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

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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

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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)

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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 (c.boone@qub.ac.uk)

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