Postgraduate study at Queen’s

School of History and Anthropology

2016-2017

Welcome to Queen’s!An ‘Old’ University (est. 1845)World class academic reputation:

- international recognition for ourresearch - student-centred ethos- international links (Beijing, Chennai, Boston, Vanderbilt etc) - member of Russell Group ofresearch-led UK universities

New Library: an investment for the futureLocation in heart of Belfast

with good travel links to ROI and UKModern and affordable student accommodation

Welcome to Queen’s!Queen’s is one of the top 1% of

global universities and one of the 20 Russell Group universities

Anthropology has been ranked #1 in the UK in REF 2014 for research impact and research power

History has been ranked in the global top 100 by the QS World University Rankings (2011, 2012 and 2013)

History has been ranked #9 in the UK in REF 2014 for 3* and 4* research

PGT and PGR study optionsMA (Master of Arts)

1 year FT / 2-3 years PT

Graduate Diploma (Anthropology/Ethnomusicology) 1 year FT / 2 years PT

PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) 3-4 years FT / 6-8 years PT

Our Masters portfolio• MA History strands

Ancient Medieval and early modern Irish British American Religion, Identity and Conflict

• MA Anthropology strands Social Anthropology Cognition and Culture Ethnomusicology Anthropology of Ireland Anthropology of Conflict

• MA Irish Studies

Why do an MA?

• To pursue your personal interests in a subject at a more advanced level

• To be offered training and flexibility to pursue research interests

• To develop your own intellectual and communication skills in a demanding, fast-moving research environment

• To learn how to solve complex problems using different methods of research and analysis

• To distinguish yourself from other jobs-market entrants

Two ways of seeing an MA

1. As an end in itself

• To take your undergraduate subject interest to a higher level, leading to a major research dissertation

• To obtain a degree representing a higher level of achievement than the BA

• To acquire a higher level of skills in research, organisation and analysis of complex ideas and information, and in the communication of evidence at length

Two ways of seeing PGT

2. As an essential step towards a PhD

• MA is recognised by AHRC and DEL as part of 1+3 model for PhD research training

• MA provides essential research skills training for PhD projects

• MA dissertation as dry run for PhD dissertation

Employment opportunities

Our postgraduate students have gone on to find employment in research (both academic and non-academic), archives, museums and other historically-related areas, as well as in teaching and in a wide range of public and private sector work.

• A PGT qualification is regarded by many employers as representing a higher degree of intellectual and

research- related achievement than a BA degree.

• Internship placements are available on some MA programmes to enhance employability profiles.

PRONI

MA study options

• Can be studied full-time over 12 months (September-September)

• Can be studied part-time over 31 months (September – May)

• Most assessment is by coursework, with a major dissertation

• Candidates who pass all taught units but don’t submit or who fail the MA dissertation may be awarded PG Diploma

MA History pathways

Ancient historyMedieval and early

modernIrishBritishAmericanReligion, identity

and conflict

MA History components

• Modules on ‘Becoming an historian’ and ‘Debates in history’

• ‘Concepts, Issues and Methods in AHSS’

• Subject-specific modules• Historical Documents or

Public History Internship• Individually Negotiated

Topic or Audited Module• 20K word dissertation

Public History Internship

• Opportunity for placements in a wide range of institutions

• Enhance your career opportunities and gain valuable experience

• Learn from the professionals

• Enhance your employability

MA Irish Studies

• Interdisciplinary MA based at the Institute of Irish Studies

• Modules available in History, Anthropology, Politics, English, Sociology

• 15K word dissertation

MA Anthropology pathways

• Social Anthropology• Cognition and Culture• Ethnomusicology• Anthropology of Ireland• Anthropology of Conflict

Closely linked to the research agenda of ICC

Modules in:1. Advanced Anthropological Perspectives2. Anthropology: Ethnography & Evolution3. Concepts, Issues and Methods in AHSS4. Cognitive Science of Religion5. Social Cognition6. Dissertation (double module)

Cognition and Culture pathway

How to apply

• Application criteria: • You must have or be in the process of completing a BA in

relevant subject at minimum of 2:i level or equivalent

• You will need two academic referees who can comment on your suitability for MA-level study

• Applications are made via the online portal

Fees and fundingWhat does it cost?

Postgraduate Taught Fees:Fees for 2015–16 were £5,060 (FT) pa for

EU and £13,430 for non-EU students

Part-time fees are calculated by module (CATS points). Fees for 2015-16 were £562 per module.

Postgraduate Research Fees: Fees for 2015–16 were £4,052 (FT) pa for

EU and £13,280 for non-EU students

Part-time fees were £2,026

Fees can be paid in instalments

Sources of funding TBC

• MA bursaries (TBC)(4 x fees only – UK/EU residents)

• MA Irish History Beckett bursaries (2 x EU-level fees only – non-EU students top up)

• MA Irish Studies Mary McNeill scholarship• (Up to £3,000 for US/Canadian student)

• MA Irish Studies Mary McNeill scholarship• (Up to £3,000 for US/Canadian student)

No separate application needed for funding applications. Application deadline for funding consideration is late February (TBC).

Why do an MA at QUB? Queen’s is one of the 20 research-led ‘Russell Group’

universities in the UK, and one of the leading centres for historical and anthropological research in Ireland

History at Queen’s is consistently ranked in the global top 100 history depts – #9 in the UK for internationally leading research (beating Cambridge!) in REF 2014

Anthropology at Queen’s #1 in UK in REF 2014QUB has particular research strengths in Ethnomusicology and

Anthropology, Irish history, the history of modern Britain and its empire, in ancient and medieval history, and in the history of the American South, and has specialists in a range of other research fields.

The School has a large postgraduate body and a lively research and social culture, with numerous historical seminars and conferences.

More informationTalk to the relevant co-ordinators:

Mary O’Dowd (MA History)

Maruška Svašek (MA Anthropology / Irish Studies / Cognition and Culture)

Fearghal McGarry (Head of PG)

More information

School website:www.qub.ac.uk/historyandanthropology

QUB Postgraduate webpages:www.qub.ac.uk/postgraduate

The PhD• Doctorate of Philosophy• 3-4 year programme (FT)• 6-8 years PT• Supervision team (2)• Leads to 80,000 word

dissertation• PSTP and School training

support; TA and internship opportunities

Why do a PhD?Pursue your scholarly interests to an

advanced – professional - levelEssential qualification for entry to academic

and related careersHighly demanding degree which requires

ability, focus, disciplineKey transferable skills in advanced research

methods, project organisation, and communications

Close working relationship with supervisorStructured PhD programme (training,

teaching, student-led seminars)For more information on employability, see

‘What do PhDs do?’ on the Vitae website: http://www.vitae.ac.uk/

Why you should think carefully before setting out on a PhD . . . Jobs, time, money!

Why do a PhD at Queen’s?• Research expertise within School• Consistently ranked in global 100 for History• World leading centre for Anthropology• Large and dynamic research community • Extensive collection of research resources (esp.

relating to Irish history and society); large online resources

• Unique research institutes of Irish Studies, Cognition & Culture

• Research support (office space, computers, travel/conference funds)

Cartoon, Hart Mss, QUB Special Collections

Some recent books by QUB PhDs

Fees and funding for PhDsWhat does it cost?• Fees for 2014–15 were £4,052 (EU, FT)• Fees can be paid in instalments• Higher fee rates for non-EU/UK residents

PhD funding available 2016:- AHRC Northern Bridge (11 January)- 36 studentships funded by DEL (29 January)- Joint PhD in Cognitive Science of Religion

(Aarhus & Queen's) (29 April)

- The deadline for funding applications will be on 11 January 2016 (Northern Bridge) and 29 January 2016 (DEL) but later applications from self-funding applicants are welcomed

All applications should be made via the University Portal

Applications for PLACES can be considered up to end July 2016

Applications for FUNDING must be received by closing dates (in most cases there is no separate application form – use Portal)

Requirements: For MA – attainment of minimum 2:1 degree (GPA 3.3) or equivalent; academic references; transcriptFor PhD – minimum 2:1 (GPA 3.3) BA and normally MA pass (or projected pass); academic references; transcript; research proposalFor funding: highly-competitive: first-class BA, distinction level MA or borderline normally required

Applications

For more information on PhDs:• School webpages

• Talk to postgraduate co-ordinators and potential supervisors

• Talk to current PhD students

• Talk to Fearghal McGarry, Head of PG

• Talk to Susan Templeton, School PG Administrator