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The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in five disciplines: Archaeology, Architecture, Civil & Structural Engineering, Geography, Palaeoecology and Planning.
Study and research the challenges and opportunities within the world’s natural and built environment through our undergraduate, joint-honours, masters, postgraduate, MPhil and PhD programmes.
With high quality teaching and exceptional industry links, our courses provide a rich learning experience providing a wide range of core skills and experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions.
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Undergraduate
Undergraduate Courses Course Qualification Duration Archaeology BA 6 years (Part-time)
3 years (Full-time)Description This course offers a Single Honours degree programme examining the human past from a broad humanities and social sciences perspective, including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in working with archaeological material and undertaking fieldwork.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments and settlements to entire....Archaeology with French BA 4 years (Full-time) Description This course offers a Single Honours Archaeology degree programme with an additional French language qualification.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments and settlements to entire landscapes – and from these interprets how societies have adapted and developed. Modules focus on different periods of World, European....Archaeology with Spanish BA 4 years (Full-time) Description This course offers a Single Honours Archaeology degree programme with an additional Spanish language qualification.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments and settlements to entire landscapes – and from these interprets how societies have adapted and developed. Modules focus on different periods of World, European....Archaeology-Palaeoecology BSc 3 years (Full-time)
6 years (Part-time)Description This course offers a Single Honours degree programme examining the human past from a scientific perspective, including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in working with archaeological material and undertaking fieldwork.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments and settlements to entire landscapes – and....Archaeology and History BA 3 years (Full-time)
6 years (Part-time)Description This course offers a Joint Honours degree programme examining the human past from a broad humanities-based perspective, drawing on both physical and textual evidence, and including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in working with archaeological material and undertaking fieldwork.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts,....Archaeology-Palaeoecology and Geography BSc 3 years (Full-time)
6 years (Part-time)Description This course offers a Joint Honours degree programme examining the human past and the diverse environments human societies inhabit, from a scientific perspective, including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in working with archaeological material and undertaking fieldwork.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments....Geography BSc 3 years (Full-time)
6 years (Part-time)Description Geography embraces the study of human societies and their environment, and is one of the few subjects in which human and physical aspects of the environment are integrated. Our BSc Geography degree offers a distinctive pathway through our geography programmes that emphasises skills and techniques in scientific research, such as population data analysis, environmental modelling, and field surveys. Students....
Archaeology and Irish BA 6 years (Part-time)
3 years (Full-time)Description This course offers a Joint Honours degree programme examining both the wider human past and contemporary Irish language as well as Gaelic heritage and identity from a broad humanities-based perspective, including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in working with archaeological material and undertaking fieldwork.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents....Geography with a Language BSc 4 years (Full-time) Description Geography embraces the study of human societies and their environment, and is one of the few subjects in which human and physical aspects of the environment are integrated. Geography with a Language provides students with the special opportunity to study for one additional year overseas, and provides enhanced language teaching to support this. In addition to their core geography modules, students are....
European Planning MPlan 4 years (Full-time) Description This MPlan is a unique degree, offering a complete four-year pathway in professional planning education, with a specialisation in European Planning. Innovative features include an emphasis on understanding European-wide planning issues and overseas study at a European university, which will include opportunities for work placement. This provides unique insights into the diversity of planning cultures....
Planning, Environment and Development BSc 3 years (Full-time) Description Planning is about changing the places within which we live. How we can transform and improve our cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods and communities. It affects our everyday lives and is an exciting discipline to study at university.
A planning degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to be able to make decisions that shape the processes of growth and development. We....Environmental and Civil Engineering MEng 4 years (Full-time) Description Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queen's, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland. However, it remains one of the most sought-after careers with the potential to solve the challenges facing modern society.
Environmental and Civil Engineering is concerned with the impact of infrastructure on the natural environment. It encompasses planning, design, construction,....Environmental and Civil Engineering with a year in industry MEng 5 years (Full-time) Description Environmental and Civil Engineering is concerned with the impact of infrastructure on the natural environment. It encompasses planning, design, construction, sustainability and management of the built environment. Fields of activity include water engineering, waste management, structures, transportation and foundations.Environmental engineers require not only technical skills but also project management....
Civil Engineering MEng 4 years (Full-time) Description Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queen's, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland. However, it remains one of the most sought-after careers with the potential to solve the challenges facing modern society.
It is a broad discipline that deals with the very infrastructure of society from our bridges to our water and energy resources, and our roads. Our degree....Civil Engineering with a year in industry MEng 5 years (Full-time) Description Civil engineers provide the infrastructure required to sustain life. This includes water and power, roads, railways, schools, hospitals, flood protection and the developed city skyline. They provide the technical skills needed to protect both the built and the natural environment..
Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queen's, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland.....Architecture BSc 3 years (Full-time) Description Professionally accredited by RIBA, ARB and LAM
Queen's University, as part of the Russell Group, is one of the best places to study Architecture in the UK. The BSc Architecture programme at QUB is ranked 5th overall in the UK for studying Architecture (Times League Table 2022), and 6th overall in the UK for studying Architecture (Guardian League Table 2022).
Supported by a....Civil Engineering BEng 3 years (Full-time) Description Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queen's, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland. Staff lead high-quality research and are recognised for their excellence in teaching.
It is a broad discipline that deals with the very infrastructure of society from our bridges to our water and energy resources, and our roads. Our degree programmes are concerned with the planning,....Civil Engineering Year in Industry BEng 4 years (Full-time) Description Civil engineers provide the infrastructure required to sustain life. This includes water and power, roads, railways schools, hospitals, flood protection and the developed city skyline. They provide the technical skills needed to protect both the built and the natural environment.
Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queen's, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland.....Archaeology with Portuguese BA 4 years (Full-time) Description This course offers a Single Honours Archaeology degree programme with an additional Portuguese language qualification.
Archaeology explores a wide range of evidence that documents the human past – from artefacts, monuments and settlements to entire landscapes – and from these interprets how societies have adapted and developed. Modules focus on different periods of World, European....Geography BA 3 years (Full-time) Description Geography embraces the study of human societies and their environment, and is one of the few subjects in which human and physical aspects of the environment are integrated. Our BA Geography degree offers a distinctive pathway through our geography programmes that emphasises skills and techniques in social as well as arts & humanities research, including ethnographic investigation, discourse analysis....
Civil Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship BEng 5 years (Part-time) Description You will be tackling some of the biggest challenges of the modern world, such as achieving sustainable living in an increasingly urbanised society. As the demands on resources like water, energy and land increase, there is a strong need for qualified Civil Engineers with the relevant technical skills but who also possess an ethical awareness of the environmental impact of the projects they undertake.
Structural Engineering with Architecture MEng 4 years (Full-time) Description Structural Engineering with Architecture is concerned with the planning, design, construction, sustainability, management, energy use, aesthetics and rehabilitation of the built environment.
Fields of activity include architectural design, structures, foundations, building technology, urban space and form and architecture. Structural engineers require not only technical skills, but are....Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry MEng 5 years (Full-time) Description Structural Engineering with Architecture is concerned with the planning, design, construction, sustainability, management, energy use, aesthetics and rehabilitation of the built environment.
Fields of activity include architectural design, structures, foundations, building technology, urban space and form and architecture. Structural engineers require not only technical skills, but are.... -
Postgraduate Taught
Postgraduate Taught Courses Course Qualification Duration Planning and Development MSc 2 years (Part-time)
1 year (Full-time)Description Completion of this one-year conversion Masters, following your undergraduate qualification, will allow you to become an accredited planner.
Planning is a fascinating subject to study at university. It is about changing the places within which we live. How we can transform and improve our cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods, and communities. So, it affects our everyday lives and is....City Planning and Design MSc 1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)Description In a world facing environmental, social and economic challenges, how we manage changes to our natural and built environments will be crucial for our future. In our urbanised world, how we design and plan our cities impacts our environmental sustainability, health and even happiness. This programme will equip you with the skills to be part of making progressive changes in your place.
In....Environmental Engineering MSc 2 years (Part-time)
1 year (Full-time)Description Environmental Engineers work at the interface between the Natural and the Built Environment. Environmental Engineering deals with the Impacts of the Built Environment and Human Activities on the Natural Environment and vice versa.
The Programme provides the Technical Understanding of these Interactions across the Engineering and Environmental Sciences and develops your Practical Skills....Environmental Engineering PgDip 1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)Description Environmental Engineers work at the interface between the Natural and the Built Environment. Environmental Engineering deals with the Impacts of the Built Environment and Human Activities on the Natural Environment and vice versa.
The Programme provides the Technical Understanding of these Interactions across the Engineering and Environmental Sciences and develops your Practical Skills....Planning and Development Higher Level Apprenticeship MSc 2 years (Part-time) Description Completion of this part-time conversion Masters, following your undergraduate qualification, will allow you to become an accredited planner. This Higher Level Apprenticeship offers Department for Economy-funded places for those working in planning-related industry.
Planning is a fascinating subject to study at university. It is about changing the places within which we live. How we can....City Planning and Design Higher Level Apprenticeship MSc 2 years (Part-time) Description In a world facing environmental, social and economic challenges, how we manage changes to our natural and built environments will be crucial for our future. In our urbanised world, how we design and plan our cities impacts our environmental sustainability, health and even happiness. This programme will equip you with the skills to be part of making progressive changes in your place.
In....Building Information Modelling Project Management Higher Level Apprenticeship MSc 3 years (Part-time) Description This course is taught by a mixture of academic staff and industrial practitioners, bringing cutting edge research together with real world industry experience into the classroom.
FUNDING / COMMITMENT
This Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) is fully funded by the DfE, although places are limited. Applicants and their employers must demonstrate commitment, and ensure enough time is....Construction and Project Management with Industrial Internship MSc 2 years (Full-time) Description These programmes have been designed to:
Develop the intellectual, practical and professional skills of the learner in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of the management of construction projects and organisations
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical management methods in the analysis and solution of design, engineering and construction....Construction and Project Management Higher Level Apprenticeship MSc 3 years (Part-time) Description These programmes have been designed to:
Develop the intellectual, practical and professional skills of the learner in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of the management of construction projects and organisations
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical management methods in the analysis and solution of design, engineering and construction....Building Information Modelling Project Management MSc 1 year (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)Description This course is taught by a mixture of academic staff and industrial practitioners, bringing real world experiences into the classroom.
ABOUT YOU
You could be: a civil / structural engineer, an architect, M&E Services Engineer, (or any other construction related discipline).
You will have a keen interest in BIM and digital construction. You may already have experience....Architecture MArch 2 years (Full-time) Description An exciting, creative Master’s degree with accreditation from the ARB and RIBA, for students with a first degree in architecture who wish to progress their studies to final qualification as a practising architect.
COURSE CONTENT
Your focus will be to investigate the relationships between critical practice, design and research in the making of architectural proposals. The....Environmental Engineering PgCert 1 year (Part-time) Description Environmental Engineers work at the interface between the Natural and the Built Environment. Environmental Engineering deals with the Impacts of the Built Environment and Human Activities on the Natural Environment and vice versa.
The Programme provides the Technical Understanding of these Interactions across the Engineering and Environmental Sciences and develops your Practical Skills....Climate Change PgDip 9 months (Full-time)
18 months (Part-time)Description Climate change is one of the most pressing and challenging issues facing humanity. Extreme heat, flooding, and rising sea levels are leading to a number of dangerous and irreversible impacts on societies and economies. Avoiding the worst impacts depends on decisions we make today to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and to find solutions to remove carbon from the atmosphere. A course in climate change....
Climate Change MSc 1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)Description Climate change is one of the most pressing and challenging issues facing humanity. Extreme heat, flooding, and rising sea levels are leading to a number of dangerous and irreversible impacts on societies and economies. Avoiding the worst impacts depends on decisions we make today to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and to find solutions to remove carbon from the atmosphere. A course in climate change....
Applied Architecture and Design MSc 1 year (Full-time) Description An innovative Master’s programme on architecture and design for enthusiastic students with an undergraduate degree in a creative discipline who wish to explore future opportunities in architecture, interior architecture, design, film and creative industries.
COURSE CONTENT
This is a personalised Master’s programme for engaged students who would like to make the most of....Climate Change PgCert 9 months (Part-time)
5 months (Full-time)Description Climate change is one of the most pressing and challenging issues facing humanity. Extreme heat, flooding, and rising sea levels are leading to a number of dangerous and irreversible impacts on societies and economies. Avoiding the worst impacts depends on decisions we make today to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and to find solutions to remove carbon from the atmosphere. A course in climate change....
Cinematic Architecture PgCert 1 year (Part-time) Description An innovative postgraduate certificate programme focusing on Cinematic Architecture for enthusiastic people who wish to explore future opportunities in NI and beyond in creative industries including film, architecture, game and design
COURSE CONTENT
This is a personalised certificate programme for engaged students who would like to make the most of their time at Queen’s. The....Planning and Development PgCert 2 years (Part-time)
1 year (Full-time)Description To gain expertise in key aspects of planning theory, policy and practice.
COURSE CONTENT
The courses’s primary focus is to provide professional planning skills. It is designed to allow students to develop knowledge on planning in a flexible manner as the 60 CATS can be completed full-time in one semester or accumulated more flexibly over up to two years. You can learn the use....City Planning and Design PgCert 1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)Description ....
Professional Practice in Architecture PgCert 1 year (Part-time) Description This Postgraduate Certificate provides exemption from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Final Examination Part III and is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the UK for the purposes of registration under the Architects Act 1997.
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications for this course received after 6 January 2025 may not be accepted. In....Construction and Project Management MSc 3 years (Part-time)
1 year (Full-time)Description These programmes have been designed to:
Develop the intellectual, practical and professional skills of the learner in the critical acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of the management of construction projects and organisations
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical management methods in the analysis and solution of design, engineering and construction.... -
Postgraduate Research
Postgraduate Research Courses Course Qualification Duration Archaeology & Palaeoecology MPhil 2 Academic Years (Full-time) / 4 Academic Years (Part-time) Description By joining Archaeology & Palaeoecology you will become part of a dynamic group of researchers in one of two interdisciplinary Research Clusters: Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) for more environmentally-related projects, and Culture & Society (C&S) for more humanities-related Archaeology projects.
Projects involving Palaeoecology or Scientific Archaeology focus on themes such as long-term....Archaeology & Palaeoecology MPhil 2 Academic Years (Full-time) / 4 Academic Years (Part-time) Description By joining Archaeology & Palaeoecology you will become part of a dynamic group of researchers in one of two interdisciplinary Research Clusters: Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) for more environmentally-related projects, and Culture & Society (C&S) for more humanities-related Archaeology projects.
Projects involving Palaeoecology or Scientific Archaeology focus on themes such as long-term....Architecture PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Architecture PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Civil Engineering MPhil 2 Academic Years (Part-time) / 2 Academic Years (Full-time) Description The research centre will address the topical grand challenges in civil engineering field, building on existing and developing new international collaborations. Financial support to meet these challenges will be acquired through both internal University initiatives (for enhanced infrastructure and facilities) and external funding from government grants, charities and direct industrial support.
Research....Civil Engineering MPhil 2 Academic Years (Part-time) / 2 Academic Years (Full-time) Description The research centre will address the topical grand challenges in civil engineering field, building on existing and developing new international collaborations. Financial support to meet these challenges will be acquired through both internal University initiatives (for enhanced infrastructure and facilities) and external funding from government grants, charities and direct industrial support.
Research....Planning MPhil 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The discipline of Planning is located in the School of Natural and Built Environment. In recent years the performance of the discipline has been quite exceptional in a range of surveys, e.g. National Student Survey, Times Higher Education Survey and Guardian League Table. Given this, Planning at Queen’s is very highly ranked within the UK's Russell Group Universities.
Our research programme....Planning MPhil 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The discipline of Planning is located in the School of Natural and Built Environment. In recent years the performance of the discipline has been quite exceptional in a range of surveys, e.g. National Student Survey, Times Higher Education Survey and Guardian League Table. Given this, Planning at Queen’s is very highly ranked within the UK's Russell Group Universities.
Our research programme....Architecture (Practice-Based) MPhil 4 Academic Years (Part-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Architecture (Practice-Based) MPhil 4 Academic Years (Part-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Architecture (Practice-Based) PhD 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Architecture (Practice-Based) PhD 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Architecture MPhil 4 Academic Years (Part-time) / 2 Academic Years (Full-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Architecture MPhil 4 Academic Years (Part-time) / 2 Academic Years (Full-time) Description Architecture at Queen’s addresses the issues of architecture and urbanism in an increasingly globalised world, where factors such as sustainability and climate change, identity and heritage, and notions of craft and form create a complex context that architecture has to mediate.
Architecture at Queen’s values both traditional academic and practice-based research. We have the expertise....Planning PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The discipline of Planning is located in the School of Natural and Built Environment. In recent years the performance of the discipline has been quite exceptional in a range of surveys, e.g. National Student Survey, Times Higher Education Survey and Guardian League Table. Given this, Planning at Queen’s is very highly ranked within the UK's Russell Group Universities.
Our research programme....Planning PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The discipline of Planning is located in the School of Natural and Built Environment. In recent years the performance of the discipline has been quite exceptional in a range of surveys, e.g. National Student Survey, Times Higher Education Survey and Guardian League Table. Given this, Planning at Queen’s is very highly ranked within the UK's Russell Group Universities.
Our research programme....Archaeology & Palaeoecology PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description By joining Archaeology & Palaeoecology you will become part of a dynamic group of researchers in one of two interdisciplinary Research Clusters: Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) for more environmentally-related projects, and Culture & Society (C&S) for more humanities-related Archaeology projects.
Projects involving Palaeoecology or Scientific Archaeology focus on themes such as long-term....Archaeology & Palaeoecology PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description By joining Archaeology & Palaeoecology you will become part of a dynamic group of researchers in one of two interdisciplinary Research Clusters: Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) for more environmentally-related projects, and Culture & Society (C&S) for more humanities-related Archaeology projects.
Projects involving Palaeoecology or Scientific Archaeology focus on themes such as long-term....Geography PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The research undertaken within Geography falls under two interdisciplinary Research Clusters; Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) and Culture & Society (C&S).
Physical Geography-related projects focus on themes such as long-term landscape and environmental change, resilience of ecosystems, environmental change impacts on heritage structures, and analysis of contaminated lands. Investigative....Geography PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The research undertaken within Geography falls under two interdisciplinary Research Clusters; Environmental Change & Resilience (ECR) and Culture & Society (C&S).
Physical Geography-related projects focus on themes such as long-term landscape and environmental change, resilience of ecosystems, environmental change impacts on heritage structures, and analysis of contaminated lands. Investigative....Civil Engineering PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The research centre will address the topical grand challenges in civil engineering field, building on existing and developing new international collaborations. Financial support to meet these challenges will be acquired through both internal University initiatives (for enhanced infrastructure and facilities) and external funding from government grants, charities and direct industrial support.
Research....Civil Engineering PhD 3 Academic Years (Full-time) / 6 Academic Years (Part-time) Description The research centre will address the topical grand challenges in civil engineering field, building on existing and developing new international collaborations. Financial support to meet these challenges will be acquired through both internal University initiatives (for enhanced infrastructure and facilities) and external funding from government grants, charities and direct industrial support.
Research....