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Overview
Throughout Irish and Celtic PhD programme from the Queen's University Belfast, you will work in a dynamic and forward-looking research group that engages in cutting-edge scholarship across all periods of the Irish language, both on an individual and collaborative basis.
You will be able to develop your own research potential as part of a community of research students in Modern Languages that is driven by interdisciplinarity, collaboration and innovation in the advancement of knowledge.
Career opportunities
Doctoral graduates in Irish and Celtic programme at Queen's University Belfast typically go on to hold posts in academia, government, business and in Irish language promotion. Recent graduates have taken up posts in the European Commission, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, University College Dublin, University College Cork, New York City University and the Department for Communities (formerly DCAL).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Historical linguistics
- Lexicography
- Dialectology
- Sociolinguistics
- Onomastics
- Language politics
- Paremiology and Phraseology
- Folkloristics
- Memory Studies
- Early modern Irish and Scottish Gaelic language and literature
- Language and identity in Ireland and Scotland
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
We accept applications for PhD study throughout the year and we can offer varied start dates.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) is not essential, it is desirable and applicants without this qualification will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents22500 GBP / year≈ 22500 GBP / year
Living costs
Belfast
United Kingdom
561 - 887 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Irish and Celtic.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s University/China Scholarship Council Phd Scholarships
Merit-based
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Family Scholarship
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen’s Business School Scholarship For Latin America
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s Business School Scholarship for Middle East and North Africa
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen's Business School Scholarship For South East Asia
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen's Business School Awards
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
The Queen’s Business School Scholarship for South East Asia Scholarship For South Asia
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
6000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Queen’s Business School Scholarship For North America
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Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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