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Queen's University Belfast: Archaeology and Palaeoecology
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Natural and Built Environment |
| Web | https://www.qub.ac.uk/ |
| askeps@qub.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
By joining Archaeology & Palaeoecology you will become part of a dynamic group of researchers in one of two interdisciplinary Research Cells: PLANET for more environmentally-related projects, and PAST for more humanities-related Archaeology projects.
Projects involving Palaeoecology or Scientific Archaeology (PLANET and PAST Research Cells) focus on themes such as long-term changes and resilience in ecosystems, humans, environments and climate, using approaches such as pollen analysis, tephra dating, dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating. Much of our research spans several disciplines – for example projects on the palaeoecology and restoration of bogs.
Research in the PAST Research Cell explores the material manifestations of culture through time and space. We combine innovative scientific methods with theoretically-informed analyses to understand past human experience, bringing together the humanities and the sciences.
The combination of environmental archaeology, and especially bio-archaeology, with more traditional approaches to the past, helps to differentiate Queen's from most other Archaeology departments and is seen as both a strength and stimulus to future developments.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme at Queen’s University Belfast is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Belfast BT7 1NN |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme at Queen’s University Belfast is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Belfast BT7 1NN |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme at Queen’s University Belfast is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme at Queen’s University Belfast is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. |
Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) is based in Belfast, at the heart of Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Queen’s is ranked 6th in the world for international outlook (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and 13th in the UK for research intensity (Complete …
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