Postgraduate Programme Specification
MA Irish Studies
Academic Year 2022/23
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
| Programme Title | MA Irish Studies | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Arts | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | IRS-MA-S | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100759 - Irish history - 50 101315 - Irish studies - 50 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Full Time or Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year Part Time - 3 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
History (2014) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
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Programme Specific Regulations N/A |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
Irish Studies is a broad field of area studies utilising a range of disciplines. The structure of the MA in Irish Studies enables students to obtain training in particular disciplinary research methods whilst gaining an understanding of interdisciplinary issues. The modules chosen by the student are designed to enable students to undertake significant research and to produce a dissertation.
The aims of the programme are:
To enable graduates to undertake interdisciplinary postgraduate studies in Irish Studies and gain various benefits:
An advanced appreciation of the value of interdisciplinarity in Irish Studies.
An advanced understanding and experience of research methods.
An advanced appreciation of the value of academic approaches to some issues of contemporary public concern in Ireland.
A deepened knowledge of specific themes in Irish studies.
For current general University entry requirements for this pathway go to http://www.qub.ac.uk/ado.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Comprehension of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary issues raised in Irish Studies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed through teaching on modules across the field of Irish Studies (see also programme specifications for specific subjects). Methods of Assessment Essay and coursework on individual modules. |
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Ability to question and critically examine cultural assumptions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed through teaching on modules across the field of Irish Studies (see also programme specifications for specific subjects). Methods of Assessment Essay and coursework on individual modules. |
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Ability to analyse and criticise arguments in depth. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed through teaching on modules across the field of Irish Studies (see also programme specifications for specific subjects). Methods of Assessment Essay and coursework on individual modules. |
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Demonstrate skills in reflecting upon and clarifying personal values. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed through teaching on modules across the field of Irish Studies (see also programme specifications for specific subjects). Methods of Assessment Essay and coursework on individual modules. |
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Formulate and test hypotheses and interpretations. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed in taught modules by seminar discussion and feedback on assessed coursework; and in the dissertation by discussion and critical commentary from a supervisor. Methods of Assessment Essay and coursework on individual modules. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Conduct research on a variety of issues, making intelligent use of the available material. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed at theoretical level and by regular discussion with and feedback from a supervisor. Methods of Assessment Dissertation. |
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Evaluate arguments and evidence. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed by seminar discussion and feedback on written coursework across all taught modules, and in regular discussion with and critical commentary from the supervisor of the dissertation. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework across all modules. |
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Interpret and analyse information from a range of sources. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed by seminar discussion and feedback on written coursework across all taught modules, and in regular discussion with and critical commentary from the supervisor of the dissertation. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework across all modules. |
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Communicate effectively in writing. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed by feedback on written coursework across all taught modules and regular discussions with and critical commentary from the supervisor of the dissertation. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework across all modules. |
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Work independently. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed in research for coursework and dissertation. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework across all modules. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understanding of specific subject knowledge dependent upon programme options taken (see list and the programme specifications for individual subjects) |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed through seminar discussion, workshops and feedback on assessed coursework. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework across all modules. |
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The conceptual issues involved in studying an inter-disciplinary degree programme. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Developed through seminar discussion, workshops and feedback on assessed coursework. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework across all modules. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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An understanding of the broad interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary issues as they relate to the study of the identities and cultures of the peoples of Ireland and the Irish Diaspora. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught by a combination of workshops, seminar discussion and practical exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework. |
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An ability to critically engage with research on a theoretical and methodological basis. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught by a combination of workshops, seminar discussion and practical exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework. |
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An ability to understand, formulate and address through disciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches, historical, social, political and cultural aspects of Ireland and Diaspora. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Taught by a combination of workshops, seminar discussion and practical exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessed by coursework. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Language Revival, Reconciliation and Politics in Northern Ireland | IRS7013 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Theory in History | MHY7035 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Research Design | SOC9012 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Freedom and modernity | PAI7059 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Trauma & Memory in Contemporary Irish Literature | ENG7365 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Individually Negotiated Topic in History | MHY7011 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Historian's Craft | MHY7020 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Public History Internship | MHY7077 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| Literary Research Methods | ENG7163 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Politics of the Republic of Ireland | PAI7022 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 40% | 0% | 60% |
| Advanced Anthropological Methods | ANT7007 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Kingship and Colonisation in Medieval Ireland: Interdisciplinary Perspectives | IRS7012 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Special Topic Irish Writing | ENG7119 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Advanced Anthropological Perspectives | ANT7008 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| Bridging community divisions in Irish Drama and the Novel | CSJ7006 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Presenting Sources | MHY7025 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Topics In Irish History | MHY7081 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Belfast: Place, Identity and Memory in a Contested City | IRS7011 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 90% | 10% | 0% |
| Irish Poetry | ENG7305 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Conflict and Change in Northern Ireland: New Sociological Research | SOC9062 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Anthropology of Conflict: Ireland and Beyond | ANT7023 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 80% | 20% | 0% |
| Conflict Intervention | PAI7027 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Irish Women’s Writing | ENG7373 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| The Politics and Institutions of Northern Ireland | PAI7021 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| APPROACHES TO RESEARCH DESIGN | HAP7001 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Pathways Through History | MHY7090 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Violence, Terrorism and Security | PAI7028 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | -- | YES | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Dissertation | IRS7010 | 7 | 60 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
Students must take 180 credits - 6 MODULES (THREE in Semester 1 and THREE in Semester 2) PLUS the MA Dissertation (60 credits).
Students are required to take TWO CORE modules (one of which is the triple-weighted MA Dissertation).
Students should normally have passed all taught modules prior to progression to the dissertation.
Students are required to take FIVE OPTIONAL modules (TWO in semester 1 and THREE in semester 2) from within the School of HAPP or those offered across the AHSS Faculty ONE of the OPTIONAL modules must be a research methods module. Please contact the Programme Convenor for further details.