Constant learning

“What I enjoy most about studying Computer Science is the constant learning. The field is always evolving, which keeps me engaged every day as there’s always something new to discover. It sparks my curiosity and excitement about what’s happening in technology, and it helps me stay adaptable as I continuously update my skills and knowledge. The dynamic nature of the course ensures that I’m always learning and growing.”

Callista Budihardjo, Computer Science, Indonesia

Varied curriculum

“I love how varied Psychology is, every week we are learning a completely different topic. It makes it feel really interesting. I also love the scientific rigour of the department, all our lecturers are experts in their field and are conducting such interesting research.”

Niamh Rind, Psychology, Wales

Pursuing passions

“What I enjoy most about International Business with French is the fact that I can combine my passion for French with a diverse range of modules in Business. Being a lover of travelling, I enjoy learning about the culture in France, the different regions and the history behind the country. I like the fact that my French classes are in smaller groups of people, compared to Business, it allows all of us to speak to our peers and teachers/lecturers. In Business, I enjoy the variety of modules and that we could choose what to do in our second year of studies. Some of the assignments I actually find quite enjoyable too.”

Martyna Abelkyte, International Business with French, Northern Ireland/Lithuania

State-of-the-art facilities

“I really enjoy that with Midwifery you’re never going to learn everything and you are constantly learning. There is always something new to learn or update your learning. I love the facilities in the MBC, I love the simulations in the Intersim suite and how real it feels.”

Charlene Spence, Midwifery, NI

Meeting like-minded people

“My peers are incredible, in secondary school I felt alone in my interests, and I was hoping that university would allow me to meet like-minded people, which I have. Being around creative people invigorates my own creativity, seeing my peers experiment also inspire me. The faculty is also incredible, in Broadcast Production I have particularly been inspired by Frank Delaney. He has such an impressive ability to convey complex ideas in simple sentences and will invite you to be experimental, which I haven't ever experienced before in my academic life.”

Andrew Atkinson, Broadcast Production, NI

Friendly teaching staff

“I love our materials, engaging with movies and short films in class or for class genuinely makes all of our learning so much easier! Our lecturers and seminar/workshop teachers are really friendly (and funny) which makes class really fun and enjoyable! And of course, the people, I love all the people I’ve met in my classes.”

Chloe O’Malley, Film Studies and Production, ROI

Research opportunities

“It integrates studying human anatomy with opportunities to work with people. I loved science, but didn't necessarily see myself in a lab for the rest of my life. There will be opportunities to be involved in leading research and I have a particular interested in identifying and improving national healthcare inequalities.”

Chloe Watterson, Human Biology, NI

Module flexibility

“The flexibility of my modules, the variety of literature I am able to study, and the friends I make on my course. I also like learning about and being able to practise my creative writing. The friendly teachers and lecturers are also a bonus.”

Cheri Botha, English with Creative Writing, South Africa

Tutorial discussions

“Definitely tutorials - actually being able to talk through problems in a group and thinking about the actual physics behind them has been so fascinating. I think I'd feel much more lost without them.”

Amy Furlonger, Physics with Spanish, England

New concepts

“What I enjoy most about my software engineering course is the opportunity to learn new things every day. Coming into university with no prior experience in coding, I initially found it challenging, but the support from my lecturers helped me work through those struggles. Over time, I’ve come to truly enjoy the process. From experimenting with different programming languages to adapting to the fast pace of learning new concepts, it’s been a rewarding journey.”

Aleeya Emelna binti Mohd Khairul Isma, Software Engineering, Malaysia

Up to date teaching

“I love how current the study of International Relations and Politics is, we could come in one week and have completely new examples of the ideas and theories we are studying, I also feel it is so important to be informed about what is going on in the world, and politically what is constantly shifting.”

Poppy Rosser, International Relations and Politics, England

Collaborative learning environment

“The blend of cutting-edge research and industry-oriented learning really excites me. I also appreciate the collaborative learning environment at Queen’s, where students and professors are always open to discussing new ideas. The upcoming industrial placement is another aspect I’m eagerly looking forward to—it’s a fantastic opportunity to apply what I’ve learned in a real-world setting and gain experience that will shape my future career.”

Taher Kapasi, MSc In Pharmaceutical Analysis with IIP, India

Student diversity

“One thing I really enjoy about my course is the diversity of people in my class. Being surrounded by individuals from different cultures allows me to learn more about their backgrounds and perspectives. The modules are also exciting and keep me engaged, making the overall experience even more rewarding.”

Raeesa Riaz, International Business, Pakistan

Enthusiastic staff

“I really love how enthusiastic the professors are about their subject and the drive they have to answer curious minds. I'm grateful for the flexibility in my weekly schedule and just the infectious energy they carry around encouraging me also to learn more and contribute towards the course.”

Megha Elsa Thomas, MSc Clinical Health Psychology, India

Study facilities

“The resources and facilities of the university are top tier. We can even book study rooms in several buildings. I love the ones in McClay library the most, especially the ones on the higher floor with beautiful views.”

Henny Septia Utami, PhD Education, Indonesia

Range of perspectives

“The open discussions and the welcoming atmosphere for diverse perspectives - it fosters a lot of critical thinking and encourages us to explore ideas from multiple angles.”

Christstela, MA Anthropology, Singapore

Welcoming and approachable lecturers

“The lecturers are amazing—they’re not only highly professional but also incredibly approachable and understanding. Besides the academic knowledge I have gained from them, I also feel a sense of being understood. The fact is that I am a non-native, therefore in some cases, language still be my barrier, but all of the professors made me realise that it's okay if I do not understand, just accept and ask questions.”

Trinh Thu Phuong, MSc in Tesol and Applied Linguistics, Vietnam

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Hannah Reilly Staff Writer | Queen's Global Hi, I'm Hannah, a two-time graduate of Queen's University Belfast and now a current staff member of Queen's Global! As well as helping with general content management for the main Queen's website, I also collaborate with current students to create relatable and useful content for the student blog. I studied BA English and MA English Literary Studies at Queen's and have since worked in various editorial positions in Belfast, including previous roles as Editorial Assistant and Assistant Commissioning Editor for local and international magazine publications. In my spare time, I enjoy reading novels (and attending various book clubs), studying Korean at the Queen's Language Centre and attending Belfast Giants ice hockey games!