Students undertaking English and Creative Writing explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense and work with some of the leading writers working in the UK and Ireland. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and 'global' literatures, students study English in its historical, cultural, and material contexts.

The language modules explore the history, structure, and function of English; its day-to-day usage, including in the media; and the major influences that have shaped its development. The creative writing modules allow students on this programme to specialise in prose fiction, poetry, and scriptwriting.

Students undertaking English and Spanish at Queen’s explore the literatures and languages of both traditions in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, linguistic, cultural and ideological circumstances and material manifestations. As the world’s second most widely spoken language, Spanish is a vibrant and growing subject and a doorway into a variety of rich and fascinating cultures across world.

Students undertaking English and Sociology explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, linguistic, cultural, material and ideological circumstances. Sociology complements the study of English in unique ways: in assessing the development and organisation of societies and social institutions, beliefs and traditions, and cultural practices, Sociology illuminates, and is illuminated by the intellectual interests of English.

Students undertaking English and Politics explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, cultural and ideological circumstances and material manifestations.

In Politics, students assess the sources of conflict, co-operation, power and decision-making within and between societies, how differences are expressed through ideology and organisation, and how, if at all, disagreements and problems are resolved.

Students undertaking English and Philosophy explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, linguistic, cultural, material and ideological circumstances.

In Philosophy students can study some of the key thinkers in the history of philosophy, from Plato and Aristotle to Descartes and Marx. Students also hone their skills in reasoning and argumentation by studying formal logic and critical thinking.

Students undertaking English and Linguistics explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, cultural and ideological circumstances and material manifestations.

The language modules explore language structure and function; the day-to-day use of language, including in the media; and the major influences that have shaped English over the last millennium and a half.

Students undertaking English and Irish explore the literatures and languages of both traditions in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Anglo-Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures, students study English in its historical, linguistic, cultural, material and ideological circumstances. The Irish language forms an integral part of Irish cultural life as a medium for education, music, literature, drama and television. Spoken for over 2,000 years, Irish boasts a vast early literature of world significance.

Students undertaking English and History explore literature, language and history in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures; from the origins of ancient Greece and Rome to modern Irish, European, American and Chinese history, students study English in its linguistic, historical and ideological circumstances and in History can choose modules that focus on gender, social and cultural history, colonial history, politics, religious and economic change.

Students undertaking English and French explore Anglo- and Francophone literatures and language in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, French and postcolonial literatures, students study English and French texts in their historical, cultural and ideological circumstances and material manifestations.

Language modules in English and French explore language structure and function; the day-to-day use of the languages, including in the media; and the major influences that have shaped both linguistic traditions.

Students undertaking English and Film Studies explore literature, language and cinema in the widest possible sense. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures; from the origins of European cinema, via the French New Wave, to contemporary Hollywood and World Cinema, students study English and Film in their historical, cultural ideological circumstances and material manifestations. And modules on adaptation, visual culture and scriptwriting in both English and Film evidence the cross-pollination of these important cultural forms.

Students undertaking English explore literatures in English in the widest possible sense and work with some of the leading writers working in the UK and Ireland. From the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and 'global' literatures, students study English in its historical, cultural, and material contexts.

The degree programme covers a wide spectrum of topics, from micro-electronic chip design and manufacturing to power generation and distribution. Rapid advances in fields such as telecommunications, computer firmware, hardware and networking, medical electronics, security, control and robotics and renewable energy systems are also reflected in the course structure.

Education Studies and Sociology explores both the multi-disciplinary field of education and the discipline of sociology. The course structure offers a broad and balanced curriculum of research-informed modules which critically examine key topics and themes relevant to education, and the patterns of social life and social change more broadly.

From concepts and issues to policy and practice, students will examine the fascinating landscape of these two subjects through local and global lenses. Students will develop advanced skills in making use of theoretical and methodological tools to ask questions that matter.

Education Studies and Social Policy explores both the multi-disciplinary field of education and social policy. The course structure offers a broad and balanced curriculum of research-informed modules which critically examine key topics and themes relevant to education, and the patterns of social life and social change more broadly.

From concepts and issues to policy and practice, students will examine the fascinating landscape of these two subjects through local and global lenses. Students will develop advanced skills in making use of theoretical and methodological tools to ask questions that matter.

Education Studies at Queen’s explores the multi-disciplinary field of education by critically examining key topics and themes and analysing research-driven insights to ask questions that matter. From concepts and issues to policy and practice, students will examine the fascinating landscape of local and global education through the core underpinning disciplines of psychology, sociology, philosophy, history, and politics.

A BSc Economics with Spanish degree integrates core elements from economics degree with Spanish-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. The economics degree equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics).

Integral to the Economics with Spanish programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue.

A BSc Economics with French degree integrates core elements from economics degree with Spanish-language modules taught by the School of Arts, English and Languages. The economics degree equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics).

Integral to the Economics with French programme is the placement year students complete in a region of the globe where the language being studied is the dominant tongue.

This degree allows students to understand how the economy and the financial system interact. The major in Economics equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics) whilst the minor in Finance provides insights into financial institutions and markets.

Economics and Accounting is a powerful combination for understanding how financial systems operate and how economic principles guide decision-making within organisations.

This degree integrates economic theory and accounting practices to equip students with the skills needed to navigate today’s complex financial and economic landscape.

A BSc in Economics degree equips students with analytical and cognitive skills to understand how economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make decisions (microeconomics).

Students undertaking Drama and English explore theatre, performance, literature and language in the widest possible sense: from ancient Greece to Renaissance England; the Irish Literary Revival to Postmodern America; from the earliest writings in Anglo-Saxon to contemporary Irish, British, and ‘global’ literatures.

The language modules explore the history, structure, and function of English.

This programme offers a lively approach to the study of Drama, integrating practical exploration with research-based learning to advance both creative practice and critical inquiry.

The five-year dentistry degree programme will help you build the professional behaviours, clinical operative skills, and confidence required to practice as a dental professional. During the programme you will develop a broad clinical experience on real patients, in a range of different clinical environments both within the dental school and in outreach placements.

The aim of the programme is to offer a deep and up-to-date education in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence that prepares graduates with key knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for employment in data engineering, data analysis, data architect (as well as managerial positions on those topics), or as preparation for further research and innovation careers.

Criminology focuses on the causes and consequences of crime, as well as how the criminal justice system responds to crime.

The subject includes a wide range of sociological and psychological theories that attempt to explain criminal behaviour, the harms associated with offending and how the criminal justice system operates.