Master in Short Courses

The application deadline for the Nov 2027 intake is Aug 17, 2027, while tuition fees for Master in Short Courses are 20,800 GBP per year.

Professional evolution often demands focused, high-impact learning that fits alongside existing commitments. Queen’s University Belfast offers a diverse portfolio of short courses, CPD (Continuing Professional Development), and stand-alone modules specifically curated for practitioners seeking to sharpen their expertise or pivot into new areas of specialization.

These offerings provide a flexible platform for intellectual and career growth, drawing on the university's research-led environment. Whether you are a legal practitioner, a healthcare professional, or a specialist nurse or midwife, these courses are designed to provide practical insights that can be immediately applied within your professional context.

Specialized Learning Pathways

The programme suite is divided into key disciplinary pillars, each tailored to current industry requirements:

• Law: Focused on governance, employment, and policy frameworks.
• Medicine & Healthcare Leadership: Designed for clinical practitioners and those managing complex care environments.
• Midwifery & Nursing: A comprehensive selection of stand-alone modules addressing clinical advancements, specialized patient care, and evidence-based practice.

By engaging with these short-duration modules, participants gain access to university-level academic content without the requirement of enrolling in a full-degree programme, facilitating a targeted approach to lifelong learning and professional advancement.

Queen's University Belfast is a historic and research-led university located in the heart of Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded as Queen's College Belfast in 1845 and established as an independent university in 1908, Queen's combines a long heritage with modern ambitions. The campus sits within a designated conservation area and serves a diverse community of around 24,915 students, including roughly 3,500 international students, creating a lively and inclusive environment for study and social life.

Academically, Queen's is a Russell Group member with strong disciplinary strengths and a clear focus on employability. The university hosts four flagship Global Research Institutes addressing Global Peace, Security and Justice; Cyber Security; Health Sciences; and Food Safety, offering students opportunities to engage with impactful research. Career-facing initiatives such as Degree Plus and targeted employer workshops enhance internships, placements and graduate prospects, while sustained investment in campus infrastructure has delivered new teaching facilities, a student centre and a cutting-edge clinical simulation centre for health-related programmes.

For international students, Belfast offers an affordable and welcoming city experience with rich cultural life and efficient transport links across the UK and Ireland. University support services help with arrival, visas and accommodation, and a variety of clubs, societies and volunteering options make it easy to build networks and gain practical experience. Queen's is a strong choice for students seeking rigorous teaching, active research opportunities and clear pathways into careers in the UK and beyond.