Transcript MA in Modern History - Queen`s University Belfast

 MA (Master of Arts)
– 1 year FT / 2-3 years PT
 Graduate Diploma (Social
Anthropology/Ethnomusicology)
– 1 year FT / 2 years PT
School of History & Anthropology,
14-15 University Square
 PhD (Doctorate of
Philosophy)
– 3-4 years FT / 6-8 years PT
 MPhil (Master of Philosophy)
– 2-3 years FT / 4-6 years PT
Institute of Irish Studies, 53-67
University Road
Two ways of seeing an MA:
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As an end in itself:
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 To take your interest in a subject to a higher level,
leading to a major research dissertation
 To obtain a taught postgraduate degree representing a
higher level of intellectual achievement than the BA
 Improve employability prospects
 To acquire a higher level of skills in research,
organisation and analysis of complex ideas, methods
and information, and in the communication of evidence
at length
2. As the essential stepping
stone to a higher research
degree (PhD / MPhil):
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 Recognised by AHRC and DEL as part of 1+3
model for PhD research training, and normally a
requirement for funding
 MA provides essential research skills training
and experience for PhD projects
 MA dissertation as dry run for PhD dissertation
 Our postgraduate students have gone on to find
employment in research (both academic and
non-academic), archives, museums and other
history and anthropology-related areas, as well
as teaching and in a wide range of public and
private sector work.
 An MA is regarded by many employers as
representing a higher degree of intellectual
and research-related achievement than a BA
degree
 Internship placements are available on some
MA programmes to enhance employability
profiles
 Can be studied FT over 12
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 Can be studied part-time
over 31 months (Sept-May)
 Most assessment is
usually by coursework,
accompanied by a major
dissertation
 Candidates who pass all
taught units but don’t
submit dissertation may
be awarded PG diploma
 MA Irish History
 MA Modern History
 MA Ancient History
 MA Social Anthropology
 MA Irish Studies
 MA Cognition and Culture
 MA Irish History:
- Irish Women’s History
- Culture, Politics and
Identity
- Irish Migration History
 MA in Modern History:
- British History
- American History
- British intelligence History
- Medieval/Byzantine History
 New frontiers
 Environment and
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culture
 Anthropology of
Ireland
 Mind and culture
 Anthropology of Music
(Ethnomusicology)
MA Cognition and
Culture
MA Ancient History
 Closely linked with research
• Focus on Ancient Greek and
Roman history
• Combines specialised
research methods/skills
modules with ‘Special Topics’
in Greek or Roman history
• 20K word dissertation
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agenda of ICC
Modules in:
Theory and Methods in
Cognition and Culture
Evolution and Human
Behaviour
Social Cognition
Cognitive Science of Religion
15K word dissertation
 Interdisciplinary MA
based in IIS
 Modules available in
History, Anthropology,
Politics, English,
Sociology
 15K word dissertation
MA in Irish History:
 Historiography
 Research methods
 Historical Documents and
Sources
 Public History internship
module
 Pathway specific module
or individually negotiated
topic
 Double module
dissertation (20K words)
What does it cost?
 Fees for 2010-11 not yet set but
2009-10 are:
 Full time UK/EU (1 year): £3,390
 Part-time fees are set by module
but roughly equivalent
 Fees can be paid in instalments
 Higher fee rates for non-EU/UK
residents
 Some DEL UK/EU studentships
and School bursaries available
for 2010 entry
 School of History and
Anthropology webpages:
www.qub.ac.uk/history
www.qub.ac.uk/anthropology
 QUB Postgraduate webpages:
www.qub.ac.uk/home/Prospective
Students/PostgraduateStudents
Talk to the relevant Postgraduate
MA co-ordinators:
 Fearghal McGarry (Modern/Irish
History)
 Brian Campbell (Ancient History)
 Hastings Donnan (Anthropology /
Ethnomusicology)
 Dominic Bryan (Irish Studies)
 Jesse Bering (Cognition and
Culture)
Or to the School PG Administrator,
Catherine Boone
([email protected])
 Doctorate of Philosophy
 3-4 year programme (FT)
 6-8 years PT
 Supervision team (2)
 Leads to 80,000 word
dissertation
 PSTP and School training
support; TA and
internship opportunities
 Pursue your scholarly interests to an
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advanced – professional - level
Essential qualification for entry to
academic and related careers
Highly demanding degree which
requires ability, focus, discipline
Key transferable skills in advanced
research methods, project
organisation, and communications
Close working relationship with
supervisor
Structured PhD programme (training,
teaching, student-led seminars)
For more information on
employability, see ‘What do PhDs
do?’ On the Vitae website:
http://www.vitae.ac.uk/
 Research expertise within School:
 RAE 2008 graded 60% of research activity by
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History as world-leading or internationally
excellent (4* & 3*), placing History at Queen’s
in the top 20 UK HEIs by research weighting
RAE confirmed Queen’s as a world leading
centre for Anthropology: 35% of research
graded world-leading (4*). Only 2 other UK
Anthropology depts performed at this top
level.
Large and dynamic research community
Extensive collection of research resources
(esp. relating to Irish history and society);
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large online resources
Special Collections
Unique research institutes of Irish Studies,
Cognition & Culture
Research support (office space, computers,
travel/conference funds)
 School webpages:
 For information on postgraduate
funding, admission criteria,
application process . . .
 www.qub.ac.uk/historyandanthropol
ogy
 Talk to postgraduate co-
ordinators and potential
supervisors
 Talk to current PhD students
 Talk to School PG Administrator,
Catherine Boone
What does it cost?
 Fees for 2010-11 not yet set but
2009-10 are:
 Full time UK/EU (per year): £3,390
 Part-time fees (per year): £1,165
 Fees can be paid in instalments
 Higher fee rates for non-EU/UK
residents
 PhD funding available 2010:
- 3 DEL studentships
- 1 AHRC studentship (History only)
 All applications should be made via the University
Portal at:
www.qub.ac.uk/home/ProspectiveStudents/Postgradu
ateStudents/ApplyingtoQueens/
 Applications for PLACES can be considered up to end
July 2010
 Applications for FUNDING must be received by 26
March 2010 (in most cases there is no separate
application form – use Portal)
 Requirements: FOR MA – attainment of minimum 2:1
degree (GPA 3.3) or equivalent in discipline by July
2010; academic references; transcript
FOR PhD – minimum 2:1 (GPA 3.3) BA and normally MA
pass (or projected pass) in discipline; academic
references; transcript; research proposal
 An ‘Old’ University (est. 1845)
 World class academic reputation:
- international recognition for our
research (RAE)
- student-centred ethos
- international links (Beijing,
Chennai, Boston, Melbourne etc)
- member of Russell Group of
research-led UK universities
 New Library: an investment for the
future
 Location in heart of Belfast
with good travel links to ROI and UK
 Modern and affordable student
accommodation