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POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2022
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 2022 1
CONTENTS WELCOME
4 Why Postgraduate Study at Queen’s? Thank you for considering joining At Queen’s, we want to ensure with the Graduate School and we
us at Queen’s University Belfast students are supported and given believe that as Queen's postgraduate
5 The Graduate School for your postgraduate studies. every opportunity to develop their students, you’ll reap many rewards.
8 Your Future Career personal, professional and academic
Queen’s is ranked 43 in the world in Our Leadership Institute provides
skills and we are proud that we are
10 World-Class Facilities the Times Higher Education Impact executive programmes through its
in the top 170 universities in the
Rankings 2021 and situated in the relationships with business experts
11 Support Services world for graduate prospects.*
heart of one of the capital cities in and Our Degree Plus and Researcher
12 A Global Experience Europe. While Queen’s is renowned We recently launched Strategy Plus initiatives help our students
for its teaching excellence and 2030 to set out our ambition gain key leadership positions both
14 Research That Changes Lives international research, Belfast is for the next ten years to shape a nationally and internationally.
known for its warm welcome, rich better world through life-changing
22 Northern Ireland: Big Heart | Big Vision I do hope you choose Queen’s, where
culture and being a vibrant hub education and research across
I know you will enjoy an outstanding
26 Belfast: Friendly, Affordable, Ambitious for the creative and tech sectors; our disciplines, investing in our
postgraduate experience – we look
a perfect combination to ensure a people, both students and staff, to
30 One Elmwood: The Heartbeat forward to welcoming you and
memorable postgraduate experience. ensure excellence and impact.
for Life at Queen's ensuring that your time here becomes
A perfect combination to ensure a Our vision is that of a global research- the platform for a wonderful,
32 The New Home of the SU memorable postgraduate experience. intensive university, generating exciting and rewarding career.
34 Accommodation internationally leading research
From the day you arrive at Queen’s,
coupled with outstanding teaching
40 Applying to Queen's you will be part of a world-class
and learning, focused on the needs
international university with a
44 Student Finance and Funding of our society, locally and globally.
thriving multi-cultural postgraduate
46 Funding for Postgraduate Study culture built on teaching excellence, Our university is ranked 17 in the
cutting-edge research, innovation, world for international outlook** and Professor Ian Greer
50 Your Postgraduate Taught Journey collaboration and engagement. as part of our new strategy we will President and Vice-Chancellor
to Queen's build on that success, by identifying
In many ways, The Graduate
and investing in opportunities that * QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022
52 Postgraduate Taught Programmes School at Queen’s embodies the
promote global mobility for our
outstanding quality of the University ** Times Higher Education World
62 Your Postgraduate Research Journey staff and students, sustained and University Rankings 2022
and delivers much added value
to Queen's sustainable research programmes
to our postgraduate courses.
and postgraduate collaborations.
64 Postgraduate Research Programmes The beautiful state-of-the-art
We are delighted that 94 per cent of
70 Campus Map building reflects our rich history and
our current international postgraduate
academic heritage, and also speaks of
72 Getting here students say that they are satisfied
modernity and a thriving community.
74 Get in Touch
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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. It's not just about what comes next. It’s about social spaces. It's a vibrant hub, inspiring
something much more dynamic and challenging.
EXPERIENCE AT QUEEN’S
intellectual exchange and collaboration.
MAKE VALUABLE CONNECTIONS
Being a postgraduate student at Queen’s The Graduate School is about
is about going beyond – beyond current intellectual challenge beyond borders. We have strong links and collaborations
conceptions and categories, redefining It’s about developing new skills and with leaders in business, government and
and rethinking assumptions, being increased personal effectiveness. the voluntary sector, both locally and
flexible and adaptive. It’s about opportunity, innovation globally. This means you'll benefit from
and enterprise, and a rich, diverse mentoring relationships and networks,
It’s what we call ‘What’s Next’ thinking. and inclusive social community. and from our international partnerships
We train our postgraduates to become The Queen’s postgraduate experience with other graduate schools.
Thinkers, Communicators, Innovators is about the whole person; helping
and Leaders who are Future-ready. OUR VIBRANT POSTGRADUATE
you to achieve personal and academic
Key to this is disciplinary excellence, COMMUNITY
goals that will enable you to stand
and transdisciplinary collaboration. out in the crowded and increasingly The Graduate School is a core part of the
A partnership involving academic Schools, competitive local and global job market. postgraduate student experience at Queen’s;
Global Research Institutes and The it’s a community where students from all
Graduate School will enable you to stand cultures and all disciplines come together to
out as a ‘What’s Next’ thinker. You’ll have connect and socialise, to develop their personal,
the support of internationally-recognised professional and academic skills, and to be
leaders in your field of study. Meanwhile, supported by one another and by our team.
The Graduate School is a world-class
intellectual and social hub, connecting Recently awarded the ‘Best Postgraduate
students from all disciplines to each Student Experience Initiative’ in the UK-wide
other and to mentors and employers Postgrad Awards 2020, The Graduate School
within the University and beyond. was recognised for its agile response to
the COVID-19 crisis, which saw it quickly
introduce a new virtual programme of
wellbeing, training and development events
for postgraduate students. Testament to
Pro Vice-Chancellor for its commitment to postgraduate students,
Internationalisation and Engagement
The Graduate School strives to add an extra
dimension to the postgraduate experience.
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THE OUR PILLARS
YOUR DEVELOPMENT AND SPECIALIST SUPPORT
GRADUATE These five pillars guide your journey The Graduate School’s postgraduate students to help to study 2 of the 3 module
SCHOOL
postgraduate development their organisations uncover options available: Strategic
through The Graduate School. They
programme has been prepared solutions and overcome Leadership; Project Management;
will form the basis of the development
with you in mind. We will help barriers. Employers call on the and Entrepreneurial Practice.
of your knowledge-base and key you to navigate the many expertise of Queen’s students Queen’s is the first university in
'WHAT'S NEXT' THINKING competencies, allowing you to test opportunities available to you as a who create solutions. Students the UK to offer this programme
your ideas and communicate them postgraduate student at Queen’s, can pitch their ideas back to as a stand-alone qualification for
to your audience with impact. providing guidance and support the employer directly. Taking postgraduate students.
As a member of our postgraduate community,
for whatever stage you are at on part in an employer challenge
you will become one of the exceptional local, MASTER YOUR LEADERSHIP
your postgraduate journey. will help you to experience and
national and international students who join Master Your Leadership takes
ACADEMIC ESSENTIALS apply personal leadership skills
us each year. The Graduate School will assist in a simulated reality of ‘work’ a ‘whole person’ approach
you to be a Thinker, Innovator, Leader and The Graduate School can help that builds confidence, empathy, to the postgraduate taught
Communicator who is Future-Ready. you to demystify, prepare for, and communication and team-working experience through a programme
THINKER FUTURE-READY navigate your academic training. of training and development
Reflective Confident skills and competences.
YOUR JOURNEY Critical Resilient Academic support workshops will which complements disciplinary
CHARTERED MANAGEMENT
STARTS HERE Flexible Employer-focused enable you to understand what is excellence and develops
INSTITUTE ACCREDITED
Disruptive Networked required of you as a postgraduate employability skills. Leadership
The Graduate School offers LEVEL 7 QUALIFICATION
student and support you to in this new virtual world is about
a tailored development develop the skills you will need to The Graduate School offers promoting collaboration and
programme to help inspire and succeed. Perfect your academic postgraduate students the motivating yourself and others.
empower you to reach your writing style, produce high-quality opportunity to participate in a This programme will help you to
full potential. It is embedded Welcome and research and learn how to project Level 7 Certificate in Strategic develop the skills and behaviours
within a continuous process of Induction manage your studies. Leadership and Management needed to take on these new
reflection and self-evaluation. COMMUNICATOR LEADER accredited by CMI (Chartered leadership challenges.
Academic writers Visionary PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL
Individual needs Publicly engaged Strategic DEVELOPMENT Management Institute), at a COMMUNICATION AND IMPACT
INSPIRE you through assessment Socially networked Self-aware reduced course fee of £995.
access to thought leaders. Professional Collaborative Developing ourselves to be the The Graduate School can help
This programme is available to
Create your own tailored presenters best we can be is an ongoing Master’s and PhD students from you learn how to talk about
DEVELOP your skills through an programme which meets process. The Graduate School all disciplinary backgrounds. your research and its impact,
individual training programme. your development needs
can help you to increase your A number of scholarships challenging you to think more
APPLY these skills and knowledge awareness of how you make are available each year. This innovatively, to grow your
Ongoing, specialist decisions, manage and express entrepreneurial mindset and to
through real-world challenges. support to help you realise programme is designed to
what’s next for you emotions and work as part of a enhance and improve leadership start to apply your creative skills
INNOVATOR team. Graduate School training and management skills in to all areas of your work and life.
All within an Creative will enable you to apply your preparation for the workplace and
engaging, vibrant, Business aware skills to real-world challenges. will help you to develop practical
inclusive postgraduate Risk manager We partner with local employers skills as well as theoretical
community Insight driven who design challenges for understanding. You can choose
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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 FUTURE CAREER GRADUATE PLUS AWARD BUILDING LASTING PARTNERSHIPS
(POSTGRADUATE TAUGHT)
The Graduate School is a The Graduate School supports
community of creative thinkers
and world changers, tackling
Queen’s Graduate Plus award
is a vehicle for accrediting
partnerships between
postgraduates, local businesses,
YOUR JOURNEY
global challenges, searching for work-related learning and skills enterprises and research One-to-one careers and
solutions for a better tomorrow. that current postgraduate stakeholders. There is a range of enterprise guidance
taught students develop through bespoke networking, employer
POSTGRADUATE CAREERS extra-curricular activities, and community challenges Career events and
AND EMPLOYABILITY EVENTS including the range of skills employer fairs
to help postgraduates realise
Postgraduates can develop development workshops their research impact and to
readiness for the future and offered by the Graduate Academic skills
contribute in a practical way
be confident in their ability School. The Graduate Plus is development
to shaping a better world.
to manage their own career, a specific award for Master's Peer mentoring support
whether in academia or students and is recognised WE INVEST IN YOUR IDEAS
beyond. As well as central by a range of employers. The Graduate School offers Graduate and Researcher
career and employer events, funding to assist postgraduate Plus awards
Graduate School employability RESEARCHER PLUS AWARD
students in organising academic Postgraduate-led
(POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH)
programmes, ‘Future Ready’ events and cultural interventions
As well as developing research initiatives funding
and ‘Master Your Future which work to bring together
Success’ prepares postgraduate expertise in a subject discipline, the wider communities within Community events
students for their next steps. postgraduate research both postgraduate taught and social gatherings
students have opportunities and research student bodies
to develop a range of skills Space for group working
at Queen’s. Develop your
transferable beyond research and silent study
leadership, communication and
degrees to both academic project management skills by
and non-academic careers. High-quality, transdisciplinary
managing events and budgets training and development
Researcher Plus provides official through first-hand experience.
recognition of skills and assists that will make you stand out.
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
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
We are a beacon of learning the latest technology. The newly (PEC) includes state-of-the-art
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT
and innovation, investing extended facilities support reading fitness training and weights areas,
spaces for over 2,500 students, four studios, 25m swimming and In-sessional English
in the future, providing
outstanding facilities for our together with computing and diving pool, two multipurpose The In-sessional English Programme
exceptional students and staff. media services, IT training rooms, sports halls, a martial arts area, provides embedded courses on English
quiet study and group work areas, two climbing walls, eight squash and Academic Skills for international
NEW CENTRES OF LEARNING a cafe, a Language Centre, and courts and two handball courts. students in every school in the
a vast array of printed works. university. These courses are tailored
Over the past decade Queen’s has ARTS AT QUEEN’S
and timed to ensure all students have
invested £350m in developing our WI-FI AND TECHNOLOGY
The award-winning Naughton the opportunity to reach their full
world-class, award-winning facilities.
The Wireless Campus Project is a Gallery is one of Belfast’s potential on their university courses.
The recently expanded Computer
Science Building features a new £1.93m investment programme most exciting art spaces. The courses are designed by students
flexible postgraduate computer providing a world-class service of and staff at Queens and INTO
The Seamus Heaney Centre for
SUPPORT SERVICES
laboratory, project spaces, breakout connectivity across the University, Queen’s, whose teachers of English
through more than 2,000 access Poetry reinforces our reputation
rooms, and a student hub spanning for Academic Purposes deliver the
points. It enables you to have anytime, as a world literary power, while
three floors. Our investment in courses. In 2020/21, the courses gained
anywhere access to the resources the Brian Friel Centre for Theatre Queen's has a network of support services to look after your health,
state-of-the-art postgraduate 92% satisfaction from students.
you need. Our library resources Research is a world-class studio wellbeing, education, study needs, financial security and career prospects.
teaching and research facilities also
had a 91% satisfaction rate in the theatre for performing arts students. Currently there are four different lecture-
includes a new School of Biological
Sciences, the new interdisciplinary National Student Survey (NSS) 2019, STUDENT GUIDANCE FAITH PROVISION style, workshop-format classes covering
OUR BOUTIQUE CINEMA
KN Cheung SK Chin Intersim Centre, establishing Queen’s among the best CENTRE (SGC) Our chaplains and religious reading, writing, listening and speaking.
the School of Law building (featuring UK universities in these categories. Queen’s very own, full-time cinema, The SGC offers information, support, representatives serve across 12
advice, and guidance including: faiths and denominations. • Seminar, Communication
a pioneering Moot Court Room), Queen’s Film Theatre (QFT), presents and Presentation Skills
LANGUAGE CENTRE • Careers, Employability and Skills
a growing Management School at the best in classic and new world HEALTH • Accuracy in Academic English
Riddel Hall, the Wellcome-Wolfson • Student Disability and Wellbeing
Acquire skills in a foreign cinema. The QFT has been bringing Healthcare is generally dispensed • Academic Writing and Referencing
Institute for Experimental Medicine, • Student Finance
language and improve your a high-quality film experience to through the NHS in Northern Ireland, • Dissertation Workshops
• International Student Support
and innovative engineering hubs. career prospects through our Belfast audiences for over 50 years. as with other parts of the United
• Learning Development Service These English language support classes
advanced multimedia facilities. • Student Administration Kingdom. To avail of healthcare
The preservation and regeneration are free to all international fee paying
through the NHS you must register
of The Graduate School, alongside students at Queen's. For more information,
Undertake short courses, or more IT TRAINING AND SUPPORT with an NHS GP Service. Information
the recent restoration of the historic We provide an introduction to our on how to register with an NHS GP please see: go.qub.ac.uk/INTOEnglishlang
intensive courses to enhance your
Lanyon Building, underscores career. The centre has classes in 17 £350M INVESTED IN virtual learning and email services, Practice is available on nidirect.gov.uk.
THE LAST DECADE There is also a programme of Generic
Queen’s University's ability to blend languages and self-study courses in and IT advice and support. Please note: private medical
FOR FACILITIES English and Academic Skills with courses
together history and heritage with more than 80 languages. Translation care is also available in Northern
CHILDCARE on Academic Writing, Seminar and
cutting-edge teaching and research. services are also available, along with Ireland if this is preferred.
A range of childcare support, including Presentation Skills, Accuracy in Academic
a large library of resources including English and Dissertation Workshops.
full-time day-care, out-of-school care, See page 30 for more
books, tapes, dictionaries and DVDs.
and a summer activities scheme. support services.
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A GLOBAL DYNAMIC STUDENT LIFE
Student life at Queen’s is
INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT SUPPORT
THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA
EXPERIENCE The International Student Support Designed to provide international students
dynamic and challenging. We
examine ideas about the world team support international who do not qualify for direct entry to the
and tackle global issues through students when they arrive in University with a selected postgraduate
The world is coming to Northern Ireland PREPARING THE PATH TO SUCCESSFUL STUDY interdisciplinary thinking. the UK. They offer specialist programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
to live, work and learn. visa and immigration advice, There are three intakes for students,
INTO Queen’s University Belfast provides a range Our Graduate School provides orientation programmes and a September, January and March, with three
of specialist academic programmes in Finance, an environment that encourages
OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY At Queen’s you will receive ‘welcome’ service – including Graduate Diploma pathways available:
Management, Business, Humanities, Social student-led initiatives. It is an
Queen’s ranked 21st in the an outstanding international tours of the campus facilities and
Sciences, Architecture, Engineering and Science, interactive and international • Graduate Diploma in Finance
world for international outlook experience to help you compete the city of Belfast. They can also
as well as English Language courses, to prepare microclimate where you can (September and January intakes only)
(Times Higher Education World in the global job market – to be advise on adjusting to academic
international students for future study at Queen’s. engage with fellow students
a success wherever in the world study and life in university • Graduate Diploma in Management
University Rankings 2021).
your career may take you. Located on the Queen’s campus, INTO Queen’s and academics as equals. accommodation, or answer • Graduate Diploma in Social Science
We currently have over 3,000 students have access to all Queen’s facilities queries on living expenses and
STUDENT WELLBEING Students who successfully complete the
international students from over THE EXCITING and are taught to the highest standards by local immigration requirements.
QUEEN’S QUARTER Whatever the query or problem, Graduate Diploma programme and meet the
80 countries. We have more experienced, qualified teaching staff. Students Find out more at qub.ac.uk/isso
can also avail of excellent support services from no matter how big or small, the specific grades for entry will be guaranteed
than 650 international staff This is one of the most culturally
the INTO Student Services team, dedicated to support team will do their best ASK US ANYTHING entry to a designated postgraduate degree
from over 70 nationalities. diverse and cosmopolitan
corners of Northern Ireland. helping support students during their studies. to help you by exploring options, Our International Student programme at Queen’s University Belfast.
We have international links with Within 10 minutes of our main providing information and making Support team will be delighted to
Visit: qub.ac.uk/International/ Visit: qub.ac.uk/International/
over 100 partner institutions campus, there are restaurants you aware of sources of support. hear from you. Get in touch at
International-students/Applying/ International-students/Applying/
and we collaborate with 3,000 for all tastes and traditions, side iss@qub.ac.uk
University-Preparation-Courses University-Preparation-Courses
local, national and international by side with halal grocers and
employers. These links will help international supermarkets,
you develop your skills and make PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
as well as local shops and
an impact on the world. entertainment venues. This course provides students with short and
intensive preparation in academic English.
Our partnerships are worldwide Throughout the year, there are It’s suitable for those students already
– with institutions like Dubai significant multicultural events holding an offer for a postgraduate degree
Healthcare City, where we for all our students, marking course at Queen’s, conditional on obtaining
have helped to develop key dates such as the Chinese the required English language level.
the Mohammed Bin Rashid New Year, Eid and Diwali.
University for Medicine and COURSE FEATURES
Health Sciences; or with China “Queen’s has a great academic • Intensive language and study skills
Medical University in Shenyang, resource and a unique, human preparation in a university environment.
establishing the China Queen’s environment that motivated • Experienced teachers offering the best
College, where Chinese students me to achieve, and engage preparation for degree course
are studying in their home • Prepare you for UK academic culture
country for a degree from
with world-class academics.”
• Adapt to living and studying in the UK
Queen’s University Belfast. Claire Zhao, prior to starting your degree studies
PGR Doctoral student
Find out full details of the courses available by
visiting go.qub.ac.uk/INTOpre-sessional-english
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RESEARCH THAT OUR
CHANGES LIVES RESEARCH
Queen’s has a proud history of conducting innovative, PILLARS
impactful, and world-leading research. From innovative
solutions to cancer care, critical breakthroughs in A TRANSFORMATIVE AND
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY
wireless and cloud technologies, to addressing issues
of fundamental rights, equality and social justice, our • Intelligent manufacturing
research is changing people’s lives for the better. and service delivery
• Advanced and sustainable
Research is a Global Endeavour, A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL A TRANSFORMATIVE AND
SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY materials
and today our research culture Colleagues across our Schools • Future transport
is primed by investment in areas and Faculties are dedicated to The economy of the next 100
• Sustainable energy and
of research strength, particularly deepening our understanding years will be a necessarily
manufacturing
our translational expertise, of diseases and developing different one to the economy
• Understanding the extremes high
working across disciplines and solutions and treatments we experience today. The
energy and ultra-fast processes
sectors to address local and global for them. Our expertise in ongoing climate crisis, our fossil
• Gender and Leadership
challenges, incorporating UN conducting clinical trials and fuel dependency, raw material
Sustainable Development Goals. our world leading facilities in shortages and the possibility A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL
cancer and precision medicine of supply chain disruptions
As our cohort of global call for innovative, responsible • Improving life course health
research are a testament to the
collaborators continues to and sustainable solutions. For and community well-being
breakthroughs that Queen’s
grow, so does our scope of researchers at Queen’s, the • Tackling cancer, infection,
research has facilitated over the
ambition, allied with the skills strategic priorities and expertise respiratory and eye diseases
decades. We are also leading the
and capabilities to tackle global are clear. We will continue to • Precision medicine and
way in developing strategies and
and local challenges. Curiosity, focus our efforts on established digital innovation to enhance
initiatives which mitigate against
endeavour, and enterprise informs and emerging areas such as healthcare solutions
the worst effects of illness, and
our global research agenda and intelligent manufacturing and • Interventions and actions
which act as preventative agents
the challenges ahead; excellence service delivery, advanced and to reduce inequality
to illnesses developing in the
ensures that our research sustainable materials, solutions to
first place. A strong public health
activities resonate widely; and future transport requirements, SECURE CONNECTED INTELLIGENCE
approach, focusing on community
we strive to excel through and understanding and harnessing – AI AND THE DATA REVOLUTION
well-being, aligned with a
integrity, rigour, and ambition. high energy and ultra-fast
commitment to social justice • Networks and connectivity
drives our pledge to improve processes. We also understand
Informed by a track record of • Cyberspace resilience
health outcomes which can that successful and sustainable
excellence and an ambition • Geographical Information Science
reduce inequalities across society. economies are about people
for the future, our strategic • Novel computer systems
as well as products – as central
research themes focus on: and computing paradigms
parts of society they must be
• Data-fusing technologies
underpinned by equality, equal
• Enabling technologies and
access to opportunity, and
creative cultural practice
social justice at all levels.
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A HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL
‘The Recovery Package’: OUR
Supportive Cancer Care
for Patients and Families RESEARCH
We are transforming supportive
care for cancer survivors and their
PILLARS
families through the development HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT
of a new model for follow up care RELATIONS
termed ‘The Recovery Package’.
• Promoting safe, sustainable
SECURE CONNECT INTELLIGENCE HUMAN ENVIRONMENT INCLUSIVE AND COHESIVE In 2010, our researchers carried environments and
– AI AND THE DATA REVOLUTION RELATIONS COMMUNITIES out a study which found that agri-food systems
Researchers at Queen’s are on Understanding the relationship As a University based in cancer survivors, 2-15 years • Climate and climate change
a mission to make the changing between humans and our Belfast, we are proud of our post-treatment, reported • The built environment
global digital space both safer environment has never been longstanding and world leading significantly poorer health than and the natural world
and faster. Our world leading more important. The choices we track record in research relating the general population in terms • Liveable communities -
teams in cyberspace resilience face have never been so stark. to peace, identity, conflict of physical functioning, emotional space, place, and society
and networks and connectivity Our climate is changing. The and social sustainability. Our functioning, general health • Beyond Earth
are breaking new ground in the effects of this are being felt now lived experience of conflict perception and social functioning.
INCLUSIVE AND COHESIVE
digital sphere, as our teams in as a day-to-day reality. There is as a society, its causes and its COMMUNITIES
geographical information science an obligation on those involved consequences, have driven a To date, the initiative, which
are doing in the physical. Novel in academic research to turn determination to deliver research includes a holistic assessment,
• Governance, accountability
computer systems and changing towards the challenges presented. excellence which impacts a treatment summary record,
and international relations
computing paradigms require Whether this relates to our natural on the lives and livelihoods an individualised pathway
• Fundamental rights, equality,
agile and cutting age research environment, creating safe of communities across the and rapid entry back into the
and social justice
which can be translated quickly and secure agri-food systems, world. Whether that relates to system, has improved the
• Valuing heritage
and effectively into real world assessing the way in which our governance, accountability and cancer recovery experience
• Peace, identity, conflict
practice. Using data fusing built environment interacts international relations, listening for over 10,000 patients.
and social sustainability
enabling technologies will assist with the natural world, or in to and responding to the child’s The research resulted the • Creativity and cultural
in socio economic development the way we build and maintain perspective, understanding the implementation of a new understanding
but will also act as a positive driver truly liveable communities and need for creativity and cultural model of cancer patient • The child’s perspective
for the health of populations in societies, Queen’s researchers understanding, or valuing heritage follow up, termed ‘A recovery
the future, and for their safety are at the forefront of innovative, in building inclusive and cohesive package’, which included
and security. Working within future focused solutions that aim societies. Our local experiences a holistic assessment, a
and across disciplines we are to make our footprint lighter, have become global insights – treatment summary record, an
excited by the prospect of both on earth and beyond. we will continue to work with individualised pathway, and rapid
understanding and pursuing colleagues and partners around entry back into the system.
digital breakthroughs which can the world to address the issues
act as a catalyst for new and of fundamental rights, equality 15 subjects in the
creative cultural practices. and social justice which lie at global top 200
the heart of our mission. (QS World Rankings 2020)
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PEOPLE WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS RELATIONS COMMUNITIES
We are improving the lives The Food Fortress: From Sharing Contested
of thousands of people with Crisis to an Innovative Food Heritage through Digital
Cystic Fibrosis by leading on Quality Assurance Scheme and Spatial Humanities #1 University in the UK for
the clinical development of entrepreneurial impact
treatments that address the The 2008 Dioxin crisis, in which Partnered with communities
Irish pork were contaminated and institutions nationally and (Entrepreneurial Impact Ranking,
underlying genetic deficit.
through feed resulted in internationally to co-produce Octopus Venues 2020)
These transformative therapies approximately 30,000 tonnes of research sharing untold
improve lung health and have pig meat product being recalled experiences of war, we are
underpinned the regulatory and destroyed. Over 170,000 enhancing inclusive cross-
approval and marketing of pigs and 5,700 cattle from farms community understanding The Lundy Model: Meaningful Brexit and the Border: OUR WORLD-RANKING
Participation of Children Navigating a Peaceful Path RESEARCH REPUTATION
four breakthrough Cystic that received contaminated of contested heritage. The
and Young People across a shared border Queen’s University is joint
Fibrosis therapies. product were culled. Living Legacies 1914-18 WWI
1st in the UK for Research
Engagement Centre has Since 2014, the Lundy Brexit is one of the most
The most recent trials successfully Responding to this and other Intensity (Complete University
successfully created rich model of child participation, complicated social, political,
demonstrated that a combination food chain crises leading an Guide 2021) and 9th in
and extensive accounts of based on four key concepts and economic issues in recent
of drugs can treat up to 90 intensive research programme to the world for international
our shared heritage. (Space, Voice, Audience, and history – particularly the
per cent of people with Cystic develop, validate and implement research collaboration.
Fibrosis by addressing the innovative techniques to detect Our work gives new grounding Influence), has been used question of the Northern Irish
and adopted by national and border. Avoiding a hard border We have established global
underlying cause of their disease. and monitor a broad spectrum and provides new spaces for
international organisations, on the island of Ireland was networks, working with
of feed-related contaminants engagement around contested
agencies, and governments one of the top three priorities more than 250 institutions
to provide a supply chain-wide heritage through co-production
to inform their understanding in the UK-EU negotiations. and partners. Our research
quality assurance scheme. projects, workshops, and events,
of children’s participation, reputation is attracting major
working alongside communities UK and EU policymakers,
The Food Fortress scheme is generating a sea-change in international investment.
to uncover new knowledge diplomats and negotiators relied
43rd most impactful recognised internationally as a and deepen understanding global understanding of child
rights-based participation for on our researchers to shape For example, Queen’s University
university globally in world-leading risk management of our shared past.
both policy and practice. understanding and approaches Belfast has an integral role
tackling the UN Sustainable and feed quality assurance
to the issue, informing all sides in a Northern Ireland nano
Development Goals scheme and is used as a major The six-year programme has
The Lundy Model is now of international negotiations technology consortium, which
marketing tool by the UK and achieved wide recognition
(THE Impact Rankings 2021) transforming ways in which shaping legislation for post- has been awarded £60m to
Republic Ireland food industries. by NI and UK policymakers
views and experiences of Brexit Northern Ireland, develop new technology for
as meaningful and significant
children across the world are not least for the people medical devices, communication
for enhancing cross-
heard at the United Nations of Northern Ireland. and data storage delivering new
community relations
(UN). It contributes directly technologies as researchers
to ensuring that the United with industry partners to work
Nations, governments, national together developing new
and international organisations sensors for healthcare and
involve children, across the optical communications.
world in meaningful decisions
that affect their lives.
18 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 19SECURE CONNECTED EDGE COMPUTING HUB: MAKING A TRANSFORMATIVE AND DESTROYING CYANOBACTERIA
INTELLIGENCE EDGE COMPUTING A REALITY SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY AND THEIR TOXINS: AN IN-
Wireless Communication Systems The Edge Computing Hub Towards Zero-emission RESERVOIR TREATMENT SYSTEM
that can Withstand Natural is our growing and dynamic Public Buses Cyanotoxins are toxic
Disasters and Save Lives community of academic substances produced by
researchers and industry The UK Government’s “Road bloom-forming cyanobacteria,
Natural Disasters kill an average specialists working together to to Zero” strategy laid out an a major problem worldwide
60,000 people per year. Our make ‘Edge computing’ a reality. ambitious plan for all new cars for water contamination.
researchers have designed and and vans to be effectively zero Cyclic hepatotoxins and
implemented a resilient and Edge computing is a disruptive emission by 2040, as well as microcystins, if consumed, are
agile wireless communications computing paradigm that allows schemes to encourage low associated with liver cancer
system in Vietnam providing processing data closer to users emission public transport. and can be fatal causing
seamless connectivity to where it is generated, thus making serious liver haemorrhaging.
relief authorities and workers Internet applications more Our researchers, in collaboration
when telecommunications responsive, reliable, and secure. with Northern Ireland bus Traditional water treatment
infrastructures are building company Wrightbus, methods are relatively ineffective
significantly impaired. Our research tackles key have developed best in- at removing cyanobacterial
system-centric challenges for class low and zero emissions toxins from water. However, the
The integrated heterogeneous deploying massively distributed technologies, playing a key application of semiconductor
wireless system (IHWS) edge systems by embedding role in decarbonizing UK and photocatalysis is a novel and
overcomes communication intelligence into crucial decision- international public transport. effective method for removing
failures resulting from making activities. Current these compounds from water.
telecommunications networks research addresses the challenges Building on over 20 years
that are severely damaged in distributed machine learning of work, our researchers Our researchers have been taken
by natural disasters. on edge computing systems have developed advanced this beyond the lab with an in-lake
and offloading services across hybrid powertrain modelling photocatalytic treatment process.
The solution offers a resilient, a heterogeneous environment, technology which is integral A successful prototype system
robust, flexible, and agile as well as the standardisation of to thousands of low emission was successfully deployed in Brazil
wireless communications design edge computing as an enabler hybrid vehicles currently in in October 2019, the unit capable
that can provide seamless for autonomous networking. service around the world. of removing the cyanobacteria
connectivity even under in-situ. Further refinement of the
critical conditions, such as unit will see it deployed for in-situ
destroyed telecommunication water treatment applications
or electricity infrastructure.
The system also provides early
warning of natural disasters
by detecting water level,
vibration, and wind. In cities,
the IWHS can detect increases
in dust, temperature, noise,
and carbon dioxide levels.
20 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 21NORTHERN
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.
22 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 23THE 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
6 5 4
You’re never more than a
short distance away from a SWEEPING TO THE SEA
Our tallest peak, Slieve Donard, THE TITANIC GATEWAY TO EUROPE
beach, a hillside, a river, or a
landmark to our history. dominates the Mourne Mountains, Belfast is the birthplace of Uniquely and perfectly positioned
an Area of Outstanding Natural one of the most famous (or within easy reach of the Republic
Take an exciting road trip along Beauty, and the inspiration perhaps infamous) ships in of Ireland, the rest of the UK
the twisting, turning North Coast. for CS Lewis’ magical world of history. From unsinkable to and mainland Europe, this is the
See the Giant’s Causeway, a Narnia. Soak up the rich culture, unforgettable, the story of The perfect UK student destination
UNESCO World Heritage Site, heritage and mythology of the Titanic continues to enchant for exploration and adventure. It’s
plunge into the Atlantic surf near region, and enjoy sweeping people from all over the world. a short hop from Belfast to other
Royal Portrush Golf Club where views down to the sea as you Visit the docks where the ship UK major cities, less than a couple
The Open was held in 2019, or scale the fantastical soaring was built and tour the five-star of hours to Paris, while Dublin is
steel your nerves to cross the mountains in search of Aslan. Titanic Belfast visitor experience just 100 miles down the road.
famous Carrick-a-Rede rope to unlock even more of the
8 7
bridge. And all in one day. story of the doomed voyage.
24 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 25Northern Ireland
happiest place to
live in the UK,
(Lloyds Bank Happiness
Index 2020)
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.
26 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 27BELFAST: A LOW COST OF LIVING
Belfast has the lowest student
GETTING AROUND
Belfast is a compact city, best
A PROFESSIONAL CITY cost of living in the UK (Mercer
Cost of Living City Ranking,
explored by foot or by bicycle.
The city’s popular Belfast Bikes
2021). In fact, it’s over £5,000 scheme has cycle racks located all
INNOVATION AT ITS HEART 7 per cent since March 2020 It is also the home of Queen’s per year cheaper for students to over the city. There are good bus
Belfast has a long and proud (NISRA - Inter Departmental globally-renowned Centre for live in Northern Ireland compared and train services, with student
history of industry and Business Register 2021). Its Secure Information Technologies to London (Which? University, travel discounts widely available.
innovation, from ship building young, dynamic population is which has helped to create 1,100 2018). At an average of £90 per
to linen manufacturing. In a thriving business community new jobs in cyber security in week, Belfast is a great value city A CITY OF CULTURE
the 18th century, Belfast had with a determination to succeed Belfast over the past three years. and was found to have the lowest Beautiful architecture, art
a strong pro-abolition and establish Belfast as a hotspot for student rent in the UK (NatWest galleries and museums, such
antislavery movement ahead global cyber security expertise. Student Living Index 2020). as the Ulster and Titanic
of most UK cities. The Good Museums, shape the city’s
Friday Agreement of 1998 The prevalence of venture unique character. There’s a
pointed to Northern Ireland as capitalists, business angels and thriving music and arts scene
a global role model for peace. private investors mean that in a modern cultural landscape
young, high potential companies of cool gig venues, popup
The tech sector is flourishing are booming in the city. theatres and urban festivals.
and more than a quarter of
all job vacancies in Belfast are There are almost 1,100 Queen’s University is at the
tech-related, compared with 10 international companies heart of a city of artists, poets,
per cent in 2018 (Tech Nation, located in Northern Ireland, writers and musicians celebrated
Jobs and Skills Report 2021). employing nearly 100,000 in the Cathedral Quarter, with
people, and Belfast is the its busy restaurants, pubs and
Northern Ireland is the most second most successful city arts venues, such as The MAC
digitally connected region in the in the UK (after London) for and the Black Box. The energy
UK, according to BT. This plays attracting US trade. Belfast is of the city is tangible in the
a vital role in securing Belfast’s the world’s top destination for legendary nightclubs, artisan
status as one of the top 10 Financial Services technology cafes, cloth-cap bars and cobbled
cities to develop a digital career investment and the number streets, where street art, street
(Monster’s Digital Cities, 2019). one international investment food and street markets deliver
location for US cyber security a colourful punch at every turn.
HOME TO THE WORLD’S firms (FT fDi Markets 2021).
BIGGEST COMPANIES
Today, Belfast is an inward The Titanic Quarter has become
magnet for investment. As well as an economic and technological
powerhouse, hosting global Belfast, lowest student
having a thriving start up scene,
Belfast is increasingly home to companies such as Citi, Microsoft, cost of living in the UK
large US companies. The number IBM and HBO. Catalyst, formerly
(Mercer Cost of Living
of businesses operating here the NI Science Park, houses
200 companies which are City Ranking, 2021).
from countries outside of Great
Britain and the EU increased by spearheading tech innovation.
28 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 29ONE ELMWOOD: STUDENT SERVICES: SUPPORT
FROM REGISTRATION
Student wellbeing International Student Support
THE HEARTBEAT FOR
TO GRADUATION The Student Centre is home Our International Student
One Elmwood brings together of our Student Wellbeing Team. Support Team is here to help you
LIFE AT QUEEN’S
student services and the SU Always on hand, they offer a make the most of your time as an
so everything you need is friendly and comprehensive international student. You'll find
in one place. So, if you ever range of support services professional advice about visa and
OUR NEW STUDENT CENTRE changing needs of students in They give you a little bit more: need some help, you’ll know that are free, flexible, and immigration matters, from the
AND STUDENTS’ UNION BUILDING mind, this social and flexible more fun; more time to be exactly where to find it. responsive, when you need time you apply to Queen's, right
Based right in the heart of space will be the new heartbeat part of something; more them. From meetings with a through to joining us as a student.
campus, our stunning new One for campus life where Queen's time to find out about you; Careers and employability wellbeing adviser to student They’re also on hand to provide
Elmwood building is a place student body comes together. over 15,000 members of our wellbeing events and even helpful advice, introduce you to a
One Elmwood will also have
for all our students to meet, student-led clubs and societies! one-to-one counselling sessions, network of support services and
From hanging out with friends a dedicated careers and
socialise and get the most from they are always there for you. help you settle into life in Belfast.
over a coffee, studying in a Many courses have related employability team. From
student life. It's your essential
tech-friendly space, meeting up societies, but they do much more one-to-one careers advice to Student Finance Disability services
hub, linking everything outside
with others from your club or than discuss what happened in focused skills development,
the classroom, in one place,
society, to grabbing lunch from your latest lecture – including access a range of employability Money worries are part and At Queen’s, we want to ensure
from meeting friends, to getting
the SU Shop, enjoying a pint in organising social events programmes including off- parcel of student life, so you'll that students with a disability or
the support you need, when
the Union Bar, or going to a gig and fundraisers. Academic campus industry visits, insights find help about financial support, long-term condition have access
you need it. Transforming
in the Mandela Hall - the building societies can also help enhance into management and leadership should you need it. The student as far as reasonably possible
the support offered by the
will be buzzing with activity. your studies and your career and interactive skills workshops. finance team oversee financial to all aspects of university life.
University, it will host a range of
opportunities in the process. Get full access to up-to-date enrolment of all students, The disability services team
student services and activities.
Make the most of your time at resources and networks so assessment and collection are committed to creating an
The stunning new multi-million Queen’s by joining one of our 215 you can take advantage of of tuition fees and related environment where students feel
pound One Elmwood is right at plus clubs and societies. There opportunities including work charges, the administration of comfortable in disclosing their
the heart of campus. It brings are many reasons to join our experience and placements. University Bursary Schemes disability or long-term condition.
together university services clubs and societies, and many and administration of the
students find participation a Find out more at Student Support Fund. Find out about the
and the Students’ Union (SU),
central part of their downtime. qub.ac.uk/careers full range of services at
under one roof. With the
qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc
30 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 31THE NEW Advice when you need it South Asian Students Society. In Make it count
HOME
our inclusive campus environment,
Advice SU provides students with you’ll have the opportunity Being part of a club or society is
OF THE SU
free, independent, confidential, to meet other students with more than a great way to make
and non-judgemental advice. shared interests and make new friends: it’s an opportunity to
If you have worries or issues friends from across the globe. improve your skillset and bolster
THE NEW HOME OF THE STUDENTS' UNION (SU) Give back Led by students, for students to do with money, funding, your CV. What’s more, if you get
accommodation, your education Be enterprising and develop involved in the running of a club
One Elmwood is the new home for the Students'
Why not join the 5,000 Each year, students are or your health and wellbeing your business skills or society, you can get credit
Union, a stunning 21st century building with
students who are involved elected to become Student they are there to help. towards a Queen’s University
an ambience all its own. It's there to lead the With business one-to-ones,
in volunteering at Queen’s Officers. The Students’ Union Degree Plus Accreditation.
way, to help you get involved in the SU, and Arts, culture, and language programmes and workshops,
for you to make the most of your time at every year? From community is there for postgraduate
gardening to decorating animal students – the team is here Enterprise SU helps you develop Find out more about Queen’s
Queen's. The SU also provides you with vital Learn a new language and the skills you need to start Students’ Union at qubsu.org.
support, opportunities to socialise and different shelters to planning events to to help you, represent you, more about a foreign culture or
tutoring and inspiring young organise campaigns to make your own business or secure
activities to help you make friends and develop simply meet up with students your dream job. Whatever
your skillset throughout your time at Queen’s. people, Volunteer SU can the changes you want and lead from the same part of the
match you with the perfect the Union on your behalf. your degree pathway, we help
world as you. Our multicultural you develop creative thinking,
volunteering initiative. societies include the African and generate ideas, and improve
Caribbean Society, the Chinese your entrepreneurial skills.
Students Association, and the
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