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Postgraduate Taught

Isabella Barros De La Rosa | 12 February, 2025
MA Violence, Terrorism and Security student Isa shares her experience of working on her Master's dissertation; and reflects on the ups and downs of the writing process.

Malavika Mahendranath | 31 January, 2025
The highs, the lows, and everything in between - Malavika reviews her year as a Masters student at Queen's!

Ghada Al Fakih | 22 January, 2025
Lebanese student Ghada reflects on her experience of PG study and shares how pursuing a master's at Queen's has shaped her career plans.

Sai Sree Kurra | 18 November, 2024
MSc Management student Sai Sree discusses how she navigates postgraduate student life by embracing flexibility and self-care!

Madhurya Jagadeesh | 30 October, 2024
PG student Madhurya delves into the main differences between studying Data Analytics and Business Analytics at Queen's; and offers some advice on choosing the right path for your postgraduate studies.

Isabella Barros De La Rosa | 14 October, 2024
Postgraduate student Isa discusses why she decided to pursue her passions following the completion of her undergraduate degree in Colombia.

Ghada Al Fakih | 4 October, 2024
With autumn semester in full swing, PG student Ghada reflects on how new and returning students can embrace the academic year ahead.

Isabella Barros De La Rosa | 5 August, 2024
PG student Isa lists spots in and around the Queen's campus she's currently visiting to work on her dissertation over the summer!

Rushikesh Mahajan | 5 March, 2024
“The curriculum's focus on current and future legal challenges in technology, taught by leading academics and industry professionals, who reciprocate positively, resonated with my academic and career goals.”

Xinxin Wang | 4 March, 2024
"Queen’s Graduate School has supported me a lot, for instance through the dissertation skills training programme and writing bootcamp."

Tililenji Mwanza | 1 March, 2024
“It is a multicultural university accepting people from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds. Queen’s is one of the few universities in the UK that offers an MPH/GH.”

Marieke Rose Fastovsky | 29 February, 2024
“Ultimately, my decision to move to Belfast and study at Queen’s came down to affordability, language compatibility, opportunity, and proximity to both my home in the US as well as to other countries.”

Bisma Arshad | 26 February, 2024
“The combination of academic prowess, international recognition, and outstanding research facilities made Queen's University a non-negotiable choice for me.”

22 February, 2024
“Compared to a fully practical filmmaking course (as it is in some universities), the MA Film course has a lot more theory in it, paving the way for my career pathway of researching and lecturing on cinema and TV.”

21 February, 2024
“I chose to move to Belfast and study at Queen's University for its unique postgraduate conversion course in psychology, tailored for students transitioning from different academic backgrounds."

Isabella Barros De La Rosa | 19 February, 2024
"I felt that a master’s degree would not only complement and deepen the knowledge I had gained during undergrad, but it would also allow me to improve my research capabilities."

Ghada Al Fakih | 16 February, 2024
"As the MSc in Clinical Health Psychology intends to provide me with a comprehensive world class education in the clinical and scientific aspects of psychology, this in turn aligns perfectly with my aspirations of becoming a clinical psychologist."

Ghada Al Fakih | 28 February, 2024
Hello, world. I'm Ghada Al Fakih, a Lebanese woman, a lover of my homeland, and a clinical health psychology master's student at Queen's University Belfast.

Staff Writer | 19 January, 2024
Do you want to do a postgraduate degree at Queen’s? Here are your funding options.

Samantha Koitz | 15 January, 2024
Conflict Transformation and Social Justice student Sami explains why she made the long journey to Queen's University Belfast from Maryland USA to pursue postgraduate study.

Eleanor Lees | 3 January, 2024
Eleanor has recently returned to NI for Postgraduate study after six years away – in this blog, she describes the ups and downs of navigating such a transition, and ultimately why it’s good to be home.

Holly Anna Lennon | 11 December, 2023
Feeling overwhelmed by the the final stage in the PG process? MA Literary Studies student Holly has several top tips for planning and researching for your dissertation.

Rosa Hasson | 8 December, 2023
Thinking of applying for postgraduate study at Queen's? MSc Marketing student Rosa details the application process step-by-step below.

Rosa Hasson | 27 November, 2023
Postgraduate study can be a challenging and demanding period in your academic career. Fear not - MSc Marketing student Rosa provides some top tips below to help manage stress and boost your mental health and wellbeing during PG study.

Keerthana Sundararaj | 10 November, 2023
Follow MSc Management student Keerthana on a tour of the Graduate School and its various facilities.

Rosa Hasson | 25 October, 2023
Embarking on a Master of Science in Marketing is a thrilling journey that combines rigorous academic pursuits with real-world practical applications. Rosa summarises what a typical week looks like for an MSc Marketing student.

Rosa Hasson | 2 October, 2023
Making the leap from undergraduate to postgraduate study can be a challenge. If you’re a prospective postgraduate student, here are some things to expect when beginning your new education journey...

Holly Anna Lennon | 7 August, 2023
MA English Literary Studies student Holly discusses her Clearing process and how her decisions led to a rewarding academic experience at Queen's.

Postgraduate Study | 2 August, 2023
At Queen’s, we believe that postgraduate study can help anyone achieve great things, whatever stage of their career or research journey.

Molly Elspas | 14 June, 2023
Moving abroad for university can often be a daunting time for students. Public History student Molly Elspas provides a few words of wisdom for those who are making the big move from the US to Belfast.

Reham Lasheen | 8 March, 2023
Public Health student Reham did a lot of research before choosing a university for her masters, here's what helped her make Queen's her final choice .

Beth Molloy | 25 January, 2023
Cost of living, travel times and the need to break free after the lockdowns helped Beth decide to come to Belfast. Read her story here...

Aakanksha Shukla | 8 December, 2022
Ever wondered what an MBA is really like? Read why Aakanksha chose to come to Queen's for her MBA and what her day looks like as a student in Belfast.

Hannah Wasson | 7 December, 2022
Ever wondered what studying music at university is really like? Well wonder no more, third year music student Hannah is here to tell you all about it!

Divyata Bhola | 6 December, 2022
Spend a day with Indian postgrad student Divyata all the way from her morning gym session to her classes, her accommodation, a trip to the library and and a jaunt to the city centre.

Sami Koitz | 5 December, 2022
Do I regret moving across the pond to go to graduate school? Absolutely not! Do I wish I had planned better to move halfway across the world to go to get a Master’s degree? Absolutely! See Sami's tips!!

Camila Montero | 30 November, 2022
If you're living in Queen's accommodation make sure to take advantage of all the trips they organise. They're a great way to make new friends and see more of Northern Ireland. Join Camila for a sunrise social at Crawfordsburn beach.

Reham Lasheen | 22 November, 2022
Join Egyptian student Reham Lasheen as she takes us through a day in her life as a Public Health student at Queen's.

Sami Koitz | 3 November, 2022
American Postgrad Sami Koitz takes you through a day in her life as a Conflict Transformation and Social Justice student at Queen's.

Sami Koitz | 1 November, 2022
Everyone knows- packing is HARD! What do you really need and what is a waste of precious suitcase space? American student Sami is here with her top tips on what she wished she'd left at home and what was really worth hauling across the globe!

Lindsey Mitchell | 25 October, 2022
Mature student Lindsey Mitchell has come back to student life to pursue a career helping people with Substance Use Disorders. She discusses juggling family life and keeping up with the pace as an older (and maybe not wiser!) student.

Niamh McMullan | 18 October, 2022
Join Niamh for a look at a day in her life as a Media and Broadcast Production Master’s student on a busy Thursday.

Tessa Rendina | 8 August, 2022
Looking for your next weekend adventure? Whether it's somewhere closer or a little further afield, Tessa's here to share some of the trips she's taken this year.

Tessa Rendina | 8 April, 2022
Wondering how to find the right accommodation for you? From settling in to making friends, Tessa shares her tips and her experience of living in Queen's postgraduate accommodation.

Andrea Cartmill | 11 April, 2022
Undertaking a master’s degree can be daunting so here are some tips Andrea wishes she had known when starting her master’s!

Robbie Jamison, MSc International Business | 18 March, 2021
With a BA Honours degree from the University of Liverpool, Robbie Jamison decided Queen's was his best postgrad study option. Here's why.

Rebecca McGettigan, MA History | 27 November, 2019
Thinking about coming to Queen’s from the Republic of Ireland for postgraduate study? Rebecca McGettigan, MA History, from Donegal, tells you everything you need to know.

Laura Kinkead, PhD student at Queen's | 27 July, 2021
Laura Kinkead tells us what an average day in her life as a PhD student looks like.

Bimsarie Neranja Jananee Weerathunge | 21 June, 2018
Bimsarie Weerathunge on the realities of completing a Masters in Management at Queen’s.

Aoife McDowell, MA Media | 5 December, 2019
From standing out in the job market to pursuing your passion, Master’s student Aoife McDowell explains the perks of postgraduate life at Queen’s.

Ruchismita Bhattachar, MSc Business Analytics | 17 January, 2020
International postgraduate student Ruchismita Bhattacharjee gives a sneak peek inside student life in Queen’s Accommodation in College Gardens.

Tamanna Khurana, MA Arts Management | 6 May, 2020
Canadian Tamanna Khurana searched the world for the perfect MA in Arts Management that would give her the career edge – she found it at Queen’s in Belfast.