Program Overview
The Plasma and Vacuum Technology at Queen's University Belfast is a MSc programme in Humanities over 30 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Plasma and Vacuum Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 30 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Belfast, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Plasma and Vacuum Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Vacuum Technology
- Fundamentals of Industrial Plasmas
- Fundamentals of Vacuum Technology
- Plasma Applications
- Plasma Process Sensors
- Plasma Sources
- Research Project
- Surface Interactions and Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A 2.2 Honours degree or above in Physics or a related area, or equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with employment in a relevant industry being taken into account.
Additional Information for International Students
Applicants who are non-EEA nationals must satisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes, normally by providing evidence of one of the following:
- IELTS* score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or
- TOEFL* score of 87 (Internet-based test) with minimum scores of 21 for Listening, 22 for Reading, 23 for Speaking and 21 for Writing, or
- INTO English for Postgraduate Study/Pre-sessional score of 60% with not less than 55% in any component, or
- INTO Graduate Diploma English for Academic Purposes score of 50% with not less than 40% in any component
*Taken within the last 2 yrs.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,100 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen's University Belfast directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queen's University Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 30 months
