PgDip History at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PgDip History at Queen's Belfast offers the same modular package as the MA History, developing historical knowledge and research skills across ancient to contemporary history in Ireland, Britain, the USA, Europe, Africa and Asia. Teaching draws on staff expertise in public, urban, gender, religious and political history.

Department: School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics | Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Career pathways

The programme trains students who want to continue to a PhD and builds skills employers expect from postgraduate taught graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in an Arts and Humanities discipline; applicants with a Social Sciences Honours degree are considered case by case, as are applicants below a 2.2 who can demonstrate relevant professional experience. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent. Apply ideally by 13 August 2027 for a late-September start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,167 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate Source

International applicants: GBP 16,267 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 3 years part-time

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