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POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019
At the heart of our Graduate
School lies a culture of opportunity,
innovation and enterprise, fuelled
by a diverse and inclusive social
community that has ambitions
to shape a better world.
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WELCOME WELCOME TO
Thank you for considering joining us at Queen’s QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY
BELFAST
University Belfast for your postgraduate studies.
Queen’s is an exciting place. A place that delivers both local and
international impact. This makes us a global top 200 university*,
based in Belfast, a modern capital city known for its welcome,
accessibility and affordability as well as being a vibrant hub for the
creative and tech sectors. It is a great place to live and work. We are
immensely proud of what our city and our university will offer you.
CONTENTS
3 Why Postgraduate Study at Queen’s?
From the day you arrive at Queen’s, you will be part
of a world-class international university with a thriving 4 The Graduate School 43 Postgraduate Taught
postgraduate culture built on teaching excellence, leading- 7 Your Future Career 45 A–Z of Postgraduate Taught Programmes
edge research, innovation, collaboration and engagement.
9 World-Class Facilities 83 A–Z of Professional Doctorates
These components are woven together in our Graduate
10 Support Services 87 Postgraduate Research Programmes
School to deliver a truly integrated experience.
11 A Global Experience 89 Your Postgraduate Research Journey
You will receive an educational experience that is research-led,
13 Research with Global Impact to Queen's
learning from academics who are global leaders in their field,
and you will benefit from a range of academic and professional
15 Global Research Institutes 91 Postgraduate Research
opportunities available through our global connections. 19 The Northern Ireland Experience 93 A–Z of Postgraduate Research
23 The Belfast Experience Programmes
You will also experience our world-class campus, including
our state-of-the-art Graduate School which supports our 27 Accommodation 109 Summary Tables of Programmes
postgraduate community to become thinkers, communicators, 33 Applying to Queen's 117 Campus Map
innovators and leaders who are future-ready. 35 Student Finance and Funding 119 Getting Here
For all these reasons I do hope you choose Queen’s for an 37 Funding for Postgraduate Study 121 Degree Index
outstanding postgraduate experience – we look forward to 39 Postgraduate Taught Programmes 123 General Index
welcoming you and ensuring that your time here becomes the 41 Your Postgraduate Taught Journey 124 Useful Contacts
platform for a truly wonderful, exciting and fulfilling career.
to Queen's
Professor Ian Greer
President and Vice-Chancellor
* QS World University Rankings 2019
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WHY POSTGRADUATE THE
STUDY AT QUEEN’S? GRADUATE
WELCOME FROM PROFESSOR
MARGARET TOPPING SCHOOL
THE GATEWAY TO YOUR
The Graduate School is the gateway to POSTGRADUATE
EXPERIENCE AT QUEEN’S
your postgraduate experience.
YOUR GRADUATE SCHOOL:
For us at Queen’s University Belfast, the ‘post’ part of
A STATE-OF-THE-ART HUB
the word is not simply about what comes next. It’s about
something much more dynamic and challenging. We are located in the beautifully
restored and remodelled Victorian
Lynn library, where distinguished
heritage meets 21st-century vision.
Being a postgraduate student at The Graduate School is about
This fully accessible space has
Queen’s is about going beyond intellectual challenge beyond
modern, hi-tech meeting and group
– beyond current conceptions borders. It’s about developing
study rooms, a silent study area and
and categories, redefining new skills, increased personal
social spaces. It is a vibrant hub,
and rethinking assumptions, effectiveness... It’s about a culture
inspiring intellectual exchange
and having a perspective that of opportunity, innovation and
and collaboration.
is flexible and adaptive. enterprise and a rich, diverse and
inclusive social community. HELPING YOU
It’s about what we call
‘What’s Next’ thinking. The Queen’s postgraduate MAKE VALUABLE
experience is about the CONNECTIONS
We train our postgraduates to whole person; helping you to
become Thinkers, Communicators, achieve personal and academic We have strong links and
Innovators and Leaders who are goals that will enable you to collaborations with leaders in
future-ready. And key to this process stand out in the crowded and business, government and the
is disciplinary excellence, combined increasingly competitive local voluntary sector, both locally and
with transdisciplinary collaboration. and global job market. globally. This means you'll benefit
from mentoring relationships
A partnership involving Academic
and networks, and from our
Schools, Research Institutes and
international partnerships with
The Graduate School will enable
other Graduate Schools.
you to stand out as a ‘What’s Next’
thinker. During your Master’s or
Doctoral programme, you’ll have
the support of internationally-
recognised leaders in your field of
study. Meanwhile, The Graduate
School is a world-class intellectual
and social hub, connecting students
from all disciplines to each other
and to mentors and employers POSTGRADUATE TUITION
within the University and beyond. FEE LOAN AVAILABLE
UP TO THE VALUE OF
£5,500
Professor Margaret Topping, SEE PAGE 37
Dean of The Graduate School
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THE
OUR TAILORED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP • Accelerating Social
GRADUATE At Queen’s, you access more
than research excellence. Our
Transformation Programme – The
programme tackles real local
and global social challenges
SCHOOL
research students communicate with students working across
across disciplinary boundaries and multi-disciplinary teams to design
are challenged to translate design innovative solutions, making an
thinking into innovation. Your impact on the world around them
research skills are honed through
'WHAT'S NEXT' THINKING OUR PILLARS
working with stakeholders. • A range of Innovation workshops,
masterclasses and networking
As a member of our postgraduate community, These five pillars guide your journey MASTER YOUR LEADERSHIP events connecting our student
you will become one of the exceptional local, through The Graduate School. They community to external partners
national and international students who join will form the basis of the development The aim of Master Your Leadership to support in unleashing their
of your knowledge-based and key is to support a ‘whole person’ creative potential
us each year. The Graduate School will assist approach to the Postgraduate
you to be a Thinker, Innovator, Leader and competencies, allowing you to test Taught student (Master’s level) • 1-2-1 Enterprise and Innovation
Communicator who is Future-Ready. your ideas and communicate them experience at Queen’s University. Appointments
to your audience with impact. This is achieved through a
programme of training and CMI
development which complements
disciplinary excellence and develops The Graduate School is offering
YOUR JOURNEY employability skills. postgraduate students the chance
STARTS HERE… to earn a Level 7 Certificate
The Graduate School offers a tailored THE INNOVATION HUB in Strategic Management and
development programme to help Leadership, accredited by the
inspire and empower you to reach We are committed to encouraging Chartered Management Institute.
your full potential. It is embedded THINKER FUTURE-READY
Reflective and supporting innovation, There are a number of ways this will
within a continuous process of Confident
Critical Resilient entrepreneurship and enterprise help you stand out and become a
reflection and self-evaluation. Welcome and with our students. From Design future-ready, innovative leader:
Flexible Employer-focused
Induction Disruptive Networked Thinking; harnessing the
INSPIRE you through access to collective expertise of students • The certificate will help you to
thought leaders. to collaboratively work to design develop practical skills as well
Individual needs as theoretical understanding.
solutions, to individual 1-2-1 business
DEVELOP your skills through an assessment
mentoring support for students who You will also choose to study
individual training programme. either project management or
have ideas they want to grow into a
Create your own tailored business, we deliver a wide range of entrepreneurship as a second unit.
APPLY these skills and knowledge programme which meets creative support in our hub.
through real-world challenges. your development needs • Upon registration you will be
COMMUNICATOR LEADER
Academic writers Visionary We provide opportunities to given Associate membership to
Ongoing, specialist Publicly engaged Strategic develop creative confidence CMI valid for 12 months’ after
support to help you realise Socially networked Self-aware and explore new ways of being Completion of the qualification.
what’s next for you Professional presenters Collaborative entrepreneurial, including:
• You also gain free access to
• ‘Kick-start’ Business Incubator Management Direct, which
All within an – The programme supports includes a vast array of online
engaging, vibrant, student entrepreneurs and social resources to help you complete
inclusive postgraduate entrepreneurs alike with early your certificate and develop your
community leadership skills
stage ideas and provides them
with the blue print to incubate
INNOVATOR For further details and costs of the
their idea into a viable business
Creative CMI programme:
Business aware
Risk manager
Visit the dedicated website at
Insight driven
go.qub.ac.uk/managers
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YOUR WITH YOU ON
FUTURE
YOUR JOURNEY
CAREER
One-to-one careers and
enterprise guidance
Career events and
employer fairs
The Graduate School is a community of creative
thinkers and world changers, searching together for
Academic skills
solutions that will create a better tomorrow. This is development
the place where physicists work alongside linguists to
develop leadership skills, where medics collaborate Peer mentoring support
with creative artists to communicate their research to a
non-specialist audience, and where engineers seek the Graduate and Researcher
perspectives of philosophers to tackle global challenges. Plus awards
STAND OUT FROM GRADUATE PLUS AWARD ACCESSIBILITY TO WORK- Postgraduate-led
THE CROWD initiatives funding
(POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT) BASED LEARNING PROJECTS
We provide you with high-quality, Queen’s Graduate Plus award is a Queen’s University offers access Community events
transdisciplinary training and vehicle for accrediting work-related to a real-life work-based project and social gatherings
development that will make you learning and skills that current by supporting collaborations with
stand out in a fast-paced, changing postgraduate taught students external organisations, providing
global job market. We’ll help you develop through extra-curricular opportunities for some Master’s Space for group working
become future leaders by letting and silent study
activities, including the range of students to undertake a work-
you apply your knowledge to real- skills development workshops based project in place of a more
world challenges, giving you the offered by The Graduate School. traditional Master’s dissertation.
confidence and skills to gain an edge The Graduate Plus is a specific
in your career. award for Master's students and is
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS High-quality,
recognised by a range of employers. Students will gain insights in a range transdisciplinary
POSTGRADUATE of industries through onsite visits,
CAREERS EVENTS RESEARCHER PLUS AWARD
hearing from employees directly
training and
(POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH)
We give students opportunities and getting a chance to ‘prototype’ development
As well as developing research their chosen career pathway.
to develop their readiness for
expertise in your subject
that will make
the future and manage their own
careers, whether in academia discipline, postgraduate research you stand out.
or beyond. As well as central students have opportunities to
career and employer events, develop a range of skills which
we offer career development are transferable beyond their
programmes to support you as research degrees to both academic
you embark on your next steps. and non-academic careers.
The Queen’s Researcher Plus award
provides official recognition of
these skills and assists researchers in
demonstrating them to employers.
Visit our online Course Finder
go.qub.ac.uk/PGCareers
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WORLD-CLASS SUPPORT SERVICES
FACILITIES
Queen’s has a network of support services dedicated to
helping you get the most from your time at queen’s. We
look after your health, emotional wellbeing, education,
We are a beacon of learning and innovation, study needs, financial security and career prospects.
investing in the future, providing outstanding STUDENT GUIDANCE RESILIENCE, WELLBEING
facilities for our exceptional students and staff. CENTRE (SGC) AND COUNSELLING
The SGC is the first place to visit for Our qualified and experienced
NEW CENTRES OF LEARNING LANGUAGE CENTRE information, support, advice and counsellors can help work
A striking addition to the Queen’s Our Language Centre provides you guidance including: through any personal, academic
skyline is the redeveloped tower with the opportunity to acquire skills and emotional difficulties that
• Careers Service impact on your studies.
on the main campus housing the in a foreign language and improve
• Resilience, Wellbeing
new School of Law. It provides an your career prospects through our SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
and Counselling
innovative teaching environment, advanced multimedia facilities. WITH DISABILITIES
including a Moot Court Room, • Disability Services
and a student social hub. Over the Here you can undertake short courses We offer all kinds of support,
• Student Finance
past decade, Queen’s has invested for pleasure, or more intensive including School and exam support,
courses to enhance your career. The • International Student Support accommodation requirements and
£350m in developing our world-class
facilities including the Centre for centre has classes in 17 languages • Learning Development Service assistance with applications for
Cancer Research and Cell Biology; and self-study courses in more than • Student Administration Disabled Students’ Allowance.
the William J Clinton Leadership 80 languages. Translation services
are also available, along with a large IT TRAINING AND SUPPORT STUDENTS’ UNION
Institute - which includes a FinTrU ADVICE CENTRE
trading room with Bloomberg library of resources including books,
We provide an introduction to our
terminals - interdisciplinary health tapes, dictionaries and DVDs. We offer you free, confidential,
virtual learning and email services,
and life sciences research facilities, QUEEN’S SPORT and advice and support on how independent, accurate and
and innovative engineering hubs. to get the best out of University non-judgemental advice and
There is a thriving sports culture and personal IT equipment. representation on issues like money,
THE MCCLAY LIBRARY at Queen’s, offering a choice of education, accommodation, course
over 50 different sports clubs. Our CAREERS, EMPLOYABILITY funding, and health and wellbeing.
We’ve invested over £50m in
Upper Malone outdoor facilities are AND SKILLS
the McClay Library, blending CHILDCARE
the best features of a traditional a world-class centre for training and
We support students to explore,
library with the latest technology. competition, the only place in the UK Queen’s offers a range of childcare
develop and achieve their career
Facilities include computing and and Ireland to showcase rugby, Gaelic STUDENTS’ UNION (SU) support, including full-time day care,
The Seamus Heaney Centre for potential. The range of services
media services, IT training rooms, games and soccer in one space. The out-of-school care and a summer
Poetry reinforces our reputation include connecting students
Physical Education Centre located Our Students’ Union is the largest single campus activities scheme.
quiet study and group work areas, as a world literary power, while with employers and providing
on campus includes state-of-the-art Students’ Union in Ireland and is rated 7th in
a cafe, a Language Centre and the Brian Friel Centre for Theatre careers guidance, information, FAITH PROVISION
fitness training and weights areas, the UK for Student Experience (Times Higher
a vast array of printed works. Research is a world-class studio development programmes, work
four studios, 25m swimming and Education Student Experience Survey 2018). Our chaplains and other
theatre for performing arts students. (local and international) and
WI-FI AND TECHNOLOGY diving pool, two multipurpose sports religious representatives serve
Currently situated across two sites (Elmwood study opportunities. Find out
halls, a martial arts area, two climbing OUR BOUTIQUE CINEMA students and staff across 12
The Wireless Campus Project is a Avenue and Lisburn Road) it is led by students for more at qub.ac.uk/careers
walls, eight squash courts and two faiths and denominations.
£1.93m investment programme Film fans will be impressed by students and provides services and support such as
handball courts. In 2018 Queen’s SUPPORT FOR
providing a world-class service of Queen’s very own, full-time representation, advice and student development INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS HEALTH
Sport opened a gym within the new
connectivity across the University cinema, the Queen’s Film Theatre. opportunities. It’s also a popular social space
City Centre accommodation block.
through more than 2000 access Presenting the best in classic and and offers bars, entertainment, an SU Shop and Queen’s supports international Healthcare and prescriptions are
points. It enables you to have anytime, ARTS AT QUEEN’S new world cinema, it’s a unique areas for students to meet up with friends. students before arrival, providing free for everyone in Northern
anywhere access to the resources cultural venue and a friendly, intimate specialist visa and immigration Ireland through the National
The University boasts the award- A project commencing in 2019 will see the advice and leading welcome and Health Service (NHS).
you need. Our library and IT services space. The QFT has been bringing
winning Naughton Gallery, one of creation of a £41m Student Centre opposite orientation programmes to help
also gained a 90% satisfaction score a high-quality film experience to
Belfast’s most exciting art spaces. the main Lanyon Building. Opening in 2021 If you need to see a doctor or order
in a recent National Student Survey, Belfast audiences for 50 years. you maximise university life
it will transform the provision of University a prescription, this General Practice
establishing Queen’s among the best
and Union services, pulling these together provides NHS (and non-NHS)
UK universities in these categories.
into one central, state of the art facility. services for Queen’s students.
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A GLOBAL
EXPERIENCE
The world is coming to Northern Ireland to live, DYNAMIC STUDENT LIFE INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SUPPORT
work and learn. We are proud to play a leading role Student life at Queen’s is dynamic
in our country’s growing internationalisation. and challenging. We examine The International Student Support
preconceived ideas about the team are committed to looking
world and tackle global issues after and supporting international
OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY THE EXCITING
through interdisciplinary thinking. students when they arrive in the
QUEEN’S QUARTER PREPARING THE PATH TO
Queen’s is a truly international UK. They offer specialist visa and
SUCCESSFUL STUDY We are developing global leaders. immigration advice, orientation
university, ranked 25th in the This is one of the most culturally
diverse and cosmopolitan corners Our Graduate School provides programmes and a ‘welcome’
world for global outlook. INTO Queen’s University Belfast is
of Northern Ireland. Within ten an environment that encourages service – including tours of the
a college of the University which
We currently have 2,200 minutes of our main campus, student-led initiatives. It is an campus facilities and the city of
provides a range of specialist academic
international students from over there are restaurants for all tastes interactive and international Belfast. They can also advise on
programmes in Finance, Management
80 countries. We have more and traditions, side by side with microclimate where your adjusting to academic study and life
and Social Science as well as English
than 600 international staff halal grocers and international opinions and ideas are valued in university accommodation, or
Language Courses to prepare international
from over 70 nationalities. supermarkets, as well as local and nurtured and where you answer queries on living expenses
students for future study at Queen’s.
can engage with fellow students
We have international links with shops and entertainment venues.
and academics as equals.
and local immigration requirements. "Looking back on my time at Queen’s,
Located on the Queen’s campus, INTO Find out more at qub.ac.uk/isso
over 250 partner institutions Throughout the year, there are one of the most interesting aspects of my
Queen’s students have access to all Queen’s STUDENT WELLBEING
and we collaborate with 3,000 significant multicultural events ASK US ANYTHING
local, national and international for all our students, marking
facilities whilst studying at the Centre and experience was the intersection of cultures.
are taught to the highest standards by Queen’s has a team of academics Our International Student Support
employers. These links will help key dates such as the Chinese experienced, qualified teaching staff. Students and students working together I was able to learn from – and alongside –
you develop your skills and team will be delighted to hear
New Year, Eid and Diwali. can also avail of excellent support services with your well-being in mind. students from all around the world."
make an impact on the world. from you before you arrive and
from the INTO Student Services team Whatever the query or problem, will be happy to answer any
Our partnerships are worldwide based in the Centre, dedicated to helping no matter how big or small, the questions you may have. Get in Whitney Wall-Bortz,
– with institutions like Dubai support students during their studies. support team will do their best touch with them at xxx@xxx.xx.xx California, PhD Education
Healthcare City, where we have “Not only does Queen’s www.intostudy.com/queens
to help you by exploring options,
helped to develop the Mohammed providing information and making
Bin Rashid University for Medicine provide great academic you aware of sources of support.
and Health Sciences; or with resources but also a unique,
the China Medical University
in Shenyang, establishing the
human environment that THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA
China Queen’s College, where motivated me to achieve.
Chinese students are studying The Graduate Diploma is designed to provide
in China for a degree from
Without this support, I international students, who do not qualify
Queen’s University Belfast. would never be able to for direct entry to the University, with a
pathway to selected master’s programmes
Our connections create engage in conversations at Queen’s University Belfast. Three
opportunities for you to receive with world-class academics.” Graduate Diploma pathways are available:
an outstanding international
• Graduate Diploma in Finance
experience that is designed Claire Zhao,
to help you compete in the PGR Doctoral Student • Graduate Diploma in Management
global job market – to be a
success wherever in the world • Graduate Diploma in Social Science
your career may take you.
Students who successfully complete the
Graduate Diploma programme and meet the
specific grades for entry will be guaranteed
entry to a designated postgraduate degree
programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
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RESEARCH WITH
GLOBAL IMPACT
Building a better society through a spirit of
innovation and collaboration
OUR LEADING POSTGRADUATE DRIVING CLEAN TECHNOLOGY OUR HEALTHCARE
AND POSTDOCTORAL PARTNERS IN DUBAI
COMMUNITY Queen’s and the Northern Ireland
company Wrightbus, which supplies Queen’s is partnered with Dubai
We are committed to the growth London’s new Routemaster Healthcare City, the world’s
of an environment where ideas bus, are leading the way in the largest healthcare free-trade zone,
and innovation can flourish, where development of some of the to develop the Mohammed Bin
our students and researchers world’s most advanced hybrid Rashid University of Medicine and
can develop their talents and engines. This is one of our most Health Sciences and its College
fulfill their ambitions. enduring research collaborations of Medicine. It is a long-term
with industry and has led to the partnership and collaboration to
Flagship programmes are bringing address the healthcare education,
establishment of the William Wright
together researchers working training and research needs of Dubai
Technology Centre at Queen’s,
across disciplines to address and other regional communities.
promoting research and advanced
some of the greatest global
engineering for today’s bus industry.
challenges of our time. How do FROM RESEARCH
we tackle cancer, respiratory PROVIDING A NEW STREAM TO ENTERPRISE
conditions, eye disease? How OF TALENT
Every day our talented researchers
do we help societies recovering
Seagate Technology, one of the work on new ideas and new
from conflict? How do our lives
world’s largest manufacturers concepts, making exciting
stay secure in the midst of the
of hard disc drives, collaborated discoveries that expand knowledge
expanding information explosion?
with Queen’s to set up ANSIN, a that can advance global society.
We’re answering the big questions new research centre at the School
QUBIS, our venture spin-out arm,
– and we’re doing it here in Belfast. of Mathematics and Physics. It
is translating much of that research
has become a source of highly-
OUR WORLD-RANKING into impact. QUBIS companies
educated and employable PhD
RESEARCH REPUTATION have an annual turnover of £215m
students in Science and Technology.
and sustain 1800 high-value jobs in
Queen’s University is in the top It has also led to the establishment
Northern Ireland. These companies
one per cent of global universities, of an £8m Centre for Doctoral
include Andor Technology,
ranked 8th in the UK for research Training, supported by Seagate
developer of scientific cameras,
intensity and 9th in the world for and other industry partners
and Kainos, the digital technology
international research collaboration.
GROUNDBREAKING company. Both are now highly
We have established global GREEN CHEMISTRY successful global enterprises.
networks, working with more than
250 institutions and partners. Our partnership with the Malaysian
oil and gas giant PETRONAS has
Our research reputation is led to the development of ionic
attracting major international liquids – green chemistry – hailed
investment. For example, California- as the most important British
based CV6 Therapeutics has chosen innovation of the 21st century. The
to partner with our Centre for technology developed by Queen’s
Cancer Research and Cell Biology, University Ionic Liquids Laboratories
with an initial investment of £5.5m, (QUILL) and PETRONAS is being
on the development of a new used to produce mercury-free
drug with the potential to make natural gas at plants in Malaysia.
chemotherapy more effective.
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GLOBAL
RESEARCH
INSTITUTES Professor Jose Bengoechea, The Centre for Cancer Research Professor Jayne Woodside, Centre
Working to ensure a healthy global population, Centre Director, Wellcome- and Cell Biology is working with for Public Health and the Institute
Wolfson Institute for partners around the world in for Global Food Security.
and an inclusive, secure and enriched society. Experimental Medicine. developing cancer treatments and
Tackling the familiar problems of disease, the new pioneering advances in patient care.
challenges of the digital age – and more.
THE INSTITUTE FOR the independent review of the THE INSTITUTE FOR through global networks to develop experts in the fields of immunology,
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY UK’s food system, following the HEALTH SCIENCES cancer treatments and pioneering microbiology, molecular and cell
horsemeat scandal in 2013. advances in patient care. Major biology and clinical trials. We are
Queen’s University was rated No.1 The Institute for Health Sciences programmatic awards in colorectal focused on understanding why
for Agriculture, Food and Veterinary The Institute has gained a worldwide at Queen’s University is focused on and prostate cancer, digital and patients develop diseases and
Sciences (REF 2014), based on reputation for research in several addressing major global challenges molecular pathology underpin making the discoveries which
research intensity. We are leading areas of food safety, including in the areas of cancer, respiratory the focus on Precision Medicine. will lead to new therapies and
the world in addressing one of uncovering high levels of toxic conditions, eye disease and Recent advances at CCRCB include improvements in their quality of life.
the greatest global challenges – arsenic in rice, the staple diet of half diabetic vascular complications. the discovery of how a genomic
how to ensure the integrity and the world’s population. Researchers Globally recognised research
The Institute promotes approach to understanding bowel
sustainability of our food systems. have also found that almost half includes the recent discovery
interdisciplinary research in each cancer could improve the prognosis
of baby rice products contain about why Klebsiella pneumonia,
Led by Professor Nigel Scollan, of these areas through integration and quality of life for patients.
high levels of inorganic arsenic, one of the hospital superbugs,
a world expert in animal of basic scientific and population-
despite new limits set by the EU. The Centre for Public Health is is so resistant to the last line
agriculture and associated supply based research, translational working to identify risk factors antibiotic. This means potential
chains, the Institute’s work is It is also playing a key role in a platforms and delivery of innovative that impact on the health of the treatments can now be developed
conducted around three main major partnership tackling the clinical trials and clinical research. individual and the population, to to fight this killer infection. There
themes – the development of challenge of feeding the world’s
The Institute has three operational understand the causes of the major is also a direct focus on addressing
future farming systems, food growing population. Through the
divisions: the Centre for Cancer global health problems today.We global issues such as diabetes,
safety and authenticity and European Institute of Innovation
Research and Cell Biology (CCRCB), are working to develop screening asthma, acute respiratory distress
traceability, and human nutrition. and Technology, a Knowledge
the Centre for Public Health programmes and interventions syndrome and cystic fibrosis.
and Innovation Community on
Currently it is leading one of the (CPH) and, the latest addition, to reduce the burden of chronic
Food has been formed, involving Together the three divisions are
world’s largest food safety projects, the Wellcome-Wolfson Institute disease. The need to improve human
50 major companies, universities exploiting advanced technologies
a Europe-China partnership to for Experimental Medicine. The nutrition in both the developed
and scientific partners. and state-of-the-art facilities
tackle food fraud, through an award state-of the-art facilities developed and developing world is also a
major research focus. Recent to promote interdisciplinary
of 10m euro by the EU Horizon From 2018, the Institute will have at the Institute are part of an
research from CPH informed collaboration and drive competitive
2020 programme and the Chinese a new home. It will be a core investment of over £100m over
World Health Organisation research programmes in
Ministry of Science and Technology. component of the University’s the past decade in laboratory and
(Europe) guidance on green partnership with the health and
new £39m School of Biological clinical research infrastructure.
The project will involve key players space interventions for health. social care sector and local,
Sciences building which will
in the food industry, research The Centre for Cancer Research and national and global pharmaceutical
offer the most modern teaching
organisations and governments Cell Biology focuses on accelerating The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute and biotech industries.
and research facilities for 750
and is being coordinated by the delivery of scientific discovery for Experimental Medicine houses
students and 170 staff. go.qub.ac.uk/gri-ihs
Professor Chris Elliott, Pro-Vice- to clinical application, working 50 research groups including
Chancellor of Queen’s, who led go.qub.ac.uk/gri-igfs
The Institute for Global Food Security is at the forefront
of tackling one of the greatest global challenges –
how to ensure a sufficient, safe and nutritious supply of
food for the world’s population.
15 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 16We are working to help peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies, informing and advising Dr Godfrey Gaston, Operations Director, Institute of Dr Gareth Conway, Lecturer, Institute of Electronics,
some of the highest diplomatic decision and policy-makers, politicians and activists throughout the world. Electronics, Communications and Information Technology. Communications and Information Technology.
THE SENATOR GEORGE It brings together the University’s The Institute’s key research THE INSTITUTE OF ECIT is answering these questions ECIT’s continued success has been
J. MITCHELL INSTITUTE unparalleled expertise, linking themes include: ELECTRONICS, by developing the next generation highlighted in three recent events:
FOR GLOBAL PEACE, peace-making with social COMMUNICATIONS AND of secure – connected – intelligence
SECURITY AND JUSTICE • Legacy Issues – How do INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The award of a Queen’s
transformation and pointing technologies and industry leaders.
peace processes become Anniversary Prize to CSIT for its
Questions about peace, security and out the need for governance ECIT is transforming Northern
a part of everyday life? www.ecit.qub.ac.uk work in protecting the online
justice dominate the discourse of reform of state institutions Ireland into a world-leading centre activity of billions of internet
governments, international agencies alongside cultural and social • Justice and Rights – How to for enterprise and innovation. It is The Institute has three pillars: users around the world:
and civil society. As it emerges processes for healing in society. embed international human based at Catalyst Inc – formerly • The Centre for Secure Information The granting of a Regius
from conflict, Northern Ireland To answer questions that are not rights norms into local cultures? the Northern Ireland Science Technologies (CSIT) Professorship to Queen’s,
can help to answer these questions immediately answerable from • Security – How do we secure Park – where it became the anchor
and offer valuable comparative tenant in 2004. Now there are The UK’s Innovation and Knowledge celebrating research that is
a single perspective, there is an ‘just’ and ethical responses to
insights, and it is doing so through more than 200 companies on the internationally excellent and
emphasis on multidisciplinarity a range of security risks? Centre for cyber security,
the work of the Mitchell Institute. site, employing 3,000 people. has a major impact on wider
and interdisciplinarity, with responsible for delivering some of
• Ideology and Beliefs – How do society and the economy.
Named after the distinguished US international researchers from Our world has become increasingly the nation’s flagship cyber security
fields as diverse as Politics, History, values and beliefs in different The award of a Knighthood
diplomat who was a major influence digitised, affecting how we innovation programmes such as
Mental Health, Management and cultures shape approaches to Professor John McCanny,
in bringing peace to Northern communicate, manage our finances, HutZero, Cyber 1010 and London
Planning working together. This to peace-building? ECIT’s head and founder.
Ireland (later serving as Queen’s access healthcare, and even Office of Rapid Cybersecurity
Chancellor), the Institute’s role is collaborative research also includes Among major collaborative how we interact with household Advancement (LORCA).
a shared grant with the Centre for At CSIT, multinational partners
to respond to the unprecedented projects is an £800,000 award devices. But with this digital include Allstate, BAE Systems,
Secure Information Technologies • The Centre for Wireless
challenge of building a peaceful, from the Arts and Humanities growth, new challenges arise: how Direct Line, Equiniti, Infosys, and
(CSIT) looking at cyber security and Innovation – Developing
secure and inclusive world. Research Council with investigators to process, transmit and secure Thales. It is the UK’s largest academic
issues of trust, privacy and ethics. underpinning technologies for
examining the role of sound, large volumes of information research and innovation centre in
mobile, medical and space.
narrative, music-making and digital and how to accelerate the global cyber security and one of the largest
media in conflict transformation. adoption of technical innovations • The Centre for Data Sciences in Europe. It has also retained its
for greatest economic impact. and Scalable Computing ‘Academic Centre of Excellence in
go.qub.ac.uk/gri-mitchell
• Computing systems for the Cyber Security Research’ status,
data-driven society. first awarded in 2012 by the
National Cyber Security Centre.
17 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 18NORTHERN
A place that has produced poets,
scientists, historians, musicians, engineers,
writers, leaders of society... We’re building BELFAST AND
on a rich heritage of culture and creativity, THE CAUSEWAY
IRELAND:
supporting new generations of thinkers
and innovators who will make their mark in COAST NAMED THE
the world. People like you.
NUMBER 1 REGION
This is a place of rugged, natural beauty, IN THE WORLD TO
where every day there’s something new to
VISIT IN 2018
BIG HEART discover. Breathtaking landscapes, lakes
and forests. A dramatic coastline. Exciting
cities. And the friends you haven’t met yet.
(Lonely Planet, 2017)
BIG VISION
19 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 20THE NORTHERN
IRELAND 1 Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge
2 City Hall
EXPERIENCE
3 Titanic Quarter
4 Marble Arch
5 Mourne Mountains
6 The Dark Hedges
7 The Spirit of Belfast Sculpture
8 City Hall Market
9 Portrush Strand
10 Jungle NI
1 2
11 Rise Sculpture
10 11
3
9 4
A GLOBAL DESTINATION ADVENTURE ON
5
YOUR DOORSTEP
The world is catching on to the 6
secret that locals have always You’re never more than a
known: Northern Ireland is one short distance away from a
SWEEPING TO THE SEA GAME OF THRONES GATEWAY TO EUROPE
of the most beautiful places beach, a hillside, a river, or a
on the planet. Just ask the landmark to our history. Our tallest peak, Slieve Donard, The most popular TV series in Uniquely and perfectly positioned
experts at Lonely Planet who dominates the Mourne Mountains, the world is filmed throughout within easy reach of the Republic
Take an exciting road trip along
recently lauded Belfast and the an Area of Outstanding Natural Northern Ireland and at the Titanic of Ireland, the rest of the UK
the twisting, turning North Coast
Causeway Coast as the number Beauty, and the inspiration for C.S. studios in Belfast. Tour the real and mainland Europe, this is the
road and marvel at the spectacular
one region in the world to visit Lewis’ magical world of Narnia. Soak locations – both spectacular and perfect UK student destination for
views. See the Giant’s Causeway,
in 2018. From golden beaches to up the rich culture, heritage and mysterious, such as the Dark exploration and adventure. It’s a
a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 8
lush forests, as a postgraduate mythology of the region, and enjoy Hedges – that have helped to create short hop from Belfast to other UK
plunge into the Atlantic surf near
student in Belfast, the region’s sweeping views down to the sea the legend and have fuelled the major cities, less than a couple of
Royal Portrush Golf Club where The
most breath-taking landscapes as you scale the fantastical soaring growth of our local film industry. hours to Paris, while Dublin is just
Open will be played in 2019, or
will be right on your doorstep. mountains in search of Aslan. 100 miles down the road.
steel your nerves to cross the
famous Carrick-a-Rede rope 7
bridge. And all in one day.
21 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 22BELFAST:
You’re going to like it here. So make
yourself at home. Belfast is a modern
capital city, welcoming, easy to get around
and an inexpensive place in which to live
and study. It is also a learning city. It has a NORTHERN IRELAND
FRIENDLY, passion for progress – a passion shared by
Queen’s University. IS THE HAPPIEST
PLACE IN THE UK
AFFORDABLE, As Belfast flourishes as a global food,
culture, arts and shopping destination,
Queen’s is positioned in the beating heart
(Office for National Statistics, 2016)
AMBITIOUS of the city’s social and economic pulse,
sharing a commitment to excellence,
innovation and prosperity.
23 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 24BELFAST:
A PROFESSIONAL CITY
INNOVATION AT ITS HEART It is also the home of Queen’s At an average of £90 per GETTING AROUND
globally-renowned Centre for week, Belfast was found to
Belfast’s young, dynamic Secure Information Technologies have the cheapest weekly rent Belfast is a compact city, best
population translates into a which has helped to create 1,100 than anywhere else in the UK explored by foot or by bicycle. The
thriving business community with new jobs in cyber security in in 2018 (Marbles.com). city’s popular Belfast Bikes scheme
a determination to succeed. Belfast over the past three years. has cycle racks located all over
The average student’s cinema the city. There are good bus and
This is a place where innovators and A LOW COST OF LIVING ticket costs £4.95 and just £4 train services, with student travel
entrepreneurs can find the support in Queen’s Film Theatre – less discounts widely available.
network and urban workspaces Northern Ireland has the lowest
than half the price of London.
they need to nurture success. student cost of living in the UK. A CITY OF CULTURE
In fact, it’s over £5000 per year More pennies and pounds in
A city with innovation at its heart, cheaper for students to live in Beautiful architecture, art galleries
your pocket to enjoy everything
technological advances infiltrate Northern Ireland compared to and museums, such as the Ulster
the city has to offer.
every sector helping to build our London (Which? University, 2018). and Titanic Museums, speak to our
competitiveness on the global stage. rich history, which has shaped the
city’s unique character, while the
HOME TO THE WORLD’S thriving music and arts scene has
BIGGEST COMPANIES
created a modern cultural landscape
The prevalence of venture of effortlessly cool gig venues, pop-
capitalists, business angels and up theatres and urban festivals.
private investors mean that
Queen’s University is at the heart
young high potential companies
of a city of artists, poets, writers
are booming in the city.
and musicians who are celebrated in
In fact, Northern Ireland has the areas such as the Cathedral Quarter,
highest proportion of start-ups with its busy restaurants, pubs and
reaching £1 million in revenue arts venues, such as the MAC and
within three years (Enterprise the Black Box. The energy of the
Research Council, 2016). city is tangible in the legendary
nightclubs, artisan cafés and
There are almost 900 international cloth-cap bars that line the cobbled
companies located in Northern streets, where street art, street
Ireland, making Belfast the second food and street markets deliver a
most successful city in the UK (after colourful punch at every turn.
London) for attracting US trade.
Belfast is also one of Europe’s
top 10 small cities for Foreign
Direct Investment strategy
(Financial Times, FDI European
Cities of the Future, 2018).
The Titanic Quarter has become BELFAST HAS THE
an economic and technological LOWEST COST OF
powerhouse, hosting global LIVING IN THE UK
companies such as Citi, Microsoft, (WHICH?
IBM and HBO. Catalyst Inc, UNIVERSITY, 2018)
formerly the NI Science Park,
houses 200 companies which are
spearheading tech innovation.
25 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 26ACCOMMODATION
CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS ROOM TYPES AND COSTS Our Residential Life Co-ordinators
TAILORED TO POSTGRADUATE also offer support, help and
AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Mount Charles has a number of guidance on settling into student
room options including a twin, life in Belfast. And now you can
Studying in Belfast is a fantastic experience. Located a short walk from the standard, premium standard, also benefit from free off-peak
It’s even better when you know you’re living main campus, our purpose-built en suite and premium en suite membership of Queen’s Sport.
somewhere safe, comfortable and affordable. postgraduate accommodation, for you to choose from.
Willow Walk, offers a mix of studio, COUPLES AND FAMILIES
one, two, three, and four-bedroom As a guide, our accommodation
Queen’s is Belfast’s largest provider apartments, each with a modern prices in 2017/18 range from £75 We have a wide range of
of student accommodation contemporary design. Apartments per week if sharing a twin room and accommodation options for students
with over 3,500 rooms. are light and spacious, and each up to £175 for an exclusive one- travelling with family members or
study bedroom has a double bed bedroom apartment in Willow Walk. dependants. Please contact us to
That includes an investment of discuss requirements for suitable
and shared bathroom facilities. This makes us one of the cheapest
£72m in the city centre which housing before you apply.
places to rent in Belfast. For your
saw 1,200 student rooms opening OPTIONS TO SUIT ALL convenience we also have a variety
their doors in September 2018. BUDGETS AND LIFESTYLES OPTIONS SUMMARY:
of payment plans to help you decide
Accommodation for our By choosing Queen’s which best suits your situation. • Single or mixed gender
postgraduate students Accommodation, students benefit accommodation
ADDED EXTRAS INCLUDED
is offered on a self-catering from the advantages of the IN YOUR RENT • Residences suitable for couples,
basis and is within a short walk University managing and supporting
Our all-inclusive residential families and dependents
of university facilities including their living needs. This includes a
the sports centre, library and residential life programme with fees include rent, all utility bills • Private or shared bathrooms
most key campus buildings. over 350 annual events, pastoral (electricity, heating and hot
And there are plenty of local water), contents insurance, • Studio, one - six bedroom
care, 24/7 safety and security, as
bars, shops and cafes nearby. maintenance repairs, TV licence apartments
well as regular maintenance.
for communal areas, weekly clean • Twin, standard, premium
Alternatively, for more independent of communal areas and high speed standard, en suite and premium
living, Mount Charles is located broadband with high speed Wi-Fi en suite room options
just off Botanic Avenue, two throughout all accommodation.
minutes from the main campus
and right in the heart of one of
Belfast’s most vibrant areas.
ELMS BT1 AND ELMS BT2
Queen’s new city centre accommodation
opened in September 2018.
The new Queen’s accommodation has over
1,200 bed spaces and is just a 15 minute
walk to Queen’s main campus.
Students living here avail of frequent Metro
links and secure bike stores in a location close to
Belfast Bikes and public cycle rental points.
The new city centre accommodation is just a short
walk to city retail areas and the vibrant social scene,
with cafes and restaurants on your doorstep.
Described by Lonely Planet as ‘a must see destination’,
Belfast is a top European destination and is one of
Europe’s most friendly and fashionable capitals. It
is a compact city that is easy and safe to explore.
27 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 28ACCOMMODATION
IS GUARANTEED FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International postgraduate students
are given priority for a place in
University accommodation for at
least their first year at Queen’s.
You should submit an application
as soon as you can in order to be
allocated the room type you need.
HOW TO APPLY FOR
ACCOMMODATION
Register online and complete
an application form as soon
as you have received a
conditional or unconditional
offer to study at Queen’s.
Information on how to apply
will be sent automatically to
all offer holders, and you are
advised to apply even if Queen’s
is your insurance choice.
Applications open in January.
PRIVATE RENTED
ACCOMMODATION
Private rent in Belfast is lower
than in other UK cities and there
is plenty of accommodation in
the Queen’s Quarter, within a
10-minute walk of the campus. ELMS BT1 AND BT2 QUEEN’S HOUSES GRANT HOUSE WILLOW WALK ELMS BT9
The website nihestudentpad.co.uk City centre, close to city 76 Malone Road, Standard premium Studios, one to four bed Standard, premium and
is recommended by the Students’ retail areas, cafes and College Gardens, rooms apartments and two-bed majority (70%) en suite
Union to help students search for restaurants. Mount Charles premium apartments rooms
private rental accommodation. 10 minutes walk
Guthrie House (family apartments
Single en suite bedrooms in to campus Residential (modern,
To assess the location of private available)
three-six-bed apartments In the heart of Belfast’s comfortable and secure)
20 minute walk to
sector accommodation in relation and studios. most ethnically-diverse Enclosed development, on
City Centre 50 three-storeyed
to the University, you can enter the and culturally-rich areas. the perimeter of Elms BT9
15 minutes walk purpose-built blocks; 10-11
University postcode From £110pw
to campus Twin rooms, standard, Purpose-built, ideal bedrooms per floor with
(BT7 1NN) into an online No-alcohol
double, premium and for international and shared common room
map search. Less than five minutes
en suite rooms. (Please accommodation postgraduate students and kitchen
from city centre
FIND OUT MORE note, 76 Malone Road is 15 minutes walk to campus Quiet living, no alcohol and
From £130pw reserved for students from
T: +44 (0)28 9097 4525 single sex options
Brand new! outside Northern Ireland). 25 minutes walk to
qub.ac.uk/accommodation/ city centre 15 minutes walk to campus
5-10 minutes walk to campus
From £125pw 25 minutes walk to
10-20 minutes walk to city centre
city centre Safe and welcoming!
From £100pw
From £75pw
Best for independent living
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STUDY AT QUEEN'S
31 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2019 32APPLYING TO QUEEN'S
Applications for admission to There is no standard closing date for qualification, you should refer ENGLISH LANGUAGE Support office is here to help you primary selection criteria for
the majority of postgraduate postgraduate research programmes to the ‘Your Country’ section of REQUIREMENTS make a smooth transition from your the programme have been met.
programmes are submitted online however you should check the the University’s website (go.qub. home country to life in Belfast. The University acknowledges
If your first language is not English,
via the Postgraduate Applications website of the School/Institute ac.uk/YourCountry) for advice on the key role of education in
evidence of an acceptable level For information on how visa
Portal (go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply). The in which you hope to conduct comparability with UK qualifications. the rehabilitative process and a
of proficiency will be required. requirements are calculated, as well
online system also allows application your research for information criminal record will not debar an
A guide to the general entry In addition, applicants who are as Points Based System (PBS) and
for funding where appropriate. on deadline dates (and eligibility applicant unless the nature and
requirements for postgraduate non-EEA nationals must satisfy the your Confirmation of Acceptance
requirements) for postgraduate seriousness of the offence in
The following programmes have taught programmes, expressed UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for Studies (CAS) number, please
funding applications. This will also question are incompatible with:
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determine when your application
so please refer to the appropriate classifications, is provided in English language for visa purposes. • the study programme applied for
for a place should be submitted. Further information is also available
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Closing dates apply for this Prospectus. Detailed entry of a Secure English Language Test at: gov.uk/visas-immigration • the ultimate professional or
• Postgraduate Diploma in admission to the following requirements and further (SELT), normally the IELTS Academic vocational goal
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(Institute of Professional Legal programmes is available on the English language qualification
Studies: qub.ac.uk/ipls) • Postgraduate Certificate social setting and the University’s
University’s online Course Finder acceptable to the University If you have declared a disability or
in Education (PGCE) responsibility to ensure a safe
at go.qub.ac.uk/coursefinder which examines all four elements long- term condition at the time
• Doctorate in Educational, and neutral environment.
of language learning – Listening, of application and you receive
Child and Adolescent • Postgraduate Diploma in RECOGNITION OF PRIOR Reading, Writing and Speaking. an offer, you will be directed Regulations concerning admission
Psychology (School of Professional Legal Studies LEARNING (RPL) to a questionnaire, which you of applicants who have a criminal
Psychology: qub.ac.uk/psy) Within this Prospectus, the English
• Professional Doctorates The University operates a should complete and return to record are available at
A step-by-step guide on the in Psychology language requirement for entry the Disability Services unit. go.qub.ac.uk/PGAdmissionsPolicy
Recognition of Prior Learning
application and admissions to each postgraduate taught and
• MA Global Security and Borders (RPL) scheme which recognises The information you provide will be ADMISSIONS APPEALS AND
process is available at research programme is expressed
relevant prior learning for treated as sensitive and kept strictly COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
go.qub.ac.uk/pgapplicationguide. in terms of IELTS Academic test
• MA Public History admission and/or credit purposes. confidential. It will only be used
If you need further advice, scores. The IELTS Academic scores If you consider that your application
• MSc Psychological Sciences For some programmes, admission listed are the minimum overall score to plan for your individual support
please contact: has not been dealt with fairly, you
under Recognition of Prior requirements. For each individual requirements, ensuring that your
Please check our online transition to Queen’s is as smooth should contact the Admissions and
Admissions and Access Service Experiential Learning (RPEL) may test component, the minimum
Course Finder for full details as possible (see also page 10). Access Service in the first instance.
Queen’s University Belfast be permitted and, if applicable, this score required is normally 5.5,
Belfast BT7 1NN of application closing dates however for some programmes REGISTRATION
will be indicated under the individual If you need any advice about
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T +44 (0)28 9097 3004 programme entry in the online disclosing a disability, or the If you are accepted for a
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of your academic qualifications (and
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For admission, an Honours degree English language qualifications and/
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Where a closing date does not from a UK or Republic of Ireland or certified English translations
English language qualifications E: disability.officx@xxx.xx.xx
apply, we do recommend that you Higher Education Provider, where appropriate). You will
which may be accepted by the
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University please visit go.qub.
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It is the policy of the University to Card or Driving License issued
demand for a course is high, it may qualifications and/or experience VISA AND IMMIGRATION
consider applications for admission in the UK or Ireland) with you to
be necessary for us to introduce may be considered in combination
Visa and Immigration requirements on their individual merit in the light registration. International students
an earlier closing date, and this will with academic qualifications for
can sometimes seem intimidating; of all available information. The will be required to provide passport
be advertised in the online Course entry to some programmes.
Queen’s provides a high-level of primary selection criteria are those and visa information. Details of
Finder. Early application is also
Only qualifications that have been support and advice on UK student related to the qualifications, skills, arrangements for enrolment
recommenced, as, for a number
awarded by accredited Higher visas directly for you. Working within abilities and personal qualities of and registration will be provided
of our courses, arrangements may
Education Providers, recognised Office of the Immigration Services an applicant. The University will in your Welcome Guide.
have to be made for interviews. In
by the University, will be accepted. Commissioner’s code of standards investigate the criminal record
addition, international applicants
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need to allow sufficient time to
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