Postgraduate Degrees (original) (raw)

Studying a postgraduate degree allows you to extend your knowledge beyond undergraduate level, enhance your career prospects or take you in a completely different direction.

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Saturday 13 April 2024

Join us for our Postgraduate Open Day

Where will your master plan take you? Queen’s University Belfast is delighted to invite you to attend our Postgraduate Open Day on Saturday 13 April 2024, commencing at 12 Noon in the Sir William Whitla Hall, Queen's University Belfast.

Join us to discover why this is your chance to undertake postgraduate study at Queen’s.

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JOIN US AT OUR POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EVENT

Thursday 5 December 2024

You don't have to be a genius to make a positive difference. Postgraduate Research is a great way to do something that has real social impact while exploring your passion and progressing in your field.

We are delighted to invite you to attend our event for those considering Postgraduate Research study.

Hear from our research students about what PhD study is really like, find out about funding opportunities available to you and speak with our academics.

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Masters Degrees

A taught postgraduate route is perfect for you if you want a structured framework for your studies.

Many of our courses are available on a full or part-time basis meaning you are sure to find something to fit around your life and preferred study style.

Find out more about Masters Degrees

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Research Degrees

A research degree offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and prove yourself as a researcher.

We offer a wide range of research degrees, from MRes to PhD, which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.

Find out more about Research Degrees

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The Thomas J Moran Graduate School

Through your Master’s or research degree, you’ll be supported by internationally-recognised research leaders in your field of study.

The Thomas J Moran Graduate School offers you a world-class intellectual and social hub that connects students from all disciplines to one another, and to mentors, leaders, and employers within the university and beyond.

Find out more about the Thomas J Moran Graduate School

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GET TO KNOW US BETTER AT OUR OPEN DAYS & VIRTUAL EVENTS

We host a series of live virtual events, on campus events and on demand content to help provide you with the knowledge, confidence and skills to make informed decisions about your future learning and career. Join us to gain insight into life at Queen's, along with useful information and advice which will guide you through your journey to Postgraduate study.

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What does Postgraduate Study mean for you?

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Joseph Ireland, PhD Researcher, Geothermal Energy

"My PhD has allowed me to me the shape the future of geothermal energy and build a better future amidst climate change. It’s a new emerging industry that I plan to now build my career in."

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Dona Das Gupta, MSc Business Analytics

"I've had a lot of inspirational lecturers, had access to great facilities like the Graduate School and the McClay Library, and you always meet someone in the Postgraduate community at Queen's experiencing something similar to you."