Irish & Celtic PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
In Irish and Celtic Studies you will be part of a vibrant research area that is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in Modern and medieval Irish languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, and identity. Here you will work in a dynamic and forward-looking research group that engages in cutting-edge scholarship across all periods of the Irish language, both on an individual and collaborative basis. You will be able to develop your own research potential as part of a community of research students that is driven by interdisciplinarity, collaboration and innovation in the advancement of knowledge.
Key highlights
- Research area recognised internationally for modern and medieval Irish studies
- Covers Irish languages, literatures, histories, linguistics and identity
- Scholarship spanning all periods of the Irish language
- Individual and collaborative research within an active research group
- Interdisciplinary community of research students focused on innovation
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component is required. *Taken within the last 2 years. International students wis
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in Irish and Celtic Studies
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Irish language translator
- Archivist
- Heritage and cultural sector officer
- Irish language policy officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £22,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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