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WELCOME CONTENTS
Thank you for considering applying to Our beautiful, vibrant campus is located 4 Higher Education in the UK
study at Queen’s University Belfast. As in the heart of Belfast – one of the
you read through this guide, I hope world’s favourite cities and a hub of 5 Why Queen’s?
it will give you a real sense of life at culture, innovation, great food and 6 Northern Ireland
Queen’s. I trust you will find all the lively social life. Safe, fun, friendly and
information you need in the following compact, Belfast is also one of the most 8 Belfast
pages to help you make your decision. affordable student cities in the UK. 10 A Global University
At Queen’s, we are committed to Our hope is that every undergraduate 12 Our North America Team
excellence and quality in the courses on is enriched by their time at Queen’s
offer, our teaching and our research. University Belfast and we look forward 14 US Students at Queen’s
to welcoming you to our University. 16 Fees, Funding and Admissions
I know that your time at university
is not simply about receiving an 20 Steps to University
education, it’s also about enjoying a
unique, life-defining experience. And 22 A-Z of Degrees
we want your Queen’s experience Professor Ian Greer 26 Accommodation
to be wonderful and memorable. President and Vice-Chancellor
28 Students’ Union
One of the longest established universities
in the UK and part of the UK’s elite 30 Sport at Queen’s
1
Queen’s was ranked 1st out of 199 universities
Russell Group, Queen’s has much to 34 Campus Map
worldwide for satisfaction with library service
offer. Its rich heritage and history meet
(International Student Barometer 2018)
cutting-edge facilities, it has a global 36 What Next?
reputation for teaching and research 1
Queen’s was ranked 1st out of 9 Russell Group
excellence, and its thriving Students’ universities/ 3rd out of 44 UK universities
Union with over 215 clubs and societies for satisfaction with sporting facilities
has something for all tastes and interests. (International Student Barometer 2018)
The University’s state-of-the-art
sporting facilities and library services
have been rated by students as
among the best in the world.1
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HIGHER WHY
QUEEN’S?
EDUCATION
IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The first university in the UK KEY DIFFERENCES NINTH OLDEST A RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITY
dates back to the 11th century. UNIVERSITY IN THE UK
This long and distinguished There are some key differences The prestigious Russell Group
history of higher education is between higher education systems Founded in 1845, Queen’s is is comprised of 24 research
continued to the present day with in the UK and the USA. One one of the oldest and most intensive UK universities, including
top UK universities consistently significant difference in Northern respected universities in the UK the universities of Oxford and
ranking among the very best Ireland (also England and Wales) is Cambridge. It has been compared
in the world, and maintaining that we have three year degrees, to the US Ivy League as an indicator
excellent links and reputations with applications and direct of academic quality and reputation.
with partner universities and entry to your subject of choice,
employers worldwide. with no general education.
Some quick comparisons:
The UK The USA
A CIVIC UNIVERSITY A PLACE TO BELONG
University types Vast majority are public Mixture of public and private
universities, with a small number We’ve been awarded the Queen’s Queen’s has over 3,000
of private specialist institutions Anniversary Prize on seven international students from
Duration 3 years (NI, England, Wales), 4 years occasions – an award which over 100 different countries
4 years (Scotland) recognises excellence, innovation,
impact and societal benefit
General No – direct entry into Common
Education your subject area
Major Declared at point of application Declared during study
Honors Track All students Restricted
Application Through the Universities Direct to institution or state
method and Colleges Admissions system, or Common Application
Service (UCAS).
Admissions Academic merit, fit to major Holistic, fit to institution STUDENT STAFF RATIO 15:1 YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM A
philosophy £700M CAMPUS INVESTMENT
Our teaching philosophy focuses
Changing major/ Very rare – examined on Common on staff-student contact. Our Over the past decade, Queen’s
transferring a case-by-case basis classes are taught directly by our has invested over £350m
Fee structure Tied to overall program Tied to credits professors and lecturers, giving in cutting-edge facilities,
students the opportunity to with the same to be spent
engage personally with world- over the coming decade.
leading academics day-to-day.
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NORTHERN IRELAND: GETTING HERE Ards Peninsula
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Northern Ireland occupies a
unique place in the UK and
Ireland. Geographically we are
GETTING HERE
Belfast is served by two airports
– Belfast International (BFS) and
on the island of Ireland, but
Whether you’re on a pilgrimage to the famous Game of Belfast City (BHD), both which
politically and economically we
Thrones filming locations or you fancy exploring caves, castles are part of the United Kingdom offer connecting routes to all
and coastline, you’ll find it all within an hour’s drive of Belfast. – which we like to think gives major UK and European airports.
us the best of both worlds! We also have Dublin airport just
90 minutes away, which offers
direct routes to a wide range of
North American destinations.
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The world is catching on to the of the hit HBO show, you can’t ADRENALINE JUNKIES!
secret that locals have always afford to miss a trip to the Dark
known: Northern Ireland is one Hedges. This twisted avenue of • Ireland’s longest zipline
of the most beautiful places on light and shade is one of Northern in Ballygawley hangs 50
the planet. Just ask the experts at Ireland’s most photographed metres above the ground
Lonely Planet who recently lauded natural phenomena, and doubles and is a staggering 500m
Belfast and the Causeway Coast as as the King’s Road in the series. long. toddsleap.com
the No.1 region in the world to visit
Well worth the road trip for the • Try stand up paddle boarding at
in 2018 (Lonely Planet 2017). From River Roe in Limavady with the
golden beaches to lush forests, as spectacular Antrim Coast Road
drive alone, the Giant’s Causeway, mighty Binevenagh mountain as
a student in Belfast, the region’s a backdrop.
most breath taking landscapes a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
is a must. There are also plenty longlinesurfschool.co.uk
will be right on your doorstep. Ballintoy Harbour
of stunning beaches to enjoy • Wet bouldering in the Mourne
Spend your downtime testing your a lazy Sunday walk – some just Mountains involves walking,
nerve crossing the death-defying 25 minutes from Belfast. scrambling, jumping, swimming
Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. and sometimes crawling along a
Alternatively, scale the heights of If adrenaline thrills are your thing,
the lakes, waterways and beaches river. onegreatadventure.com
our tallest peak, Slieve Donard, set in
the picturesque Mourne Mountains of the region offer outdoor fun to • From downhill zorbing inside
– an Area of Outstanding Natural suit everyone – from Sea Safaris on a giant inflatable PVC ball
Beauty and the inspiration for CS Strangford Lough, where you might to mountain biking and raft
Lewis’ magical world of Narnia. spot seals, porpoises or a basking building challenges, expect
shark, to the north Atlantic surf laughs and adrenaline thrills at
You can also follow the 22-mile off the coast at Portrush, ranked Jungle NI in the rolling Sperrin
Mourne Wall, featured in Game among the best in the world. Mountains. thejungleni.com Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge Mourne Mountains
of Thrones. And if you’re a fan
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MUSIC MATTERS MORE MONEY FOR THE GATEWAY
THINGS THAT COUNT
From the punk scene in the 1970s to Belfast is the gateway to the
BELFAST:
the MTV Europe Music Awards in 2011 Belfast was found to have the lowest rest of Northern Ireland and beyond
You’re going to love it here. So student rent in the UK in 2018
alongside traditional folk sessions, and has been lauded by Michael
make yourself at home. Belfast is Belfast has passionately embraced (NatWest Student Living Index). The Palin for having the world’s most
FRIENDLY
a modern capital city, welcoming, the uniting power of music. The Oh average student here also only spends beautiful railway. From coastline to
easy to get around and an affordable Yeah Music Centre is a hub for bands £16 a week on food shopping, well mountain, adventure awaits you.
and creative types and a safe house below the national average of £24.
place in which to live and study.
AFFORDABLE
for musos and rockers. At night, the
GETTING AROUND
As Belfast flourishes as a global cobblestoned streets and fascinating
food, culture, arts and shopping architecture of the Cathedral Quarter Belfast is best explored on foot or
FUN
play host to the city’s best bars by bike. Most students spend the
destination, Queen’s is at the social and clubs and intimate live music majority of their time on foot and
and cultural heart of the city. venues, such as The Sunflower. Snow walking to the city centre takes no
Patrol, Van Morrison and Stiff Little more than 10-15 minutes. The city
Fingers all got started in Belfast. is well connected by frequent bus Belfast and the Causeway Coast
and train services, with student named the Number 1 region in
travel discounts widely available. the world to visit in 2018
The Belfast Bikes public bicycle (Lonely Planet, 2017)
rental scheme provides a flexible
way to get around Belfast.
CULTURE scene of its very own, including the Ireland and the Titanic Studios have NUMBER ONE REGION IN THE
Kremlin, Belfast's famed Soviet- become internationally renowned as WORLD TO VISIT IN 2018
Belfast is a city of artists, poets, writers style nightspot, with a reputation a film location too, most famously
and musicians who are celebrated in Belfast is one of Europe’s most hip
as the best gay venue in Ireland. for HBO’s Game of Thrones.
arts venues, such as The MAC and and vibrant capital cities – just ask the
Throughout the year, Belfast hosts a
the Black Box. Double Major-winning Belfast is a city with real personality experts at Lonely Planet who love the
range of events and urban festivals
golfer Rory McIlroy and Hollywood and is well-known for having the city for its energy, lively atmosphere,
from music, theatre, dance, film and
star Jamie Dornan grew up in the friendliest and most welcoming and ‘dynamic young population
comedy. Highlights include Culture
appropriately-named Holywood, just folk in the world. In a city famed for that keeps the city on trend.’
Night and Belfast Vital Festival.
outside the city, and Kenneth Branagh, its humour, you can catch regular
The beauty is that it’s all packed
Academy-award nominated actor Food is a big deal in Belfast with a mix stand-up comedy nights at Belfast’s
into a compact city that’s
and director, was also born here. of cool new pop-ups and Michelin- Empire Comedy Club, where Queen’s
easy and safe to explore.
starred staples. The city was recently alumnus Paddy Kielty’s career began.
A capital with a culture of its own, voted the Top Place to Travel for Food
Belfast is renowned for having a (National Geographic 2016). Northern
unique clubs, cuisine, culture and arts
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WE’RE A
GLOBAL
UNIVERSITY
Over 25,000 students live and study at Queen’s,
representing more than 85 countries worldwide.
We also employ more than 600 international
staff drawn from over 70 nationalities.
Part of the elite Russell Group, inspiring worldwide network that
Queen’s is a truly international spans 120 countries. We reward hard SUPPORTING OUR
university, ranked 16th in the world for work and excellence, and every year INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
international outlook (Times Higher we offer £1.5m of scholarships to
Our global campus community offers a friendly,
Education World University Rankings International Students (see page 16
multicultural and safe environment. If you’re coming
2019). We offer an International for details). Our global outlook offers
to Queen’s from outside the UK, you can expect:
student experience for everyone – no all our students the opportunity for
matter where you’re from. With links personal growth and development, • A five-day dedicated orientation
to over 250 universities and 3,000 further strengthening your position programme on arrival.
employers around the world, you’ll on the global job market.
gain career-defining access to our • A huge range of single occupancy student
housing with living options including same-sex
living, no-alcohol living and quiet-living.
• Support and advice on everything from
healthcare to visa applications.
• Easy access to speciality foods such as halal
butchers, and Asian and Polish supermarkets, QUEEN’S
AND
as well as international restaurants.
• Faith provision for all major religious
THE USA
denominations, including prayer
rooms close to campus.
A COSMOPOLITAN CAMPUS WE’LL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chancellor,
Queen’s plays a key role in the
internationalisation of Northern
Queen’s University Belfast
Ireland and we’re proud that Belfast
is a socially-diverse and inclusive city. Meet students from over Learn from and Be part of a global
One of the best ways to appreciate 85 different countries contribute to world- network that spans 120
the diversity we have on campus is changing research countries
through the array of multicultural
events that take place – such as an
Indonesian Culture Show and the
Chinese New Year celebrations.
There are also a host of clubs and Study, work or volunteer Gain the edge in the Spend a semester or a full
societies on campus celebrating the abroad global job market academic year at another
diversity of our student body. global university
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THE NORTH
AMERICA TEAM
AT QUEEN’S
We have a dedicated team in place to support prospective
students, parents and counsellors in the USA. The team is here
to answer any questions you have, and guide you through the
admissions process and all things Queen’s.
ANYA PETER CLAIRE
O’CONNOR BRIMSTONE CASTLES
Anya has worked in international education for over Peter completed his Bachelors and Masters degrees Claire is Partnerships and Events Officer in the
a decade. She studied English and Politics at the at Northumbria University in Newcastle, England, North America Team. She works closely with
University of Glasgow before beginning her career in where he played college soccer and spent his academic colleagues across the institution to support
a small international college in Cambridge, England. summers coaching and mentoring high school the development and coordination of strategic
Since then, she has held a variety of roles in education students in New Hampshire. He has worked in partnerships with US universities. She studied
and training, travelling around the world to meet international education for eight years, firstly in Japanese at Hertford College, Oxford, and has also
with universities, schools, students and families athletic recruitment and then spreading the good both studied abroad and worked in Japan. Claire has
interested in educational opportunities in the UK and news about UK universities with high schools across worked in UK Higher Education since 2014 across a
Ireland. Anya is a graduate of the Washington Ireland the Middle East and North America. He spends range of roles in Student Affairs, Research Support,
Program for Service and Leadership, a fellow of the much of his spare time enjoying the outdoors, and and Internationalisation. Originally from Northern
British American Project and a Board Member for can usually be found roaming the Mourne Mountains Ireland and having moved away at 18 to explore
Tourism Northern Ireland. She is passionate about or Northern Ireland’s spectacular coastline. the wider world, Claire was pleasantly surprised
the special relationship that Northern Ireland has to find herself falling back in love with her home
with North America and loves welcoming students p.brimstone@qub.ac.uk region some years later, returning to join the QUB
to their new ‘home from home’ in Belfast. +44 73 9173 0622 International Office team in 2018. She believes
that everyone should have the opportunity for a
anya.oconnor@qub.ac.uk transformative international experience and that
+44 73 4207 9395 differences should be embraced and celebrated.
c.castles@qub.ac.uk
+44 78 2526 2590
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US STUDENTS MEGAN NIAMH
In coming to Belfast, I gained so much
more than just a degree. I made a
STITH home here, with my favourite cafés STEWART
AT QUEEN’S
and bars, spending all afternoon in
BA International Politics and Conflict BA International Relations
the Botanic Gardens and Ormeau
Studies, LLM Human Rights Law and Politics
Park, and dancing the night away in
Chester, VA Downers Grove, IL
Belfast’s nightclubs. Belfast is the
Queen’s has been welcoming US students to Belfast for decades, I came to Queen’s in 2016 to study perfect size: easy to get around on I decided to study in Northern Ireland
with around 200 US students enrolling every year on a variety of International Politics and Conflict foot, on bicycle, or by bus, but large after visiting Queen’s and liking the
Studies. I was drawn to this course enough to have an adventure every course, the campus, and the city. I’ve
undergraduate, graduate and short-term study abroad programmes. US because of the expertise, the day. The bustling music scene, local really enjoyed my course and the
students choose Queen’s for a variety of reasons – the chance to study flexibility, and the range of subjects businesses, and beautiful street art opportunity to focus on my studies;
a focused three year Bachelors degree, the lower cost of studying and I could study. Through my course, I makes the city feel like a visit with whereas in the US I would’ve had to
living, or reconnecting with their heritage on the island of Ireland. have met leading activists and gotten an old friend. And if you have a take general education and unrelated
involved in my local community, travel bug, it’s incredibly easy to get classes, at Queen’s I’m able to just
participating in events such as around the whole island of Ireland study international relations and
KAITLIN On our most recent excursion, my
neighbour and I decided to get out of
Pride, Mental Health Awareness and beyond! My friends and I have politics. I appreciate the focus of my
COVINGTON Belfast and explore the surrounding
Week, and International Women’s
Day. I ultimately chose to study
travelled around the country, from
the Giant’s Causeway to Galway.
degree path and I’m a more motivated
and passionate student because
areas. With a train station located so
BA English at Queens because the courses I’ve been to Scotland, England, of it. I also love that my degree
close to our Queen’s accommodation
Los Angeles, CA are designed to allow students to Germany, and France- all for an included a placement opportunity
in Elms BT2, Northern Ireland is so
tailor their learning experience to affordable price! But no matter where I was able to gain real work
Moving internationally makes accessible, even for two foreigners
their individual needs and goals. where I go, my heart will always experience with the Northern Ireland
everything feel like an adventure. who had no idea how to get around at
be here in Northern Ireland. civil service! My time at Queen’s
Tasks that used to be mundane— first. On this first adventure outside
has been so fulfilling, both through
such as finding local grocery of the city, we went to Bangor in
my coursework and through the
stores, taking public transportation, County Down to visit the ocean.
people I’ve met here. The clubs and
exchanging currency, hearing Here, we took a five mile walk along
If you want to connect with societies I joined in my first year, like
different accents—are all suddenly a beautiful coastline path where
current US students at Queen’s, orchestra and debate, have added an
new and exciting, though sometimes we were able to dip our toes in the
you can do so through the invaluable social aspect to my degree.
rather anxiety-inducing. waters of the Belfast Lough and have
Unibuddy platform on the
a picnic on the white sandy beaches. I’ve loved living in Belfast the past
For me, my adventures in Belfast Queen’s website at
qub.ac.uk/study/chat- three years! It’s a great ‘cheap city’
didn’t truly start until I heard a knock There are many opportunities to
with-students which means I can do and see a lot
on my door one random afternoon. travel and explore as well as plenty
even while on a student budget. It
My neighbour, a fellow international of likeminded students here at
doesn’t break the bank to go out to
student, brought over desserts from Queen’s who share similar interests.
a cafe or restaurant. The food is one
her home country as a welcome My adventures with my neighbour
of my favourite things about Belfast;
gift. It was this unexpected act of and my life in Northern Ireland are
super cool restaurants and plenty of
kindness and our mutual desire just beginning, but so far the random
“Thanks to QUB, I sweet treats mean there’s always a
to travel that blossomed into a spring snow flurries and finding shells
reason to go on a walk and explore!
beautiful friendship. From then on, on the coast have made my time in
Northern Ireland truly memorable.
have been able to My favourite Belfast activities include
we became close friends, going on
a Friday night hockey game at the
walks throughout the city, exploring pursue my learning SSE Arena, checking out Hill Street
the nearby areas whenever our
passions and to find Hatch’s newest pop-up, and seeing a
schedules aligned, and sharing food
film at the QFT. I always look forward
from our different countries’ cuisines. new ones alongside to Belfast’s multiple annual events
Our first adventure in Belfast was too, like Culture Night and Outburst!
to Cavehill, a 360 metre hill and
a diverse group of And outside of Belfast, Northern
roughly 4.5 mile hike with lush students, teachers, Ireland is absolutely beautiful and
forests, basalt rocks and caves, and travelling into the Republic of Ireland
gorgeous panoramic views of the and guest speakers.” is super easy, so there’s been plenty
city. We loved the hike so much that of opportunity for further travel,
we returned the next weekend with like to the beautiful West Coast.
a picnic blanket and lunch, only to
have an unexpected snow flurry that
made us hurry back down the hill!
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COMPARING
Queen’s UC Santa UC Santa Michigan University Northeastern
COSTS WITH University
University Cruz in- Cruz out- State out- of Miami
THE USA
state of-state of-state
FEES AND
Here’s how
Tuition $24,600 $14,070 $43,834 $40,726 $53,112 $56,500
Queen’s lines
up against Cost of $12,627 $23,888 $23,888 $10,676 $22,118 $18,902
FUNDING
similarly ranked living
universities in Total cost $37,227 $37,969 $67,722 $51,402 $75,230 $75,402
the US, before per year
financial aid and
We know that going to university is a huge investment, so at scholarships Total cost $111,681 $151,876 $270,888 $205,608 $301,280 $301,608
are taken into
Queen’s we do everything we can to be transparent about the *All information sourced directly from institutional websites, accurate as of July 2021
consideration.
costs of studying and living in Northern Ireland.
FINANCING YOUR US LOANS
Remember – most of our majors STUDIES AT QUB
are only three years long, so US students can access US Federal Aid to support
you’re automatically saving a Queen’s offers a range of scholarships the cost of studying at Queen’s, the same way
year of tuition and living costs! to international students, with you would if you were studying in the United
values from £2,500 up to 50% States. We even have a dedicated US Loans team
fee reductions. Awards include: to help you apply – usloans@qub.ac.uk
It is common in the US for tuition fees
to be tied to the amount of credits • International Office Award TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE – AN EXAMPLE
you’re taking in an academic year, • VC International Attainment Award Below is an example of the typical annual total cost of
but at Queen’s your tuition cost is • Family Scholarship attendance for an undergraduate student at Queen’s.
tied to your major. Your credit load • Early Confirmation Award
is fixed each year, so you won’t find • Future Leaders Award
yourself in the position of reaching • Queen’s Excellence Award £ Pounds $ US
your graduation date and still needing
to take (and pay for) extra credits More details of available scholarships Sterling Dollars
or classes. The tuition fees you see can be found at qub.ac.uk/
BA International £17,600 $24,600
are the actual cost you will pay. international/international-students/
Relations (Fee Rate 1)
international-scholarships
TUITION FEES 2022-23 (minus) International -£2,500 - $3,455
Office Scholarships
Below is a table of tuition fees for
Award
our courses. They are broadly split
into two categories – Classroom and (minus) Early -£1,500 -$2,060
Laboratory fees, to represent the Confirmation Award
need for extra practical facilities and 39 week housing at Elms £4,290 $5,930
Northern Ireland has the lowest
materials in some of our programmes. BT9
student cost of living in the UK
Exact fee rates can be found on the
Course Finder pages on our website. (Which? University, 2018) 9 months living expenses £4,845 $6,697
estimated (including
travel, food, social life,
You don’t need to buy books and equipment)*
Annual Tuition Fees 2022-23 £ Pounds Sterling $ US Dollars
(estimated) textbooks! At Queen’s we Total Cost of Attendance £22,735 $31,246
have an award-winning library, 2022-23
Classroom based programmes £17,900 $24,600 where students can borrow all
(Fee Rate 1) their required texts for free. *Based on UK Home Office estimate of £1,015 per
Laboratory based programmes £22,000 $30,000 Books generally are much month, minus housing costs.
(Fee Rate 2) cheaper in Northern Ireland,
so if there is a book you really
Clinical programmes e.g. £32,800* $45,000
want your own copy of, you
Medicine (Fee Rate 3)
can probably pick it up for less
than £50.
*Not inclusive of NHS clinical placement levy.
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HOW TO APPLY Direct Applications
ADMISSIONS There are two ways to apply to
Queen’s as an international student:
UCAS and Direct Application
• We also accept Direct
Applications for students who
are not applying through UCAS
AT QUEEN’S
to other UK universities. This is
UCAS important – you can’t do both!
• UCAS Application is the • The deadline for Direct
centralised application system for Applications is also June 30th
Applying to study in the UK is quite different UK universities – similar in purpose
to applying to colleges in the USA. There to the Common App in the US • Direct Applications are free!
are some big differences (like choosing a • All applications are done through Common App and how
major before you apply), and some small the UCAS website (ucas.com) it ties into UCAS
ones (like figuring out the difference • Through UCAS, you are able • Some UK universities are on
between American English and British to apply to a maximum of five the Common App – but we are
English), but this section of our guide will universities or courses – which is not. It is strongly recommended
talk you through all the things you need to why the research stage of your that you use UCAS to apply to
admissions journey is so important. the UK and stick to your five
know to build a successful application to UK course limit – applying to extra
universities – and hopefully to Queen’s! • There is a small fee to apply universities through the Common
– £20 for a single course, App can lead to complications
YOUR ADMISSIONS JOURNEY ADMISSIONS team – but it has no bearing or £26 for up to five. later in the admissions cycle if
PHILOSOPHY AT QUB on your admissions decision
Research – choosing your major • The application deadline for you accept multiple offers.
• At universities in the UK (except UK university admissions are • Legacy – there is no weight most courses is June 30th
centred on the concept of academic applied to legacy candidates
Scotland!), you go directly into merit. With our three year degree
• The application deadline
your major on day one. If you’re a programmes, we want to know • Unrelated extra-curricular for Medicine and Dentistry
student who knows what you want activities – things like athletic is October 15th
that our students are prepared
to study, this gives you a great academically to meet the challenges achievement and musical ability
opportunity to focus on the things of their chosen subject head on – so are great, but if it isn’t relevant
you want to learn about – with no to your major or your potential UCAS – YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND!
our entry requirements focus on
required general education classes. the capability of an applicant to as student, it won’t play a role
The UCAS website is a fantastic resource for all stages of your
in our decision making
• This does means that the first succeed primarily in the classroom. admissions journey. From helping you to decide on a major, to useful
step in your admissions journey How we assess our applicants – the tips and videos explaining how to write a great personal statement –
What we consider
is making sure you pick the components of your application it’s full of great advice about how to build a successful application for
right course. Don’t worry • Your academic record – in Academic background
studying in the UK. Check it out at ucas.com
though, there are loads of great the form of your high school
resources to help you choose: transcript and any tests and • Transcripts, exams taken
academic achievements and exams you plan to take
• University websites and
– these are used to evaluate
brochures (like this one!) • Your academic suitability – in your academic suitability
the form of demonstrated
• UCAS Subject Guides (ucas. knowledge and understanding Personal statement
com/explore/subjects) of the subject area, and your
• International advisors (like our personality as a student • This is used to assess your
very own North America team) understanding of the
What we don’t consider subject area, and for you to
• Institutional fit – we don’t demonstrate why you would
consider class rankings or balance make a good student at QUB
at Queen’s, just individual Letter of recommendation
merit of each applicant
• This is a chance for your teachers
• Demonstrated interest – or counsellor to give us a better
we’d love it if you were able idea of who you are as a student
to visit the campus, join our
open days or speak to our
18 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 19MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY HOW TO GET A FASTER DECISION An Unconditional Offer
For Medicine and Dentistry, we require: There are a few ways you can help us make If, at the point you apply, you are deemed to
a faster decision on your application: have met the entry requirements, you may
• A High School Graduation Diploma be issued an Unconditional Offer. If you
with a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 • Submit all your test scores and planned are lucky enough to get an Unconditional
tests when you apply. UCAS can be a
• Four AP tests with scores of 5,5 little tricky – if you can’t find a space
Offer – your place at Queen’s is
(Chemistry and Biology), 5,4. guaranteed, you just need to accept!
on the application, send it directly
• Mathematics to GCSE to us at intl.student@qub.ac.uk WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU
equivalent standard – normally GET YOUR OFFER
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS AT QUB For example, if the requirement for • For example, if A-Level Mathematics Grade 12 in High School
You can send scores directly
a QUB course is BBB at A-Level, the is required, AP Calculus (AB or using our College Board codes If you’ve applied through UCAS, you’ll be
The grades required for admission to
following combination is possible. BC) at Grade 4 is required • GCSE Physics or equivalent is – ACT: 7799, AP/SAT: 7753 able to view the decisions as they come
our undergraduate degree programmes also required for Medicine. in through the UCAS Track system.
will vary to your chosen course of study. • Two AP tests with minimum Grade 4 • Subjects cannot be counted UNDERSTANDING YOUR OFFER
The Course Finder on our website twice – if you’re taking AP US For students taking the International Once you have all your responses
show detailed requirements for every • Plus one from History, you cannot also submit Baccalaureate Diploma, we require:
Once you’ve submitted your application, (Unconditional Offers, Conditional Offers
it’s over to us to process it. If you are or Rejections), you’ll need to make a
course – normally expressed in the • Honors/College level course an Honors class in US History.
• 36 points overall successful in getting an offer from Firm choice and an Insurance choice.
terms of three A-Level grades. with minimum Grade B+ • You do not need to have taken the • Grades 6,6,6 in Higher Level Subjects
Queen’s, it will be one of two things: You will be required to reject any other
At Queen’s, we accept a combination • SAT I test with a minimum tests before you apply – we can
including Chemistry and Biology A Conditional Offer offers, other than those two choices.
of qualifications which can be used to score of 1290 issue offers based on tests you are
meet our academic entry requirements. planning to take in your Senior year. • Mathematics and English (and Physics This is by far the most common type of Your Firm choice should be the place
Where a course A-Level requirement • ACT test with a minimum score of 27 for Medicine) at Standard Level, or offer students receive in the UK. It will be you most want to go, and your Insurance
is AAB or lower, applicants can use an Grade 11 if not taken as part of the IB. an offer letter guaranteeing your place at choice is a back-up – in case you don’t
Some important things to note: meet the conditions for your Firm choice.
SAT I or ACT test, or an Honors/College QUB, subject to you meeting conditions
level class in place of one AP test. • Some courses have subject • Points obtained for the Extended which will be outlined in your offer letter.
Essay and Theory of Knowledge If you’ve applied directly to Queen’s,
specific requirements – they may Typically they will be for you to meet the we’ll have emailed you with your offer
You can use the table below for US ask for an A-Level in a particular can count towards the total entry requirements – so hitting your target
qualifications and grade requirements which letter. You just need to reply to our
subject. In that case, you must Graduates may also be considered - a grades in your APs, for example. It may also admissions office to let them know if
we deem comparable to UK A-Levels. submit an equivalent AP test be conditional on an interview or audition,
minimum of an Upper Second Class you’d like to Accept or Reject the offer.
Honours degree or CGPA of 3.3 on but it will all be laid out in your offer letter.
A-Level Grade A B C scale of 4 (78%) would be required, and If you meet the conditions – you’re in! More details are on the website at qub.
applicants must also have the appropriate ac.uk/Study/Undergraduate/offer-
Advanced holders/your-application-what-next
5 4 3 background in the relevant science subjects
Placement (AP)
to satisfy the course entry requirements.
1350 (min 700, 1290 (min 620, 1250 (min 620,
SAT I Applicants for Medicine must also
650) 650) 620)
undertake the University Clinical
ACT 28 27 26 Aptitude Test (UCAT) www.ucat.
Honors/Dual ac.uk and the University will normally
A+ B+ C+
Enrolment course interview international applicants. For
Dentistry, shortlisted applicants will be
IB Higher Level 6 5 5
interviewed via an online process.
Remember – applications for Medicine
and Dentistry close October 15th
20 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 21STEPS TO
UNIVERSITY
7 8
We want to make your journey We’ll also let you know about key email account, student number and
to becoming a student at events like our Open Days, which credentials for logging on to Qsis,
allow you to get a sense of what life the University’s Student Information
6
Queen’s as easy as possible. In at Queen’s is really like, as well as our System. During registration, you must
the following section, we’ll tell events for potential students, which provide documentary proof of your RESULTS WELCOME
you all you need to know about give you a chance to find out more qualifications and an approved form of
TO QUEEN’S
about the courses that interest you. photographic identification eg a current The most nerve-wracking
the application process, your APPLY FOR stage – your exams may be
passport. International students will You’ll register for your
funding options and meeting ENROLMENT AND REGISTRATION be required to provide passport and ACCOMMODATION a distant memory, but the
course in September 2022.
our entrance requirements Details of arrangements for satisfactory visa information before In the 2022-23 academic
Big Day is here. We wish you
During your first weeks, we’ll
all good luck – and if you
to make sure you’re suitably enrolment and registration will be they can enrol. All students will be year, first year students extend the famously warm
asked at enrolment to confirm that they get the results you need,
5
prepared for your chosen sent to your home address in late living in Northern Ireland Northern Ireland welcome
will abide by the Terms and Conditions then we’ll see you soon.
August/early September. This will and all students from through informal workshops,
course(s) at Queen’s. which are sent to them as part of their parties, quizzes and other fun
include your Queen’s University outside Northern Ireland
offer of a place at the University. are guaranteed a place in events – just to help break
Queen’s Accommodation. the ice and make settling
ACCEPT in that bit easier. Freshers’
The online application
YOUR OFFER Week, before classes start,
opens in January 2022.
Accept your offer by making is your chance to find out
Queen’s your Firm choice. about all the clubs, societies
1 2
You won’t regret it – just and extras that launch you
ask our current students! into your new life, and of
3
course to make friends,
CHECK OUT
OUR OPTIONS
COME TO
OUR OPEN DAYS*
4 relax and enjoy yourself!
APPLY
You may have a set career There’s no better way to COME TO
in mind – so start by looking get a feel for Queen’s than If you want to study here OUR POTENTIAL
at what courses are the best by coming to see us. Open – and we hope you do – STUDENT EVENTS
for you. But if you don’t Days are your best bet – then apply via UCAS from
know just yet, that’s fine. In early September 2021*. After you’ve applied for
you’ll be able to see the
that case we suggest you a course(s) at Queen’s,
campus, our accommodation,
find something you want we’ll invite you to one
our Students’ Union and
to study. Remember that of our potential student
our study facilities, but
all Queen’s degrees have events, where you’ll meet
also speak to lecturers
our dedication to graduate Queen’s staff and students
and current students
employability built in! and chat about your
about what it’s really like
course(s) of interest.
to live and study here.
*If you can’t make any of our
Open Days, we’d be happy
to arrange a campus visit
for you – just get in touch.
22 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 23A-Z OF
DEGREES
To help you make informed decisions, it is important to find out
as much information about your chosen course as possible. Visit
our online course catalogue qub.ac.uk/courses and explore more
information about course content, entry requirements, duration,
fees, contact hours, assessment, and career prospects. You will
also benefit from hearing current student experiences as well as
employment and earning facts relating to your course of choice.
A Anthropology and Spanish BA Biological Sciences FD Chemistry with Study Abroad MSci E English and Spanish BA
Accounting BSc Applied Mathematics and Physics BSc Biological Sciences MSci Civil Engineering BEng Economics BSc English with Creative Writing BA
Accounting (Major) with French BSc Applied Mathematics and Physics MSci Biological Sciences with Civil Engineering MEng Economics (Major) with Finance BSc Environmental and Civil Engineering MEng
Professional Studies BSc
Accounting (Major) with Archaeology BA Civil Engineering with a Year Economics (Major) with French BSc Environmental and Civil Engineering
Hispanic Studies BSc Biological Sciences with in Industry MEng with a Year in Industry MEng
Archaeology MSci Professional Studies MSci Economics (Major) with Spanish BSc
Actuarial Science and Risk Management BSc Civil Engineering Year in Industry BEng Environmental Management BSc
Archaeology and History BA Biomedical Science BSc Economics and Accounting BSc
Aerospace Engineering BEng Common and Civil Law Environmental Management with
Archaeology and Irish BA Broadcast Production BA (Major) with French LLB Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng Professional Studies BSc
Aerospace Engineering MEng
Archaeology with French BA Business Economics BSc Common and Civil Law (Major) Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng European Planning MPlan
Aerospace Engineering Sandwich BEng with Hispanic Studies LLB
Archaeology with Portuguese BA Business Information Technology
Aerospace Engineering Sandwich MEng Incl Professional Experience BSc Computer Science MEng
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Sandwich BEng
F
Archaeology with Spanish BA
Film and Theatre Making BA
Agricultural Technology BSc Business Management with Placement BSc Computer Science Incl Professional Electrical and Electronic
Archaeology-Palaeoecology BSc Experience MEng Engineering Sandwich MEng Film Studies and Production BA
Agricultural Technology with
Professional Studies BSc
Archaeology-Palaeoecology C Computer Science Professional Energy, Environment and Sustainability FD
and Geography BSc Finance with a Year in Industry BSc
Chemical Engineering BEng Experience BSc
Anthropology BA English BA Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition BSc
Architecture BSc Computing and Information Technology
Chemical Engineering MEng
Anthropology and English BA Incl Professional Experience BSc English and Film Studies BA Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition MSci
Audio Engineering BSc
Chemical Engineering Sandwich BEng
Anthropology and French BA Criminology BA English and French BA Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition
B Chemical Engineering Sandwich MEng with Professional Studies BSc
Anthropology and History BA Criminology and Social Policy BA English and History BA
Biochemistry BSc Chemical Sciences FD Food Quality, Safety and Nutrition
Anthropology and International Criminology and Sociology BA English and Irish BA with Professional Studies MSci
Relations BA Biochemistry MSci Chemistry BSc
English and Linguistics BA
Anthropology and Irish BA Biochemistry with Professional Studies BSc Chemistry MSci
D French BA
English and Philosophy BA French and History BA
Biochemistry with Professional Studies MSci Dentistry BDS
Anthropology and Philosophy BA Chemistry Sandwich BSc
English and Politics BA French and International Relations BA
Biological Sciences BSc Drama BA
Anthropology and Politics BA Chemistry with a Year in Industry MSci
English and Sociology BA French and Irish BA
Drama and English BA
24 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 25French and Politics BA International Business (Major) Marine Biology with Medicine MB Physics with Astro-Physics BSc Professional Nursing Learning
with Portuguese BSc Professional Studies MSci Disabilities Nursing BSc
French and Portuguese BA Microbiology BSc Physics with Astro-Physics MSci
International Business (Major) Mathematics BSc Psychology BSc
French and Spanish BA with Spanish BSc Microbiology MSci Physics with French BSc
Mathematics MSci
Microbiology with Professional Studies BSc Physics with French MSci S
G International Relations and
Conflict Studies BA Mathematics and Computer Science BSci
Microbiology with Professional Studies MSci Physics with Medical Applications BSc Social Policy and Sociology BA
Geography BSc
International Relations and Irish BA Mathematics and Computer Science MSci
Mlba (UM) Liberal Arts MLibArts Physics with Medical Applications MSci Social Work BSW
Geography with a Language BSc
International Relations and Politics BA Mathematics and Statistics
Music BMus Physics with Spanish BSc Social Work Relevant Degree Entry BSW
and Op Research BSc
H International Relations and Spanish BA Sociology BA
Mathematics and Statistics Music and Audio Production BA Physics with Spanish MSci
History BA Irish BA and Op Research MSci
Music and Sound Design BA Planning, Environment and Spanish BA
History and International Relations BA Irish and History BA Mathematics with Finance BSc Development BSc
Music Performance BA Spanish and Portuguese BA
History and Philosophy BA Irish and Politics BA Mathematics with French BSc Politics BA
Structural Engineering with
History and Politics BA Irish and Spanish BA Mathematics with Spanish BSc
P Politics and Spanish BA Architecture MEng
Pharmaceutical Biotechnology BSc Structural Engineering with Architecture
History and Sociology BA Mechanical Engineering BEng Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA
L Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
with a Year in Industry MEng
History and Spanish BA Mechanical Engineering FD Product Design Engineering BEng
Law LLB (Sandwich) BSc
Human Biology BSc Product Design Engineering MEng
T
Mechanical Engineering MEng Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc
Law (Major) and Politics LLB
Theoretical Physics BSc
Product Design Engineering
I Law Senior Status LLB
Mechanical Engineering Sandwich BEng Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sandwich) BSc
- Sandwich BEng Theoretical Physics MSci
International Business (Major) Mechanical Engineering Sandwich MEng Pharmacy MPharm
with French BSc M Product Design Engineering
Z
Medicinal Chemistry BSc Philosophy BA - Sandwich MEng
International Business (Major) Marine Biology BSc
Medicinal Chemistry MSci Professional Nursing (Adult) BSc Zoology BSc
with German BSc Philosophy and Politics BA
Marine Biology MSci
Medicinal Chemistry Sandwich BSc Professional Nursing (Children Zoology MSci
International Business (Major) Physics BSc
Marine Biology with and Young People) BSc
With Mandarin BSc Medicinal Chemistry with Industry MSci Zoology with Professional Studies BSc
Professional Studies BSc Physics MSci
Professional Nursing (Mental Health) BSc
26 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 27YOUR HOME ACCOMMODATION FEES
(based on 2020-21 prices)
FROM HOME Cost per week
Standard bedroom
with shared facilities:
Studying at Queen’s is a fantastic prices from £85
experience. It’s even better
En suite single room:
when you know you’re living prices from £124
somewhere safe, comfortable and
Exclusive one-bedroom
affordable. We can offer you the apartment:
all-important space to live and enjoy prices from £175
undergraduate life to the full.
AFFORDABLE ACCOMMODATION
ELMS BT1 AND BT2 ELMS BT9
Queen’s currently has over 3,400 places in
our student accommodation, which means City centre, close to city Standard and majority
you can take advantage of the most affordable retail areas, cafes and (70%) en suite rooms
purpose-built student accommodation in restaurants. Residential (modern,
the city while undertaking a world-class Single en suite bedrooms comfortable and secure)
education and making friends for life. in three- to six-bed 50 three-storeyed
apartments and studios. purpose-built blocks; 10-11
15 minutes walk bedrooms per floor with
to campus shared common room
and kitchen
Less than five minutes
from city centre Lifestyle options of
From £124pw quiet living, no alcohol
and single sex
15 minutes walk to campus
25 minutes walk to
city centre
From £110pw
KEY FACTS ABOUT STUDENT
YOUR OPTIONS, AT A GLANCE
HOUSING AT QUEEN’S
• Single or mixed gender
• Students can choose from 39 or 51 week
accommodation
contracts – to cover either the whole year or
• Residences suitable for couples just the academic year
and families
• You don’t have to move out over the
• En suite or shared bathrooms holidays – your room is yours for the duration
of your contract
• Studio, one- to six-bedroom apartments
• Our housing options are self-catering – we don’t
• Standard and en suite room options have meal plans at Queen’s, but every student
• Lifestyle options of no alcohol, residence comes with a fully stocked kitchen
single sex, quiet living
28 Queen’s University Belfast Queen’s University Belfast 29HELLO FROM YOUR NEW STUDENT
CENTRE: OPENING 2022
THE STUDENTS’
A HEARTBEAT FOR FROM REGISTRATION
CAMPUS LIFE TO GRADUATION
UNION TEAM
The new Student Centre and Situated across from our
Students’ Union will open historic Lanyon building,
in 2022, transforming the it has everything you’d
provision of student services expect, from bars and
We’ll be your rock during your Queen’s experience and support offered by the entertainment venues to
University and the Students’ student kitchen facilities.
Union, in one central, There are spaces to relax,
state-of-the-art facility. shops, cafes and tech-friendly
study and meeting areas.
The new Student Centre is
part of Queen’s continued With student wellbeing
investment in world-class and advice, admin support,
facilities for our students, careers consultancy and MEET NEW PEOPLE ADVICE WHEN YOU NEED IT
including the McClay Library, development programmes, AND HAVE FUN
The Graduate School, you’ll find everything you Advice SU provides students
the Law School building, need to get you from Make the most of your time with free, independent,
a new Computer Science registration to graduation. at Queen’s by joining one confidential and non-
Building and two student of our 215 plus clubs and judgemental advice. If
accommodation blocks Your University and societies or join the 5,000 you have worries or
in Belfast city centre. Students’ Union will cater students who are involved issues to do with money,
for the 25,000+ students in volunteering at Queen’s funding, accommodation,
With the changing needs to provide you with an every year. From community your education or your
of students in mind, this amazing student experience gardening to decorating animal health and well-being
social and flexible space from 2022 and beyond. shelters to planning events to they are there to help.
will be the new heartbeat tutoring and inspiring young
studentcentre.qub.ac.uk
for campus life, facilitating people, Volunteer SU can GET INVOLVED!
increased engagement for match you with the perfect
the whole student body. volunteering initiative. A STUDENT OFFICER
WE’RE LED BY STUDENTS Become a full-time Student
Officer to represent all
Each year, students are students in Queen’s.
elected to become Student
Officers. The team is here A STUDENT COUNCILLOR
to help you, represent you,
Sit on the Student Council to
organise campaigns to make
represent the views of Queen’s
the changes you want and lead
students and decide what the
the Union on your behalf.
Union should be working on.
BE ENTERPRISING
A SCHOOL REP
AND DEVELOP YOUR
BUSINESS SKILLS Be the vital link between
the students in your
With business one-to-ones,
School, the University and
programmes and workshops,
the Students’ Union.
Enterprise SU helps you
develop the skills you need
to start your own business
Further Information
or secure your dream job.
Whatever your degree Queen’s Students’ Union
Union Education Equality an pathway, we help you develop w: qubsu.org
d Postgrad
President Campaigns and Diversity O Welfare creative thinking, generate
Officer ffice r Officer
Engagement Officer ideas and improve your Union President
Officer entrepreneurial skills. e: su.president@qub.ac.uk
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2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 31SPORTING
ACTION
Since our foundation in 1845, sport has played an
important part in the Queen’s student experience. We’re
one of the premier sporting universities in the UK and
Ireland and our Gameplan and Active Campus initiatives
set the goal of sport for all - whatever the level.
EMPOWERING WELLBEING We host a weekly ParkRun at
AND ACHIEVEMENT our Outdoor Sporting Facility
THROUGH SPORT at Upper Malone and our annual
Deep RiverRock 5K race, which
Whether you are interested in
attracts thousands of recreational
keeping active, trying a new
runners. We have also recently
sport, being part of a team or
launched an Active Campus
representing Queen’s, you can
initiative with sporting activities
be part of our Gameplan.
and programmes to suit everyone
We aim to provide everyone – no matter what your fitness level.
with the opportunity to be part
of the Queen’s Sport Gameplan SPORTS FANS
through world-class sporting Belfast offers a wealth of choice
participation programmes that will for sports fans and spectators,
connect you with other students whether you fancy a night at
in an environment where you the rugby, a Belfast Giants ice
feel safe, supported and happy hockey game, a soccer match or a
to exercise and enjoy sport. fastpaced Gaelic football or hurling
We realise the important role match. The Belfast City Marathon
sport can play in supporting attracts 20,000 participants from
your physical, mental and social around the world every year.
wellbeing. With on campus sports A BALANCED STUDENT
facilities and gym membership to ATHLETE EXPERIENCE
suit your budget and with over 50
student sport clubs to choose from, Being a student athlete at Queen’s
there is something for everyone. is very different from NCAA
colleges in the US. Our athletes are
We are proud to promote an first and foremost high performing
Active Campus with initiatives students, with a support structure
and programmes that are open dedicated to ensuring success
to all abilities and we empower inside and outside the classroom.
you to find your level and find
your game at Queen’s Sport.
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2022 Queen’s University Belfast – Undergraduate Prospectus 2022 33INDOOR FACILITIES
OUTDOOR ATHLETE
QUEEN’S SPORT (PEC)
Located next to the main campus
QUEEN’S SPORT @ BT1
The state-of-the-art fitness
FACILITIES SUPPORT
you’ll find the hub of Queen’s Sport - and exercise facility in our
the Physical Education Centre (PEC). city centre accommodation in UPPER MALONE SCHOLARSHIPS • Sean O'Neill (Gaelic Football)
Here you’ll have the opportunity Belfast City Centre includes: Champions have been made, We support talented athletes • Jack Kyle (Rugby)
to exercise using state-of-the-art • Cardio fitness machines trophies won and accolades towards their potential through
fitness and exercise facilities. Guided heaped onto thousands of our specialist scholarships, such • Henry Downey (Hurling)
by knowledgeable and friendly staff, • Multi-purpose training rig
The Physical Education Centre (PEC) students throughout Upper as the Elite Athlete Programme, In recent years, Queen’s-
we can get you started and keep • Functional training and Malone’s existence. which offers a support package supported athletes competed in
you going, whatever your level of weights areas including up to £2,000 per year
We have heavily invested in our top-level competitions in over 20
fitness. We are open from 6.30am for tuition fees and £3,000 per
Membership of Queen’s Sport is outdoor facilities, and the new countries, including Olympics,
to 10.00pm on weekdays and year for living and travel costs (see
included in all Queen’s student Arena Pitches and Clubhouse Paralympics, World University
9.00am to 6.00pm on weekends. page 54 for more details). Our
accommodation packages. is the only facility in the UK Championships, European Athletics
Over 10,000 students use Queen’s Scholarship programmes are just Championships and US Open
and Ireland to showcase rugby, one of many ways you can enhance
Sport indoor facilities each year. Gaelic games, hockey and Swimming Championships.
We offer peak and off-peak student your time at Queen’s through the
soccer all at one site, with an Degree Plus scheme (see page 14). SPORTS BURSARIES
membership packages with additional 16 floodlit grass and
flexible payment options. Student synthetic playing surfaces. ACADEMIES The Queen’s Sports Bursaries
memberships give you access to: provide support for those
QUEEN’S BOAT HOUSE We have been working with non-academy athletes who
• State-of-the-art cardio fitness
areas with 200+ machines student clubs, governing bodies are developing in their chosen
Extensively upgraded in 2015,
and alumni networks to develop sport. They also support
• Functional training and weights the Queen’s Boat House is home
sporting academies. Currently students to compete nationally
areas with six power cages and to the Men's and Ladies' Boat
there are five academies – Rugby, and on the world stage.
Olympic lifting platforms Clubs, who have an excellent
GAA, Soccer, Rowing and Hockey
• 75+ weekly exercise classes pedigree through performances
– with over 35 teams and 600
at Senior and Novice levels
• Face-to-face and Online classes students competing each year.
in Ireland, Great Britain and
• Four exercise and dance studios on the international stage. We created these academies
• Six-lane, 25m swimming pool, to provide a high performance
diving pool and sauna culture within each sport, but
• Two multi-sports halls also to promote recreational and
• Indoor climbing and 1st community initiatives. Sporting
legends have graced the Queen's
bouldering walls
Queen’s was ranked 1st out of 9 jersey with pride. There are also
• Eight squash courts Russell Group universities / 3rd Hockey and Soccer Academy
• Two handball/racquetball courts out of 44 UK universities for scholarships distributed annually.
• 12 badminton courts satisfaction with sporting facilities We’ve named Rugby and GAA
• Three outdoor 3G pitches (International Student Barometer 2018) Academy Scholarships after:
Further Information
Queen’s Sport
queenssport.com
Performance Sport
queensperformancesport.com
Elite Athlete Programme
go.qub.ac.uk/sportEAP
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