University Post-graduate Levels at Queens University Belfast.
The Irish Baptist College is recognized by Queen's University Belfast to teach not only its undergraduate courses, but also the full range of postgraduate study and research programmes - Master of Theology [MTh], Master of Philosophy [MPhil], and Doctor of Philosophy [PhD].
Admission to and regulation of these programmes is according to the stipulations laid down by the University. Application in the first instance should be made to the university, to whom notice should be given of the intention to pursue study at the Irish Baptist College.
Duration of Courses
MTh - one year full time or two years part-time. A 'taught' course of four modules at postgraduate level plus submission of a thesis of approximately 20,000 words.
MPhil - usually two years full time or four years part-time. Theses shall not normally exceed 50,000 words or 250 single sided A4 pages.
PhD - usually three years full time or up to six years part-time. For part-time students, a thesis shall not be submitted within four years of the date of first registration.
Study Areas
An attractive range of options is open to students who choose postgraduate study through IBC. These include:
Prospective students are invited to discuss their areas of interest within these broad subject areas with the appropriate supervisor[s] at IBC. For further details, or for an informal interview and meeting, contact the College Secretary or Registrar.
Tuition Fees
Education grants are not normally available for postgraduate study, but you should make enquiries of your local Education and Library Board nonetheless, since funding of a discretionary nature is occasionally made available to students.
The College endeavours to keep postgraduate fees at a reasonable and manageable level. For current rates, see the Fees page or apply to the College Registrar.
Individual Attention
The Irish Baptist College is a relatively small institution where tutors and students meet regularly both formally and informally. The College offers individual guidance and advice to a degree not usually possible in larger institutions, with corresponding high achievement on the part of its students.