Arts & Humanities

Overview

The MRes in Arts and Humanities is a research preparation degree that offers students the opportunity to undertake advanced studies within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen’s. The course is structured around the personal research interests of each student and supported by a bespoke research preparation portfolio and a range of optional modules in areas related to the research. The MRes is available in a wide range of disciplines within the School of Arts, English and Languages and also in Archaeology.

Core Modules

Research Preparation Portfolio I (20 credits)

Research Preparation Portfolio II (20 credits)

Dissertation (100 credits)

Portfolio (100 credits)



Optional Modules

Research Methods in Modern Languages (20 credits)

Independent Study (20 credits)

Independent study in Celtic (30 credits)

Literary Translation (10 credits)

Principles of Community Interpreting (20 credits)

Research Theory and Practice (20 credits)

Workplace Internship (20 credits)

Engaging Audiences (20 credits)

Cultural Policy: International Perspectives (20 credits)

Literary Research Methods (20 credits)

Audiovisual Translation (10 credits)

Professional Development and Work Placement (20 credits)

Belfast: Place, Identity and Memory in a Contested City (20 credits)

Incorrigibly Plural (20 credits)

Research in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits)

Advanced Studies in Music (20 credits)

Broadcasting Genre (20 credits)

Independent Study in Arts, Languages and Humanities (20 credits)

Research Methods in International Cultural Studies (20 credits)

Advanced Excavation (20 credits)

Kingship and Colonisation in Medieval Ireland: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (20 credits)

Discourses of Crime and Deviance (20 credits)

Language Revival, Reconciliation and Politics in Northern Ireland (20 credits)

Migrating Identities (20 credits)

Research Methods 1: Research Design in Linguistics (20 credits)

Discourse Analysis Traditional to Digital (20 credits)

Phonetics and Phonology: Concepts and Practices (20 credits)

Research Methods 2: Skills in Linguistic Research and Data Analysis (20 credits)

Corpus Linguistics (20 credits)

Name Studies (20 credits)

Entrance requirements

Graduate

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above in a related subject or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.



Applicants with relevant professional experience and a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



Exceptionally, applicants who do not hold a 2.2 Honours degree and who possess relevant experience may be permitted the opportunity to demonstrate achievement at an equivalent level. For example, if intending to study within Creative Arts, this could comprise several years of experience or employment as a composer, sound technician or in theatre work. Each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis.



All applicants will also be required to submit a 750 word research proposal, which demonstrates an understanding of the research area and methodology and a portfolio of practice-based work, if applicable.



International Students

Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/



English Language Requirements

Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years).



International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.



For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.



If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 14th August 2026 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.

1 year (Full Time), 2 years (Part Time)

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

Career Prospects

The MRes forms an excellent foundation for doctoral (PhD) work. It is also ideal for students who wish to undertake an independent research project for personal and professional development. It encourages practical, analytical and critical research skills and project management capacities relevant to a variety of professional and intellectual contexts. http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/