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.

Course Structure
Students may enrol on a full-time (1 year) or part-time (2 years) basis. The MRes is awarded to students who successfully complete four taught modules (80 CATS points) and a 20,000 word dissertation plus seminar presentation or final portfolio of similar depth and scope (100 CATS points). Exit qualifications are available: students may exit with a Postgraduate Certificate by successfully completing 60 CATS points from taught modules.

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2023/24). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.

Year 1
Core Modules
Dissertation (100 credits)
Research Preparation Portfolio I (20 credits)
Portfolio (100 credits)
Research Preparation Portfolio II (20 credits)

Optional Modules
Literary Translation (10 credits)
Translating for Performance (10 credits)
Discourse Analysis: traditional to digital (20 credits)
Advanced Excavation (20 credits)
Literary Research Methods (20 credits)
Phonetics and Phonology: Concepts and Practices (20 credits)
Sociolinguistics (20 credits)
Research Methods 2: Skills in Linguistic Research and Data Analysis (20 credits)
Directed Study in English/French/Irish Linguistics (20 credits)
Professional Development and Work Placement (20 credits)
Research in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits)
Research Methods 1: Research Design in Linguistics (20 credits)
Meaning, Sense, Translation (20 credits)
Broadcasting Genre (20 credits)
Incorrigibly Plural (20 credits)
Corpus Linguistics (20 credits)
Irish Archaeology in a Global Context (20 credits)
Independent Study in Arts, Languages and Humanities (20 credits)
Engaging Audiences (20 credits)
Media & Broadcast Analysis (20 credits)
Current Debates in Prehistoric Archaeology (20 credits)
Independent study in Celtic (30 credits)
Independent Study (20 credits)
Research Methods in International Cultural Studies (20 credits)
Cultural Policy: International Perspectives (20 credits)
Research Theory and Practice (20 credits)
Advanced Studies in Music (20 credits)
Research Methods in Modern Languages (20 credits)
Language Revival, Reconciliation and Politics in Northern Ireland (20 credits)
Workplace Internship (20 credits)
Discourses of Crime and Deviance (20 credits)
Principles of Community Interpreting (20 credits)
Audiovisual Translation (10 credits)

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. The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information.

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.

The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicy for more information.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 16th August 2024 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. Notifications to this effect will appear on the Direct Application Portal against the programme application page.

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

Entry Year: 2024/25

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/