Queen’s University Belfast offers a wide range of postgraduate opportunities for anyone looking to further their studies. From arts and humanities to business, engineering, and science, there’s a programme to suit your goals. With over 100 taught master’s degrees, professional qualifications, and research options available, Queen’s has something for everyone—whether you’re aiming for academia, industry, or public sector roles.

The Postgraduate Study Week

During the week, students had the chance to meet with faculty representatives to explore their next steps and attend masterclasses for a taste of postgraduate study. On Monday, I chatted with current students at the Junction Café about life as a master's student. It was a valuable experience as I could ask practical questions, like the workload, that aren't always covered elsewhere. There was also the opportunity to speak with the student finance team to understand available funding for different courses. Below, I’ve summarised some key insights from those conversations about fees and funding.

Later that day, I attended a Nursing information session at the MBC, where current students and subject experts discussed various pathways into medicine. On Tuesday, the Dean of Graduate Studies hosted a midday tea in the Graduate School, featuring faculty stalls where I explored course options from different schools. That evening, the Business School held an overview event showcasing its postgraduate offerings, followed by a tour of the new Business School facilities.

On Wednesday, I joined a tour of the Graduate School. Despite walking past the building daily, I’d never been inside, and the tour gave useful context about the learning environment. Throughout the day, events hosted by the Computer Science School, School of Dentistry, and sustainability-focused courses provided insights into their programs. Later, I attended a "Funding Your Degree" seminar at One Elmwood, which was incredibly helpful for understanding available financial support.

Throughout the week, representatives of postgraduate study were available in the Students' Union, offering a flexible and convenient way to gather information during breaks between classes.

Postgraduate Courses

Queen’s offers taught programmes that combine academic excellence with practical skills, including qualifications such as PgCert, PgDip, PGCE, MSc, MA, and MBA. These one-year programmes deliver in-depth knowledge and often include professional placements or projects with top organisations, giving graduates a competitive edge.

For those drawn to research, Queen’s excels in innovation and research excellence. With a strong emphasis on groundbreaking discoveries, you’ll work alongside leading academics on world-class projects. Applying is straightforward—postgraduate taught applications open in the autumn, while research applicants should contact potential supervisors before submitting their application.

Below, I’ve outlined school-specific pathways, funding options, and important upcoming events to help guide your postgraduate journey.

Funding and Tuition Fees

Postgraduate study can be expensive, but Queen’s offers a variety of scholarships, research grants, and financial awards for UK, ROI, and international students.

Taught Master’s Fees:

• NI/ROI: £7,300
• GB: £9,250
• International: £25,800

Postgraduate Research Fees:

• NI/ROI/GB: £4,786
• International: £25,600

Note: Premium Masters Courses and postgraduate diplomas may have different costs. Always check the course page on the Queen’s website for the most accurate fees. Information accurate as of December 2024.

School Highlights

School of Nursing and Midwifery

• Offers a 2-year postgraduate nursing course for those with 650 hours of care experience but no prior nursing degree.
• Includes funded placements.
• Nursing and midwifery postgraduates share classes with undergraduates from the second year onwards.

Queen’s Business School

• Provides opportunities to pivot careers with up to £6,500 in funding and scholarships.
• Located in a state-of-the-art building with facilities like a trading room.

School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

• Focused on specialised engineering and climate change careers.
• Tech-based courses funded by AICC allow NI residents or those living in Belfast for three years to pursue a master’s with no tuition fees.
• Offers conversion courses in software development and a master’s in psychology.

Admissions Requirement: A Second-Class Honours degree or equivalent from a recognised institution is typically the minimum entry requirement for most postgraduate programmes.

Upcoming Events

Visit the Queen's Postgraduate events page for up-to-date information on upcoming Postgraduate events and showcases.

You can also visit the Thomas J Moran Graduate School anytime to request a tour—staff are always happy to assist.

If you’re ready to take the next step, email graduateschool@qub.ac.uk for more information or visit the Queen’s website for details on courses and applications. Don’t miss out on these incredible opportunities!

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Postgraduate study at Queen's

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Information for GB students

Charlotte Jennings Politics and International Relations | Undergraduate Student | London, England I'm a Politics and International Relations student at Queen's. I am from London and currently live in student housing but lived in Elms BT9 last year. I love to be a busy person and am a member of multiple societies and teams at Queen's. I am also undertaking a charitable project at Queen's called the Zambia project where we host fundraisers in order to collect money and aid for our missionary trip to Zambia. In my spare time I teach water sports in Bangor and so far I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Belfast even though it is very different to London. I would highly recommend the university to anyone as I have had the best experience here so far and have fallen in love with this country.