Lusophone Queen's University Belfast

Overview

This Lusophone programme offered by Queen's University Belfast supports original research within the Modern Languages research cluster of the School of Arts, English and Languages. Candidates investigate diverse aspects of the Portuguese-speaking world through disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, examining cultural production, social change, media, literature, identity, and historical developments across Lusophone regions.

Assessment

Assessment procedures for research degrees differ from those associated with taught programmes. Students are expected to submit drafts of their work to their supervisors at regular intervals, receiving both written and oral feedback. In addition, a formal assessment takes place annually.

The Annual Progress Review requires students to present their research in both written and oral form to a panel of academic staff from within the School. Successful completion of this review enables students to register for the following academic year.

The final assessment of the doctoral degree consists of both written and oral examinations. Students submit their thesis to an internal and external examining team, who review the written work before inviting the student to defend their research orally during a Viva Voce examination.

Feedback

Students receive regular feedback from their supervisors on draft work throughout their period of registration. This ongoing guidance helps them monitor their progress and develop the quality of their research.