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.

Year 1

Core Modules

Dissertation (100 credits)

Research Preparation Portfolio II (20 credits)

Research Preparation Portfolio I (20 credits)

Portfolio (100 credits)



Optional Modules

Professional Development and Work Placement (20 credits)

Incorrigibly Plural (20 credits)

Corpus Linguistics (20 credits)

Research in Arts and Cultural Industries Management (20 credits)

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

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

Broadcasting Genre (20 credits)

Translating for Performance (10 credits)

Cultural Policy: International Perspectives (20 credits)

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

Engaging Audiences (20 credits)

Phonetics and Phonology: Concepts and Practices (20 credits)

Discourse Analysis: traditional to digital (20 credits)

Research Theory and Practice (20 credits)

Discourses of Crime and Deviance (20 credits)

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

Independent study in Celtic (30 credits)

Independent Study (20 credits)

Research Methods in International Cultural Studies (20 credits)

Principles of Community Interpreting (20 credits)

Workplace Internship (20 credits)

Literary Research Methods (20 credits)

Advanced Excavation (20 credits)

Audiovisual Translation (10 credits)

Research Methods in Modern Languages (20 credits)

Advanced Studies in Music (20 credits)

Literary 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 15th August 2025 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: 2025/26

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/