Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 90 OR IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Belfast, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology
Overview
You'll work in academia and/or social research, the public or third sector, and have an interest in areas such as youth and community work, conflict resolution, health, education, environment and sustainable development.
Features
- Staff in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work publish world-class research which has local and global impact. Our funders and partners include research councils, government departments, the EU, the Council of Europe and large foundations.
- Our Sociology research at Queen's University Belfast informs the development of policies in many areas, including education, criminal justice, teaching and learning, the well-being of children, social cohesion and justice, mental health and trauma informed practice.
Career Prospects
Many of our PhD graduates have moved into academic and research roles in Higher Education while others go on to play leading roles in the public sector or within NGOs. Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Applied Behaviour Analysis
- Justice Studies
- Technological Innovations in Mental Health and Education
- Inclusion, Transformation and Equality
- Child, Youth and Family Welfare
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.
- International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.
Tuition Fees
International (applies to non-residents): 42,306 AUD / year (≈ 22,500 GBP / year)
Living costs
Belfast, United Kingdom: 1,055-1,668 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
