The course of study is designed to provide training in research in the fields of study comprehended by the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic: it offers the option of combining seminars, classes, and written work in the candidate’s chosen field of interest.

The course consists of classes, seminars, and supervised individual study, based on the resources of Cambridge libraries, particularly those of the University Library. The syllabus of the course of study is as follows: frequent individual consultation with the candidate’s supervisor; attendance at the course (running through the Michaelmas and Lent Terms) entitled ‘Introduction to scholarly methods in Anglo-Saxon, Norse, and Celtic Studies’; attendance at the Department’s graduate seminars, which meet twice in each of the three University terms; attendance at other courses of lectures or classes in preparation for the required exercise(s).

Prospective students should write to the Secretary of the Department of Anglo-Saxon. Norse and Celtic for a more detailed description of the course.