MA Irish Studies

The MA in Irish Studies at Queen's University Belfast is a highly interdisciplinary course that deals with the history, literature, music, culture, and politics of Ireland from the earliest times to the present. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of Irish identity and experiences through multi-faceted and multi-disciplinary frameworks. Course Content: The course includes key topics and themes such as interpretations of literature, film, history, translations, community engagement, and other aspects of culture and politics. A distinct focus of the course is on contemporary cultural and intellectual debates in Ireland and on innovative approach in arts and culture management.Key Modules: The course consists of several modules including "Culture and Colonialism", "Literature and Culture", "Irish Troubles", "Modern Ireland", "Ethnicity and Identity". Accreditations: This course is accredited by Queen's University Belfast, a member of the Russell Group of 24 leading UK research-intensive universities, providing world-class education and recognized for the quality of its teaching standards.Future Careers: The course can provide a solid foundation for a variety of careers. Previous students have gone onto roles in areas such as arts management, journalistic or media-related work, education, advocacy, and human rights-based community work. Some students have also continued onto PhD research and academic careers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.