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Program Overview
Queen's University Belfast
Overview
Queen's University Belfast is a public research university in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and medicine.
History
Queen's University Belfast was founded in 1845 as Queen's College, Belfast. It was one of three Queen's Colleges in Ireland, along with Cork and Galway. The college was established to provide education to the people of Belfast and the surrounding areas. In 1908, the college became a university and was renamed Queen's University Belfast.
Academic Programs
Queen's University Belfast offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university is divided into several faculties, including:
- Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
The university offers programs in various fields, including:
- Arts and Humanities: English, History, Languages, Music, and Drama
- Social Sciences: Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, Politics, and Sociology
- Natural Sciences: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
- Engineering: Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering
- Medicine: Medicine, Dentistry, and Biomedical Sciences
Research
Queen's University Belfast is a research-intensive university and has a strong reputation for research excellence. The university has a number of research centers and institutes, including:
- The Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology
- The Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology
- The Institute of Global Food Security
- The Centre for Economic History
The university has a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and has established a number of research themes, including:
- Global Challenges
- Health and Wellbeing
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Culture and Creativity
Campus
The university's campus is located in the heart of Belfast, with many of its buildings located in the Queen's Quarter. The campus is home to a number of historic buildings, including the Lanyon Building, which was designed by Charles Lanyon and completed in 1849.
The university has invested heavily in its campus infrastructure in recent years, with a number of new buildings and facilities being opened. These include the McClay Library, the Student Guidance Centre, and the Physical Education Centre.
Student Life
Queen's University Belfast has a strong student community, with over 24,000 students from over 80 countries. The university has a number of student organizations and clubs, including:
- The Queen's University Belfast Students' Union
- The Queen's University Belfast Drama Society
- The Queen's University Belfast Music Society
- The Queen's University Belfast Sports Union
The university also has a number of support services for students, including:
- The Student Guidance Centre
- The Counselling Service
- The Careers Service
- The Disability Support Service
Internationalization
Queen's University Belfast has a strong commitment to internationalization and has established partnerships with universities around the world. The university has a number of international programs, including:
- Study Abroad
- Erasmus+
- International Student Exchange
- International Research Collaborations
The university also has a number of international students, with over 2,000 students from outside the UK.
Rankings
Queen's University Belfast is ranked among the top universities in the UK and globally. According to the QS World University Rankings 2022, Queen's University Belfast is ranked:
- 173rd globally
- 26th in the UK
- 1st in Northern Ireland
The university is also ranked highly in a number of subject areas, including:
- Law: 51-100 globally
- Business and Management: 101-150 globally
- Engineering: 151-200 globally
- Computer Science: 201-250 globally
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for Queen's University Belfast vary depending on the program and the student's country of origin. The fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are as follows:
- Undergraduate programs:
- UK and EU students: £4,030 - £9,250 per year
- International students: £14,100 - £19,800 per year
- Postgraduate programs:
- UK and EU students: £4,030 - £6,300 per year
- International students: £14,100 - £19,800 per year
Scholarships
Queen's University Belfast offers a number of scholarships to students, including:
- The Queen's University Belfast Scholarship
- The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
- The International Scholarship
- The Postgraduate Scholarship
The university also offers a number of bursaries and awards to students, including:
- The Queen's University Belfast Bursary
- The Student Finance Bursary
- The Disability Support Bursary
Conclusion
Queen's University Belfast is a world-class university with a strong reputation for research excellence and academic programs. The university has a rich history and a strong commitment to internationalization. With its beautiful campus, excellent facilities, and supportive student community, Queen's University Belfast is an excellent choice for students from around the world.
English and Linguistics
Overview
The English and Linguistics program at Queen's University Belfast is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program that explores the English language and literature in all its forms. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the language, its history, and its cultural contexts.
Program Structure
The English and Linguistics program is a three-year undergraduate program that consists of six modules per year. The program is divided into three stages:
- Stage 1: Introduction to English Language and Literature
- Stage 2: Exploring English Language and Literature
- Stage 3: Advanced English Language and Literature
Modules
The program includes a wide range of modules, including:
- English in Transition
- Introduction to English Language
- Issues in Contemporary Fiction: Gender, Race, Ecology
- Writing from 21st Century Ireland
- Introduction to Creative Writing
- Adventures in the History of Ideas
- History of English: Studying Language Change
- Language and Power
- Foundations for Speech Analysis: The Phonetics of English
- Utopia / Dystopia: The Future in Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Literature
- Fiction and the Novel )
- Romantic Poetry,
- Dickens and the Cult of Celebrity
- Modernism and Modernity
- Enlightenment and its Discontents
- Havoc and Rebellion: Writing and Reading Later Medieval England
- Shakespeare and Co
- Irish Literature
- An Introduction to Critical and Cultural Theory
- Mapping the Anglo-Saxon World
- Modern American Fiction: Race, Class, Gender, Sexuality
- Irish Gothic
- Representing the Working Class
- The Structure of English
- Contemporary Irish and Scottish Fiction Devolutionary Identities
- Stevens & Bishop
- Writing Africa: The Colonial Past to Colonial Present
- Love Across the Divide: Northern Irish Literature and Culture 1968-Present
- Restoration to Regency in Contemporary Fiction
- Work-based Learning
- Stylistics: The Language of Literature
- Renaissance Performance, Gender, Space
- Special Topic in Irish Writing
- Literature and Science in the Nineteenth Century: Evolution, Degeneration, and the Mind
- Language in the Media
- Televising the Victorians
- Speech Worlds: Phonological Acquisition, Variation and Disorder
- Double Dissertation English Literature
- Double Dissertation English Language
- Special Topic in Creative Writing
- Contemporary Indian Literature in English
- Marvels, Monsters and Miracles in Anglo-Saxon England
- Shakespeare on Screen
Assessment
The program is assessed through a combination of coursework, examinations, and practical assessments. The assessment methods vary depending on the module, but may include:
- Coursework: essays, reports, presentations, and group work
- Examinations: written exams, oral exams, and practical exams
- Practical assessments: performances, presentations, and projects
Career Prospects
Graduates of the English and Linguistics program at Queen's University Belfast have a wide range of career prospects, including:
- Teaching and education
- Writing and journalism
- Publishing and editing
- Marketing and advertising
- Public relations and communications
- Law and politics
- Business and management
- Arts and cultural management
- Research and academia
Entry Requirements
The entry requirements for the English and Linguistics program at Queen's University Belfast are:
- A-levels: ABB, including A-level English
- GCSEs: English Language grade C/4 or above
- International Baccalaureate: 33 points, including 6 points in English
- Other qualifications: equivalent qualifications, such as BTEC or Access courses, may be accepted
Tuition Fees
The tuition fees for the English and Linguistics program at Queen's University Belfast are:
- UK and EU students: £4,030 - £9,250 per year
- International students: £14,100 - £19,800 per year
Scholarships
Queen's University Belfast offers a number of scholarships to students, including:
- The Queen's University Belfast Scholarship
- The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
- The International Scholarship
- The Postgraduate Scholarship
The university also offers a number of bursaries and awards to students, including:
- The Queen's University Belfast Bursary
- The Student Finance Bursary
- The Disability Support Bursary
Conclusion
The English and Linguistics program at Queen's University Belfast is a comprehensive and interdisciplinary program that explores the English language and literature in all its forms. The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the language, its history, and its cultural contexts. With its wide range of modules, excellent facilities, and supportive student community, the English and Linguistics program at Queen's University Belfast is an excellent choice for students from around the world.
