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POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2020
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.
Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 1
WELCOME CONTENTS
Thank you for considering joining us at Queen’s
University Belfast for your postgraduate studies. 4 Why Postgraduate Study
at Queen’s?
Queen’s is an exciting place. A place that delivers both local and 5 The Graduate School
international impact. A global university, Queen’s is ranked 173* in
8 Your Future Career
the world, and is based in Belfast, a modern capital city known for its
welcome, accessibility and affordability as well as being a vibrant hub 10 World-Class Facilities
for the creative and tech sectors. It is a great place to live and work. We 11 Support Services
are immensely proud of what our city and our university will offer you.
12 A Global Experience
From the day you arrive at Queen’s, you will be part of a world-class 14 Research with Global Impact
international university with a thriving postgraduate culture built on
16 Global Research Institutes
teaching excellence, leading-edge research, innovation, collaboration
and engagement. These components are woven together in our 20 Northern Ireland: Big Heart | Big Vision
Graduate School to deliver a truly integrated experience. 24 Belfast: Friendly, Affordable, Ambitious
You will receive an educational experience that is research-led, 28 Accommodation
learning from academics who are global leaders in their field, 34 Applying to Queen's
and you will benefit from a range of academic and professional
38 Student Finance and Funding
opportunities available through our global connections.
40 Funding for Postgraduate Study
You will also experience our world-class campus, including 42 Your Postgraduate Taught Journey
our state-of-the-art Graduate School which supports our
to Queen's
postgraduate community to become thinkers, communicators,
innovators and leaders who are future-ready. 44 Postgraduate Taught Programmes
54 Your Postgraduate Research Journey
For all these reasons I do hope you choose Queen’s for an to Queen's
outstanding postgraduate experience – we look forward to
welcoming you and ensuring that your time here becomes the 58 Postgraduate Research Programmes
platform for a truly wonderful, exciting and fulfilling career. 62 Professional Doctorates
64 Campus Map
66 Getting here
68 Get In Touch
Professor Ian Greer
President and Vice-Chancellor
* QS World University Rankings 2020
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WHY POSTGRADUATE THE YOUR GRADUATE SCHOOL:
A STATE-OF-THE-ART HUB
STUDY AT QUEEN’S? GRADUATE We are located in the beautifully restored
WELCOME FROM PROFESSOR MARGARET TOPPING SCHOOL and remodelled Victorian Lynn library,
where distinguished heritage meets
21st-century vision. This fully accessible
THE GATEWAY TO YOUR space has modern, hi-tech meeting and
The Graduate School is the gateway to your postgraduate POSTGRADUATE group study rooms, a silent study area and
EXPERIENCE AT QUEEN’S social spaces. It's a vibrant hub, inspiring
experience. It's not just about what comes next. It’s about
intellectual exchange and collaboration.
something much more dynamic and challenging.
MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
Being a postgraduate student at Queen’s The Graduate School is about We have strong links and collaborations
is about going beyond – beyond current intellectual challenge beyond borders. with leaders in business, government and
conceptions and categories, redefining It’s about developing new skills and the voluntary sector, both locally and
and rethinking assumptions, being increased personal effectiveness. globally. This means you'll benefit from
flexible and adaptive. It’s about opportunity, innovation mentoring relationships and networks,
and enterprise, and a rich, diverse and from our international partnerships
It’s what we call ‘What’s Next’ thinking. and inclusive social community. with other graduate schools.
We train our postgraduates to become The Queen’s postgraduate experience CMI LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
Thinkers, Communicators, Innovators is about the whole person; helping
and Leaders who are Future-ready. you to achieve personal and academic The Graduate School is offering postgraduate
Key to this is disciplinary excellence, goals that will enable you to stand students the opportunity to participate in
and transdisciplinary collaboration. out in the crowded and increasingly Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and
competitive local and global job market. Management accredited by CMI (Chartered
A partnership involving academic Schools, Management Institute). This programme is
Global Research Institutes and The
available to eligible students and a number
Graduate School will enable you to stand
of scholarships are available each year.
out as a ‘What’s Next’ thinker. You’ll have
the support of internationally-recognised The Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership
leaders in your field of study. Meanwhile, and Management is designed to enhance
The Graduate School is a world-class and improve leadership and management
intellectual and social hub, connecting skills in preparation for the workplace.
students from all disciplines to each
other and to mentors and employers The programme is currently being
within the University and beyond. offered to Master’s and PhD students
from all disciplinary backgrounds.
Queen’s is the first university in the UK
to offer this programme as a stand-alone
Professor Margaret Topping,
qualification for postgraduate students.
Dean of The Graduate School
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THE OUR PILLARS
OUR TAILORED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES
GRADUATE These five pillars guide your journey DEVELOP YOUR LEADERSHIP Develop creative confidence CMI
SCHOOL
and explore ways of being
through The Graduate School. They Our research students Earn a Level 7 Certificate in
entrepreneurial, including:
will form the basis of the development communicate across disciplinary Strategic Management and
of your knowledge-base and key boundaries and are challenged • ‘Kick-start’ Business Incubator Leadership, accredited by the
'WHAT'S NEXT' THINKING competencies, allowing you to test to translate design thinking – The programme supports Chartered Management Institute.
your ideas and communicate them into innovation. Research student entrepreneurs and
The certificate will help you to
to your audience with impact. skills are honed through social entrepreneurs with early
develop practical leadership
As a member of our postgraduate community, working with stakeholders. stage ideas to incubate their
skills as well as theoretical
you will become one of the exceptional local, idea into a viable business.
MASTER YOUR LEADERSHIP understanding. You will also
national and international students who join • Accelerating Social choose to study either Project
us each year. The Graduate School will assist Master Your Leadership takes a
Transformation Programme – Management or Entrepreneurial
you to be a Thinker, Innovator, Leader and ‘whole person’ approach to the
The programme tackles Practice as a second unit.
Postgraduate Taught student
Communicator who is Future-Ready. real local and global
THINKER FUTURE-READY (Master’s level) experience • Once registered you will be
social challenges with
Reflective Confident through a programme of given Associate membership
students working across
Critical Resilient training and development to the CMI valid for 12 months
Flexible Employer-focused multidisciplinary teams to
YOUR JOURNEY which complements disciplinary after successful completion of
Disruptive Networked design innovative solutions.
STARTS HERE excellence and develops the qualification.
employability skills. • A range of Innovation
The Graduate School offers • You will have free access to
workshops, masterclasses and
a tailored development THE INNOVATION HUB Management Direct, which
networking events connecting
programme to help inspire includes a vast array of online
We are committed to our student community to
and empower you to resources to help you complete
encouraging and supporting external partners.
reach your full potential. your certificate and develop
Welcome and innovation, entrepreneurship
It is embedded within Induction
COMMUNICATOR LEADER • One-to-one Enterprise and your leadership skills.
Academic writers Visionary and enterprise. From Design
a continuous process Innovation appointments.
Publicly engaged Strategic Thinking, harnessing the • You can choose to study 2
of reflection and self- Individual needs Socially networked Self-aware collective expertise of students of the 3 options available:
evaluation. assessment Professional Collaborative to collaborative solutions, Strategic Leadership,
presenters
to individual one-to-one Project Management and
INSPIRE you through Create your own tailored business mentoring support for Entrepreneurial Practice.
access to thought leaders. programme which meets students who have ideas they
your development needs go.qub.ac.uk/managers
DEVELOP your skills want to grow into a business,
we deliver a wide range of
through an individual Ongoing, specialist creative support in our hub.
training programme. support to help you realise
what’s next for you INNOVATOR
APPLY these skills and Creative
knowledge through Business aware
All within an Risk manager
real-world challenges. engaging, vibrant, Insight driven
inclusive postgraduate
community
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YOUR
FUTURE
CAREER
The Graduate School is a community of creative thinkers and world changers,
tackling global challenges, searching for solutions for a better tomorrow.
WITH YOU ON
YOUR JOURNEY
STAND OUT FROM GRADUATE PLUS AWARD ACCESSIBILITY TO WORK-
THE CROWD (POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT) BASED LEARNING PROJECTS
One-to-one careers and
enterprise guidance
High-quality, transdisciplinary Queen’s Graduate Plus award Access real-life, work-based
training and development is a vehicle for accrediting projects by supporting Career events and
will make you stand out in a work-related learning and skills collaborations with external employer fairs
fast-paced, changing global job that current postgraduate organisations, providing
market. We’ll help you become taught students develop through opportunities for some Master’s Academic skills
development
future leaders by letting you extra-curricular activities, students to undertake a work-
apply your knowledge to real- including the range of skills based project in place of a more Peer mentoring support
world challenges, giving you development workshops traditional Master’s dissertation.
the confidence and skills to offered by The Graduate Graduate and Researcher
gain an edge in your career. School. The Graduate Plus is INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Plus awards
a specific award for Master's Gain insights in a range of
POSTGRADUATE
Postgraduate-led
students and is recognised industries through onsite initiatives funding
CAREERS EVENTS
by a range of employers. visits, hearing from employees
Develop readiness for the directly and getting a Community events
future and manage your own RESEARCHER PLUS AWARD chance to ‘prototype’ their and social gatherings
career, whether in academia (POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH)
chosen career pathway.
or beyond. As well as central As well as developing research Space for group working
career and employer events, expertise in your subject and silent study
we offer career development discipline, postgraduate research
programmes to support you as students have opportunities
High-quality, transdisciplinary
you embark on your next steps. to develop a range of skills training and development
transferable beyond research that will make you stand out.
degrees to both academic
and non-academic careers.
Researcher Plus provides official
recognition of skills and assists
researchers in demonstrating Visit our online Course Finder
them to employers. qub.ac.uk/courses
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WORLD-CLASS THE MCCLAY LIBRARY QUEEN’S SPORT
SUPPORT SERVICES
FACILITIES We’ve invested over £50m in the
McClay Library, combining the best
features of a traditional library with
There is a thriving sports culture at
Queen’s with over 50 sports clubs.
The Physical Education Centre
Queen’s has a network of support services to look after your health,
wellbeing, education, study needs, financial security and career prospects.
We are a beacon of learning the latest technology. The newly (PEC) includes state-of-the-art
STUDENT GUIDANCE RESILIENCE, WELLBEING
and innovation, investing extended facilities support reading fitness training and weights areas, CENTRE (SGC) AND COUNSELLING
in the future, providing spaces for over 2,500 students, four studios, 25m swimming and The SGC offers information, support, Qualified and experienced
outstanding facilities for our together with computing and diving pool, two multipurpose advice and guidance including: counsellors can help you work
exceptional students and staff. media services, IT training rooms, sports halls, a martial arts area, • Careers Service through any personal, academic
quiet study and group work areas, two climbing walls, eight squash • Resilience, Wellbeing and emotional difficulties.
NEW CENTRES OF LEARNING a cafe, a Language Centre, and courts and two handball courts. and Counselling ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT
a vast array of printed works. • Disability Services SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS In-sessional English
Over the past decade Queen’s has ARTS AT QUEEN’S WITH DISABILITIES
• Student Finance The In-sessional English classes are
invested £350m in developing our WI-FI AND TECHNOLOGY School and exam support,
The award-winning Naughton • International Student Support here to help you achieve your full
world-class, award-winning facilities. accommodation requirements and
The Wireless Campus Project is a Gallery is one of Belfast’s • Learning Development Service potential in your academic subject.
The recently expanded Computer assistance with applications for
£1.93m investment programme most exciting art spaces. • Student Administration The purpose of the in-sessional
Science Building features a new Disabled Students’ Allowance.
flexible postgraduate computer providing a world-class service of IT TRAINING AND SUPPORT English language support classes is
connectivity across the University, The Seamus Heaney Centre for STUDENTS’ UNION to help you use the English language
laboratory, project spaces, breakout We provide an introduction to our ADVICE CENTRE
through more than 2,000 access Poetry reinforces our reputation to effectively communicate
rooms, and a student hub spanning virtual learning and email services, Free, confidential, independent,
points. It enables you to have anytime, as a world literary power, while knowledge in your academic studies.
three floors. Our investment in state- and IT advice and support. accurate and non-judgemental
anywhere access to the resources the Brian Friel Centre for Theatre
of-the-art postgraduate teaching advice and representation on
you need. Our library resources Research is a world-class studio CAREERS, EMPLOYABILITY Currently there are four different
and research facilities also includes AND SKILLS issues like money, education,
had a 91% satisfaction rate in the theatre for performing arts students. lecture-style, workshop-format
a new School of Biological Sciences, Develop and achieve your career accommodation, course funding,
National Student Survey (NSS) 2019, classes covering reading, writing,
the School of Law building (featuring OUR BOUTIQUE CINEMA potential, connecting students and health and wellbeing.
establishing Queen’s among the best listening and speaking.
a pioneering Moot Court Room), with employers, careers guidance,
a growing Management School at UK universities in these categories. Queen’s very own, full-time cinema, CHILDCARE • Seminar, Communication
information, development
Riddel Hall, the Centre for Cancer The Queen’s Film Theatre (QFT), A range of childcare support, and Presentation Skills
LANGUAGE CENTRE programmes, work (local and
Research and Cell Biology, the presents the best in classic and new including full-time daycare, • Accuracy in Academic English
international) and study opportunities.
interdisciplinary Wellcome-Wolfson world cinema. The QFT has been out-of-school care and a • Academic Writing & Referencing
Acquire skills in a foreign Find out more at qub.ac.uk/careers
Institute for Experimental Medicine, bringing a high-quality film experience summer activities scheme. • Dissertation Workshops
language and improve your
and innovative engineering hubs. career prospects through our to Belfast audiences for over 50 years. SUPPORT FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FAITH PROVISION These English language support
advanced multimedia facilities. Our chaplains and religious classes are free to all international
The preservation and regeneration Queen’s supports international
students before arrival, with representatives serve across 12 fee paying students at Queen's.
of The Graduate School, alongside Undertake short courses, or more
specialist visa and immigration faiths and denominations. For more information, please see:
the recent restoration of the historic intensive courses to enhance your £350M INVESTED IN advice, and welcome and go.qub.ac.uk/INTOEnglishlang
Lanyon Building, underscores career. The centre has classes in 17 THE LAST DECADE HEALTH
Queen’s’ ability to blend together FOR FACILITIES orientation programmes. Healthcare and prescriptions are
languages and self-study courses in
history and heritage with cutting- more than 80 languages. Translation free in Northern Ireland through the
edge teaching and research. services are also available, along with NHS. If you need to see a doctor or
a large library of resources including order a prescription, this General
books, tapes, dictionaries and DVDs. Practice provides NHS (and non-
NHS) services for Queen’s students.
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A GLOBAL DYNAMIC STUDENT LIFE
Student life at Queen’s is
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SUPPORT
EXPERIENCE dynamic and challenging. We
examine ideas about the world
The International Student Support
team support international
and tackle global issues through students when they arrive in
The world is coming to Northern Ireland PREPARING THE PATH TO SUCCESSFUL STUDY interdisciplinary thinking. the UK. They offer specialist
to live, work and learn. visa and immigration advice,
INTO Queen’s University Belfast provides a Our Graduate School provides orientation programmes and a
range of specialist academic programmes in an environment that encourages
OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY At Queen’s you will receive ‘welcome’ service – including
Finance, Management, Engineering, Architecture student-led initiatives. It is an
Queen’s is a truly international an outstanding international tours of the campus facilities and
and Social Sciences as well as English interactive and international
university, ranked 22nd in the experience to help you compete the city of Belfast. They can also
Language courses to prepare international microclimate where you can
world for international outlook in the global job market – to be advise on adjusting to academic
students for future study at Queen’s. engage with fellow students
(Times Higher Education World a success wherever in the world study and life in university
your career may take you. Located on the Queen’s campus, INTO Queen’s and academics as equals. accommodation, or answer
University Rankings 2020).
students have access to all Queen’s facilities queries on living expenses and
We currently have over 2,550 THE EXCITING and are taught to the highest standards by STUDENT WELLBEING local immigration requirements.
international students from over QUEEN’S QUARTER experienced, qualified teaching staff. Students Whatever the query or problem, Find out more at qub.ac.uk/isso
80 countries. We have more This is one of the most culturally can also avail of excellent support services from no matter how big or small, the
than 650 international staff diverse and cosmopolitan the INTO Student Services team, dedicated to support team will do their best ASK US ANYTHING
from over 70 nationalities. corners of Northern Ireland. helping support students during their studies. to help you by exploring options, Our International Student
Within 10 minutes of our main providing information and making Support team will be delighted to
We have international links with campus, there are restaurants PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH you aware of sources of support. hear from you. Get in touch at
over 250 partner institutions for all tastes and traditions, side This course provides students with short and iss@qub.ac.uk
and we collaborate with 3,000 by side with halal grocers and intensive preparation in academic English. It’s
local, national and international international supermarkets, suitable for those students already holding an offer
employers. These links will help as well as local shops and for a postgraduate degree at Queen’s, conditional THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA
you develop your skills and make entertainment venues. on obtaining the required English language level.
an impact on the world. Designed to provide international students
Throughout the year, there are COURSE FEATURES who do not qualify for direct entry to the
Our partnerships are worldwide significant multicultural events University with a selected postgraduate
– with institutions like Dubai • Designed to improve your English
for all our students, marking language skills to the level required programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
Healthcare City, where we key dates such as the Chinese
have helped to develop • Adjust to the demands, challenges and Three Graduate Diploma
New Year, Eid and Diwali. expectations of UK higher education
the Mohammed Bin Rashid pathways are available:
• How to give presentations on different
University for Medicine and “Queen’s is a great academic • Graduate Diploma in Finance
Health Sciences; or with areas of academic interest
resource and a unique, human • Adapt to living and studying in the • Graduate Diploma in Management
China Medical University in environment that motivated UK prior to beginning studies • Graduate Diploma in Social Sciences
Shenyang, establishing the me to achieve, and engage
China Queen’s College, where Find out full details of the courses available by Students who successfully complete the
Chinese students are studying
with world-class academics.”
visiting go.qub.ac.uk/INTOpre-sessional-english Graduate Diploma programme and meet the
in China for a degree from Claire Zhao, specific grades for entry will be guaranteed
Queen’s University Belfast. PGR Doctoral student entry to a designated postgraduate degree
programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
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RESEARCH WITH OUR WORLD-
GLOBAL IMPACT RANKING
We’re answering the big questions and we’re doing it here in Belfast. RESEARCH
REPUTATION
OUR LEADING A NEW STREAM OF TALENT DUBAI HEALTHCARE
POSTGRADUATE Seagate Technology, one of the PARTNERS
AND POSTDOCTORAL Queen’s is partnered with Dubai Queen’s University is in the
COMMUNITY world’s largest manufacturers
of hard disk drives, collaborated Healthcare City, the world’s top 200 global universities*,
We're committed to an largest healthcare free-trade ranked 8th in the UK for
with Queen’s to set up ANSIN,
environment where ideas and zone, to develop the Mohammed research intensity and 9th in
a new research centre at
innovation flourish, where Bin Rashid University of the world for international
the School of Mathematics
students and researchers Medicine and Health Sciences research collaboration.
and Physics. It has become a
develop their talents and and its College of Medicine. It
source of highly-educated and We have established
fulfil their ambitions. is a long-term partnership and
employable PhD students in global networks, working
Flagship programmes and Science and Technology. It has collaboration to address the
healthcare education, training with more than 250
researchers across disciplines also led to the establishment institutions and partners.
address the biggest global of an £8m Centre for Doctoral and research needs of Dubai and
challenges of our time. How do Training, supported by Seagate other regional communities. Our research reputation
we tackle cancer? How do we and other industry partners. is attracting major
FROM RESEARCH international investment.
help societies recovering from GROUNDBREAKING TO ENTERPRISE
conflict? How to stay secure in GREEN CHEMISTRY For example, California-based
Every dayv our talented
the information explosion? CV6 Therapeutics has chosen
Our partnership with the researchers work on new
ideas and new concepts, to partner with our Centre
DRIVING CLEAN TRANSPORT Malaysian oil and gas giant
making exciting discoveries to for Cancer Research and
Queen’s has been at the PETRONAS has led to the
advance our global society. Cell Biology, with an initial
forefront of developing new development of ionic liquids
– green chemistry – hailed as investment of £5.5m, on the
clean transport solutions over QUBIS, our venture spin-out
the most important British development of a new drug
the last 20 years. Through arm, translates this into impact.
innovation of the 21st century. with the potential to make
industrial partnerships across the QUBIS companies have an annual
The technology developed by chemotherapy more effective.
automotive sector, the University turnover of £215m and sustain
has led innovations in new heavy Queen’s University Ionic Liquid 1,800 high-value jobs in Northern * QS World University Rankings 2020
duty electrified powertrains, Laboratories (QUILL) and Ireland. These companies include
after-treatment technologies PETRONAS is being used to Andor Technology, developer
and innovative turbocharger produce mercury-free natural of scientific cameras, and
design. Queen’s has also focused gas at plants in Malaysia. Kainos, the digital technology
on the opportunities for bio- company. Both are now highly
fuel and hydrogen adoption successful global enterprises.
in future transport systems.
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GLOBAL RESEARCH
INSTITUTES
Working to ensure a healthy global population that's
digitially secure, socially enriched and disease-free.
Professor Jose Bengoechea, The Centre for Cancer Professor Jayne Woodside,
THE INSTITUTE FOR UK’s food system, following the Centre Director, Wellcome- Research and Cell Biology Centre for Public Health
GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY horsemeat scandal in 2013. Wolfson Institute for is developing cancer and the Institute for
Queen’s University was rated Experimental Medicine. treatments and pioneering Global Food Security.
No 1 in the UK for Agriculture, IGFS has gained an international advances in patient care.
Food and Veterinary Sciences reputation in several areas
in the most recent REF of food integrity, including THE INSTITUTE FOR investment of over £100m over Organisation (Europe)
assessment of research intensity uncovering high levels of HEALTH SCIENCES the past decade in laboratory and guidance on green space
(2014). Since then, The Institute natural, toxic arsenic in rice, the The Institute for Health clinical research infrastructure. interventions for health.
for Global Food Security staple diet of half the world’s Sciences at Queen’s University
population; and evidencing a is focused on addressing The Centre for Cancer Research The Wellcome-Wolfson Institute
(IGFS) has been engaged in for Experimental Medicine
link between certain diets and major global challenges in the and Cell Biology focuses on
specialist research around the houses 50 research groups
brain function in middle age. Its areas of cancer, respiratory accelerating the delivery of
integrity and sustainability focusing on developing new
many international partnerships conditions, eye disease and scientific discovery to clinical
of food systems across the therapeutics to tackle global
include membership of diabetic vascular complications application, working through
world, from soil to society. health problems: asthma,
EIT Food, a knowledge and antimicrobial resistance. global networks to develop
Led by Professor Nigel and innovation community cancer treatments and COPD, cystic fibrosis, diabetic
Scollan, an expert in animal involving 50 companies, The Institute promotes pioneering advances in patient retinopathy, heart disease,
agriculture, the Institute’s universities and scientific interdisciplinary research in care. Major programmatic awards and infectious diseases.
work is guided by three main partners across the world. each of these areas through in colorectal and prostate cancer,
integration of basic scientific digital and molecular pathology Globally recognised research
themes – the development of includes why Klebsiella
future farming systems; food Earlier this year, IGFS moved and population-based research, underpin the focus on Precision
into the new, purpose-built translational platforms and Medicine. Recent advances at pneumoniae, one of the hospital
safety and traceability; and superbugs, is so resistant
human nutrition. Currently it £40m Biological Sciences delivery of innovative clinical CCRCB include the discovery
building at Queen’s, which trials and clinical research. of how a genomic approach to to last-line antibiotics.
is leading one of the world’s
largest food-safety projects, provides teaching/research understanding bowel cancer Together the three divisions are
facilities for 750 students The Institute has three could improve the prognosis
a Europe-China partnership exploiting advanced technologies
and 170 staff. This building operational divisions: the and quality of life for patients.
to tackle food fraud, through and facilities to promote
also houses some of the most Centre for Cancer Research
an award of €10m by the EU interdisciplinary collaboration
specialist lab equipment of any and Cell Biology (CCRCB), the The Centre for Public Health
Horizon 2020 programme and competitive research
UK university including the Centre for Public Health (CPH) is working to understand the
and the Chinese Ministry of programmes in partnership
latest mass spectrometry kit, and, the latest addition, the causes of the major global health
Science and Technology. The with the health and social
used by IGFS researchers for Wellcome-Wolfson Institute problems today from screening
project is being coordinated by care sector and local, national
diagnosing food contamination. for Experimental Medicine programmes to reducing the
Professor Chris Elliott who led and global pharmaceutical
(WWIEM). The state-of burden of chronic disease.
the independent review of the The Institute for Global Food Security, tackling one of the and biotech industries.
go.qub.ac.uk/gri-igfs the-art facilities developed Recent research from the
greatest global challenges – a safe and nutritious supply
of food for the world’s population.
at the Institute are part of an CPH informed World Health go.qub.ac.uk/gri-ihs
16 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 17We are working to help peace-building in conflict and post-conflict societies, informing and advising Professor Máire O'Neill, Acting Director, Institute of Electronics, CWI - Developing truly disruptive,
some of the highest diplomatic decision and policy-makers, politicians and activists throughout the world. Communications and Information Technology. end-to-end physical layer wireless
technologies and techniques.
THE SENATOR GEORGE J. It brings together the University’s The Institute’s key research THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRONICS, The Institute has three pillars: ECIT’s continued success:
MITCHELL INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL unparalleled expertise, linking peace- themes include: COMMUNICATIONS
PEACE, SECURITY AND JUSTICE AND INFORMATION • The Centre for Secure Information • The award of a Queen’s Anniversary
making with social transformation
Questions about peace, security and • How do peace processes become TECHNOLOGY (ECIT) Technologies (CSIT) – the UK’s Prize to CSIT for its work in
and pointing out the need for
justice dominate the discourse of a part of everyday life? ECIT is transforming Northern Innovation and Knowledge Centre protecting the online activity
governance reform of state
governments, international agencies Ireland into a world-leading centre for cyber security, responsible of billions of internet users
institutions alongside cultural and • How to embed international human
and civil society. As it emerges from for enterprise and innovation. It is for delivering some of the
social processes for healing in society. rights norms into local cultures? • The granting of a Regius
conflict, Northern Ireland can help based at Catalyst Inc – formerly the nation’s flagship cyber security
Professorship to Queen’s
to answer these questions through There is an emphasis on • How do we secure ‘just’ and ethical Northern Ireland Science Park – where innovation programmes such as
the work of the Mitchell Institute. multidisciplinarity and responses to a range of security risks? it became the anchor tenant in 2004. HutZero, Cyber 101 and London • A Knighthood to Professor
interdisciplinarity, with international Office of Rapid Cybersecurity John McCanny, ECIT’s first
Senator George J. Mitchell was a major • How do values and beliefs Our world has become increasingly
researchers from fields as diverse Advancement (LORCA). head and founder
influence in bringing peace to in different cultures shape digitised. But with this digital growth,
as Politics, History, Mental Health,
Northern Ireland (and was a Queen’s approaches to peace-building? new challenges arise: how to process, • The Centre for Wireless Innovation At CSIT, multinational partners include
Management and Planning working
Chancellor). The Institute’s role is to transmit and secure large volumes of (CWI) – Developing underpinning Allstate, BAE Systems, Direct Line,
together. This collaborative An £800,000 award from the Arts
respond to the unprecedented information and how to accelerate the technologies for mobile, medical Seagate, First Derivatives and Thales. It
research also includes a shared and Humanities Research Council
challenge of building a peaceful, secure global adoption of technical innovations and space. CWI is ranked 28th is the UK’s largest academic research
grant with the Centre for Secure is examining the role of sound,
and inclusive world. for greatest economic impact. in the 2019 Shanghai Ranking's and innovation centre in cyber security
Information Technologies (CSIT) narrative, music-making and digital
Global Ranking of Academic and one of the largest in Europe. It
looking at cyber security and issues media in conflict transformation. ECIT is answering these questions Subjects for telecoms engineering has been recognised as an ‘Academic
of trust, privacy and ethics. by developing next-generation
go.qub.ac.uk/gri-mitchell / wireless communications (2nd Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security
technologies under the research theme in the UK and 5th in Europe). Research’ by the UK's NCSC, since 2012.
of secure connected intelligence.
• The Centre for Data Sciences and qub.ac.uk/ecit
Scalable Computing - Developing
systems for the data-driven society.
18 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 19NORTHERN
A place that has produced poets, This is a place of rugged, natural
scientists, historians, musicians, beauty, where every day there’s
Belfast and the engineers, writers, leaders of something new to discover.
IRELAND
Causeway Coast society... We’re building on a rich Breathtaking landscapes,
named the Number heritage of culture and creativity, lakes and forests. A dramatic
1 region in the world supporting new generations coastline. Exciting cities. And the
to visit in 2018 of thinkers and innovators friends you haven’t met yet.
who will make their mark in
Big Heart | Big Vision
(Lonely Planet, 2017) the world. People like you.
20 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 21THE NORTHERN 1. Carrick-a-Rede rope
bridge
7. The Spirit of Belfast
Sculpture
IRELAND 2.
3.
City Hall
Titanic Quarter
8.
9.
City Hall Market
Portrush Strand
EXPERIENCE 4.
5.
Marble Arch
Mourne Mountains
10.
11.
Jungle NI
Rise Sculpture
6. The Dark Hedges
1 2
A GLOBAL DESTINATION
The world is catching on to the
secret that locals have always
known: Northern Ireland is one
of the most beautiful places on
the planet. Just ask the experts 10 11
at Lonely Planet (Belfast and the
Causeway Coast named No.1 3
region in the world to visit in
2018). From golden beaches to
lush forests, as a postgraduate
student in Belfast, the region’s
most breathtaking landscapes
are right on your doorstep.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE 9
You’re never more than a
short distance away from a SWEEPING TO THE SEA
6 5 4
beach, a hillside, a river, or a Our tallest peak, Slieve Donard,
landmark to our history. dominates the Mourne Mountains, GAME OF THRONES GATEWAY TO EUROPE
an Area of Outstanding Natural The most popular TV series in Uniquely and perfectly positioned
Take an exciting road trip along Beauty, and the inspiration the world was filmed throughout within easy reach of the Republic
the twisting, turning North Coast. for CS Lewis’ magical world of Northern Ireland and at the of Ireland, the rest of the UK
See the Giant’s Causeway, a Narnia. Soak up the rich culture, Titanic studios in Belfast. and mainland Europe, this is the
UNESCO World Heritage Site, heritage and mythology of the Tour the real locations – both perfect UK student destination
plunge into the Atlantic surf near region, and enjoy sweeping spectacular and mysterious, such for exploration and adventure. It’s
Royal Portrush Golf Club where views down to the sea as you as the Dark Hedges – that have a short hop from Belfast to other
The Open was held in 2019, or scale the fantastical soaring helped to create the legend UK major cities, less than a couple
steel your nerves to cross the mountains in search of Aslan. and have fuelled the growth of hours to Paris, while Dublin is
famous Carrick-a-Rede rope
8 7 of our local film industry. just 100 miles down the road.
bridge. And all in one day.
22 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 23Northern Ireland is the
happiest place in the UK
(Office for National
Statistics, 2016)
BELFAST:
Friendly, Affordable, Ambitious
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 passion for progress – a
passion shared by Queen’s University.
As Belfast flourishes as a global
food, culture, arts and shopping
destination, Queen’s is on the pulse of
the city’s social and economic heart,
sharing a commitment to excellence,
innovation and prosperity.
24 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 25BELFAST: GETTING AROUND
Belfast is a compact city, best
A PROFESSIONAL CITY explored by foot or by bicycle.
The city’s popular Belfast Bikes
scheme has cycle racks located all
INNOVATION AT ITS HEART Belfast is also one of Europe’s over the city. There are good bus
Belfast’s young, dynamic top 10 small cities for Foreign and train services, with student
population translates into a Direct Investment strategy travel discounts widely available.
thriving business community (Financial Times, FDI European
Cities of the Future, 2018). A CITY OF CULTURE
with a determination to succeed.
Beautiful architecture, art
This is a place where innovators The Titanic Quarter has become galleries and museums, such as
and entrepreneurs can find an economic and technological the Ulster and Titanic Museums,
the support network and powerhouse, hosting global shape the city’s unique character.
urban workspaces they companies such as Citi, Microsoft, There's a thriving music and
need to nurture success. IBM and HBO. Catalyst Inc, arts scene in a modern cultural
formerly the NI Science Park, landscape of cool gig venues, pop-
A city with innovation at its houses 200 companies which are up theatres and urban festivals.
heart, technological advances spearheading tech innovation.
infiltrate every sector, helping It is also the home of Queen’s 1 Queen’s University is at the
to build our competitiveness globally-renowned Centre for heart of a city of artists, poets,
on the global stage. Secure Information Technologies 2 3 writers and musicians celebrated
which has helped to create 1,100 in the Cathedral Quarter, with
HOME TO THE WORLD’S new jobs in cyber security in its busy restaurants, pubs and
BIGGEST COMPANIES arts venues, such as The MAC
Belfast over the past three years.
The prevalence of venture and the Black Box. The energy
capitalists, business angels and A LOW COST OF LIVING of the city is tangible in the
private investors mean that Northern Ireland has the lowest legendary nightclubs, artisan
young, high potential companies student cost of living in the UK. cafes, cloth-cap bars and cobbled
are booming in the city. In fact, it’s over £5,000 per streets, where street art, street
year cheaper for students to live food and street markets deliver
In fact, Belfast is ranked in a colourful punch at every turn.
the top 10 cities in the UK in Northern Ireland compared
to develop a digital career to London (Which? University,
(Monster’s Digital Cities, 2019). 2018). At an average of £90
per week, Belfast was found to
There are almost 900 have the cheapest weekly rent
international companies located compared to anywhere else in 1. Belfast City Hall Northern Ireland,
in Northern Ireland, making the UK in 2018 (Marbles.com). 2. Victoria Square Lowest Cost
Belfast the second most
The average student’s cinema 3. Albert Memorial Clock of Living in the UK
successful city in the UK (after
London) for attracting US trade. ticket costs £4.95 and just £4 in (Which? University, 2018)
Queen’s Film Theatre – less than
half the price of London.
26 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 27ACCOMMODATION CONTEMPORARY
APARTMENTS TAILORED
TO POSTGRADUATE AND
For more independent
living, Queen's Houses offer
ADDED EXTRAS INCLUDED
IN YOUR RENT
postgraduate students all- Our all-inclusive residential
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Studying in Belfast is a fantastic experience. important flexibility. Mount fees include rent, all utility bills
Our purpose-built postgraduate Charles is located just off (electricity, heating and hot
It’s even better when you know you’re living accommodation, Willow Walk,
somewhere safe, comfortable and affordable. Botanic Avenue, two minutes water), free off-peak membership
offers a mix of studio, one, two, from the main campus and of Queen's Sport, contents
three, and four-bedroom right in the heart of one of insurance, maintenance repairs,
A SAFE, FRIENDLY PLACE TO apartments, each with a modern Belfast’s most vibrant areas. TV licence for communal areas,
LIVE – GUARANTEED! contemporary design. weekly clean of communal areas
All our postgraduate students are guaranteed Apartments are light and ROOM TYPES AND COSTS and high-speed broadband with
a place at Queen's Accommodation. spacious, and each study bedroom Mount Charles and all Queen's high speed Wi-Fi throughout
has a double bed and shared Houses have a number of all accommodation.
We offer a range of campus and city- bathroom facilities. room options including twin,
based accommodation that includes an Our Residential Life
standard and premium standard
investment of £72m in the last two years. OPTIONS TO SUIT ALL Coordinators also offer support,
BUDGETS AND LIFESTYLES for you to choose from.
help and guidance on settling
You’ll find it’s some of the best value By choosing Queen’s As a guide, our accommodation into student life in Belfast.
student accommodation anywhere in the Accommodation, students prices in 2019/20 ranged from £75
UK, as well as being located within easy benefit from the advantages of COUPLES AND FAMILIES
per week if sharing a twin room
walking distance of the University. the University managing and and up to £175 for an exclusive We have a wide range of
supporting their living needs. one-bedroom apartment in accommodation options for
This includes a residential life Willow Walk. This makes us one students travelling with family
programme with over 400 of the cheapest places to stay in members or dependants.
annual events, pastoral care, Belfast. For your convenience we Please contact us to discuss.
ELMS BT1 AND ELMS BT2 24/7 safety and security team, also have a variety of payment
as well as regular maintenance. plans to help you decide which OPTIONS SUMMARY:
• City centre locations,
best suits your situation. • Single or mixed gender
opened September 2018.
accommodation
• 1,200 bed spaces, just a 15-minute
walk from Queen’s main campus. • Residences suitable for couples,
families and dependants
• Frequent Metro links and secure bike
stores in a location close to Belfast • Private or shared bathrooms
Bikes and public cycle rental points. • Studio, one-six bedroom
• Short walk to city retail areas and apartments
the vibrant social scene, with cafes • Twin, standard, premium
and restaurants on your doorstep. standard and en suite
• In a compact city that is room options
easy and safe to explore.
28 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 29ACCOMMODATION
IS GUARANTEED FOR
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
Postgraduate students are
guaranteed 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 secure one of
your preferred room options.
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. ROOM OPTIONS GRANT HOUSE WILLOW WALK
QUEEN’S HOUSES
AND SUMMARY
PRIVATE RENTED 76 Malone Road, Standard premium Studios, one to four bed
ACCOMMODATION rooms apartments and two-bed
College Gardens,
Private rent in Belfast is lower ELMS BT1 AND BT2 Mount Charles premium apartments (family
10-minute walk
than in other UK cities and there apartments available)
City centre, close to city retail In the heart of Belfast’s most to campus
is plenty of accommodation in
areas, cafes and restaurants ethnically-diverse and culturally- Enclosed development, on
the Queen’s Quarter, within a 20 minute walk to
rich areas the perimeter of Elms BT9
10-minute walk of the campus. Single en suite bedrooms in three- City Centre
six-bed apartments and studios Twin rooms, standard rooms and Purpose-built, ideal for
The website nihestudentpad. From £110pw international and
en suite rooms
co.uk is recommended by 15-minute walk postgraduate students
the Students’ Union to help to campus No-alcohol accommodation
5-10 minutes walk to campus
students search for private rental Less than five minutes from city 15-minute walk to campus
accommodation. centre 10-20 minutes walk to
To assess the location of city centre 25-minute walk to
From £124pw city centre
private sector accommodation From £75pw FIND OUT MORE
in relation to the University, From £125pw
Opened September 2018 T: +44 (0)28 9097 4525
you can enter the University Best for independent living qub.ac.uk/accommodation
postcode (BT7 1NN) into an
Safe and welcoming!
online map search.
30 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 31POSTGRADUATE STUDY AT QUEEN'S 32 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 33
APPLYING TO QUEEN'S
Applications for admission to If demand for a course is high, it may ACCEPTABILITY OF RECOGNITION OF PRIOR
the majority of postgraduate be necessary for us to introduce an QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION LEARNING (RPL)
programmes are submitted online earlier closing date, and this will be
via the Postgraduate Applications advertised in the online Course Finder. For admission, an Honours degree The University operates a Recognition
Portal (go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply). The Early application is also recommended, from a UK or Republic of Ireland of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme which
online system also allows application as, for a number of our courses, Higher Education Provider, recognises relevant prior learning for INTO has helped many thousands of international students
for funding where appropriate. arrangements may have to be made or an equivalent qualification admission and/or credit purposes. to study abroad and achieve their academic ambitions.
for interviews. In addition, international acceptable to the University is
For some programmes, admission We believe no one does it better.
The following programmes have applicants need to allow sufficient normally required. Professional
separate application procedures, qualifications and/or experience under Recognition of Prior Experiential APPLY NOW FOR 2020 START DATES
time to obtain a student entry visa. Learning (RPEL) may be permitted
so please refer to the appropriate may be considered in combination
and, if applicable, this will be indicated The application process to study with INTO Queen’s is simple,
School/Institute web page: There is no standard closing date for with academic qualifications for
under the individual programme here’s how it works:
postgraduate research programmes entry to some programmes.
Postgraduate Diploma in Professional however you should check the entry in the online Course Finder.
Legal Studies (Institute of Professional Only qualifications that have been Please visit go.qub. ac.uk/RPLpolicy YOUR APPLICATION IN SEVEN EASY STEPS
website of the School/Institute
Legal Studies: qub.ac.uk/ipls) in which you hope to conduct awarded by accredited Higher for the University’s RPL Policy and 1 Fill in your online application
5 You'll receive an offer letter,
your research for information Education Providers, recognised by information on application procedures. form with your chosen with information on tuition
Doctorate in Educational, Child and the University, will be accepted. If you
on deadline dates (and eligibility course and university here: fees and accommodation
Adolescent Psychology (School are an international student with a
requirements) for postgraduate intostudy.com/en-gb/apply deposit.
of Psychology: qub.ac.uk/psy) query about the acceptability of your
funding applications. This will also
academic qualification, you should 2 You'll receive a confirmation 6 Once you have paid your fees,
A step-by-step guide on the application determine when your application email to let you know that we'll send you the documents
and admissions process is available at for a place should be submitted. refer to the ‘Your Country’ section
of the University’s website (go.qub. we've received your you need to apply
go.qub.ac.uk/pgapplicationguide. If you application. for your visa.
need further advice, please contact: Closing dates apply for admission to the ac.uk/YourCountry) for advice on
following postgraduate programmes: comparability with UK qualifications.
3 You'll receive a reply from
7 Apply for a visa. If you have
Admissions and Access Service one of our enrolment any questions about your visa,
Queen’s University Belfast • Postgraduate Certificate A guide to the general entry
services team within please get in touch - our
Belfast in Education (PGCE) requirements for postgraduate taught
two working days. support team are
BT7 1NN programmes, expressed in terms of
• Postgraduate Diploma in happy to help!
T +44 (0)28 9097 3004 UK Honours degree classifications,
4 You'll be asked to
Professional Legal Studies is provided in each subject section provide the following
F +44 (0)28 9097 5151
E postgrad.admissions@qub.ac.uk • Professional Doctorates within this Prospectus. Detailed entry supporting documents:
in Psychology requirements and further information
-- a copy of your passport
WHEN TO APPLY on individual programmes is available
• MA Global Security and Borders on the University’s online Course -- a copy of your latest
Where a closing date does not apply, Finder at go.qub.ac.uk/coursefinder. academic transcript
we do recommend that you apply Please check our online Course Finder (or mid-term report if
as early as possible, ideally no later for full details of application closing you are still studying)
than mid-late July, for courses which dates (go.qub.ac.uk/coursefinder).
commence in mid-late September. -- an English language
certificate, eg IELTS
34 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2020 35APPLYING TO QUEEN'S
ENGLISH LANGUAGE VISA AND IMMIGRATION If you need any advice about disclosing APPLICANTS WITH A ADMISSIONS APPEALS AND
REQUIREMENTS a disability, or the arrangements CRIMINAL RECORD COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
Visa and Immigration requirements which we can make, please contact:
If your first language is not English, can sometimes seem intimidating; It is the policy of the University to If you consider that your application
evidence of an acceptable level Queen’s provides a high-level of Disability Services consider applications for admission has not been dealt with fairly, you
of proficiency will be required. support and advice on UK student T: +44 (0)28 9097 5250 on their individual merit in the light of should contact the Admissions and
In addition, applicants who are visas directly for you. Working within E: disability.office@qub.ac.uk all available information. The primary Access Service in the first instance.
non-EEA nationals must satisfy the Office of the Immigration Services selection criteria are those related to
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Commissioner’s code of standards the qualifications, skills, abilities and REGISTRATION
immigration requirements for (OISC), the International Student personal qualities of an applicant. The If you are accepted for a programme
English language for visa purposes. Support office is here to help you University will investigate the criminal of study, you must provide original
This evidence should be in the form make a smooth transition from your record of a new applicant only if the documentary proof of your academic
of a Secure English Language Test home country to life in Belfast. primary selection criteria for the qualifications, eg. degree award
(SELT), normally the IELTS Academic programme have been met and if it certificate (and English language
for UKVI Purposes test, or another For information on how visa is a requirement of the programme
requirements are calculated, as qualifications and/ or certified English
English language qualification that this information is sought. The translations where appropriate). You
acceptable to the University well as the Points Based System University acknowledges the key
(PBS) and your Confirmation of will also need to bring photographic
which examines all four elements role of education in the rehabilitative identification (Current UK/EU passport,
of language learning – Listening, Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number, process and a criminal record will not
please see: go.qub.ac.uk/intvisa EU National Identity Card or Driving
Reading, Writing and Speaking. debar an applicant unless the nature License issued in the UK or Ireland) with
Further information is also available and seriousness of the offence in you to registration. Please note that
Within this Prospectus, the English question are incompatible with:
language requirement for entry to at: gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. scans/copies/photographs will not be
each postgraduate taught and research • the study programme applied for accepted. International students will be
APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY required to provide passport and visa
programme is expressed in terms of OR LONG-TERM CONDITION
IELTS Academic test scores. The IELTS • the ultimate professional information. Details of arrangements
Academic scores listed are the minimum If you have declared a disability or or vocational goal for enrolment and registration will be
overall score requirements. For each long- term condition at the time of provided in your Welcome Guide.
• participation in an academic and
individual test component, the minimum application and you receive an offer, social setting and the University’s Find out more go.qub.ac.uk/pgapply
score required is normally 5.5, however you will be directed to a questionnaire, responsibility to ensure a safe
for some programmes the component which you should complete and and neutral environment.
scores necessary may be higher. Please submit to the Disability Services unit.
refer to the University’s online Course Regulations concerning admission
Finder for individual programme The information you provide will be of applicants who have a criminal
requirements at go.qub.ac.uk/ treated as sensitive and kept strictly record are available at
coursefinder. For details of other English confidential. It will only be used go.qub.ac.uk/PGAdmissionsPolicy
language qualifications which may be to plan for your individual support
accepted by the University please visit requirements, ensuring that your
go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs. transition to Queen’s is as smooth
as possible (see also page 11).
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