate School admissions pages for requirements, deadlines and funding, since those details are not set out on the program overview. The program aims to give candidates a broad command of the discipline, from its intellectual history to its methods.