Irish and Celtic PhD
Queen's University Belfast
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's University Belfast

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DEC-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's University Belfast

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DEC-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's University Belfast

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DEC-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's University Belfast

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Queen's University Belfast

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Part Time

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DEC-27

Duration

6 Years

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In Irish and Celtic Studies you will be part of a vibrant research area that is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond. 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 ...Read more

In Irish and Celtic Studies you will be part of a vibrant research area that is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond. 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.Irish and Celtic Studies aims to promote and disseminate cutting-edge research across all periods of the Irish language and our research students play a full and active role in the wide range of research activities undertaken within the School.

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1/91
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4th
CUG Ranking
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24th

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. While a Masters 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.

Tuition fees

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£5,238 per year

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£5,238 per year

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Students from England

£5,238 per year

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Students from Scotland

£5,238 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,238 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£22,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£22,500 per year

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Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast , Belfast

Queen’s University Belfast is a globally recognised institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK...

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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast County Antrim BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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