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MA (Master of Arts) – 1 year FT / 2-3 years PT
Graduate Diploma (Social Anthropology/Ethnomusicology) – 1 year FT / 2 years PT
PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) – 3-4 years FT / 6-8 years PT
MPhil (Master of Philosophy) – 2-3 years FT / 4-6 years PT
School of History & Anthropology, 14-15 University Square
Institute of Irish Studies, 53-67 University Road
Two ways of seeing an MA:
1.As an end in itself:
To take your interest in a subject to a higher level, leading to a major research dissertation
To obtain a taught postgraduate degree representing a higher level of intellectual achievement than the BA
Improve employability prospectsTo acquire a higher level of skills in research,
organisation and analysis of complex ideas, methods and information, and in the communication of evidence at length
Take a closer look: Belfast’s ‘Big Fish’
2. As the essential stepping stone to a higher research degree (PhD / MPhil):
Recognised by AHRC and DEL as part of 1+3 model for PhD research training, and normally a requirement for funding
MA provides essential research skills training and experience for PhD projects
MA dissertation as dry run for PhD dissertation
Anti-Catholic cartoon, 1829
Our postgraduate students have gone on to find employment in research (both academic and non-academic), archives, museums and other history and anthropology-related areas, as well as teaching and in a wide range of public and private sector work.
An MA is regarded by many employers as representing a higher degree of intellectual and research-related achievement than a BA degree
Internship placements are available on some MA programmes to enhance employability profiles
Can be studied FT over 12 months (Sept-Sept)
Can be studied part-time over 31 months (Sept-May)
Most assessment is usually by coursework, accompanied by a major dissertation
Candidates who pass all taught units but don’t submit dissertation may be awarded PG diploma
The new QUB Library, opened Sept. 2009 at a cost of £44m
MA Irish History
MA Modern History
MA Ancient History
MA Social Anthropology
MA Irish Studies
MA Cognition and
Culture
MA Irish History:
- Irish Women’s History
- Culture, Politics and Identity
- Irish Migration History
MA in Modern History:
- British History
- American History
- British intelligence History
- Medieval/Byzantine History
New frontiers Environment and
culture Anthropology of
Ireland Mind and culture Anthropology of
Music (Ethnomusicology)
Carnival parade, Montserrat
Closely linked with research agenda of ICC
Modules in:- Theory and Methods in
Cognition and Culture - Evolution and Human
Behaviour- Social Cognition - Cognitive Science of Religion 15K word dissertation
MA Cognition and Culture
• Focus on Ancient Greek and Roman history• Combines specialised research methods/skills modules with ‘Special Topics’ in Greek or Roman history• 20K word dissertation
Interdisciplinary MA based in IIS
Modules available in History, Anthropology, Politics, English, Sociology
15K word dissertation
MA in Irish History:HistoriographyResearch methodsHistorical Documents and
SourcesPublic History internship
modulePathway specific module
or individually negotiated topic
Double module dissertation (20K words)
What does it cost?Fees for 2010-11 not yet set
but 2009-10 are:Full time UK/EU (1 year):
£3,390Part-time fees are set by
module but roughly equivalentFees can be paid in instalmentsHigher fee rates for non-EU/UK
residentsSome DEL UK/EU studentships
and School bursaries available for 2010 entry
School of History and Anthropology webpages: www.qub.ac.uk/history
www.qub.ac.uk/anthropology
QUB Postgraduate webpages: www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/PostgraduateStudents
Talk to the relevant Postgraduate MA co-ordinators:
Fearghal McGarry (Modern/Irish History)
Brian Campbell (Ancient History)
Hastings Donnan (Anthropology / Ethnomusicology)
Dominic Bryan (Irish Studies)Jesse Bering (Cognition and
Culture)Or to the School PG
Administrator, Catherine Boone ([email protected])
Doctorate of Philosophy3-4 year programme
(FT)6-8 years PTSupervision team (2)Leads to 80,000 word
dissertationPSTP and School
training support; TA and internship opportunities
Pursue your scholarly interests to an advanced – professional - level
Essential qualification for entry to academic and related careers
Highly demanding degree which requires ability, focus, discipline
Key transferable skills in advanced research methods, project organisation, and communications
Close working relationship with supervisor
Structured PhD programme (training, teaching, student-led seminars)
For more information on employability, see ‘What do PhDs do?’ On the Vitae website: http://www.vitae.ac.uk/
Research expertise within School:RAE 2008 graded 60% of research activity
by History as world-leading or internationally excellent (4* & 3*), placing History at Queen’s in the top 20 UK HEIs by research weighting
RAE confirmed Queen’s as a world leading centre for Anthropology: 35% of research graded world-leading (4*). Only 2 other UK Anthropology depts performed at this top level.
Large and dynamic research community Extensive collection of research resources
(esp. relating to Irish history and society); large online resources
Unique research institutes of Irish Studies, Cognition & Culture
Research support (office space, computers, travel/conference funds)
Cartoon, Hart Mss, QUB Special Collections
School webpages:For information on postgraduate
funding, admission criteria, application process . . .
www.qub.ac.uk/historyandanthropology
Talk to postgraduate co-ordinators and potential supervisors
Talk to current PhD studentsTalk to School PG
Administrator, Catherine Boone
What does it cost?Fees for 2010-11 not yet set but
2009-10 are:Full time UK/EU (per year):
£3,390Part-time fees (per year): £1,165Fees can be paid in instalmentsHigher fee rates for non-EU/UK
residentsPhD funding available 2010:- 3 DEL studentships- 1 AHRC studentship (History
only)
All applications should be made via the University Portal at: www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/PostgraduateStudents/ApplyingtoQueens/
Applications for PLACES can be considered up to end July 2010
Applications for FUNDING must be received by 26 March 2010 (in most cases there is no separate application form – use Portal)
Requirements: FOR MA – attainment of minimum 2:1 degree (GPA 3.3) or equivalent in discipline by July 2010; academic references; transcriptFOR PhD – minimum 2:1 (GPA 3.3) BA and normally MA pass (or projected pass) in discipline; academic references; transcript; research proposal
An ‘Old’ University (est. 1845)World class academic reputation:
- international recognition for ourresearch (RAE)- student-centred ethos- international links (Beijing, Chennai, Boston, Melbourne etc) - member of Russell Group of research-led UK universities
New Library: an investment for the future
Location in heart of Belfast with good travel links to ROI and UK
Modern and affordable student accommodation