2. MA (Master of Arts) – 1 year FT / 2-3 years PT Graduate Diploma (Social Anthropology/Ethnomusicology) – 1 year FT / 2 years PT PhD (Doctorate of Philosophy) – 3-4 years FT / 6-8 years PT MPhil (Master of Philosophy) – 2-3 years FT / 4-6 years PT School of History & Anthropology, 14-15 University Square Institute of Irish Studies, 53-67 University Road

3. Two ways of seeing an MA: 1. As an end in itself: To take your interest in a subject to a higher level, leading to a major research dissertation To obtain a taught postgraduate degree representing a higher level of intellectual achievement than the BA Improve employability prospects To acquire a higher level of skills in research, organisation and analysis of complex ideas, methods and information, and in the communication of evidence at length Take a closer look: Belfast’s ‘Big Fish’

4. 2. As the essential stepping stone to a higher research degree (PhD / MPhil): Recognised by AHRC and DEL as part of 1+3 model for PhD research training, and normally a requirement for funding MA provides essential research skills training and experience for PhD projects MA dissertation as dry run for PhD dissertation Anti-Catholic cartoon, 1829

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

6. Can be studied FT over 12 months (Sept-Sept) Can be studied part-time over 31 months (Sept-May) Most assessment is usually by coursework, accompanied by a major dissertation Candidates who pass all taught units but don’t submit dissertation may be awarded PG diploma The new QUB Library, opened Sept. 2009 at a cost of £44m

7. MA Irish History MA Modern History MA Ancient History MA Social Anthropology MA Irish Studies MA Cognition and Culture

8. MA Irish History: - Irish Women’s History - Culture, Politics and Identity - Irish Migration History MA in Modern History: - British History - American History - British intelligence History - Medieval/Byzantine History

9. New frontiers Environment and culture Anthropology of Ireland Mind and culture Anthropology of Music (Ethnomusicology) Carnival parade, Montserrat

10. MA Ancient History Closely linked with research agenda of ICC Modules in: - Theory and Methods in Cognition and Culture - Evolution and Human Behaviour - Social Cognition - Cognitive Science of Religion 15K word dissertation MA Cognition and Culture Focus on Ancient Greek and Roman history Combines specialised research methods/skills modules with ‘Special Topics’ in Greek or Roman history 20K word dissertation

11. Interdisciplinary MA based in IIS Modules available in History, Anthropology, Politics, English, Sociology 15K word dissertation

12. MA in Irish History: Historiography Research methods Historical Documents and Sources Public History internship module Pathway specific module or individually negotiated topic Double module dissertation (20K words)

13. What does it cost? Fees for 2010-11 not yet set but 2009-10 are: Full time UK/EU (1 year): £3,390 Part-time fees are set by module but roughly equivalent Fees can be paid in instalments Higher fee rates for non-EU/UK residents Some DEL UK/EU studentships and School bursaries available for 2010 entry

14. School of History and Anthropology webpages: www.qub.ac.uk/history www.qub.ac.uk/anthropology QUB Postgraduate webpages: www.qub.ac.uk/home/Prospective Students/PostgraduateStudents

15. Talk to the relevant Postgraduate MA co-ordinators: Fearghal McGarry (Modern/Irish History) Brian Campbell (Ancient History) Hastings Donnan (Anthropology / Ethnomusicology) Dominic Bryan (Irish Studies) Jesse Bering (Cognition and Culture) Or to the School PG Administrator, Catherine Boone (c.boone@qub.ac.uk)

16. 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

17. Pursue your scholarly interests to an advanced – professional - level Essential qualification for entry to academic and related careers Highly demanding degree which requires ability, focus, discipline Key transferable skills in advanced research methods, project organisation, and communications Close working relationship with supervisor Structured 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/

18. Research expertise within School: RAE 2008 graded 60% of research activity by History as world-leading or internationally excellent (4* & 3*), placing History at Queen’s in the top 20 UK HEIs by research weighting RAE confirmed Queen’s as a world leading centre for Anthropology: 35% of research graded world-leading (4*). Only 2 other UK Anthropology depts performed at this top level. 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

20. School webpages: For information on postgraduate funding, admission criteria, application process... www.qub.ac.uk/historyandanthropol ogy Talk to postgraduate co- ordinators and potential supervisors Talk to current PhD students Talk to School PG Administrator, Catherine Boone

21. What does it cost? Fees for 2010-11 not yet set but 2009-10 are: Full time UK/EU (per year): £3,390 Part-time fees (per year): £1,165 Fees can be paid in instalments Higher fee rates for non-EU/UK residents PhD funding available 2010: - 3 DEL studentships - 1 AHRC studentship (History only)

22. All applications should be made via the University Portal at: www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/Postgradu ateStudents/ApplyingtoQueens/ Applications for PLACES can be considered up to end July 2010 Applications for FUNDING must be received by 26 March 2010 (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 in discipline by July 2010; academic references; transcript FOR PhD – minimum 2:1 (GPA 3.3) BA and normally MA pass (or projected pass) in discipline; academic references; transcript; research proposal

23. An ‘Old’ University (est. 1845) World class academic reputation: - international recognition for our research (RAE) - student-centred ethos - international links (Beijing, Chennai, Boston, Melbourne etc) - member of Russell Group of research-led UK universities New Library: an investment for the future Location in heart of Belfast with good travel links to ROI and UK Modern and affordable student accommodation