MA Irish Studies 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Queen's University Belfast |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Irish Studies is a broad field of area studies utilising a range of disciplines to explore holistically the history, culture and society of the island of Ireland and its global relationships.



The modules available reflect the range of Irish Studies expertise across the university and are designed to enable students to undertake research across a wide range of themes in and approaches to Irish Studies, to obtain research methods training in one or more disciplines, and to prepare to write a major dissertation in their chosen field of specialisation.



The aims of the programme are:

  • To enable graduates to undertake interdisciplinary postgraduate studies in Irish Studies and gain various benefits:
  • An advanced appreciation of the value of interdisciplinarity in Irish Studies.
  • An advanced understanding and experience of relevant research methods and skills.
  • An advanced appreciation of the value of academic approaches to some issues of historical and cultural debate and of contemporary public concern in Ireland.
  • A deepened knowledge of specific themes in Irish Studies reflecting the student’s personal interests and research agenda.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Irish Studies is a broad field of area studies utilising a range of disciplines to explore holistically the history, culture and society of the island of Ireland and its global relationships.



The modules available reflect the range of Irish Studies expertise across the university and are designed to enable students to undertake research across a wide range of themes in and approaches to Irish Studies, to obtain research methods training in one or more disciplines, and to prepare to write a major dissertation in their chosen field of specialisation.



The aims of the programme are:

  • To enable graduates to undertake interdisciplinary postgraduate studies in Irish Studies and gain various benefits:
  • An advanced appreciation of the value of interdisciplinarity in Irish Studies.
  • An advanced understanding and experience of relevant research methods and skills.
  • An advanced appreciation of the value of academic approaches to some issues of historical and cultural debate and of contemporary public concern in Ireland.
  • A deepened knowledge of specific themes in Irish Studies reflecting the student’s personal interests and research agenda.

Admission Requirements

62+
176+
3.2+
90+
6.5+

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject with evidence of study of Ireland, or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.


Applicants who hold a 2.2 Honours degree in a relevant subject with evidence of study of Ireland or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, who can also demonstrate relevant professional experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

15 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
7,300 GBP
International
21,500 GBP

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