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A GIANT STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
CONTENTS
2 STUDY ABROAD AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
11 THE FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
27 THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
41 THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE, HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
47 INCLUSION AND WELLBEING SERVICES
49 THE NORMAN HOUSTON STUDY NORTHERN IRELAND AWARD
WE’RE A RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITY 50 WHAT’S NEXT?
This means you’ll be taught by world-leading academics and that
your course content will be informed by the latest research,
making it as relevant as it can be.
WE’RE IN THE UK’S BEST CITY
Queen’s is based in Belfast, a buzzing capital city with the
lowest student cost of living in the UK
(Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
What could be better?
YOU’LL FIND A PLACE TO BELONG
With over 200 student-led clubs and societies on campus,
you are sure to find your tribe.
1
STUDY ABROAD
AT QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
As the leading UK university on the Island of Ireland, over 150
students from North America come to Queen’s University Belfast
each year to study abroad for a semester or an academic year.
WHY Awash with enthusiasm, culture
and that famous Irish friendliness,
BELFAST? students can also explore:
• Game of Thrones film location
Belfast is a vibrant city and a “Must See” and activity tours
European destination, with its own distinct
culture and traditions. Belfast is in the safest • Beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures
region in the UK (UK British Crime Surveys such as the Giant’s Causeway or
2018/19). hiking in the Mourne Mountains
• The Titanic Belfast Museum was
voted best tourist attraction in the
world (World Travel Awards 2016)
• Great entertainment and nights out; a
buzzing arts and social scene from festivals,
BELFAST VOTED theatre and international events to historic
NUMBER 1 REGION pubs, stylish bars and brilliant shopping
IN THE WORLD TO VISIT IN 2018
(LONELY PLANET, 2017) • Northern Ireland is the happiest
place to live in the UK (Lloyds
Bank Happiness Index, 2020)
• The rest of the UK, Ireland and
Europe with accessible airport and
transport links to most major cities.
BELFAST HAS THE LOWEST
STUDENT RENT IN THE UK
(NATWEST STUDENT LIVING INDEX 2020)
2 3
Choosing Queen’s allows
students to study at a world-
class university (Ivy League
equivalent), make new friends
and live alongside people
from all over the world for a
truly immersive experience in
another culture.
WHY ACCOMMODATION
AND ORIENTATION
QUEEN’S? All study abroad students are guaranteed
Study abroad students at Queen’s are accommodation at Queen’s, which is located
taught by world-leading researchers and within easy walking distance of the University
experts in their field through lectures, in a pleasant residential area (Elms BT9), or
tutorials or practical laboratories, QUEEN’S WAS RANKED 1ST at the heart of city life at our BT1 and BT2
in state-of-the-art facilities. OUT OF 9 RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES housing. All accommodation is self-catering
FOR SATISFACTION
We also offer opportunities beyond the WITH ACCOMMODATION COST with en-suite options and internet access.
(INTERNATIONAL STUDENT BAROMETER 2018)
classroom with internships, research classes Orientation programmes run in September
and field trip options. Due to the unique and January to coincide with the start of
history of Belfast, students can also gain semester, helping study abroad students
insights into their subject(s) in a post conflict get familiar with the new environment and
scenario, especially in areas of Politics, support services on offer at Queen’s. There
International Studies, History and English. is also information on adjusting to university
Our Campus is within walking distance QUEEN’S IS HOME TO study, living expenses and tours of the
of the city center as well as coastlines OVER 4,000 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS recreational facilities and city of Belfast.
FROM 80 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES
and epic landscapes just 1 hour away. (QUEEN’S PLANNING OFFICE, 2022)
We understand that this is, for many
students, a once in a lifetime opportunity.
With this in mind, we encourage students
to maximize their experience outside the
classroom and offer organized field trips
and excursions each weekend through
QUEEN’S IS THE
student accommodation services. NINTH OLDEST UNIVERSITY
IN THE UK
(COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021)
4 5
WHAT CHOOSING
CAN I STUDY? WHAT TO STUDY
Study abroad students can choose to study Study abroad students normally take Students should agree module choices
virtually any subject Queen’s offers in: three modules per semester. Modules with their home institution’s study abroad
are usually worth 20 CATS points each adviser before submitting an application
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
(5 US Credits) and students require 60 to ensure they are appropriate to the
- Engineering and Physical Sciences CATS Points per semester (This equates student’s level of study and that your home
to 15–18 US Credits or 30 ECTS credits). university will award transfer credit.
- Medical, Health and Life Sciences
A list of modules in the undergraduate Teaching Methods
Examples include: course catalogue is available at Learning in the UK and Ireland is much more
https://qsiscat.qub.ac.uk independent. The teaching of a module will
- Architecture usually be based on lectures, supported by
Simply select the subject area of interest
tutorials or seminars, which incorporate
- Biological Sciences to see the range of modules (classes)
group discussion. Students are also expected
offered. By clicking on each individual
- Biomedical Science to supplement formal teaching with their own
module, information on credit, content
private study, with the student determining
- Conflict Transformation and Social Justice and assessment is detailed along with
how much reading they wish to do.
which semester in which it is offered.
- Ethnomusicology
Students can usually select modules from
- Economics Level 1 and 2 without evidence of prior
- Engineering and Computer Science study. Modules at Level 3 often require
demonstration of relevant study.
- Northern Ireland: Conflict,
Identity, Peace
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Psychology
Interdisciplinary study is also possible
dependent upon pre-requisites being
met and timetabling, eg Irish Folklore/ 1 CLASS IS WORTH 20 CATS CREDITS
Molecular Cell Biology/Bio Chemistry. = 5–6 US CREDITS
STUDENTS TAKE A TOTAL OF
There are also some more specialist 3 CLASSES PER SEMESTER
subjects on offer at Queen’s, such as,
The Politics of Deeply Divided Societies
and Introduction to Screenwriting.
6 7
HOW TO WHAT ARE
APPLY THE COSTS?*
STUDY ABROAD FEES 2021-22 £ US$** CAN$**
One Semester/Term 7,600 10,523 13,345
Study abroad is open to those students
currently undertaking an undergraduate 1 Academic Year 15,200 21,046 26,690
degree from an accredited university.
Applicants should normally have completed
at least one year of university study. ACCOMMODATION COSTS 2021-22
Non-catered accommodation 110 per week 149 per week 190 per week
Students are required to have a GPA of 3.0 Non-catered accommodation with ensuite 140 per week 190 per week 241 per week
overall from their current home university. bathroom
Some specific subject areas chosen may require
evidence of prior study and attainment. Application fee/Damage deposit 300 406 517
Apply online at qub.ac.uk/studyabroad
LIVING EXPENSES
Module choices, an academic reference
and official transcripts from the home Food 50 per week 67 per week 86 per week
university outlining obtained grades
are required for applications. Personal Expenses e.g. entertainment, 40 per week 54 per week 68 per week
clothes (depending on social life)
Books can be borrowed from the Library 10 per week 13 per week 17 per week
Application Deadlines
for two weeks or overnight, or bought
Semester 1 Fall/Academic Year: 31 May (reasonably priced University Bookshops)
Semester 2 Spring: 21 October Local Transportation Costs Minimal, as 5 per week 7 per week 8 per week
Queen’s is a campus university.
Visa Requirements
Cost of a standard return coach journey to 18 24 31
Semester Study Abroad students from Dublin (2 hours)
North America require a Visitor Study Visa
whereas those undertaking a full academic QUEEN’S Cost of an average return flight to London 70 95 120
year require a Student Visa Route (formerly
Tier 4 Visa). Queen’s will provide the required
LOYALTY (1 hr) Based on Easyjet flight from various
London airports to Belfast International fares
documentation to successful study abroad SCHOLARSHIP between March/April 2022
applicants for their visa application. Gym membership based on student off peak 16.50 per month 22 per month 29 per month
Study Abroad students who return
monthly membership – payable per month
to Queen’s to complete a
full-time undergraduate or
Student Cinema Ticket with Odeon 6 8 11
postgraduate degree are also
eligible for
*Living expenses are indicative and program costs including fees vary subject to arrangements with individual partner institutions
20% TUITION FEE DISCOUNT
IN YEAR 1 **All fees are payable in £ sterling. An approximate estimation is shown at the following exchange rate (15 February 2022):
£1 = $1.72 CAN / $1.35 USD. Prices quoted are correct at time of print (February 2022)
8 9
I came to Belfast looking to escape
the well-trodden path of the London,
THE FACULTY OF
Paris, or Berlin study abroad experience
on which many of my peers were QUEEN’S RANKED 17 IN THE WORLD
ARTS, HUMANITIES
FOR INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK
embarking. I wanted to be in a place (TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
that would deepen my understanding WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2022)
of my Politics degree – a place that
would bring the theory I learned into AND SOCIAL
sharper and more personal focus. I
found that in Belfast. I rarely feel like SCIENCES
a tourist, and easily engage in the
messy and personal politics that mean
10 QUEEN’S SUBJECTS IN
so much in this transitioning city. THE TOP 200 IN THE WORLD
(QS WORLD RANKINGS BY SUBJECT 2021)
I’ve been welcomed by both residents
of Belfast and by Queen’s students.
Being at Queen’s has allowed me to
be more in control of my education.
As a politics student, I am given
the space to do better and more
meaningful work both at Queen’s
and as a person living in Belfast.
Emma Paul
Oberlin College, Ohio
10 11
GAIN A NEW
PERSPECTIVE
STUDYING ARTS,
HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
AT QUEEN’S
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and 10 QUEEN’S SUBJECTS IN THE INTERNSHIPS AND
Social Sciences at Queen’s is a busy, TOP 200 IN THE WORLD
multidisciplinary community of learners, (QS World Rankings by subject 2022)
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
dedicated to using the wide range of - Pharmacy and Pharmacology (=79)
subjects within the arts and humanities to Internship Pathway Independent Research Module
- English Language and Literature (=94)
make a difference to the lives of ordinary
- Nursing (51-100) Complement the Queen’s study abroad Students have the option to undertake
people, locally nationally and internationally. experience with a six week internship in a piece of independent research within
- Archaeology (101-150)
the field of social justice and peacebuilding the faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social
We are home to some 9,300 students and - Law (101-150) following the spring semester. Gain Science, worth 20 CATS points.
700 academic and support staff who work
- Agriculture and Forestry (151-200) international work experience and college
across five Schools: Students will discuss and agree a suitable
- Architecture/ Built Environment (151-200) credit (20 CATS/5-6 US Credits) in a vibrant
city emerging from decades of conflict. research topic with the nominated Queen’s
- Arts, English and Languages - Chemical Engineering (151-200) supervisor, and also their supervisor at their
- History, Anthropology, Philosophy - Electronics and Electrical Engineering (151-200) The internship is designed to improve home institution if required.
and Politics - Medicine (151-200) student’s employability in a competitive
sector by combining research and study with Students may complement this independent
- Law research with any two additional modules
practical experience. Queen’s works with a
- Management GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022 range of different organisations throughout from across the university.
- 1st in the UK for Pharmacy and Pharmacology Belfast to find a bespoke internship that
- Social Sciences, Education and Social Work For more information on Study Abroad
- 1st in the UK for Agriculture, Forestry and Food matches students interests and skills to a
Internships and Research opportunities email:
We also house a Global Research Institute, project.
- 3rd in the UK for Dentistry AHSSabroad@qub.ac.uk
the Senator George J Mitchell Institute
for Global Peace, Security and Justice. - 3rd in the UK for Electronic and Students will spend 3-4 days per week at
Electrical Engineering the internship, allowing time for completion
- 6th in the UK for Architecture of a weekly learning journal. Applications
are encouraged from all majors. More
- 6th in the UK for Social Work
For Arts, Humanities and Social Science information on the organisations we work
specific queries, please contact - 6th in the UK for Anatomy and Physiology with for internships is available on the
Dave Murphy, Study Abroad Recruitment - 7th in the UK for Building and Queen’s website at:
Officer at: AHSSabroad@qub.ac.uk Town and Country Planning http://go.qub.ac.uk/internabroad
12 13
CONFLICT, RELIGION AND IDENTITY INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Since 9/11, politicians, media commentators, SAMPLE PATHWAY Queen’s has always been strongly SAMPLE PATHWAY
and scholars from across all disciplines international in character and today a large
have been struggling to comprehend Semester One: Fall proportion of our graduate students, a good Semester One: Fall
the ‘return of religion’ evidenced by the proportion of our undergraduates, as well Level 1
Level 2
unprecedented growth of radical expressions as many members of the faculty are drawn ANT1003 A World on the Move:
ANT2032 Conflict and Peace
of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The from Europe, North America and further Anthropological and Historical
in Comparative Perspective
global rise of radical religion has become afield. Our aim is to offer students a broad Approaches to Globalisation
Address questions such as are human
arguably the most pressing – yet least range of options including major theoretical An anthropological introduction to the study of
beings inherently violent, why are there
understood – social, political, and security perspectives on International Relations, globalisation, outlining links with perspectives
conflicts and how are they incorporated
problem of the contemporary period. the study of conflict as well as peace in the field of history. Issues discussed include:
into everyday life and how do we achieve
building, the work of the major international migration, refugees, trafficked people, tourism;
Northern Ireland has witnessed the interface peace and reconciliation?
institutions, and the major regions of the diasporas, the idea of home and national
of religion, political identity and conflict + world from Europe to the Middle East. borders; and global and local regimes of power
throughout ‘the Troubles’ of the 20th
Level 2 and resistance.
century and, as a result, Queen’s University Queen’s University is known as a world-
is home to some of the most innovative PAI2011 The Politics of Deeply leading center for the study of political +
and interdisciplinary thinking on conflict Divided Societies violence, security studies and conflict Level 2
transformation. We offer students the Explore the study of the politics of transformation. Given the unique history PAI2001 Politics and Policy
opportunity to study conflict, religion and deeply divided societies such as Northern of conflict and reconciliation in Northern of the European Union
identity through the lens of anthropology, Ireland, South Africa under Apartheid Ireland, researchers at Queen’s are well An introduction to the European Union,
history, sociology and politics, allowing and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with placed to offer a unique perspective on demonstrating how this evolving and
accepted wisdom on these issues to be an examination of ethnic and national many of today’s difficult research challenges, expanding tier of European governance
challenged from a variety of perspectives. conflict in terms of global politics. both in Ireland and across the globe. impacts on national political systems.
+
+
Level 2
Level 2
SOC2032 Northern Ireland:
PAI2017 International Relations
Conflict, Identity, Peace
Examines the balance of power, peace,
You will be introduced to sociological
international society, norms and gender.
approaches to identity, peace and
Modern challenges, such as International
conflict in Northern Ireland. The nature
Political Economy, the spread of Globalization,
of Northern Ireland’s peace process is
and contemporary concerns with security and
analysed in relation to contemporary
the War on Terror are also discussed.
local evidence as well as to scholarly
debates about conflict transformation. = TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
= TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
BREXIT PATHWAY
Queen’s was a thought leader in the Brexit
negotiations. With Northern Ireland being
the only part of the UK to border another
European country, Queen’s staff have been
engaged as political advisors and negotiators
JOINT 1ST IN THE UK on the British exit from the EU and had
FOR RESEARCH INTENSITY
FOR POLITICS considerable influence and impact on the issues.
(COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022) These include world-renowned Professors
of European politics, law and policy.
14 15
CREATIVITY, PERFORMANCE AND ART PUBLIC HISTORY
Performing Arts at Queen’s has been SAMPLE PATHWAY Public History at Queen’s University known for the ‘Enlightenment’, a rapidly
ranked in the top 100 in the world by the Belfast offers an opportunity to study expanding print media and new developments
QS World University Rankings. This ranking Semester Two: Spring how historical knowledge is produced, in human understanding of the natural
is reflective of the unique and stimulating mediated, represented and consumed world. History has traditionally told a story
Level 1 in public spaces, in a region where the that foregrounds the ‘great men of science’
environment offered to creative arts
BCP1003 Broadcast Analysis 2 past continues to resonate powerfully. and male activity in the ‘public sphere’ of
students at the University. Students are
Explore a range of methods and approaches institutions, universities, clubs and societies.
taught by world-leading academic staff and
used in analysing broadcasting and broadcast Modules on this pathway approach public
practitioners in some of the most advanced +
texts and their role in society, in cultural life, history from many perspectives ranging
facilities in Europe including the Sonic Arts Level 3
and for the individual. from the local to the global. The city of
Research Centre (SARC), a fully accredited HIS3130 Pop Culture and Protest in
Avid Training Centre for Film, the Brian Friel + Belfast offers an exciting opportunity
to engage with key issues surrounding US History
Theatre and the Queen’s Film Theatre. Level 2 This module examines critical approaches to
DRA3010 The Theatre of Brian Friel contested histories, national narratives,
memory, commemoration and community the study of American popular culture in the
The School is host to a broad range of Brian Friel was the most acclaimed playwright
history in a very real and meaningful way, twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
student societies and musical ensembles from Northern Ireland and one of the most
including the Tyrone Guthrie Society, internationally acclaimed playwrights of his and to gain first-hand understanding of the
Pop culture has served many purposes in
which provides opportunities for students generation. Students taking this module will relationship between history, heritage and
American history, and in this course, we’ll
to work with professional directors. learn how Friel wrote plays that proved to be public audiences at a local and national level.
examine how different kinds of pop culture—
popular with audiences around the world and music, fiction, television, film, advertisements,
gained such approval from leading critics SAMPLE PATHWAY
and poetry, to name a few—have been
and scholars. Semester One: Fall used in the recent past as resistance, or as
+ a means of protesting the contemporary
Level 1 status quo. We’ll also analyse our current
Level 3 HIS10001 History and Historians: culture, and each student will produce their
FLM3031 Cinema and Postmodernism Contested Pasts own protest pop cultural text in accordance
Challenging the traditional study of European This module examines a number of with the themes, questions, and types of
film as a set of national cinemas, discover controversial historical themes. It protest we will discuss this semester.
a continental and transnational view of examines a number of contemporary
contemporary cinema, covering topics such debates about what constitutes
as the postmodern city, travel and emigration, historical truth via close examination of We work closely with major cultural
history and nostalgia. a number of important case studies: the institutions and heritage organisations
crusades; the holocaust and slavery. such as the Ulster Museum, Titanic
Belfast, Historic Royal Palaces and the
= TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
It will challenge preconceptions about National Trust.
the nature of history, stimulate awareness
of the diverse ways in which the past
can be studied, and introduce students
to parts of the historical enterprise that
few are likely to have encountered.
+
Level 3
6TH IN THE UK FOR HIS3135 Cultures of Knowledge in
CAREER PROSPECTS FOR Eighteenth Century Britain and Ireland
FILM PRODUCTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY
(GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021) This module examines diverse cultures of
knowledge in a period of time that is best
16 17IRISH STUDIES CRIME AND JUSTICE
Queen’s offers lively and interdisciplinary SAMPLE PATHWAY The study of crime and criminal justice SAMPLE PATHWAY
teaching programmes in Irish Studies at Queen’s provides students with a
encompassing history, politics, literature, Semester Two: Spring fascinating insight into how local issues of Semester Two: Spring
anthropology, conflict resolution, political conflict, criminal and alternative
Level 1 Level 1
language, folklore and archaeology. justice connect to broader debates about
ANT1006 Understanding Northern Ireland LAW1025 Criminal Law
human rights, due process and social
The course will provide an overview of the Gain knowledge of the legal elements of
These courses are very popular with students justice. Students have the opportunity
history and politics of the state of Northern criminal liability, major criminal offences, and
not only from Ireland but also Europe, to study varying examples of, and
Ireland. You will study key issues relating general defences, with the ability to apply
the US, Canada and Japan. We provide an perspectives on, policing, prisons, youth
to Northern Ireland such as nationalism, the law to particular cases.
opportunity to explore Irish culture from justice, transitional justice, war and political
unionism and the peace process from a +
a variety of viewpoints and students are conflict, restoration and reconciliation.
range of political, historical, sociological and
given the chance to learn about a vast Level 2
anthropological perspectives. Connecting the local and the global we
range of subjects and disciplines from both CRM2006 Crime and the Media
Irish and Northern Irish perspectives. + debate what can be learned from the radical
Consider questions such as; is the media a
changes to the criminal justice system
Level 3 cause of crime? Does media depiction simply
which have taken place in Northern Ireland
ENG3330 Irish Gothic reflect public interests and attitudes, or help
since the emergence of an on-going peace
This module explores Ireland’s unique to shape them? Does media representation
process, whereby human rights re-defined
contribution to the Gothic through an of ‘crime’ and ‘criminals’ impact penal and
policing, prisons and the youth justice
extraordinary range of texts that encompasses social policies?
system. Moving beyond the boundaries
classics of the genre (such as Bram Stoker’s +
2ND IN THE UK of nation states and narrow definitions of
Dracula) alongside lesser-known writers such Level 3
FOR CELTIC STUDIES crime and justice, we consider international
as Gerald Griffin and James Clarence Mangan. LAW3056 Contemporary Issues
(TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD crime and justice, environmental harms
+ in British and Irish Human Rights
UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021) and contemporary social issues including:
Explore issues that raise important and
Level 3 migration and detention, new technologies,
difficult questions in the UK and/or Ireland
HIS3137 Diaspora: Irish 19th-century international terrorism and organised crime.
concerning the extent to which certain
migration: This module investigates the claims should be legally protected as
making of the Irish diaspora; explores human rights claims, considering issues
factors that led unprecedented numbers such as prevention of terrorism and
of Irish migrants to permanently leave the the right to freedom of expression.
country of their birth in the course of the
19th century and comparatively assesses = TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
the often challenging experiences of Irish
migrants in the leading host societies of
Britain, the United States and Australia.
= TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
1ST IRISH STUDIES 11TH IN THE UK
CENTRE IN THE WORLD FOR CRIMINOLOGY
ESTABLISHED IN 1965 (GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021)
18 19ENGLISH STUDIES BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
English Literature at Queen’s enjoys both rich SAMPLE PATHWAY Queen’s Management School is one of the SAMPLE PATHWAY
heritage and international acclaim. Ranked in top business schools in the UK and Ireland
the top 100 English departments worldwide Semester One: Fall and prides itself on offering a world-class Semester Two: Spring
(QS World University Rankings 2019), English range of undergraduate and postgraduate
Level 1 Level 1
at Queen’s is esteemed for its dynamic and programmes. The School is a vibrant place
ENG1008 Adventures in the History of Ideas FIN1001 Financial Institutions and Markets
lively culture of critical and creative activity. of learning for students as it is home
An introduction to a range of social, Study the economic functions and workings
to the FinTru Trading Room, the Chief
Renowned for hosting the 1960s’ ‘Belfast historical, philosophical and moral concepts of financial institutions and markets, and
Executives Club for Northern Ireland and
Group’, a collective of writers which included that have been central to the historical gain an understanding of the financial
the William J Clinton Leadership Institute.
poets Seamus Heaney, Michael Longley as emergence and current predicaments of intermediation process.
well as playwright Stewart Parker and novelist Western culture. +
Bernard MacLaverty, the department has + Level 2
refused to rest on its creative laurels. In the
Level 2 ECO2008 Introduction to Econometrics
1970s the University fostered the three very
ENG2093 Creative Writing (Prose) Understanding data is at the heart of
distinctive voices of the poets Ciarán Carson,
Based on your own written work, the course economics, and data on different processes
Paul Muldoon and Medbh McGuckian.
will look in depth at practical aspects of 8TH IN THE UK FOR or events is often impossible to predict with
Today, the Seamus Heaney Centre is one of
fiction writing – characterisation, plot ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE complete accuracy. However, most data
the leading centres for creative writing in
construction – and at the evolution of the (COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020)
variables have patterns, and econometrics is
Britain and Ireland, with a staff comprised of
main prose forms and genres. about understanding and helping to explain
leading poets, screenwriters, and novelists.
+ these patterns.
Students coming to study English at +
Level 3
Queen’s can select classes from a wide Level 2
ENH3008 Contemporary US Crime Fiction
range of our most popular undergraduate MGT2018 The Digital Business
Examine contemporary U.S. crime
offerings taught by our award-winning staff Explores the challenges and opportunities
fiction since the late 1960s, looking at
and visiting scholars. Our poetry modules of new emerging technologies such
‘policing the city,’ state violence and
whether Anglo-Saxon England, contemporary as cloud computing, social media, the
public corruption and an examination of
Ireland or the United States complement internet of things and big data.
the limitations of state power and the
other popular options on the Irish Gothic,
international reach of some crime fiction. = TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
Contemporary Irish and Scottish Fiction,
Women’s Writing and a full range of modules = TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
on English Language and linguistic study.
TOP 200 IN THE WORLD JOINT 2ND IN THE UK
FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND FOR GRADUATE PROSPECTS FOR
LITERATURE ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
(QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2021) (COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021)
20 21LAW
Law has been taught at Queen’s for over SAMPLE PATHWAY
150 years. We are proud of our long and
distinguished record of achievement in Semester One: Fall
both education and research. The Law
Level 1
programme at Queen’s is ranked within the
LAW1020 European Constitutional Law
top 150 in the world (QS World University
Study the development of the EU and with
Rankings 2021), confirming its position
the powers of its institutions, as well as
as a leading Russell Group Law School.
define the core constitutional principles
We provide first class resources including developed by the EU Courts.
our £20 million Law School, which opened in +
September 2016. The Law School provides
Level 2
numerous innovative and interactive teaching
LAW2040 Contract Law
spaces, central to which is the Moot Court
Study the fundamental principles of the
Room and the One Button Studio.
general law of contract; rules relating to
The School of Law offers a range of high- the formation of contracts and what makes
quality programmes which connect to a contract different from a non-binding
our research strengths and international agreement, in addition to the transactional
links, in areas such as commercial law, quality of Contract Law.
corporate governance, criminology, +
criminal justice and human rights.
Level 3
Research undertaken in the School is LAW3090 Business and Human Rights
currently shaping global and local debates An overview of important issues in the
within legal scholarship. We strive to ensure interactions of business and human
that this expertise informs all aspects of the rights, with detailed knowledge and
educational experience of our students. critical understanding of the fundamental
doctrines, principles and features and
regulatory politics underpinning this.
= TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
TOP 150 IN THE WORLD
FOR LAW
(THE TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS 2021)
22 23WORLD-CLASS
FACILITIES
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social MANAGEMENT POETRY SONIC ARTS RESEARCH
Sciences at Queen’s is an intellectual
powerhouse spanning traditional humanities AND FINANCE Seamus Heaney Centre CENTRE (SARC)
and social science subjects to innovative
and cutting-edge areas in Creative Arts and FinTrU Trading Room The Seamus Heaney Centre is named after Sonic Laboratory
applied professional studies. the late Seamus Heaney, recipient of the
Our Trading Room provides an interactive and SARC is an established center of excellence
1995 Nobel Prize in Literature, and alumnus
Our staff and students benefit from world- exciting learning environment which brings dedicated to the research of music technology.
of English at Queen’s. The Heaney Centre
class facilities, which enhance learning and textbook theory to life. Students have access Its centerpiece the Sonic Laboratory is a
is the first center of excellence for poetry
provide an immersive environment for to the Bloomberg professional service, unique space for cutting-edge initiatives
in Ireland, providing resources for emerging
students across the Faculty. market leader in financial data, news and in the creation and delivery of music and
poets and critics, and hosts a number of high
analytics, and to Oxyor, a trading simulation, audio. With over 48 loudspeakers it provides
profile public events throughout the year
which puts them in a dealing room hot seat! a unique and exciting listening experience,
which students are encouraged to attend.
the auditory equivalent of an IMAX cinema.
My experience with the SARC
at Queen’s was unforgettable.
I left the programme with a
plethora of music technology
tools which I use frequently
upon my return home. I can’t
thank them enough for my
invaluable experience!
Isaac Wellish
Lehigh University, Pennsylvania
DRAMA FILM LAW
Brian Friel Theatre The Film Studio and Queen’s Film Theatre Law Building and Moot Court
Superb 120 seat studio theatre, Our film studio is an exciting new facility that Our £20 million Law School building
including rehearsal room, dressing boasts a broadcast approved LED lighting opened in September 2016, and the
rooms, green room and workshop. system with custom made Doughty hoists. space provides numerous innovative and
interactive teaching spaces, including our
The QFT is a functioning two screen cinema, Moot Court Room and One Button Studio.
which is open to the public. Many students also
play an active role in the running of the QFT!
24 25MEET OUR STAFF
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is a busy,
multidisciplinary community of learners, dedicated to using the wide
range of subjects on the arts and humanities to make a difference
in lives locally, nationally and internationally. We are home to some
7,600 students and 700 academic and support staff.
Professor Dominic Bryan
Dr Bryan has developed a research agenda
exploring rituals, symbols and memory as they
influence identity and social space in Ireland.
Much of his early research focused upon Orange
Order parades in Northern Ireland, but now
covers a much broader range of rituals and
activities including St Patrick’s Day, The Lord
Mayor’s Show and Carnival in Belfast. In addition
Dr Bryan has a major four year project looking at
THE FACULTY OF
the popular flying of flags in Northern Ireland.
Dr Heather Johnson
When Dr Heather Johnson watches television
pictures showing boatloads of desperate migrants
ENGINEERING
on the Mediterranean, she is more than a concerned
observer. Dr Johnson’s research, at its core, is about
AND PHYSICAL
the journeys of migration and the ways people
contest and move through the structures of security
and citizenship. She focuses on irregular migration
SCIENCES
and asylum seekers, how migration is represented
in visual media, and the resistance, solidarity and
protests of non-citizens.
Dr Cheryl Lawther
Dr Cheryl Lawther is a Lecturer in Criminology and
a Senior Research Fellow in The Senator George
J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and
Justice. Her research interests are in the fields of
transitional justice, truth recovery, victims, ex-
combatants and conflict transformation. Cheryl is
currently leading an AHRC funded project on ‘Voice,
Agency and Blame: Victimhood and the Imagined
Community in Northern Ireland’ which is based on
extensive field work with victims and survivors of the
Northern Ireland conflict.
26 27ENGINEERING PSYCHOLOGY SAMPLE PATHWAY
AND PHYSICAL The School of Psychology is truly world- Level 3
leading in both teaching and research output. PSY3098 Ageing: Mind, Brain and Behaviour
SCIENCES The School has specialised facilities for The module covers three major themes
human experimental psychology, movement in the psychology of ageing; mind, brain,
and behaviour. The mind theme introduces
AT QUEEN’S and perception, individual differences,
social psychology, child development and cognitive, social, and emotional aspects of
psychophysiology. We encourage cross- ageing. We consider how older adults interact
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical
disciplinary and inter-institutional research with their social environment and how
Sciences spans disciplines that impact on emotional processing changes with age. The
collaborations which respond to societal
lives today and will shape our future. brain theme introduces psychophysiological
needs nationally and internationally.
changes that occur with age. We consider
how ageing affects memory and attention and
RESUS some of the underlying physiology involved.
Study Abroad students have the The behaviour theme focuses on sensori-
opportunity to apply to take part in RESUS. motor control in older age, on how mobility
The Research Experience Scheme for can be compromised with age, and introduces
We are home to some 7,600 students and Underpinning all of this is our drive to solve Undergraduate Students at the School of methods for improving mobility in older age.
400 academic and support staff who work the big challenges that global societies face. Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast +
across six Schools: Whether that is understanding the human (RESUS) is intended to provide an online Level 3
brain, investigating clean energy production framework within which psychology PSY3118 Using Nudges to Change Behaviour
- Chemistry and Chemical Engineering or securing our digital future. Our research is undergraduates can gain valuable Explore the power of a gentle nudge. This
leading the world in an environment rooted in experience working on research projects module will introduce students to recent
- Electronics, Electrical Engineering
the ideals of Athena SWAN where we actively with members of staff here in the school. theory and practice relating to behaviour
and Computer Science
promote Women in Science and Engineering. change. We examine the psychology
- Mathematics and Physics of “nudges”, small changes to choice
Uniquely, we provide the tools for industry 4TH IN THE UK FOR RESEARCH architectures which encourage certain
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
and research to meet. Offering a platform desirable behaviours without making those
INTENSITY FOR PSYCHOLOGY
- Natural and Built Environment to spin out research into commercial (COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021) behaviours mandatory.
opportunities and engage with industry +
- Psychology on cutting-edge research with real-world Level 3
Our students and academics are working projects. The leadership provided by our PSY3124 Introduction to Political Psychology
together to build the bridges, develop the academics creates opportunities for all This course aims to introduce you to the field
medicines and create the infrastructure students to satisfy their ambitions through of political psychology. The module will cover
that will make the world a better, taught and research programmes. different core areas of political psychology
safer and more sustainable place. such as race and racism, social movements,
political extremism, polarization and youth and
As one of the most diverse faculties The comfort and security of political violence. Throughout the course, you
in Queen’s University, we are a vibrant our modern world is provided are expected to develop an understanding of
community that is home to some the basic psychological processes underlying
of the most innovative and globally
by amazing advances in science our political thoughts and behaviours and
significant research and teaching across and technology, focused on apply this information to real life situations.
six schools. With strength in traditional improving our lives.
engineering disciplines, the Faculty also =TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS
brings together diverse topics from
Psychology to Geography, and Computer
Science and everything in between.
28 29COMPUTER SCIENCE GLOBAL
Study Computer Science at Queen’s
and find yourself at the heart of new
SAMPLE PATHWAY
CHALLENGES
research centres in Secure Information Level 3
CSC2062 Artificial Intelligence
SHAPING OUR WORLD
Technologies, Electronics, Communications
and Information Technology and Sonic This module explores key concepts of artificial
The School of Natural and Built
Arts. The modules available are closely intelligence and machine learning. From
Environment (NBE) brings together a
linked to the research expertise of these propositional, predicate, and fuzzy logics to
probabilities and descriptive statistics, this multi-disciplinary team of researchers
centres and change rapidly to reflect
module covers an array of algorithms for and educators who share a passion for
some of the current, emerging and
exciting developments in the field. machine learning and data analysis. tackling some of the key global challenges
+ that face the world around us. Climate
At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality Level 3 change, the environment, urbanisation and
learning environment that encompasses CSC3065 Cloud Computing sustainability are common threads that bind
intellectual curiosity, innovation and This module covers concepts and technologies our research and teaching, drawing upon
best practice in learning, teaching and related to cloud computing including the
our expertise in Architecture, Planning,
student support to enable students to design and deployment of highly distributed
Civil and Environmental Engineering,
achieve their full academic potential. systems on modern cloud vendor platforms.
+ Geography, Archaeology and Palaeoecology.
Level 3
CSC3059 Malware Analysis With high quality teaching and exceptional organisations will have the opportunity to
This module introduces malware analysis links with industry, government agencies apply for a place on a student-led team to
in virtual machines as well as how to and not-for-profit organisations, our courses work pro bono on a research project for a
recognise C Code Constructs in assembly. provide rich challenge-based learning not-for-profit agency, government entity or
We will study malicious Window programs, experiences, that seek to integrate theory grassroots organisation (EPS 3003). Working
malware Taxonomy and even machine and practice, issues with innovations and under the supervision of an academic
learning for malware detection. evidence with stakeholder decision-making. supervisor and a mentor based in the civic
organisation, students will undertake a
=TOTAL 15–18 US CREDITS EPS 3001 Independent Research Project bespoke 6 week project as an add-on to their
Students have the option to undertake study abroad experience. This is a unique
a piece of independent research (EPS opportunity within the post-conflict context
3001) within the Faculty of Engineering of Belfast.
and Physical Sciences, worth 20 CATS
credits. Students will discuss and agree Students aspiring to careers in Urban
a suitable research topic with the Planning, Environmental Science and
nominated Queen’s supervisor, and also International Development will find this
their supervisor at their home institution if option to be an extremely valuable addition
required. Students may complement this to their professional portfolio, especially the
TOP 150 IN THE WORLD FOR independent research with any two additional value employers place in practical experience.
COMPUTER SCIENCE courses from across the university.
(TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION WORLD Places are limited and interested students
UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2021)
EPS 3003 - Civic Engagement should contact Dr Niall Majury (Director of
Research Project Education, NBE) directly at
n.majury@qub.ac.uk
Students with an interest in how to apply their
knowledge and skills to the challenges that
face city government and non-governmental
30 31ARCHAEOLOGY AND SAMPLE PATHWAY GEOGRAPHY SAMPLE PATHWAY
PALAEOECOLOGY Semester Two: Spring
Geography at Queen’s boasts expertise in
Semester Two: Spring
Archaeology and Palaeoecology is a Level 2 the local physical and political geography Level 2
vibrant, long-established unit within ARP2039 Archaeological Excavation of Ireland as well in the wider dynamics GGY2061 Exploring Dynamic
Queen’s University Belfast. With relevance Through the excavation of an archaeological of natural, cultural and economic change. Environments (Mallorca)
to both Science and Humanities, it lies site in Northern Ireland, this module introduces Queen’s also has a long and acclaimed Explore the Mediterranean island of
at the heart of the University; its degree students to one of the basic methods of tradition of work in historical geography Mallorca with this exciting field-based
programmes span two Faculties but acquiring archaeological data and to the and the geographies of knowledge, module. We investigate a variety of
Archaeology and Palaeoecology can field techniques involved. The focus is on as well as cutting-edge expertise in contrasting landscapes on the island and
provide temporal depth to practically developing an understanding of the reasons Geographical Information Science (GIS). explore the human and physical dynamics
all disciplines. Archaeology studies the for the methodology used on the excavation The programme reflects this diversity, but that have shaped them over multiple
development of humanity by examining and on providing students with experience is united by a shared concern with grasping timescales.
people’s surviving material remains in its application. The module involves some the magnitude and multi-dimensional +
(tombs and temples, settlements and classroom-based teaching during term time, but character of pressing environmental and Level 3
skeletons, artefacts and environment) the four-week fieldwork component that is an social issues, seeking sustainable solutions GGY3066 Geography, Science and Society
and using them to trace our economic, integral part of this module takes place after the to these urgent problems. Global in scope, This module explores ways of thinking
cultural, social and spiritual achievements end of Spring term classes, usually in June. the teaching programme spans the length geographically about the production and
through time. At Queen’s, Palaeoecology + and breadth of the planet – from the reception of scientific ideas, particularly
complements Archaeology by studying the Level 2 contested territories of Israel/Palestine in the nineteenth and early twentieth
nature and timing of environmental events ARP2045 From St Patrick to the Plantation to the tropical ecosystems of Peru. centuries. Among the themes we study are
in the past, including climate change, The module involves the study of Ireland in the discovery of the ice age, Darwin and
while also assessing the impact of human the historic period, from the 5th century AD evolution, and the emergence of climate
activities on past natural environments. to the 17th century AD, using the physical science. We will consider how each episode
remains of the past, supported by documentary in history sparked social, cultural and
We are consistently ranked in the Top 150 sources. Topics include Early Medieval crafts political debates that continue into our own
Archaeology Departments in the QS World and settlements; the impact of the Vikings; the time.
University Rankings and lie within the Top lordships of the Anglo-Normans, Late Medieval +
10 Archaeology departments in the major Gaelic Ireland, and the Ulster Plantation. The Level 3
UK league tables. Study Abroad students module is taught through lectures and involves a GGY3095 Environmental Catastrophes
coming to Archaeology and Palaeoecology weekend fieldtrip to visit archaeological sites. Environmental catastrophes occur when
at Queen’s will have the opportunity to + there is a rapid departure from normality
gain practical skills, both in the laboratory Level 3 and humans and/or ecosystems are
and as part of fieldwork projects. ARP3053 Society, Death and Disease unable to adapt. We explore the causes,
The module is taught through lectures, mechanisms and consequences of a
practicals and fieldtrips. It focuses on human range of geohazards and human-induced
osteoarchaeology and its contribution to our catastrophes, including volcanic eruptions,
understanding of life in the past, disease and tsunamis and biodiversity loss. We will also
its impact on past societies, and the study of consider theoretical constructs such as
funerary monuments. Students are introduced the Anthropocene, ecosystem resilience,
to the practical analysis of archaeological and tipping points in the Earth System.
human remains and what the osteological and
palaeopathological analysis of ancient people
can contribute to our understanding of past
societies. It also explores the information that
1ST IN THE UK FOR STUDENT
SATISFACTION FOR ARCHAEOLOGY can be gained from funerary monuments and,
(COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2021) in particular, Post-Medieval grave memorials.
32 33ARCHITECTURE CITIES, URBANISATION, SAMPLE PATHWAY
Supported by a diverse group of Semester One: Fall
THE ENVIRONMENT Semester Two: Spring
experienced scholars and architects Over half of the world’s population now live Level 3
If you are interested in architectural design, we
engaged in international, award- in cities, with numbers expected to double GGY 3063 Spaces of Urbanisation
recommend you take the ‘full package’ that we
winning research and practice, by 2050. While urbanisation poses serious in Emerging Economies
offer to our undergraduate students in Fall: challenges, cities can also be incubators for
Architecture at Queen’s is one of Explore the potential of and prospects
the best places in the UK to immerse Level 1 sustainable development. Drawing upon the for sustainable urban development and
yourself in this creative profession. ARC1024 History and Theory of Architecture I (i) research expertise of our staff, at Queen’s its implications for policy analysis in a
(10 CATS) we offer a variety of opportunities to learn comparative perspective. Debate key
Our established reputation generated + about the trends impacting cities, such as approaches to urban management,
over 50 years means that students are ARC1025 Architectural Design and population growth, demographic shifts and consider alternatives and hone your skills
equipped with professional and transferable Communication I (i) (40 CATS) the risks posed by climate change, as well as in critiquing policy approaches to cities.
skills that prepare them for practice. As a + about innovative ‘people-centred’ models +
design discipline, Architecture at Queen’s ARC1023 Technology and EnvironmentaI (i) for urban development that aim to ‘re- Level 2
embraces both artistic and technical (10 CATS) humanise cities’ on a sustainable trajectory. EVP 2009 Planning & Climate Change
qualities. Architecture students study design Climate change is a colossal global, national
in a studio environment, contextualized Alternatively, if you are eager to learn about built and local challenge for politicians, policy
by courses in history/theory, technology/ and urban environment, the following options are ARCHITECTURE IS ONE OF
15 SUBJECTS IN THE TOP 200 makers and planners. It raises hugely important
environment and professional practice. available: questions in terms of how we inhabit the
IN THE WORLD
Level 1 (QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS 2021) Earth, how we organise our economies,
SAMPLE PATHWAY how we use natural resources, how we
ARC1024 History and Theory of Architecture I (i)
Study Abroad students coming to (10 CATS) travel, and how we plan our cities, towns
+
6TH IN THE UK FOR and villages. In this module we will explore
Architecture in the School of Natural ARCHITECTURE
and Built Environment can select from Level 2 (GUARDIAN LEAGUE TABLE 2021)
how, individually and collectively, we can
a wide range of undergraduate courses ARC2004 History and Theory of Architecture II (i) meet the challenge of climate change, the
to learn about buildings, cities and their (10 CATS) barriers that impede effective responses
design, and to gain practical skills. All and means to overcome these barriers.
assessment is 100% coursework; we Level 3 +
do not have examinations/tests. ARC4022 History and Theory of Architecture III (i) Level 3
(10 CATS) EVP 3004 Conservation of
the Built Environment
Planning is about managing urban change and
Semester Two: Spring conserving the character of places. In this
For students joining us in Spring, we encourage you module, you will be working on live projects
to take the following courses: to help local communities devise ideas to
regenerate their historic areas. You will
Level 1 complete field studies, research best practice
ARC1024 History and Theory of Architecture I (ii) and be part of progressive placemaking.
(10 CATS)
+
Level 2
ARC3022 History and Theory of Architecture II (ii)
(10 CATS)
+
Level 3 UNIQUELY PLACED TO TACKLE
THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
ARC3003 History and Theory of Architecture III (ii) CULTURAL CHALLENGES FACING US
(10 CATS) IN THE 21ST CENTURY
34 35CIVIL, STRUCTURAL (WITH ARCHITECTURE)
AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering is one of the founding • Civil Engineering
degrees at Queen’s and it remains one of • Environmental and Civil Engineering
the most sought-after careers providing • Structural Engineering with Architecture
our students with the tools to solve the
challenges facing our modern society.
SAMPLE PATHWAY Semester Two: Spring
Our modules are delivered by a diverse group
of experienced academics and practitioners Study Abroad students coming into Civil
Engineering can select from a range of Level 1
who are engaged in international and award
undergraduate courses to learn about CIV1008 Fluids 1 (10CATS)
winning knowledge transfer and research
the design and the core disciplines that +
projects that are shaping our sustainable
form the backbone of our accredited Level 2
future. Our established reputation provides
degrees. We recommend you follow CIV2022 Architectural Design Studies 2
our students with professional and
one of the three pathways that we offer (20CATS)
transferable engineering skills that make the
to our undergraduate students. +
world a better place. For this reason, Queen’s
Level 3
Civil Engineers are in demand globally and
Some example modules: CIV3005 Civil Engineering for the
our former graduates have risen to the top
Changing Environment (10CATS)
of this profession, such as Peter Rice, the
Semester One: Fall +
Structural Engineer for the Sydney Opera
Level 4
House and the Louvre Pyramid, and Tan Sri
Level 1 CIV4042 Durability and Whole Life
Datuk Chin Fung Kee who led the design and
CIV1019 Engineering Drawing and Design 1 Management of Structures (10CATS)
construction of the Penang Bridge.
(10CATS)
+ CIV4017 Hydrogeology 1 (10CATS)
Civil Engineering is a broad discipline
Level 2
that incorporates our cities, rivers, roads,
CIV2053 Engineering Geology 2
rail, bridges and ports, our water supply However, you choose your modules,
(10CATS)
and treatment, our air quality, our energy you will be tackling some of the most
+
resources, including wind and marine significant challenges of the modern world,
Level 3
renewables. The development and safe such as achieving sustainable and safe
CIV3005 Civil Engineering for the Changing
maintenance of our civil infrastructure living in an increasingly urbanised society.
Environment (10CATS)
aligns to the ambitions of the United As the demands on resources like water,
+
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals energy and land increase, there is a strong
Level 4
(SDGs) in particular Sustainable Cities need for qualified Civil Engineers with the
CIV4001 Construction
and Communities. Hence, our degree relevant technical skills who can positively
Management 4 (10CATS)
programmes are concerned with the impact on ethical awareness and the
sustainable planning, design, construction, CIV4009 Bridge Engineering (10CATS) environmental impact of their projects.
management and the safe maintenance of
this infrastructure, energy and water.
You will have the opportunity to tailor your
studies according to your skills and interest
within our three complementary pathway
programmes: ‘Scientists investigate that which already is; Engineers create that which
has never been.’ Albert Einstein
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