Best universities for Celtic studies (2026)
12 UK universities teaching Celtic studies as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardiff University Cardiff, Wales | 58 | £30.5k |
| 2 | University of Glasgow Scotland | 57 | £29k |
| 3 | Aberystwyth University Ceredigion, Wales | 57 | £24.5k |
| 4 | Bangor University Gwynedd, Wales | 57 | £24.5k |
| 5 | University of Edinburgh Scotland | 52 | £33k |
| 6 | University of Liverpool Liverpool, North West · TEF Gold | 52 | £27.5k |
| 7 | Swansea University Swansea, Wales | 49 | £26.5k |
| 8 | Queen's University Belfast Northern Ireland | 49 | — |
| 9 | University of Ulster Northern Ireland | 48 | — |
| 10 | University of Aberdeen Scotland | 47 | £28.5k |
| 11 | University of the Highlands and Islands Scotland | 47 | £25.5k |
| 12 | University of Wales: Trinity Saint David Swansea, Wales | 21 | £19.5k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
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What is the best university for Celtic studies?
On our measures Cardiff University ranks first for Celtic studies, followed by University of Glasgow, Aberystwyth University, Bangor University. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Celtic studies graduates earn the most?
University of Edinburgh: typical earnings of £33k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).