About PhD by Published Works

The submission for the PhD by Published Works includes a copy of works published within the 10-year period prior to submission; and a critical analysis comprising a statement of the contribution of the work to the advancement of the field of study, a critical account of its significance, an explanation of the inter-relationship between the material presented, and a critical appraisal and discussion of the corpus.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must be academic members of staff at Queen’s, who have been a member of staff for a minimum of one year prior to application. Their case will be considered by the School Postgraduate Research Committee.

How to apply

Application forms are available from the Admissions and Access Service (email: postgrad.admissions@qub.ac.uk, tel;  +44 (0) 28 9097 3004.)

Applicants for a PhD by Published Works are required to establish a prima facie case that their work is of an appropriate standard. The application must include:

• Details of the applicant’s academic qualifications
• A list of the publications to be submitted
• A brief statement of the nature and scope of the research work on which the application is based, and an explanation of the inter-relationship between the cited publications
• A statement about joint authorship of publications, and the extent of the applicant’s contribution to the work.

Registration is normally on a part-time basis, under the direction of an advisor appointed by the University. You will be expected to submit your published works with a 10,000 word critical analysis, within one year. Applicants should contact the relevant School for further information.

About Higher Doctorates

Higher Doctorates are awarded to students who have demonstrated a contribution of originality and merit to their field of study; a sustained, consistent and substantial contribution to the advancement of knowledge over a number of years; an authoritative standing in the field of study; and seminal publications which have led to extensions or the development of knowledge by others.

The submission includes a copy of the published works and a summary document incorporating a research record and outlining research interests and achievement through reference to selected publications.

Who is eligible?

Applicants must have a significant link to the University, normally by being a graduate of the University or a current academic member of staff. Normally applicants will also have a minimum of ten years research experience at a postdoctoral level. Their case will be considered by the School Postgraduate Research Committee who should have the right to seek views from outside its membership.

How to apply

Application forms are available from the Admissions and Access Service email: postgrad.admissions@qub.ac.uk, tel: +44 (0) 28 9097 3004.

 Applicants for a Higher Doctorate are required to establish a prima facie case that their work is of an appropriate standard. The application must include:

• The proposed title
• A statement of the intended award
• A CV
• A publications list, indicating works to be submitted
• A precis of the work to be submitted (500-1,000 words, with reference to how the applicant meets the requirements for the award (See Study Regulations for Higher Doctorates 4.3)
• A statement about joint authorship of publications, and the extent of the applicant's contribution to the work
• A statement describing any previous submission of the works for a degree at this or any other university 

Registration is normally on a part-time basis. You will be expected to submit a copy of the published works and a 3,000 word summary document, within one year. Applicants should contact the relevant School for further information.