Irish Studies MA
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Irish Studies is a broad field of area studies drawing on a range of disciplines to explore holistically the history, culture, politics and society of the island of Ireland and its global relationships. The modules available reflect the range of Irish Studies expertise across the university and are designed to enable students to undertake research across a wide range of themes in and approaches to Irish Studies, to obtain research methods training in one or more disciplines, and to prepare to write a major dissertation in their chosen field of specialisation. The aims of the programme are: • To enable graduates to undertake interdisciplinary postgraduate studies in Irish Studies and gain various benefits: • An advanced appreciation of the value of interdisciplinarity in Irish Studies. • An advanced understanding and experience of relevant research methods and skills. • An advanced appreciation of the value of academic approaches to some issues of historical and cultural debate and of contemporary public concern in Ireland. • A deepened knowledge of specific themes in Irish Studies reflecting the student’s personal interests and research agenda.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study of Irish history, culture, politics and society
- Explores Ireland's global relationships alongside domestic themes
- Research methods training in one or more disciplines
- Major dissertation in your chosen field of specialisation
- Modules draw on Irish Studies expertise across the university
- Examines historical, cultural and contemporary public debates in Ireland
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
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
- Researcher
- Heritage officer
- Archivist
- Museum curator
- Policy analyst
- Journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £23,000
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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