
Overview
Here 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 Prospects
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).
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Associated Research:
- Historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and dialectology
- Language and Identity
- Lexicography
- Medieval Irish language and literature
- Modern Irish literary studies
- Onomastics
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
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.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17460 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17460 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Belfast
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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