English Queen's University Belfast

Overview

The English programme offered by Queen's University Belfast supports research across literary studies, creative writing and linguistics through a dynamic research environment represented by the Centre for the Americas, the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies, the Institute of Irish Studies, the Centre for Research in Linguistics, and the Seamus Heaney Centre for Poetry. Research projects are supported by dynamic research groups and experts in the field.

Key Facts

Research students are encouraged to play a full and active role in the professional and research activities of the School. These include:

• Regular research seminars for academics in English, as well as access to other subjects' research seminar programmes and the vibrant Seamus Heaney Centre events programme.
• Access to The Graduate School's programme of postgraduate development activities and training.
• Opportunities to engage with the AEL Student Research Network and organise and present at the annual postgraduate conference.