Irish and Celtic Studies
PhD
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
PhD
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
4 Years
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Overview: Research Strategies Irish and Celtic Studies is part of the Modern Languages research cluster, which provides a vibrant environment for both disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship. Recognised as a centre of excellence for research into the languages, literatures, histories, linguistics, visual cultures, and cultural identities of Europe and beyond, the cluster is founded on a dynamic and forward-looking research ethos. Within this cluster, Irish and Celtic Studies aims to promote and disseminate cutting-edge research across all periods of the Irish language and also focuses on aspects of language and literature in Scotland. Research in the unit is conducted on both an individual and collaborative basis. Research Strengths Staff have an established research profile across the spectrum of fields within Irish and Celtic Studies. Prominent areas include: Folklore Historical linguistics, sociolinguistics and dialectology Language and Identity Lexicography Medieval Irish language and literature Modern Irish literary studies Onomastics We also have a strong record in supervising comparative and interdisciplinary theses across the humanities and involving other Schools in the University. Share this course Share "I've had a lovely time studying at Queen's for my PhD. There has always been great support, whether from my supervisor, other lecturers, staff or librarians. The postgraduate community is wonderful and having our own shared offices made a big difference. The atmosphere was at once studious and fun!" Audrey Robitaillié
PhD graduate, Irish and Celtic Studies
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About this course
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. International Qualifications
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- Irish
- Humanities
- Staff
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Special Features
Research in Modern Languages at Queen's was ranked 3rd in the UK in REF 2014 for Research Intensity and 5th for Grade Point Average, with particular strengths in literary studies, translation and interpreting, linguistics, postcolonial studies, visual cultures, digital humanities and medical humanities.
The Unit has a strong interdisciplinary focus and is actively involved with colleagues in History, English, Politics, Creative Arts and Education.
Irish and Celtic Studies hosts a number of major research projects including:
- the Electronic Dictionary of the Irish Language Project (www.dil.ie)
- Lexical Dating of Medieval Texts
- Multilingualism: Empowering Individuals, Transforming Societies, in collaboration with the Universities of Cambridge, Edinburgh and Nottingham
- Northern Ireland Place-Name Project (www.placenamesni.org)
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Irish and Celtic Studies