Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic

University of Cambridge

This is a highly academic course where you will be engaging with new content. You should be ready to explore new topics and be challenged throughout the week.

The week will include
• Lectures on a variety of topics, including the histories of Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia, as well as the languages and literature across these countries.
• Seminars with the opportunity to study texts which you have read beforehand.
• A taster supervision session and associated independent self-directed learning.

You should apply for this subject if…
• You enjoy learning about history, particularly medieval history.
• You have an interest in languages and literature.
• You would like to focus on the area of the world containing Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia.

You shouldn’t apply if…
• You would like to primarily study a different historical time period outside of the medieval era – if this is the case consider applying to the more general history stream instead.
• You are more interested in a different part of the world, in which case consider the MML, AMES or Classics streams.

You will leave the week with:
• A better understanding of the history of Britain, Ireland and Scandinavia and how to research this topic further.
• An appreciation for the strengths of working collaboratively with a group of students and academics interested in similar subject material.

For some examples of the kinds of subjects we study in the ASNC Department, please take a look at our web resources about ’The Viking Age’ and ‘Medieval Ireland’ here: https://www.asnc.cam.ac.uk/schools/index.htm
You are welcome to look at any parts of these web pages that interest you.

Here are a few questions to think about:

• What kinds of evidence do we have for the effects of Viking activity on Britain and Ireland?
• What do we know about the roles of women in the Viking Age and/or in medieval Ireland?
• What do we know about Norse mythology?
• What can we learn by studying mounds and graves in Ireland?

11 August 2025 - 15 August 2025

10 PROGRAMME PLACES

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