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Are we the right

choice for you?
Postgraduate study is an excellent way to
enrich your academic experience and open
up new career opportunities. Queen Mary,
University of London is the right choice
because:
We offer taught Masters courses and PhD

research opportunities in the following areas:
We are a research-led institution with

an international reputation. Our performance
in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise
confirmed this; we are ranked 11th overall in
the UK (The Guardian)
Computer Science
We offer postgraduate students teaching and

supervision by leading researchers in their
academic fields a thriving and stimulating
research community
Business and Management
Drama
Economics
Editing Lives and Letters
Electronic Engineering
Engineering and Materials Science
English
Geography
Global Studies
History
Languages, Linguistics and Film
Law
We are one of the largest colleges of the

University of London graduate students
have access to resources and facilities in
the wider University as well as those at
Queen Mary
We are the only multi-faculty University of
London college to benefit from an integrated
teaching, research and residential campus
in central London
Mathematical Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Statistics
We offer a wide range of subjects in: Arts;

Laws and Social Sciences; Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences and Natural Sciences.
Queen Mary also incorporates the Barts and
The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
We offer an international environment,
with students from over 125 countries
Queen Mary, University of London
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Freephone: 0800 376 1800
www.qmul.ac.uk
If calling from outside the UK:

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 5588
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QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ENTRY 2010
We are in the top 5 in the country in

individual Department rankings (RAE 2008);
including Linguistics (1st), Geography (1st),
Drama (1st), Dentistry (1st), English
Language and Literature (2nd), Epidemiology
and Public Health (3rd), Pre-Clinical and
Human Biological Sciences (4th), Health
Sciences Research (4th), and Cancer
Studies (5th)
Biological and Chemical Sciences

Postgraduate Prospectus
Entry 2010
An application form for all subjects should

be inserted at the end of this prospectus.
Please complete the appropriate form,
reading the accompanying Notes for
Guidance carefully, and return it to
the address at the bottom of the form.
If you have any admission enquiries the
Admissions and Recruitment Office will
be pleased to advise you.
Freephone 0800 376 1800
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
For an electronic version of the application
form see
www.qmul.ac.uk/postgrad/pgapplyq.shtml
Medical and dental applicants should use
the special form inserted at the end of this
prospectus. Please complete carefully and
return to the address at the top of the form.
For medical and dental admissions
enquiries, please contact:
Freephone 0800 376 1800
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
For an electronic version of the application
form see
If you would like information on individual
courses or research areas, please contact
the relevant department.
Visit us!
Postgraduate Open Day dates for 2010
Entry are:
25 November 2009 and 21 April 2010
For full details and booking form,
please visit www.qmul.ac.uk/visitus
Contacts
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
www.qmul.ac.uk
www.qmul.ac.uk
A list of all postgraduate degree

programmes offered by the College
can be found on page 412.
www.qmul.ac.uk
Notes for applicants
Contents

Contents
Introduction
Academic standards and research excellence
Living in London
International outlook
Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School
Medicine and Dentistry Graduate School
Science and Engineering Graduate School
Postgraduate degrees
Essential information
How to apply
Financial costs of study
Funding your study
International students
Student resources A-Z
Next steps
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Visiting Queen Mary Campus Tours

Open evenings
Contacts
Postgraduate admissions
How to find us
Campus maps
Index
Subjects
Graduate Schools
Humanities and Social Sciences
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Contemporary Global Studies
34
Drama
36
Economics
44
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English
64
Geography
76
History
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Law
122
Philosophy
152
Politics
160
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Institute of Cancer
180
Blizard Institute of Cell

and Molecular Science
192
Institute of Dentistry
210
Institute of Health Sciences Education
230
William Harvey Research Institute
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Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine
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Science and Engineering

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Computer Science and Electronic

Engineering
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Physics
362
Statistics
370
Queen Mary, University of

London is one of London and
the UK's leading researchfocused higher education
institutions. The results of the
2008 Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE) confirmed our
position; Queen Mary is ranked
11th in the UK (The Guardian).
The School of Medicine and
Dentistry came top in London
and 4th in the UK.
In fact, in several subjects we are ranked in the
top 5 in the country; including Linguistics (1st),
Geography (1st), Drama (1st), Dentistry (1st),
English Language and Literature (2nd),
Epidemiology and Public Health (3rd),
Pre-Clinical and Human Biological Sciences (4th),

Health Sciences Research (4th), and Cancer
Studies (5th). You can find out more about each
Departments performance further on in this
prospectus.
Queen Mary is one of the largest multi-faculty
colleges of the University of London and is located
on attractive campuses at Mile End and Whitechapel
in east London, West Smithfield at Charterhouse
Square adjacent to the City of London, and Lincolns
Inn Fields in central London.
We have 15,000 students studying in three
academic sectors: Humanities and Social Sciences;
Science and Engineering; and the School of
Medicine and Dentistry. Of these, over 2,000 are
following postgraduate programmes or are registered
for research.
Each year we welcome students from more than 125
countries, who, together with students from the UK,
make up a truly vibrant, intellectually-focused
community.
The Mile End Campus provides a completely
integrated and secure living and studying
environment. Situated next to Regents canal and the
open green spaces of Mile End Park, the campus
offers a peaceful environment in which to study and
live, with a 2,000-bed, award-winning Student
Village. An extensive programme of refurbishment,
and over 200 million invested in the last five years
mean that students enjoy first-class facilities.
As well as comfortable canal-side accommodation,
the Mile End Campus is home to outstanding
academic facilities, housed in architecturally-diverse
buildings. These include the Victorian Queens
Building, the modern, award-winning Lock-keepers
Cottage Graduate Centre for Humanities and Social
Sciences, the Informatics Teaching Laboratory, a
striking new Learning Resource Centre and state-ofthe-art laboratories. An iconic new Humanities
building is currently under development, making an
exciting addition to our academic facilities. The
Campus also has a bookshop, the Students Union,
and a good choice of cafs, bars and restaurants.
Barts and The London School of Medicine and
Dentistry is situated at the Whitechapel and
Charterhouse Square campuses, and the School of
Laws Centre for Commercial Law Studies has new
premises at Lincolns Inn Fields. These include an
Intellectual Property Law Library at the Institute of
Advanced Legal Studies in Russell Square.
Our roots
The University of London
Queen Mary, University of London was formed from

the merger of Queen Mary College and Westfield
College, both member colleges of the University of
London. The Mile End Campus is historically the
home of Queen Mary College, which began life in
1887 as the Peoples Palace, a philanthropic centre
for the intellectual and cultural improvement of east
Londoners. Westfield College was founded in 1882
in Hampstead as a pioneering college for the higher
education of women.
Although the size and the range of subjects covered

by Queen Mary give it all the characteristics and
facilities of a university in its own right, it is also part
of the federal University of London, a wide-ranging
body comprising over 30 institutes. Together, these
make it the largest and most diverse university in the
country. It also means that, although Queen Mary is
a self-governing institution, our graduate students are
able to take advantage of the wide and varied
academic research facilities of the University of
London. The University of London provides the single
largest critical mass of academic research in the UK.
In 1995 the College merged again, this time with

two historically leading medical colleges, to create
Queen Marys School of Medicine and Dentistry:
the London Hospital Medical College, Englands
first medical school, was established in 1785, and
St Bartholomews Hospital Medical College was
established in 1843.
In recent years the School of Medicine and Dentistry
has seen many exciting developments. A flagship
44 million building housing the Blizard Institute of
Cell and Molecular Science was completed in 2005
and the School is home to the very first Cancer
Research UK Clinical Centre.
The University of London is one of the leading

universities in the world, with the largest
postgraduate population of any university in the
United Kingdom. It contains a large number of
specialist graduate study and research centres,
several of which are based at Queen Mary, including
the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, the IRC in
Biomedical Materials and many others. Students of
Queen Mary are also automatically members of the
University of London Union (ULU), which is among
the most active and lively in the country. You will also
have access to the Senate House Library.
It goes without saying that London is a world city,
and studying and living here will give you access
to everything that the city has to offer.
Research excellence
Academic standards and research excellence
All our academic staff are

engaged in leading research
pushing the boundaries of
knowledge in their field of
expertise, as well as benefiting
the students they teach and
supervise.
Queen Mary is home to a thriving academic research
community. This is of particular relevance to our
postgraduate students, many of whom will be
embarking on their own research projects.
The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise confirmed
Queen Marys position as a leading, researchfocused institute. According to tables published in
the Times Higher Education Supplement, Queen
Mary was ranked 13th in the country out of 132
institutions. The Guardian placed the College even
higher, 11th in the UK.
These excellent results place us ahead of several of
the University of London multi-faculty colleges and
many Russell Group institutions, including Kings
College London, Bristol, Sheffield, Leeds,
Nottingham, Birmingham, Southampton, Liverpool
and Newcastle.
The Times Higher Education commented the

biggest star among the research-intensive institutions
was Queen Mary, University of London.
Many Departments and subjects did exceptionally
well, with several being ranked 1st in the UK.
Queen Mary has also excelled in

several subject groups, being in
the top five in many, including:
Linguistics (ranked 1st ahead of UCL,
Oxford and Cambridge)
Geography (ranked 1st equal with Bristol,
Cambridge, Durham and Oxford)
Drama, dance and performing arts (ranked
1st for Drama, but 2nd equal in the unit of
assessment with the department ahead of
Queen Mary not being entered for Drama)
Dentistry (ranked 2nd ahead of KCL and UCL)
English Language and Literature (ranked
2nd ahead of UCL, Oxford and Cambridge)
Epidemiology and public health (ranked 3rd
ahead of Oxford, UCL and Bristol)
Pre-clinical and human biological sciences
(ranked 4th ahead of KCL, Bristol and
Nottingham)
Health Services Research (ranked 4th
ahead of Oxford, UCL and KCL)
Cancer studies (ranked 5th equal ahead
of Oxford, Imperial, KCL and UCL).
Queen Mary is also in the highest quartile in:
Law
Iberian Languages
History
Computer Science
Economics and Econometrics
Other hospital-based clinical subjects
Research excellence
The RAE results secured our medical schools place

as one of the UKs top four medical schools, and top in
London, for the quality of research. With staff engaged
in valuable research across the schools six Institutes,
we achieved impressive rankings across a wide range
of subjects. Detailed RAE results for the School of
Medicine and Dentistry can be found on page 179 of
this prospectus.
In addition, Queen Mary recorded substantial RAE
achievements in a number of other extremely
competitive subjects, including Russian, French,
Materials, Politics, Pure Maths and Electronic
Engineering. Business and Management, despite
being a new department that was not entered
in the 2001 RAE, has equalled the Cass Business
School at City University in the Times Higher RAE
ranking, coming within the top half of business
schools.
Top 20 universities in The Guardian Research
Assessment League Table:
Ranking
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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University
The University of Cambridge
The University of Oxford
London School of Economics
Imperial College
University College London
The University of Manchester
The University of Warwick
The University of York
The University of Essex
The University of Edinburgh
The University of St Andrews
The University of Bristol
University of Durham
The University of Southampton
The University of Leeds
The University of Sheffield
The University of Bath
The University of Lancaster
Kings College London
Living in London
Living in London
As one of the worlds most

exciting and well-resourced
cities, London is a great place
to live and study.
London needs little introduction. Whatever your
interests, you are sure to find plentiful resources to
pursue them. London is home to some of the best
museums and art galleries in the world, talented
performing arts companies, and outstanding cultural
and science centres. The 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games will bring one of the most
inspiring sporting events and facilities to the city.
Queen Marys Mile End campus is only one mile
from the Olympic park.
Museums, libraries
and collections
Londons museums and archives are
of particular interest to postgraduate students,
many of whom find exhibitions and collections
to complement their studies and research.
The major museums, such as The Science Museum,
Natural History Museum, V&A Museum and galleries
such as Tate Modern, Tate Britain and the National
Gallery are all within easy reach of Queen Marys
campuses.
London has 250 museums and galleries and
a diverse range of independent specialist collections.
The city has 360 public libraries. London is home to
nearly a third of all the UKs archives and holds over
20,000 cubic metres of local authority records alone.
Some of the museums and collections you may be
able to use include:
Whichever campus you are based at, you are well

connected to all that London has to offer. For
example, it is only ten minutes by tube from Mile
End station to Oxford Circus in the heart of the west
end. You can find maps of our four campuses and
surrounding areas on page 408 to page 411 of this
prospectus.
Dulwich Picture Gallery
To find out more from upcoming festivals to the

location of your local pub, visit:
Horniman Museum and Gardens
www.lonelyplanet.com/england/london
Institute of Engineering and Technology
www.timeout.com/london
Museums of the Royal College of Surgeons

of England
The Corporation of London

Courtauld Institute Gallery
Firepower, The Royal Artillery Museum
Jewish Museum
Kings College London The Liddell Hart Centre
for Military Archives
Lambeth Palace Library
Living in London
The Library and Museum of Freemasonry,

Freemasons Hall
London Transport Museum
The Womens Library
London School of Economics and Political Science
the British Library of Political and Economic
Science
Museum of London
Percival David Foundation of Chinese Art,
University of London
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Library

Institute of Classical Studies Library
Institute of Germanic and Romance Studies Library
Institute of Historical Research Library
Institute for the Study of the Americas Library
Institute of Psychiatry Library (part of Kings College
London)
Kings College Library and Kings Libraries
and Information Service Centres
London Business School Libraries
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology,

University College London
London School of Economics Library (BLPES)
Royal Academy of Music
London School of Hygiene and Tropical

Medicine Library
Royal Geographical Society

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
The Royal Mail Archive
Sir John Soanes Museum
Wellcome Trust
Westminster Libraries and Archives
In addition, as a student of the federal University of
London, you may use the libraries and collections
of other University of London Colleges and Institutes.
These include:
British Library of Political and Economic Science
(London School of Economics Library)
Courtauld Institute of Art Library
Goldsmiths College Library
Guys and St Thomass (UMDS) Libraries
(part of King's College London)
Royal Free and University College Medical School

Library (part of University College Library System)
Royal Holloway Library
School of Oriental and African Studies Library
School of Pharmacy Library
School of Slavonic and East European Studies
Library (part of University College Library System)
Senate House Library
University College Library
Warburg Institute Library
Please note: Individual Colleges and Institutes
may have their own rules about access for outside
students, for example you may need a letter of
introduction from your supervisor, or may have
access for limited hours. Please consult individual
libraries and collections for further information.
Queen Mary has a wellestablished precedent for

welcoming students from all
over the world, making for a
lively international environment.
Our international strategy is informed by the

principles of close partnership and sustainable
involvement in a number of countries around the
world. It forms an important focus for our work.
We recognise that we must continue to develop our
international research partnerships to remain at the
forefront of academic and scientific excellence.
Roughly one third of our students are from overseas.
There are currently 4573 International students (this
figure includes 1650 students studying at BUPT in
Beijing, China), and this is added to by 1439
students from the EU.
The influence of so many different cultures creates
a stimulating environment in which to study. It also
feeds into the cultural life of the college. For
example, there are many student-run clubs and
societies representing the diversity of countries
from which students come.
The international component of our staff adds to
the Colleges research strengths and world-class
excellence. Queen Mary recruits globally, selecting
academics on the basis of outstanding talent and
achievement. Currently almost a third of our staff
are from other EU countries or further afield.
Our position in east London adds to our strong
international presence. Students enjoy living in
one of the most multicultural areas of the city.
Lin Xiao
Research student,
School of
Electronic
Engineering and
Computer Science
Independent
research offers
students a
wonderful
challenge, as well
as the opportunity
to develop some valuable skills. In particular, I like
being able to learn more about those things I am
interested in, along with the support and
encouragement of my supervisor. Ive been able to
show my research results at major conferences and
communicate with lots of international experts in
my specialist area. So far, it has been a really
amazing experience.
Hrisith M Choksi,
MSc Dental Public
Health
After completing
my BDS from the
A.J.Institute of
Dental Sciences,
Mangalore, India,
in Nov 2007, I
decided to
continue my
studies in the UK.
Queen Marys Dental Public Health programme was
an ideal choice.
The staff at Queen Mary have been amazing
and the facilities are excellent. Overall, living
in London has been a wonderful experience.
Alexander Dolgov,
LLM Banking and
Finance Alumnus
Currently Senior
Associate, Allen
& Overy Legal
Services
Queen Mary
was an obvious
choice for me,
as its Centre for
Commercial Law Studies is widely recognised
and has an excellent reputation.
The programme at Queen Mary not only met my
most ambitious academic expectations, but also
offered an insight into the workings of the financial
world. Many outstanding practitioners contribute,
giving talks on a variety of industry-specific
subjects.
The LLM complimented my law degree from the
top Russian university Moscow State Institute of
International Relations. Upon graduation, I joined
Allen & Overy and am currently a senior
associate.
Airport collection and Welcome Programme
Our Welcome Programme is designed to ensure
that students get the most from their experience of
studying at Queen Mary. This starts with being met
at the airport and follows through with a carefully
tailored induction week. Students have the
opportunity to meet other international students, as
well as get practical advice about living and studying
in London.
Scholarships
Queen Mary constantly seeks to attract students
of the highest quality, and, in recognition of the
important investment that international students
are making in their education, we are pleased to
offer a range of scholarships to reward outstanding
academic achievement. Please see page 382 for
more information about the scholarships available
to international students.
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Research in the Humanities

and Social Sciences at Queen
Mary has never been more
dynamic.
The research ethos and environment at Queen

Mary ensure that it is an excellent institution for
postgraduate studies and research. Staff work
through the Graduate School to secure external
funding for postgraduates from the research
councils and other external organisations.
This is reflected in the 10 million of external

funding received from bodies such as the Arts and
Humanities Research Council, the Economic and
Social Research Council, the Natural Environment
Research Council, and the Leverhulme Trust.
Postgraduates also receive research training

within the College and through its links with other
institutions. They benefit from the presence of up to
eight annual Distinguished Visiting Fellows from all
over the world, who join the College temporarily to
offer lectures and contribute to our expanding
research culture.
Queen Mary provides outstanding research

resources for postgraduate students, with an
extensive buildings and refurbishment programme.
Facilities include:
The Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre,
a purpose-built research centre housed in a
refurbished Victorian lock-keepers cottage on
Regents Canal.
The Arts Research Centre, offering workspace,
computing facilities and a common room.
The Humanities and Social Sciences Conference
Suite provides a location for research activities as
well Graduate School offices and externally-funded
research centres.
The new Arts and Humanities Building will house
(from 2010) the Department of History, as well as
new facilities including a studio for Film Studies
and Drama, a 300-seat lecture theatre, seminar
rooms and a graduate student study area.
Current projects in humanities and social sciences

include:
The Centre for Renaissance and Early Modern
Studies aims to consider how new scholarship
and new interdisciplinary methods and approaches
have refigured our understanding of several
developments traditionally associated with the
term and period Renaissance.
The Centre for Dissenting Studies is a collaboration
between Queen Mary and Dr Williamss Library in
Gordon Square, Bloomsbury. The Library is the
pre-eminent library for the study of Puritanism
and English Protestant Dissent, and the Centre
sponsors intensive research focused on the
Librarys unrivalled print and manuscript
collections.

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The Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies is an

interdisciplinary research centre launched in 2008
with the intention of bringing together expertise on
the society, culture, politics and literature of the
long Eighteenth-Century from across the college
and beyond.
The Centre for the Aquatic and Terrestrial

Environment, a collaboration between the
Department of Geography and the School of
Biological and Chemical Sciences, is funded by
the HEFCE Science Research Investment Fund
and promotes doctoral research.
The Centre for the Study of the History of Political

Thought, launched in 2008, brings together
research expertise from across the college in the
history of political ideas and ideologies, critical
theory, contemporary continental philosophy,
democratic theory, classical liberal theory and
gender theory.
The University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP).

In collaboration with Royal Holloway University of
London, Queen Mary has a controlling interest in
ULIP. Located in the centre of Paris and acting as
a focal point for academic collaboration and
exchange, ULIP is an impressive resource for
postgraduates at Queen Mary, including an MA
in French Studies in Paris.
The Centre for the History of the Emotions, also

launched in 2008, is the first research centre of
its kind in the United Kingdom. It encourages
interactions between social and cultural historians
of the emotions on the one hand, and historians
of science and medicine on the other.
The Centre for Editing Lives and Letters (CELL)
is a world-class facility for large and small-scale
editing projects in historical biography, diaries
and correspondence. The Centre hosts a range
of seminars, events, skills-based postgraduate
training seminars, and a thriving community of
doctoral research students.
The Centre for the Study of Migration focuses
on the movements of people, locally, nationally
and internationally. The Centre offers an MSc
in Migration and promotes doctoral research.
Peoples Palace Projects (PPP) puts theatre

research into action. Based in the School of
English and Drama, PPP manages a wide range
of projects that find practical application for
academic scholarship. PPP operates as an NGO
that uses participatory arts practices to devise and
implement development projects, with a particular
focus on human rights, working in London and in
Rio de Janeiro.
The City Centre is dedicated to collaborative
research, organised by the Department of
Geography. It provides a space in which academic
research can be developed and communicated
with those within and beyond the academy.
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Barts and The London School

of Medicine and Dentistry
continues to develop its range
of provision at a postgraduate
level, in both teaching and
research, building on the
Schools outstanding success
in the 2008 Research
Assessment Exercise.
The School offers taught Masters or Postgraduate
Diploma programmes in a wide range of areas,
including: Surgical Science; Clinical Drug
Development; Forensic Medical Sciences;
Healthcare Research Methods; Clinical Microbiology;
Gastroenterology; Primary Care; Cancer
Therapeutics; Molecular Pathology and Genomics;
Sports and Exercise Medicine; Clinical Dermatology;
Transcultural Mental Healthcare; Dental Public
Health; Experimental Oral Pathology; Orthodontics
(incorporated in MOrth Training); Paediatric
Dentistry; Periodontology and Prosthodontics.
The William Harvey Research Institute is home
to the distinctive MRes degree in Inflammation:
cellular and vascular aspects.
The School focuses its research activities
around six research institutes. These are:
Institute of Cancer
Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science
The Institutes contain a number of specialist

research centres which are detailed in the
Medicine and Dentistry section of this prospectus.
New initiatives and groundbreaking research
throughout the School of Medicine and Dentistry
include the following:
Institute of Cancer
The research strategy is built on an integrated
molecular and cellular approach to the problem
of cancer in individuals and in populations.
The Centre brought 10 million of new funding
to the School and several dynamic new research
groups, bringing the number of cancer researchers
within the Institute to over 280. The Institute of
Cancer has been awarded Experimental Cancer
Medicine Status which will provide nearly 400,000
per year for the next five years from Cancer
Research-UK and The Department of Health to
support early clinical trials at Barts and The London.
Building on successes in cancer, the Centre for
Experimental Cancer Medicine was launched in
2008, exemplifying the Institutes approach to
translational research.
The Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science
The Institute facilitates research in genomic
medicine, cell biology and tissue engineering,
infection and immunology and neurosciences,
with an annual research budget of 10 million.
It hosts the Initiative in Stem Cell Biology, a crossdisciplinary consortium which involves many
research institutes across the College.
Following a successful bid by the School of Medicine
and Dentistry, the Health Protection Agencys
Mycobacterium Reference Unit (MRU) has been
established in the Institute and plays an integral
role in the UKs fight against TB.

The Institute offers a thriving and stimulating
research environment with four main research areas:
Microbiology and infectious diseases; Biophysics and
Biomaterials; Biometry and population studies and
Cell and molecular biology.
The Institute boasts the recently opened 1.6 million
Centre for Oral Biometrics (COBM). COBM is used
for the electronic measurement of oral form and
function, using two suites equipped for digitised laser
scanning and computerised mandibular telemetry.
All clinical facilities in the Institute were refurbished
during 2007.
The Institute houses both educationalists and
researchers, with a unique research programme that
is both clinical and community based, and integrated
with local primary health care, local communitybased groups and sports-focused organisations as
appropriate. The Centre for Health Sciences has a
reputation as a centre of excellence in research
around complex interventions, particularly trials.
The Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine has a
research programme including work on the legacy
of the 2012 Olympic bid, and a new state-of-the-art
Human Performance laboratory which was recently
completed. The Institute also houses the Centre for
Medical Education, and the Centre for Excellence in
Teaching and Learning (CETL).
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The Institute is devoted to cardiovascular and
inflammatory diseases, undertaking groundbreaking
inter-university research into hypertension and other
cardiovascular diseases. This research will be greatly
enhanced by the opening of the unique 24.7
million Heart Centre in Charterhouse Square in
2009, providing world-class facilities for research
and patient care. The Centre for Endocrinology
brings together seven different endocrine research
groups in one state-of-the-art laboratory, providing
the critical mass to rival other research groups in
the US and Europe.
This is an internationally renowned centre for
excellence in epidemiology and preventive medicine.
The Institute comprises the Centre for Environmental
and Preventive Medicine (CEPM); the Cancer
Research UK (CRUK) Epidemiology, Mathematics,
and Statistics (EMS) unit, and the Centre for
Psychiatry (CfP).
Groundbreaking work at the Institute includes
pioneering work on passive smoking, cancer
screening and prevention, screening for neural tube
defects and Downs Syndrome and the substantial
effects of periconceptual folic acid in the prevention
of neural tube defects.
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The Science and Engineering

Graduate School has a strong
research culture with around
300 academic staff in the
sector, and a further 300
research assistants and support
staff, within its lively and
supportive departments.
More than 100 new research students and around
300 Masters students are admitted to the Graduate
School each year.
Queen Mary is one of the four science sites
established within the University of London and is
further strengthened by close co-operation with Barts
and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The College is particularly keen to promote
interdisciplinary work in:
Life Sciences, where there are opportunities for
collaboration within the School of Biological and
Chemical Sciences between Biology and
Chemistry, and between the School of Biological
and Chemical Sciences and the Medical and
Dental School
Areas of overlap between Mathematics,
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Areas linking Engineering, Materials and Physics
Areas linking Astronomy, String Theory and
Particle Physics.
A collaborative approach is essential if we are to
solve the big problems in Science and Engineering.
New areas of focus include research on sensors,
networks, energy, and drug discovery. Research
Councils UK have already recognised the Schools
distinctive approach with the award of six
Interdisciplinary Roberts Fellows, which put Queen
Mary in the UK top ten for this scheme.
The School of Engineering and Materials Science
won more than 1.5 million in the last year, including
an EPSRC grant of 370,000 awarded to study SelfOrganised Nanostructures and, jointly with Imperial
College, 6 million to establish a Doctoral Training
Centre in Plastic Electronics.
Engineering has internationally renowned

academics working in a diverse range of fields
from aerodynamics and aerospace structures, to
mechanical engineering, including thermodynamic
principles, combustion and condensation heat
transfer, electrospray technology and medical
engineering.
Materials research has been carried out at Queen
Mary longer than any other institution in the UK,
and we have an international reputation for
excellence in metals, polymers, composites and
ceramics. Biomaterials research, including tissue
and cell engineering, orthopaedic implant design,
biointerfical science, and bio/nano science takes
place in the well-established Interdisciplinary
Research Centre (IRC) in Biomedical Materials.
The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer
Science is one of the top 20 universities in the UK
for Computer Science and Electronic Engineering,
with outstanding resources, such as our state-of-theart listening room and laboratories in antennas and
augmented human interaction.In 2008 the School
was awarded 5.3 million by the EPSRC for a new
PhD programme in Media and Arts Technology. Ten
four-year studentships will be available per annum
(from 2009).
Electronic Engineerings Centre for Digital Music
(C4DM) was awarded the first EPSRC Large Grant
project -OMRAS2: A Distributed Research
Environment for Music Informatics and
Computational Musicology 2.0, worth 2.5 million
together with Goldsmiths. The C4DM has been
awarded a 1 million EPSRC platform grant to
provide research staff continuity for their
internationally recognised research. In addition,
the Antenna and Electromagnetics Group has been
awarded a 1.2 million EPSRC platform grant to
support research on Antenna technology for
healthcare applications.
Computer Science has recently attracted 5.4 million
in research funding from a range of industrial UK
and European sources, including prestigious
individual fellowships from the Royal Academy of
Engineering and EPSRC. In 2008, together with
European collaborators, the School was awarded a
6.5 million grant for the LIREC project, Living with
Robots and Interactive Companions.

The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

has been identified by the BBSRC as one of its top
training environments for students. The School has
secured over 6.5 million in CIF, SRIF and College
funding for research and teaching facilities. The
recently completed 12 million Joseph Priestley
Building houses 1000m2 of state-of-the-art research
laboratories and includes new teaching laboratories.
The merger between Biology and Chemistry has
enabled the transfer of Life Sciences research and
equipment into this environment to build on the
synergy between the life sciences and chemistry.
The School now has state-of-the-art facilities for
environmental and chemical analysis, cell and
molecular genetic imaging, the study of protein
structure and function, as well as new aquaria and
temperature-controlled rooms. Centres within the
SBCS include: The Centre for Life Sciences; The
Centre for the Aquatic and Terrestrial Environment;
The Imaging Centre; and The Centre for Psychology.
The School of Mathematical Sciences pursues
research in pure and applied mathematics, statistics
and astronomy. In pure mathematics, the fields of
algebra and combinatorics are particularly well
represented, and there is thriving activity in analysis,
geometry, logic and probability. The well-funded
applied mathematics group has been at the forefront
of research in dynamical systems and general
relativity for several decades. The statistics group
works on the design of experiments, Bayesian
statistics, sequential analysis and sampling theory.
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The group's work ranges from the foundational

theory of statistics to applications. The Astronomy
Unit has active groups in the forefront of six areas:
theoretical cosmology, survey astronomy, solar &
stellar physics, planetary formation, solar system
dynamics, and space plasmas. Members of the Unit
participate in a wide range of international research
programs. Interdisciplinarity is a characteristic
feature and strength of mathematics at Queen Mary,
the application of combinatorics to statistics being
just one example.
The Physics Department has three research groups
with a vibrant mixture of condensed matter
physicists, experimental particle physicists, and
theorists. The Molecular and Materials Physics
Group (MMP) is part of the Centre for Materials
Research, the consortium linking Physics,
Engineering, Materials and Chemistry, created to
support the burgeoning research collaborations in
this area. The Particle Physics Research Centre
(PPRC), the Centre for Research in String Theory
(CRST), and the Astronomy Unit in the School of
Mathematical Sciences comprise the EPSTAR
Consortium (Experimental Particle, String Theory
and Astronomy Research) which is at the heart of
international experimental and theoretical research
into the origin and structure of the universe and its
fundamental constituents. The department is part
of the South East Physics Network (SEPNET) which
encourages collaboration between its members.
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Taught programmes lead to a

University of London Masters
degree (MA, MSc or LLM),
or College Postgraduate
Diploma/Certificate.
Programmes of research lead
to the University of London
degrees of PhD or MPhil.
staff, and a description of the Colleges main

research areas, can be found under the
departmental entries. Many departments will allow
you to study for a research degree either full or parttime. However, part-time study requires the specific
approval of the academic department concerned.
Taught programmes
MPhil (Master of Philosophy)

An MPhil thesis must be either a record of original
work or an ordered and critical exposition of existing
knowledge in any field.
MA, MSc and LLM

A Masters degree will provide you with an excellent
academic foundation in a relatively specialised
subject area. Masters degrees are offered in a variety
of subjects and usually take one year of intensive
full-time study, or two years part-time. You may
undertake a Masters degree for a variety of
purposes, such as to improve your career prospects,
or as a further step towards a research degree
(MPhil/PhD). Alternatively you may simply wish to
extend your knowledge and understanding of a
subject beyond undergraduate level.
Diploma/certificate programmes
At Queen Mary we also offer several postgraduate
diploma/certificate programmes that are either run
in conjunction with Masters degrees or stand-alone.
Generally entry requirements to diploma/certificate
programmes are slightly more flexible than to
Masters programmes.
Two distinct research degrees are offered: the Master

of Philosophy (MPhil) and the Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD). Both degrees are awarded following a
supervised individual research programme presented
as a thesis for examination. A PhD thesis is a more
substantial academic undertaking than an MPhil and
generally takes longer to complete.
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)

A PhD thesis must meet the University of London
criteria of forming a distinct contribution to the
knowledge of the subject and affording evidence of
originality shown by the discovery of new facts and/or
by the exercise of independent critical power. You
are initially registered for the MPhil degree. At the
end of the first year of full-time study (or first 18
months part-time), academic progress is assessed
and, if it is satisfactory, registration is transferred to
the PhD degree.
MD(Res) (Doctor of Medicine)
Minimum period of registration is two years full-time
or three years part-time. Applicants must have full or
limited registration with the General Medical Council
of the United Kingdom.
MRes
A Master of Research degree combines a rigorous
taught programme of research training with the
opportunity to pursue a research project.
MA/MSc by Research
Some departments also offer an MA/MSc by Research.
Part-time study (This option is not available for

non-EU students)
You can study many of our postgraduate courses
part-time, and you should indicate in the relevant
section of the application form whether you wish
to study by full or part-time mode.
Full-time
If you study full-time for a degree, you are expected
to centre your academic activities at Queen Mary
and to attend regularly and frequently, although you
are entitled to a period of annual leave, which is
usually six weeks per year. The normal time period
taken to complete an MPhil is two years full-time
study; for a PhD it is three years.
Research degrees
MPhil and PhD
All of Queen Marys academic departments offer
research degree programmes. Undertaking an MPhil
or a PhD will enable you to make an original and
significant contribution to the advancement of
knowledge in your chosen subject area. The wide
variety of research interests of individual academic
Attendance
Part-time
Please note that non-EU students cannot study parttime on a student visa. Studying part-time enables
you to follow a study pattern more suited to your
personal circumstances and commitments. You
should assume, however, that the equivalent of
approximately one day per week attendance at
Queen Mary will be required, whether on a weekly

basis or in blocks. Part-time students will usually
take three years to complete an MPhil or four years
to complete a PhD degree.
Study in the workplace
The Public Research Institute/Industrial Research
Laboratory (PRI/IRL) scheme can enable you to work
and study for a research degree at the same time.
For example, if you are employed in an environment
which does not award its own degrees but where
appropriate research is undertaken, you may register
as an internal part-time student, jointly supervised by
a nominated workplace colleague and a specified
College academic. The majority of the study is
undertaken at work, but a minimum of 30 days
attendance is required at Queen Mary annually.
This scheme offers benefits to the student, the
employer and the College by forming valuable links
between institutions and enabling the student to gain
academic recognition for research undertaken in the
workplace.
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Further details are available from the Admissions

and Recruitment Office (see Notes for Applicants
page 380).
More details about the College and University
regulations governing research may be obtained
from the Admissions and Recruitment Office (see
Notes for Applicants page 380).
As you would expect

in a leading research
university, members
of Queen Marys
academic staff are
constantly developing new
programmes and areas
of research and ways of
improving provision for
postgraduate students.
Humanities
and Social
Sciences
Business and
Management
MSc in Corporate Social Responsibility,

Governance and Ethics
MSc in Global Business
MSc International Financial Management
MSc International Human Resource
Management and Employment Relations
MSc Management and Organisational
Innovation
MSc Marketing
Research degrees (MPhil/PhD)

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School of Business and Management

www.busman.qmul.ac.uk
The School of Business and Management delivers
high quality research activity and represents an
exciting expansion in business and management
education within the University of London. Our
success derives from our strategy of taking a unique
approach to the study of management and business,
along with a particular focus on the relationship
between business and society. The School has
addressed a rapid growth in interest in business and
management by developing a range of innovative
Masters programmes that draw on the research
strengths of our international staff.
Research strengths
We are a distinctive School, proud of taking an
approach to scholarship that emphasises the diverse
range of humanities and social science backgrounds
of our staff. Our distinctive, inter-disciplinary
approach to the analysis of business and
management builds on Queen Marys established
reputation for innovative thinking in the humanities,
law, and social sciences. Our emphasis on the
interconnected nature of business management and
society often leads us to ask questions that are not
traditionally considered to be within the remit of a
business school.
Research quality indicators

The Research Assessment Exercise
The School of Business and Management went into
the Research Assessment Exercise for the first time
in 2008. We currently rank alongside longer
established Schools such as Cass Business School
and the University of St. Andrews. Our outstanding
achievement is one of the most notable results of
this RAE period and it reflects the quality of our staff
and their commitment to research and scholarship.
Projects, funding, research grants and awards
The School enjoys a growing international reputation
for its initiatives in Responsible Management
Education. It is a signatory to the United Nations
Principles on Responsible Management Education
and active in the PRME Network. Through
academic partnerships with universities in Vietnam,
China, and Indonesia, the School develops
innovative curriculum and research incorporating
these principles. These efforts are backed by a
cluster of senior scholars in the School who enjoy a
global reputation for scholarship in Corporate Social
Responsibility and Good Governance, see for
example our Knowledge Transfer Partnership
between Queen Mary and Richmond
Pharmaceutical Ltd: 459,986.
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Postgraduate resources
Other sources of possible support include:
The School has excellent resources for its graduate

students, including two fully-equipped computer
labs, its own computing support officer, and further
backing from the extensive resources of the Colleges
computer services. Doctoral students have their own
dedicated office and computing facilities and are
given support to attend external workshops and
conferences. Graduate students also have access
to the Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre, an
award-winning building designed especially for
graduate students in the Humanities and Social
Sciences. It features a seminar room, two workrooms
with computing facilities, and a common room.
British Council Awards

The main source of funding for overseas students
is the British Council, which awards a number of
scholarships each year. They may also be able to
advise on other schemes operating in particular
countries. Further information:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7930 8466, www.britishcouncil.org.uk
The College has a well-stocked library, with

dedicated subject librarians, and subscriptions to the
leading journals and discussion paper series. Library
facilities in Business and Management are being
rapidly developed, and students also have wider
access to other libraries within London, including the
University of London Library (Senate House). They
may also take advantage of the College Language
Learning Unit (offering beginner, intermediate and
advanced level courses in a wide range of
languages) and of an unrivalled array of specialist
language centres provided by the University of
London. All graduate students are eligible to attend
interdisciplinary training workshops offered
throughout the year by the Graduate School, on such
topics as writing journal articles, preparing for an
academic career, and knowledge transfer.
Scholarships / studentships
The College has a number of bursaries available on
a competitive basis, which offer financial support to
those registering for one of its MSc programmes.
Those applying for PhD research may apply for a
College Studentship, which covers both UK fees
and maintenance for up to three years. These
are generally allocated in May/June of each year.
Candidates do not need to make a separate
application for bursaries and studentships, which are
allocated as part of the usual application procedure.
Career Development Loans

A maximum loan of 8,000 is available for those
intending to live or train in the UK. Further
information: Please visit your local bank or see
www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl
European Training and Mobility Research Fellowships
Research students from the European Union may be
able to apply for Training and Mobility in Research
Grants to fund their research. Further information:
www.cordis.lu/en/home.html
Overseas Research Students Awards
The British Government provides a number of awards
to assist students in meeting the cost of the overseas
fee. This normally covers the difference between
Home and Overseas fees. These awards are highly
competitive and restricted to research students.
Further information: www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/ors
For further particulars of Studentships and Bursaries,
please contact:
The Graduate Admissions Office
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
Further information
Postgraduate Admissions Secretary
Geraldine Marks
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
General postgraduate information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533

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Career opportunities
Business and Management graduates are qualified
for a whole range of career areas, including finance,
the City, journalism and public sector management.
Our graduates have gone into a wide range of
management, marketing, accounting and finance
positions in both the public and private sectors,
including charities and the arts. Many of our
graduates go on to start their own companies or
use their knowledge in family businesses (especially
international students).
Graduate profile:
Muhammad Usman Abid
Other popular areas of employment include:

advertising, teaching, banking (some of our
graduates work for Standard Chartered and HSBC),
and recruitment (HR). Many students go on from
studying Business and Management to qualify as
accountants. Some have gone into the retail industry,
working for major organisations such as Tesco and
Marks & Spencer. Students from overseas have gone
back home to work for companies such as Bank of
Nigeria, Reuters and Unilever.
Another graduate went into marketing at Proctor and
Gamble, and now heads the European Pet Food
division of Gillette Industries. Ex-students also return
to the School for lecturing and short-term marketing
projects.
Studied: MSc in International Human Resource

Management and Employment Relations
Currently: Assistant Manager (HR) Unilever,
Karachi, Pakistan. My job involves looking after
the unionised staff at Unilevers factories
throughout Pakistan. It is very challenging but
I really enjoy it.
Why did you choose Queen Mary?
I had been working for a while, so I chose the
School of Business and Management because
I wanted an experience to remember. I was
looking for a school which had a strong
international context and which could offer
me an advanced programme.
What did you gain from your time at Queen Mary?
Studying here has proven to be very challenging;
and importantly, huge emphasis is laid on critical
thinking and practicality of issues. The academic
staff are actively involved in various policyoriented projects and offer their full intellectual
and research support to students.
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Business Management
Degree programmes
MSc Corporate Social

Responsibility, Governance
and Ethics
One year full-time
(Subject to approval)
Programme description
This unique programme will introduce you to the
process of global management, covering issues such
as business and society; emerging economies; new
knowledge work, intellectual property rights regimes;
governance, regulation and compliance. This is a
critical and research driven programme which
prepares participants for decision-making positions
in corporate, non-governmental and multilateral
organisations. It will enable you to:
Link, prioritise and assess competing interests in
the development of new industries in emerging
economies
Design compliance mechanisms for global plant
operations and supply chains
Construct forms of engagement around issues of
intellectual property, new forms of regulation and
national and multilateral development strategies
Articulate new media and communications
strategies in emerging economies and new
industries
Construct dialogues across corporate, nongovernmental, state and multilateral spaces,
and to articulate these with local and oppositional
initiatives.
Programme outline
You will take the following core modules:
The Firm and the Market Introduction to Research
Methods Business Ethics Social Movements and
the Corporation Accounting and Accountability
Supply Chain Management and Responsibility
Optional modules may include:
Governance, Regulation, and the State Case
Studies in Governance and Governmentality
Innovation and Global Competition Finance for
Development Qualitative Research Methods
E-Marketing
Assessment
Assessment takes a number of different forms
including coursework essays, assignments and
presentations, and examinations that take place in
May or early June. Students must achieve an overall
pass in the taught element in order to progress to
their dissertation which must also be passed for a
degree to be awarded.
Entry requirements
You will need a good upper second class honours
degree or equivalent in any subject. International
students need IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
Further information
Geraldine Marks
Graduate Secretary
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615
Business Management
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MSc Global Business

One year full-time
This programme will introduce you to the process of
globalisation and the implications of globalisation for
business firms and their managers; explain how and
why the world's countries differ; present a review of
the economies and policies of global trade and
investment; examine different strategies that
businesses can adopt to compete in the global
marketplace and enter specific foreign markets.
The programme will provide insight into the theory,
policies and practices in the broad field of global
business. This will enhance your career prospects
by enabling you to offer to prospective employers a
range of cognitive and transferable skills that are
both generic and specific to the programme.
Particularly good students will also be able to use
the qualification as an entry into MPhil/PhD
research. This programme will:
Provide a critical programme of study which
provides a depth of knowledge in the field of
global business
Provide a programme of contemporary relevance to
students seeking to work in an international context
Provide a range of cognitive and transferable skills
that are generic and specific to the field of study of
global business.
Programme outline
The Firm and the Market Introduction to Research
Methods The Global Economy Managerial
Economics MNEs and Global Business
International Macroeconomics and Finance
Innovation and Global Competition Finance for
development Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods Strategic Games
for Managers E-Marketing
Assessment
Entry requirements
degree or equivalent in any subject. International
Further information
Geraldine Marks
Graduate Secretary
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc International Financial

Management
One year full-time
This programme is designed to provide a critical
and research driven study of aspects of financial
management, and the changing international context
in which they operate, developing your ability to
apply knowledge and understanding of financial
management to complex issues, both systematically
and creatively. It will enable you to:
Entry requirements
degree or equivalent in any subject. Some basic
quantitative skills and elementary knowledge of
accounting will be an advantage. International
Further information
Graduate Secretary
Geraldine Marks
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615
Develop your understanding of some of the key

theories, approaches and issues in the field of
financial management
Demonstrate transferable cognitive skills in relation
to the analysis, synthesis and evaluation of the
knowledge of financial management
Evaluate the appropriateness of the use of
qualitative and quantitative research methods in
particular contexts
Develop a range of personal skills including
presentation, argumentation, evaluation, problem
solving, interactive and group skills, self-appraisal,
and autonomy in the planning and management of
learning.
Programme outline
The Firm and the Market Research Methods for
Business and Management Financial Accounting
The Global Economy Corporate Finance for
Managers International Macroeconomics and
Finance
Finance for Development Innovation and Global
Competition Qualitative Research Methods
Assessment
Rita Priscilla Ackabah, Accra Ghana

International Management with Finance
I was intrigued by Queen Marys reputation for
providing a sound academic environment for
personal growth. There were a wide range of
modules on offer, which allowed me to plan a
degree programme that suited me.
I spoke to former students of the School, and they
couldnt recommend Queen Mary highly enough
and that was a big factor in my decision to come
here. I was also impressed by what I read about
the high standard of teaching at Queen Mary.
My course has given me the opportunity to
explore areas I would not have been able to touch
on within a conventional corporate work setting.
Id like to think it has opened my eyes
to a brighter future. I feel I am now entering the
competitive work arena with sound academic
tools. I have also gained effective financial
management skills.

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MSc International Human

Resource Management and
Employment Relations
One year full-time
This is a critical and research-driven programme that
provides an intensive course of study and in-depth
knowledge in the field of international human
resource management and employment relations.
You will:
Gain an insight into the key theories, policies and
practices involved
Develop the skills to be able to appraise complex
and contradictory areas of knowledge
Be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the use
of qualitative and quantitative research methods in
particular contexts
Develop a range of personal skills including
presentation, argumentation, evaluation, problem
solving, interactive and group skills, self-appraisal,
and autonomy in the planning and management of
learning.
Students will have the unique experience of studying
alongside Human Resources students from
Georgetown University, USA during an intensively
taught module in the first semester reading week. In
order to take advantage of this; students will need to
be available every day, for the entire week.
Programme outline
Business and Management International Human
Resource Management Comparative Employment
Relations Managing Diversity International
Reward Management
Entry requirements
degree or equivalent in a social science or arts
subject. International students need IELTS 7.0 or
equivalent.
Assessment
Further information
Graduate Secretary
Geraldine Marks
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc Management and

Organisational Innovation
One year full-time
This programme is designed to deliver an advanced
study of organisations, their management and the
changing external context in which they operate. It
will enable you to develop your understanding of:
Markets the development and operation of
markets for resources, goods and services
The external context - economic, environmental,
ethical, legal, political, sociological and
technological, together with their effects at local,
national and international levels upon the strategy,
behaviour, management and sustainability of
organisations
Customers the role of marketing (customer
expectations and orientation)
People the management and development
of people within organisations
Organisations their internal aspects, functions
and processes; their diverse nature, purposes,
structures, and governance, together with the
individual and corporate behaviours and cultures
which exist within and between organisations and
their influence on the external context
The role of business innovation, creativity, and
knowledge management within organisations
This programme is specifically designed for students
who wish to develop their skills and knowledge to
pursue a management career in a globalised
environment.
Programme outline
Business and Management International Marketing
International Human Resource Management
Organisation Theory Knowledge and Innovation
Management
for Managers E-marketing
Assessment
Entry requirements
equivalent.
Further information
Graduate Secretary
Geraldine Marks
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615

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MSc Marketing
One year full-time
This programme will provide you with a
comprehensive knowledge of the working practices,
theories and issues connected with the dynamic and
increasingly important field of marketing in the global
business arena. It will be attractive to both graduates
and professionals who are interested in a career in
marketing, or who wish to widen their knowledge and
competencies in this field. The programme will
identify processes of globalisation and their impact
on multinational enterprises and national firms. It will
compare strategies involved in marketing, examine
the growing field of E-Marketing, discuss the
contemporary debate over marketing ethics and
contrast different approaches to the study of
marketing and their implications. You will gain an
understanding of the nature of global brands and
their centrality for sustainable relationships with
major stakeholders. You will also learn about the
appropriateness of the use of qualitative and
quantitative research methods for marketing, how
to perform market research and how to design
marketing programmes.
Programme outline
Business and Management International Marketing
International Marketing Communications Brand
Management Understanding Consumer and
Market Behaviour
for Managers E-marketing
Assessment
Najam us Saqib MSc International Management

with Finance
I chose Queen Mary for my postgraduate study,
because it seemed to epitomise affordable quality.
Not only were they offering the right programme
within my budget, but also their ranking in the
league tables was impressive.
The subjects offered on my course are very
diverse, and I have met a wide variety of people
from all over the world.
I find both my lecturers and my peers very
encouraging, and everyone is always there to
guide me, which I appreciate. That will be a good
memory Ill take back with me from Queen Mary,
along with snow the very first snowfall I ever
saw in my life!
Entry requirements
equivalent.
Further information
Graduate Secretary
Geraldine Marks
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615
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Research
Research degrees
Our Doctoral Programme is one of the most vibrant
and intensive research degrees in London. Students
become members of an internationally recognised
research community in which scholarly excellence
and cutting edge training are highly valued. We
attract students from around the world who benefit
from the Schools expertise, energetic research
culture and excellent work facilities.
Research degrees normally consist of three years of
full-time study in which an original contribution to an
academic field is made. We have an excellent record
for attracting College Studentships, and have placed
PhDs in academic positions in top ranking UK and
international universities. Former students have also
been recruited to influential positions in the
business, corporate and governmental sectors.
Our taught programme covers all research
methodological approaches and equips all first year
PhD students with a wide range of knowledge and
skills needed to complete their independent social
scientific research. This programme is
interdepartmental, involving departments from other
Queen Mary and University of London faculties.
You will be allocated a main and second supervisor.
Over the three years you can expect to form a close
working relationship with your supervisors, meeting
regularly during your time with the School. They will
also closely advise you for the upgrade examination
that takes place after 12 months of research.
Current PhD projects include:
Exporting, Foreign Direct Investment and Firm
Performance.
Gender, Sexuality and Class in Non-Traditionally
Female Work
Culture Industries between Network and
Metropolis: A Dynamic and Asymmetrical Definition
of the New Immaterial Commons.
Trends of the Global University Inside of Cognitive
Capitalism.
Optimising of R&D in Biotechnology and
Pharmaceutical Industries.
Applications are accepted on the basis of the
candidates previous performance, the quality of their
research proposal and the availability of a member of
staff to supervise the chosen topic.
The School also encourages applications from those
whose topic might best be supervised jointly with
another department within the College. Applicants
are asked to submit a proposal of around 3,000
words, outlining the research that they hope to
undertake, providing key references. A full academic
transcript (a record of courses taken and grades

achieved) and two academic references should also
be included. Applications for PhD study beginning in
September should be submitted no later than April of
that year. All students whose applications are
accepted by a supervision pair are automatically
considered for the studentships; the decision is
made in June.
Further information
Graduate Secretary
Geraldine Marks
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7470
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 3615
For informal enquiries, please contact:
Director of the Doctoral Programme
Professor Peter Fleming
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2706

Research areas
The School has a strong research focus and has
quickly established itself as a centre of excellence
for research, attracting a solid core of international
scholars with world-class reputations and a diverse
range of interests. Academic staff also undertake
consultancy activities internationally.
Research is currently focused in six areas:
Globalisation
Equality and Diversity
Innovation, Networks and Knowledge
Business History
Communications, Discourse and Narratives
Education
The School has two Research Centres:
The Centre for Globalisation Research (CGR) aims
to be a leading academic centre for research on
globalisation. Its research, dissemination and user
engagement activities are structured around three
Research Programmes, linked by the common
theme of the analysis of globalisation:
Economic Systems and Development
Knowledge, Organisation and Social Networks
Multinationals
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It is a multidisciplinary project with its fellows and

associates being drawn from the fields of economics,
history, law, management, politics and sociology.
The Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity
(CRED) is at the leading edge of equality and diversity
research nationally and internationally. The research
is focused on employment relations policies and
practices, global diversity management, labour force
and sectoral studies, migration, professional and low
paid work, career studies, marketing and
organisational aspects of equality and diversity and
draws on the intersecting nature of inequalities
including gender, ethnicity, religion, age and class.
The Centre has received in excess of 750,000 in
grants from European and UK bodies and has built
strong alliances with international universities and
institutions.
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Staff research interests

www.busman.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Globalisation
Dick Allard MSc(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Industrial Economics, with particular reference to
Rent-Seeking Behaviour, Environmental Economics,
and Statistics
Dr Alvaro Angeriz PhD(Universidad Autonoma
de Barcelona)
Lecturer in Economics
Applied Macro-Econometrics, Structural Time Series,
Efficiency Stochastic and Deterministic Assessments
Santonu Basu PhD(New England, Australia)
Senior Lecturer in Banking and Finance
The Operation of Credit Market, Economic Growth,
Poverty
Professor Paul Duguid MA(St Louis, USA)
Professorial Research Fellow in Knowledge Management
Business, Management and Organisational History
Professor Maxine Robertson PhD(Warwick)

Professor of Management
Managing Innovation, Managing Knowledge Workers,
Professional Identity, Knowledge Management
Critical Management
Ariana Bove DPhil(Sussex)
Lecturer in Marketing
Social and Political Marketing
Ishani Chandrasekara MSc(Teeside)
Lecturer in Accounting
Accountancy, Finance, Gender and Subaltern Studies
Sadhvi Dar PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in Corporate Social Responsibility/Business
Ethics
Critical Management Studies, International
Development and Non Governmental Organisations,
Discourse Analysis, Ethnography
Professor Brigitte Granville PhD(EUI, Florence)

Professor of International Economics and Economic
Policy
Monetary Theory, Macroeconomics, Economics of
Essential Medicines, Fairtrade
Professor Peter Fleming PhD(Melbourne)

Professor of Work, Organisation and Society
Critical Studies of Organisations, Business Ethics,
Sociological Analysis of Power in the Workplace,
Industrial Semiology
Giuliano Maielli PhD(Lond)

Senior Lecturer in Operations Management
Business History, Business Organisation
Professor Gerard Hanlon PhD(Trinity College, Dublin)

Professor of Organisational Sociology and School
Director
Political Economy, Corporate Social Responsibility
Sushanta Mallick PhD(Warwick)

Senior Lecturer in International Finance
International Finance, Development Finance
Pedro Martins PhD(Warw)
Reader in Applied Economics
Labour Economics, International Economics,
Microeconometrics
Innovation, Networks
and Knowledge
Professor Stefano Harney PhD(Cantab)

Professor in Strategy and Director of Global Learning
Governance, Strategy, Public Sector and Not-forProfit Management
Matteo Mandarini PhD(Warwick)
Lecturer in Strategy
Transformations of Work, Culture and Conflict,
Workerism and Post-Workerism, Marxism, Poststructuralism, Political Theory, Strategy
Dorota Bourne PhD(Luton Business School)

Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Behaviour and Development, Change
Management, International Knowledge Transfer
Professor Cliff Oswick PhD(Kings College, Lond)

Professor of Organisation Theory and Discourse
Organisational Discourse, Critical Management
Practices, Organisational Change
Pietro Panzarasa PhD(Bocconi Italy)

Senior Lecturer in Organisational Theory and Behaviour
Social Networks, Social Dynamics, Social Influence,
Knowledge Transfer and Sharing, Online
Communication, Collective Cognition
Communication and
Business History
Martha Prevezer PhD(Lond)

Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Innovation
Globalisation, International and Comparative
Management, Business Management, Organisational
History
Michael Heller PhD(Lond)

Marketing Communications, Business, Management,
Organisational History

Bernadette Kamleitner PhD(Vienna, Austria)

Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Psychology,
Subjective Experiences of Financial Transactions
Professor Sean McCartney MSc(Lond)
Professor of Accounting and Business History
Business History, Companies in the Industrial
Revolution, UK Profitability 1855-1914, Railway
Privatisation in the UK
Professor Nicholas OShaughnessy PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Communications
Political Marketing, Political Communication,
Propaganda, Advertising, Social Marketing
Alan Parkinson PhD(Lond)
Senior Teaching Fellow in Accounting and Director
of Masters Programmes
Curriculum Evaluation and Performance
Measurement in Accounting Education
Professor Michael Rowlinson PhD(Aston)
Professor of Organisation Studies
Organisation Theory, Critical Management Studies,
Management and Organisational History,
Organisation Theory, Critical Management Studies
Stefan Schwarzkopf PhD(Lond)
Business, Management and Organisational History,
Advertising and Consumer Research, Marketing Ethics
Political Economy
Professor Simon Mohun PhD(Lond)
Professor of Political Economy
Political Economy, Economics
HR, Equality and Diversity

Hazel Conley PhD(Warwick)
Senior Lecturer in International Human Resource
Management
Public Sector Employment, Non-Standard
Employment, Equality and Discrimination Law, Trade
Unions, Critical HRM
Professor Geraldine Healy PhD(Herts)
Professor of Employment Relations
Employment Relations, Inequalities and Career,
Gender, Ethnicity and Work
Roger Johnston PhD(Edin)
Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies
Critical Accounting and Labour Process
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Gill Kirton PhD(Herts)

Reader in Employment Relations
Employment Relations, Trade Unions, Discrimination
and Inequalities in Employment, Gender and Career,
Diversity Management
Professor Mike Noon PhD(Lond)
Professor of Human Resource Management
Equality and Diversity, Ethnic Minorities and
Employment, Human Resource Management
Ahu Tatli PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in International Human Resource Management
Discrimination and Inequality in Employment, Diversity
and Careers, Agency and Change in Organisations,
Practices and Discourses of Diversity Management
Staff profile:
Michael Heller
My research interests
include organisational and
media history, and the
history of markets and
consumption. I am particularly interested in how
large-scale organisations build up legitimacy and
foster relationships with their public through the
development and use of media.
Currently I am researching a history of Public
Relations in Britain between 1920 and 1950, and
examining a number of major British organisations
including the Prudential Insurance Company, the
National Westminster Bank (RBS), Shell Petroleum
Company and the BBC.
This builds on my PhD, which dealt with the
history of clerical employees in London, and the
development of work in large scale organisations
between 1880 and 1914. It examined the
increasing rationalisation and formalisation of
office work and how clerical workers developed
new professional identities. The complexity of
stratification within the middle class during the
Twentieth-Century was also touched upon.
Knowledge of marketing is becoming a
fundamental requirement throughout all aspects of
the world of work. Accountants, human resource
managers, engineers, project managers and IT
professionals all require a comprehensive
knowledge of marketing to be effective and
successful in their professional life. This is
something we understand at The School of
Business and Management, Queen Mary, University
of London and something we aim to provide.
Contemporary
Global Studies
MA Cities and Cultures

MSc Global Business
MA Global and Comparative Politics
MSc Globalisation and Development
MA International Financial Management
MA International Relations
MSc Public Policy
MA Migration and Law

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www.qmul.ac.uk/courses
Contemporary Global Studies at Queen Mary draws
upon the expertise of four leading departments
Politics, Economics, Geography, and Business
Management to offer a range of exciting
interdisciplinary courses in subjects ranging from
Globalisation and Development to Migration and
Public Policy.
Research strengths
Staff members within these departments are
internationally acknowledged as experts within their
fields, who contribute not only to scholarship, but
also to the work of enterprise, government and nongovernment organisations.
This combination of academic excellence and
practical knowledge is reflected in the teaching,
which places equal emphasis on theory and
practice, and which aims to equip students with
skills that will enable them to pursue successful
careers within their chosen field. Students can
expect close supervisory contact throughout their
period of study, and will also benefit from the vibrant,
friendly, and intellectually stimulating atmosphere,
which characterises the College as a whole.
All registered students will have access to both
Queen Marys excellent research library and the
University of London Library at Senate House.
Information on access to other specialist research
facilities is available from individual departments.
Graduate students also have access to the Lockkeepers Cottage Graduate Centre, an award-winning
building designed especially for graduate students in
the Humanities and Social Sciences. It features a
seminar room, two workrooms with computing
facilities, and a common room. Students also
attend interdisciplinary training workshops offered
throughout the year by the Graduate School, on such
topics as writing journal articles, research ethics,
preparing for an academic career, enterprise skills,
and knowledge transfer.
Degree programmes
MA Cities and Cultures - see page 81
MSc Global Business - see page 25
MA Global and Comparative Politics - see page 164
MSc Globalisation and Development - see page 82
MA International Financial Management - see page 26
MA International Relations - see page 165
MSc Public Policy - see page 167
MA Migration and Law - see page 130
Pirah Palijoh, MSc

in Globalisation
and Development
I chose Queen Mary for
its excellent reputation
and the outstanding
variety of courses on
offer. I appreciate the
quality of teaching,
and the knowledge
and exposure to my
key subjects. My supervisor and other staff members
are encouraging and appreciative.
I have so many memories of my time at Queen Mary,
so I have to be selective. I have met students of
different ages and nationalities through socialising,
working and studying. It has been an experience
for me, as I feel part of this multicultural, global
institution. My vision has become far broader and
I have experienced and sensed the concept of
globalisation through close association with the
international students and teaching faculty here at
the College.
Drama
MA in Theatre and Performance

Drama
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Department of Drama
www.drama.qmul.ac.uk
The Department of Drama is an exciting, dynamic
and creative place for scholars and practitioners in
drama, theatre and performance studies, and was
rated the top drama department in the UK in the
2008 RAE. Our teaching and research embrace
contemporary and emerging art forms as well as
the rich history of theatre and the performing arts,
especially those of the early modern period and
the Nineteenth and Twentieth-Centuries. Our
postgraduate students are at the forefront of new
research in the field.
Research strengths
The Department of Drama was created in 1997, as
part of the School of English and Drama. It has a
thriving undergraduate programme, and more than
60 postgraduate students, making it one of the
largest and most rapidly growing departments for
graduate study in the country. Our students come
from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds and
their work on theatre and performance has a strong
international dimension.
In a spirit of intellectual and creative adventure
and ethical commitment, research in the Drama
Department consistently explores the cultural politics
of performance. Across all of our research, both
practice- and text-based, we aim to enhance political
understanding of the place of theatre and
performance in social life.
Our research is embedded in a dual commitment,

to exploring the interaction of experimental
performance with the practices of activism and
social engagement, and to practising historical and
theoretical scholarship that is consistently attentive
to the materialities of culture.
Staff and research student work is focused through
four main but overlapping strands of research:
cultural histories of performance, transnational
performance, live art, and applied performance.

Research Assessment Exercise
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, the
Drama Department was rated first among UK drama
departments for the quality of its research. 90 per
cent of the Departments research was deemed to be
of world-leading or internationally excellent quality.
The Department of Drama enjoys research
partnerships with local, national and international
partners, ranging from the Barbican to the Live Art
Development Agency in London, to cultural activists
in Brazil and theatre companies in Italy. Peoples
Palace Projects is an Arts Council funded
organisation, based in the Department, responsible
for the development of projects focusing on
performance and human rights, climate change
and mental health. In 2006 the Department hosted
Performance Studies International #12: Performing
Rights.
The Department has also hosted artists such as
Bobby Baker and Oreet Ashery as Creative Fellows
funded by the Arts and Humanities Research
Council.
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Drama
Department of Drama
www.drama.qmul.ac.uk
Further information
The Drama Department offers performance and

rehearsal spaces, including the Pinter Studio Theatre
and the Boiler Room. Students in the Department
also have access to the Lock-keepers Cottage
Graduate Centre, which contains work stations,
computing facilities and social space. Our
postgraduates also draw on the extensive library and
research resources of the University of London and
the British Library. London is, of course, one of the
worlds outstanding performance cities, and Queen
Mary Drama students investigate and contribute to
its vibrant cultural ecology.
Research and External Communications Administrator

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8572
Scholarship information changes every year. In
2009, we awarded five internal scholarships to
postgraduate students. We also have an excellent
record in securing Arts and Humanities Research
Council awards for both PhD and MA study.
Applicants wishing to be considered for funding
are strongly encouraged to contact us at the earliest
possible date.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
Drama
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Department of Drama
We offer students the possibility of attending a variety
of workshops on professional career development, in
addition to the opportunities offered by the College
careers services. A very high percentage of our
graduates attain academic jobs, and there are Queen
Mary graduates working in universities across the
globe. They also have the skills to enter many
aspects of theatre work, arts management, research,
publishing, and teaching at all levels of the education
system.
Graduate profile: Louise Owen
The Department of Drama has collaborative

relationships with a wide range of arts organisations,
including the Barbican, the Live Art Development
Agency, Shakespeares Globe, Artangel, the Young
Vic Theatre, the Liceu Theatre in Barcelona,
ArtsAdmin, and BBC Radio Drama. Postgraduate
students regularly work with these and other
organisations, and collaborate with the many visiting
artists who contribute to our programmes.
Recent students on our postgraduate programmes
have gone on to full-time academic careers at
leading universities, as well as to a range of creative
and managerial positions in arts organisations in the
UK and the United States.
Studied: MA Performance and PhD Drama

graduated 2008
Currently: Completing my PhD, so writing, and
teaching. I am a visiting lecturer at Queen Mary,
and have taught occasional sessions at Central
School of Speech and Drama and Goldsmiths
College.
The design of Queen Mary's MA in Theatre and
Performance really excited me the interaction
between scholarship and practice, opportunities
for group collaboration alongside independent
performance, and its critical approach to acts of
performance as means of testing and exploring
ideas. But as importantly, the structure of the
course offered flexibility. I was able to apply for an
AHRC-funded place to study towards a PhD in
the Department.
Working in a Department with such a rich, shared
research culture has allowed me to learn about
the work of others and to develop the confidence
to present my own work in public. And I have
made great friends.
What are your career plans in the next five years?
To write a book based on my PhD; to do further
research exploring historical and contemporary
relationships between participatory art practices
and the development of capitalism; and to
collaborate with organisations committed to
education and social change through art in a
research or producing capacity. I am taking up a
part time lectureship in community theatre and
applied drama at Central School of Speech and
Drama.
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Drama
Degree programmes
MA in Theatre and Performance

One year full-time, two years part-time
The MA in Theatre and Performance is an innovative
programme that reflects the Department of Dramas
commitment to socially engaged and critically
inventive inquiries into theatre and performance.
The programme is interdisciplinary in its scope and
students have the opportunity to analyse and create
theatre and performance in relation to a wide variety
of contexts and critical, cultural and historical
perspectives. A key benefit of the programme is its
flexibility: within a framework of informed and
structured experimentation, students can develop
their projects for individual modules to advance their
own investigations.
The programme aims to equip graduates for
research degrees in theatre and performance and
to enhance graduates career opportunities and
professional development in teaching and a wide
range of creative practices.
Programme outline
Students take four assessed modules, two nonassessed research training modules and write a
dissertation.
Compulsory modules:
Theatre and Performance Theory
An examination of theoretical texts and ideas that
have shaped our contemporary understanding of
performance, theatre and culture.
Performance Research
A consideration of critical writings, theoretical
frameworks and research methodologies.
Historiography and Archives
An analysis of theoretical and practical issues
surrounding historical research in theatre and
performance studies.
Optional modules
Students choose three of the following:
Performance Lab
Students co-devise and perform a group project as
a means of addressing research questions through
practice.
Independent Practical Project

Students devise individual practical projects, with
the support of a mentor, that focus on an area of
performance practices such as playwriting, applied
drama, directing, dramaturgy, acting, new
technologies, site-specific performance and live art.
Independent Written Project
Students design and produce an independent
written project under the supervision of a member
of staff on a topic not provided within existing
modules.
Contemporary Theatre and Performance
An examination of trends in recent theatre and
performance and its analysis, especially in relation
to what they articulate about contemporary culture
and aesthetic, political, social and emotional value.
Early Modern Drama in Performance
An exploration of ways in which performance
produces meanings in relation to early modern
drama in its early production, performance
history and recent performance.
Drama
Students may specialise in early modern drama by

substituting Performance Lab with a suitable module
from the MA in Renaissance and Early Modern
Studies (subject to the approval of the MA
Convenor). Students may substitute a maximum
of 30 credits from another of the Schools MA
programmes (subject to the approval of the MA
Convenor).
Dissertation
Following the completion of the taught modules,
students pursue an independent research project
culminating in a dissertation of 12,000-15,000
words.
Assessment
Theatre and Performance Theory, Contemporary
Theatre and Performance and Independent Written
Project are each assessed by a 4,000-word essay.
Performance Lab and Independent Practical Project
are assessed by a combination of practical work
process and documentation. Early Modern Drama in
Performance is assessed by a practical presentation
and a 3000-word essay. The dissertation is 12
15,000 words in length. The research training
modules Performance Research and
Historiography and Archives are not assessed.
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Entry requirements
Normally, an undergraduate degree with a first or
upper second class honours (or the equivalent) in
a relevant field. Where a North American marking
scheme is used, applicants should normally have
a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.3.
Promising applicants who do not meet the formal
academic criteria but who possess relevant
credentials and who can demonstrate their potential
to produce written work at Masters level will also be
considered. As part of the admissions process, we
may call for examples or written and artistic work
and/or interview candidates.
Further information
Ms Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8524
For informal enquiries and academic advice,
please contact:
Director of Taught Postgraduate
Programmes in Drama
Dr Catherine Silverstone
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8579
Johanna Linsley, MA in Performance

I considered a number of programmes, and Queen Mary
seemed like an ideal match, both in terms of staff
whom I admire deeply and overall structure.
For me, the community of students, lecturers and professors
is a uniquely wonderful resource. Theres a culture of
support and flexibility, and a real generosity
of time that goes along with fascinating research. The
commitment in the Drama Department to examining
and enriching the possibilities for socially engaged art
and performance is especially rewarding.
Ive been consistently challenged in the taught portions
of the MA, and the academic resources allow for a depth
of response. The Department maintains numerous
connections to organisations outside of the school, which
is invigorating. In terms of facilities, the humanities and
social sciences graduate student centre in the Lock-keepers
Cottage is a particularly great resource.
The programme is quite self-directed and individual
interests have space to develop, while at the same time,
theres a good, supportive structure in place. I genuinely
enjoy the time I get to spend with lecturers both in class and
outside. Im planning to begin PhD research in contemporary
performance next year.
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Drama
Research
Research degrees
We welcome postgraduate students and visiting
research fellows to undertake research in our areas
of interest (see below). Research students are
registered for University of London degrees
(MPhil/PhD) and work under the supervision of
members of academic staff. Students may receive
financial support (research studentships) offered by
the research councils. A limited number of College
studentships are also available.
For further information on MPhil/PhD degrees,
see page 16.
Research areas
Research in Drama focuses on the cultural politics of
performance. This encompasses a range of topics,
themes and cultural contexts including:
Shakespeare and Renaissance Drama
in performance
Live Art
Modern and contemporary European theatre
Cultural industries
Performance history and historiography
Theatre and development, especially human rights
Acting theory
Applied drama
Dramaturgy, directing, and directors theatre
South Asian performance
Modern Brazilian theatre

Gender and sexuality in performance
Performance and space
Interculturalism and performance.
Our research builds on valuable external

collaborations, including those with Forum Theatre
in Burkina Faso, AIDS/HIV projects in the Brazilian
prison system, curatorial work for East End
Collaborations and the London Film Festival,
community opera projects in London, and theatre
reviewing across Europe.
Drama staff maintain links with cultural organisations
around the world, from the British Council to the
Mander and Mitchenson Theatre Collection, and
from Performance Studies International to the
American Society for Theatre Research. Members of
staff are current or recent editors of and advisers to
Contemporary Theatre Review, Modern Drama,
TheatreForum, Western European Stages, Journal
of American Drama and Theatre, Performance
Research, Shakespeare Bulletin, Theatre Journal,
and the Manchester University Press series Theatre:
Theory-Practice-Performance. Drama research at
Queen Mary is further enhanced by visits from
leading practitioners.
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www.drama.qmul.ac.uk/staff/
Ali Campbell MA(Edinburgh)

Senior Lecturer
Applied Performance with visual practice; large-scale
community opera and social poetry; AIDS education
through theatre; T.I.E/issue based performance in
schools; London based work with marginal groups
Nadia Davids BA(Cape Town) PhD(Cape Town)
South African Theatre; Staging Race in South Africa
and the US; Physical Theatre; Cultural Memory; Oral
Traditions in Performance
Matt Delbridge BCA(Deakin) PGDCA(Melbourne)
Technical Director
Digital scenography; interactive performance
environments; action design
Maria M Delgado BA(Wales) MA(Leeds)
PhD(Newcastle)
Professor
Twentieth-Century Spanish theatre; performance and
film; directors theatre and currents in contemporary
European theatre; intercultural and transnational
performance; performance and film analysis; editing
and (film) curating; translation for the stage
Bridget Escolme BA(Cantab) MA PhD(Leeds)
Senior Lecturer
Early modern performance practice; contemporary
performance of Shakespeare and his
contemporaries; the role of the audience; theatre
for young people and Theatre in Education
Jen Harvie BA(McGill, Montreal) MA(Guelph, Ontario)
PhD(Glasgow)
Reader
Contemporary theatre and performance and art
and cultural identities; contemporary performancemaking processes; relational and installation
art/performance and social relations; performance
and the city
Paul Heritage BA(Manchester)
Professor
The power of art to progress social justice and
change (with particular reference to prisons, and
probation; human rights; sites of urban conflict;
people living in extremity and risk); contemporary
Brazilian theatre and popular culture; cultural
responses to climate change and environmental
degradation
Dominic Johnson BA(Warwick) MA PhD(Lond)
Lecturer
Performance art, live art, and body-based practices
since 1960; relations between histories and practices
of performance and visual culture; queer theory,
queer practice, queer performance; cultural politics
of failure, trauma and death; subcultural histories
Michael McKinnie BA(Guelph) MA(York, Canada)

PhD(Northwestern)
Senior Lecturer
Theatre and space; theatre and the state;
Irish, Canadian, postcolonial and transnational
performance; interdisciplinary and materialist
performance research; dramaturgy and new
play development
Jen Mitas MA PhD(Lond)
Lecturer
Practice-based research in performance; the
politics and ethics of contemporary theatre and
performance; technologies and epistemologies of
self; Twentieth-Century theories of acting; hoaxes
Nicholas Ridout BA(Cantab) PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Contemporary theatre and performance;
spectatorship and politics; performance and
democracy; performance criticism as critical
practice; tragedy, affect and ethics
Richard Schoch BSc(Georgetown) PhD(Stanford)
Professor
Cultural history; theatre history and historiography;
Shakespeare in performance
Catherine Silverstone(MA Waikato) DPhil(Sussex)
Lecturer
Contemporary theatre and performance, especially
in relation to: Shakespeare in performance on stage
and screen; trauma and disease; tragedy; gender,
sexuality, ethnicity
Lois Weaver BA(Radford)
Professor
Live art; solo performance; feminist and lesbian
theatre; performance and human rights; performing
democracy
Martin Welton BA MPhil(Birmingham) PhD(Surrey)
Lecturer
The senses and performance; actor training; theories
of phenomenology and embodiment with regard to
acting; tourism and the city
Economics
MSc in Banking and Finance

MSc in Economics
MSc in Finance and Economics
MSc in Finance and Econometrics
MSc in Finance and Investment
Certificate in Economics
MSc Law and Finance
Economics
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Department of Economics
www.econ.qmul.ac.uk
The Department of Economics is one of the top
Economics Departments in the UK. We are
committed to excellence in research and teaching,
and combine an international reputation with a
friendly and informal atmosphere for both staff and
students.
Research strengths
Queen Mary has been a school of the University of
London since 1907, with Economics taught since
1965. Over time, the Department has developed a
reputation for effective, serious study, and creative
research.
The aim of the Departments graduate programme
is to produce fully trained professional economists.
We are proud of our outcome: former students have
carved out successful careers in academia, industry,
finance, the civil service and other areas of the
public sector, both in the UK and on the
international stage, in organisations such as the
International Monetary Fund and foreign Central
Banks. The operation and achievements of the
graduate programme are closely linked to the range
and depth of research activities in the Department.
To date we have more than 500 undergraduate
students, about 200 postgraduate students and
40 academic researchers in the staff.
We have great expertise in three areas of economics:
Economic Theory, Econometrics and Finance, and
Applied Economics. We have been able to publish
outcomes from our research in virtually all the top
journals in the field. These include The American
Economic Review, Annals of Statistics, Econometrica,
Econometric Theory, The Review of Economic
Studies, The Journal of Banking and Finance,
The Economic Journal, The European Economic
Review, The Journal of Finance, The Journal of
Econometrics, The International Economic Review,
The Journal of Economic Theory, The Journal of
Public Economics, Economic Theory, Economics
Letters, The Journal of Applied Econometrics, The
Journal of the European Economic Association and
the Rand Journal of Economics.
Our research strengths have made it easy to develop
close collaboration with a number of governmental
and non-governmental agencies providing further
opportunities for those wishing to undertake research
with these organisations.

In the Research Assessment Exercise 2008, the
Department of Economics was rated 5th in the UK
(Times Higher Education), an outstanding result that
confirms the calibre of our academic staff and the
high quality of our work.
The Department has undergone a very significant
refurbishment programme, completed in 2008,
and now has state-of-the-art computing and
teaching facilities. Further, in an effort to improve our
students experience, we are providing them with a
very significant financial support package. Moreover,
many of our staff have recently been recipients of
academic grants coming to a total of over one million
pounds per year and/or have provided consultancy
and advisory services to financial institutions such as
the UK and Italian Treasury and the Bank of England.
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Economics
www.econ.qmul.ac.uk
In addition to the high quality of teaching and
supervision available, we provide excellent
computing facilities for applied economic analysis.
The Department has a subscription to Datastream
as well as providing standard software packages for
data analysis, simulation, and word processing
including GAUSS, Eviews, PCgive, RATS, Microfit,
and Stata. There are two Departmental computing
labs, each with 30 PCs and dedicated printers.
These labs are on the undergraduate Ethernet
network with links to College servers and the
Internet. There is a dedicated postgraduate micro
lab with more specialised econometric software.
The faculty computer services officer is on call to
help with queries and problems.
Graduate students in Economics also have access
to the Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre, an
award-winning building designed especially for
graduate students in the Humanities and Social
Sciences. It features a seminar room, two workrooms
with computing facilities, and a common room.
Our graduate students also attend interdisciplinary
training workshops offered throughout the year by
the Graduate School, on such topics as writing
journal articles, preparing for an academic career,
enterprise skills, and knowledge transfer.
We have a strong track record of attracting bursaries
and scholarships for MSc study and PhD research.
We offer unparalleled financial support to deserving
graduate students. At the MSc level, we offer a
number of Bursaries, varying from 3,000 to 5,000
each, depending on the programme and on
academic merit. In the academic year 2008-09 the
department gave out more than 50,000 in
scholarships.
For the coming year we are planning the following
scholarships:
Ten 3,000 scholarships for MSc Banking and
Finance
Five 5,000 scholarships for the MSc Economics
Five 3,000 scholarships for the MSc Finance
and Economics
Five 3,000 scholarships for the MSc Finance
and Econometrics
Ten 3,000 scholarships for the MSc Finance
and Investment.
Queen Marys Economics students obtaining an

upper second class honours degree will also get 10
per cent off fees and those achieving a first will get a
20 per cent reduction.
The Department is unique in the strength of funding
offered to PhD students. First and foremost, the
Department is recipient of the Economic and Social
Research Council (ESRC) quota awards that cover
tuition fees and a maintenance grant (17,300 in
the year 2008-09). In addition, the Department has
College PhD Scholarships available, which cover
tuition fees and include a maintenance grant which
matches the ESRC ones. The Department also
makes available a financial package which covers
fees and Teaching Fellowships (12,000 for the year
2008-09) for three years in the first instance. The
number of these awards changes from year to year;
for the years 20009-10 and 2010-11 we already
have a number of ESRC quota awards available.
The awarding of Scholarships, studentships and
Bursaries generally begins in April, so early
applications are encouraged.
Further information
Programme Manager (Postgraduate)
Sandra Adams
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
The Graduate Admissions Office,
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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We are proud of the achievements of our graduate
students. First destinations of some of our graduates
since 2001 include employment at: University of
Manchester, NIER, Central Bank of Colombia, Chief
Economist at Hansabanka Latvia, Centre for
Longitudinal Analysis, Carlos III University (Madrid),
OFCOM, IMF Research Department, Barclays Bank
and American University (Washington DC). Many
other students work in the City in institutions such
as Barclays, HSBC, Ernst&Young, KPMG and so on.
Graduate profile:
Karim Boudjelal
Studied: MSc
in Finance and
Investment
graduated 2007
Currently:
Working for
Deutsche Bank
in the
City of London
Why did you choose Queen Mary for your
postgraduate study?
After having studied Economics in the University
of Toulouse 1, I decided to come to London to
obtain an MSc in Finance and Investment. Why
would a French person come to London to study
finance? You all may know the City of London
is at the heart of the worlds financial markets.
Therefore, I knew that obtaining an MSc in
Finance and Investment in a leading UK
University would grant me an added benefit in
settling down in the professional world. I chose
Queen Mary after researching widely on
universities in the UK and establishing that the
Department of Economics at Queen Mary was
renowned for its excellent research work.
The Department of Economics at Queen Mary
University of London offers you a range of
programmes taught by well-qualified
professionals, who will help you to get the best
experience from your time in London. Moreover
the structure of the MSc, a mix of revision
classes, tutorials, and guest speakers keeps the
programme intense and helped me to achieve
the best results. From a personal point of view, I
enjoyed the warm welcome provided by the staff
(workshop and events), which helped me to meet
other students from all over the world. This has
enriched my experience even more. As a
foreigner I was also very pleased by the English
modules offered for free which helped me
become more confident. The College is also
well equipped with excellent modern facilities,
especially the gym.
I now live in London and work for one of the
leading investment banks in the world.
I definitively think that studying for the MSc in
Finance and Investment at Queen Mary prepared
me more than adequately for my entry into the
corporate world.
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Economics
Degree programmes
MSc in Banking and Finance

One year full-time
This programme aims to train you in areas of finance
which have major practical and theoretical interest,
especially investment analysis, corporate finance
issues such as optimal capital structure and mergers
and acquisitions, banking, derivatives, finance
microstructure and taxation. The programme is
intended to give professional postgraduate training
to students wishing to pursue careers in the City,
Government or elsewhere in the private sector.
Those registering for the MSc in Banking and
Finance take four core modules in the first semester
and four core modules in the second semester. In
order to reflect the practical and applied side of this
programme the department organises a number of
extra optional modules that aim to provide further
practical training to students, whose subject matter
changes from year to year. These modules are often
taught by City practitioners, who provide an insiders
view on topics of interest to the financial community.
Programme outline
Pre-sessional modules
Mathematics Statistics
Core modules
Financial Statements Financial Derivatives
Investment Management Asset Management
Commercial and Investment Banking International
Finance Quantitative Methods in Finance
Behavioural Finance or Risk Management
Assessment
The grade for each module is assessed through
coursework, which counts for 25 per cent of the final
marks, along with a written exam in May. The 10,000
word Dissertation written over the summer counts for
four modules.
Entry requirements
You should have at least an upper second class
honours degree, or equivalent, normally, but not
strictly, in Economics. Some background in
quantitative subjects in advisable. Students are
expected to sit pre-sessional statistics and
mathematics examinations following intensive
pre-sessional modules in September.
Further information
Postgraduate Programme Manager
Sandra Adams,
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
For informal enquiries, please contact
Dr Leone Leonida
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8833
Economics
MSc in Economics
This is a well-established intensive programme
providing rigorous training in modern economic
theory and applications. It is best suited for students
who wish to train for careers as professional
economists in the private sector or the government,
or who wish subsequently to follow an academic
career or to pursue research in economics. The
programme has a research dissertation component
and has recognition as a Research Training degree
by the ESRC under their 1+3 scheme.
Those registering for the MSc in Economics take four
core modules in the first semester and four modules
in the second semester, of which three are core
modules and one is an option. MSc Economics
students are also required to take pre-sessional
modules in Mathematics and Statistics, designed
as refresher courses so that their background
knowledge is at the level of required for postgraduate
study in Economics.
Programme outline
Core modules
Macroeconomics A Microeconomics A
Econometrics A Mathematics for Economists
Macroeconomics B Microeconomics B
Econometrics B
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Module options include:

Economic of Industry Labour Economics
Corporate Finance Financial Derivatives
Quantitative Asset Pricing International Finance
Financial Econometrics Time Series Analysis
Assessment
four modules.
Entry requirements
honours degree, or equivalent, in economics or a
related subject. A good basic knowledge of relevant
statistical theory and mathematics is also necessary,
and students are required to sit pre-sessional
statistics and mathematics examinations following
an intensive two-week course in September.
Further information
Sandra Adams,
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Dr Giacinta Cestone
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8422
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Economics
Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Finance and Economics

This programme provides advanced study in finance
and related areas of economics. The programme gives
training for those who wish to specialise as financial
economists in the private sector or government, or who
wish to follow an academic career. The programme
has a research dissertation component and has
recognition as a Research Training degree by the ESRC
under their 1+3 scheme.
Those registering for the MSc in Finance and Economics
take three core modules in the first semester and two
core modules in the second semester. Thereafter you
may choose the mix of modules making up your degree
according to the options below. MSc Finance and
Economics students are also required to take presessional modules in Mathematics and Statistics,
designed as refresher courses so that their background
knowledge is at the level of required for postgraduate
study in Financial Economics.
Programme outline
Pre-sessional programmes
Core modules
Quantitative Asset Pricing Corporate Finance
Advanced Asset Pricing and Modelling Financial
Derivatives Econometrics A

Macroeconomics A Microeconomics A Economic
of Industry Macroeconomics B Microeconomics
B Labour Economics Econometrics B
International Finance Financial Econometrics
Time Series Analysis
Assessment
four modules.
Entry requirements
Further information
Sandra Adams, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Dr Marika Karanassou, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5090
Graduate profile: Anna Szkalisnka

Studied: MSc in Finance and
Investment graduated 2006
Currently: I am now working
as Finance and Research
Manager at UCL. I was
offered this job within a
couple of weeks of
completing my MSc.
The job itself has certainly
been a positive reward after obtaining my MSc.
When I finished my studies in Poland I decided to
pursue a second MSc degree to equip myself with
the necessary analytical and research skills in the
area of finance. I chose Queen Mary because of
the unique programme structure and excellent
computing facilities for applied economics. On top of
this the Department of Economics was rated 5th in
the UK in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008
and consists of both academics and City
professionals.

In the beginning, the programme appeared to be
tough and challenging, but the experience, support
and stimulating nature of the professors, along with
excellent student services and on-the-spot guidance,
made it simple but demanding. The library is
excellent and is full of up-to-date knowledge, with
books, journals, papers and the inter-library loans
facility being the key players. The assessment system
was very effective, and included group assignments,
presentations, research and final papers. I found it
interesting to associate with other like-minded
students from a range of backgrounds.
After a year of postgraduate training in Finance and
Investment I was ready for something that would not
only build upon my theoretical knowledge but also
provide me with practical, real world exposure. The
opportunity of doing the programme at Queen Mary
was an amazing and satisfying experience for me,
and when I look back I know I could not have missed
it. I am immensely proud to say that I graduated with
something more than a certificate!
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MSc in Finance
and Econometrics
and econometrics. The programme gives training for
those who wish to specialise as financial economists
and econometricians in the private sector or
government, or who wish to follow an academic
career. The programme has a research dissertation
component and has recognition as a Research
Training degree by the ESRC under their 1+3
scheme.
Those registering for the MSc in Finance and
Econometrics take three core modules in the first
semester and two core modules in the second
semester. Thereafter you may choose the mix of
modules making up your degree according to the
options below. MSc Finance and Economics students
are also required to take pre-sessional modules in
Mathematics and Statistics, designed as refresher
courses so that their background knowledge is at the
level of required for postgraduate study in Finance
and Econometrics.
Faisal Azim, studying for an MSc Finance

and Investment
The MSc in Finance and Investment provides students
with little or no prior knowledge of economics and
finance an opportunity to establish a career in the
financial world. Queen Mary has state-of-the-art IT
and research facilities.
Programme outline
Mathematics Statistics.
My favourite place on the campus is the Graduate

Centre based at the Lock-keepers Cottage, because
it provides students with all the facilities within one
building. The cottage has been designed by a top
architect!
Core modules
Quantitative Asset Pricing Time Series Analysis
Financial Econometrics Econometrics A
Econometrics B.
Students on our programme also arrange events, which

allow them to socialise with each other. Students studying
humanities also attend the happy hour on the first Friday
of every month and this also allows them to interact with
fellow students and share some valuable ideas.

B Labour Economics Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives Advanced Asset Pricing
and Modelling International Finance.
Assessment
four modules.
Entry requirements
Further information
Sandra Adams
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Dr Marika Karanassou
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5090
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Finance and Investment

This programme aims to train you in areas of finance
which have major practical and theoretical interest,
especially investment analysis, corporate finance
issues such as optimal capital structure and mergers
and acquisitions, banking, derivatives, finance
microstructure and taxation. The programme is
intended to give professional postgraduate training
to students wishing to pursue careers in the City,
Government or elsewhere in the private sector.
Investment take four core modules in the first semester
and four core modules in the second semester. In
order to reflect the practical and applied side of this
programme the department organises a number of
extra optional modules, whose subject matter changes
from year to year, that aim to provide further practical
training to students. These modules are often taught by
City practitioners, who provide an insiders view on
topics of interest to the financial community.
Programme outline
Core modules
Quantitative Techniques Money and Banking
Investment Analysis Behavioural Finance
Empirical Finance Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives International Finance
Assessment
A written examination is taken in May for each module.
Some modules may also include assessed coursework.
You will also produce a 10,000-word dissertation over
the summer, which will normally include both
theoretical economic content and applied results.
Entry requirements
and students are required to sit presessional
Further information
Sandra Adams, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Dr Ron Giles, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8049
Graduate profile: Damien Regnier

Studied: MSc Finance and
Investment graduated
2007.
Currently: Working for JP
Morgan Chase (London) on
Convertible Bonds Trading
desk as a permanent
Analyst. During the first year I will focus on the
Quantitative side of the Trading, as Convertible
Bonds are pretty complex then I will go to the
trading floor proper.
After my studies in Mathematics in France in a
Grande Ecole at Masters level, I was looking for
a one-year postgraduate degree that would help
me to find a job in a big US Investment Bank.
Due to my background, an MSc in Finance was
ideal. Choosing the MSc in Finance and
Investment at Queen Mary was a no-brainer: It
was located in London, ten minutes from the City,
it was well balanced between economics subjects
like Corporate Finance and technical ones like
Financial Derivatives and last but not least it

included some quite ambitious lectures on
Behavioural Finance and Empirical Finance
not to mention that the Department of Economics
was very well ranked in the UK!
Good facilities, including reasonably priced
central London accommodation and the
language school, which greatly helped me to
enjoy my time in London. I also met some really
interesting people, and I still meet up with some
of them from time to time as many now work in
the City. Lastly, I use the knowledge I gained
during my MSc on a daily basis: I think that is
the best proof that the programme is well
structured!
As I have just started Im still learning a lot!
I will hopefully be able to start trading towards
the end of this year and then well I dont
know, but Im pretty confident!
Economics
Certificate in Economics
One year full-time
This is a nine-month programme based on a mix of
core microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics
and either economics or finance options, depending
on the chosen profile. Although it is a standalone
programme, most students use it as a preparatory
programme before embarking on an MSc, either at
Queen Mary or at another academic institution. It is
designed for applicants who are academically very
able but whose background knowledge is not yet at
the level required to embark on an MSc programme
and perform successfully. Our Certificate students
either have an undergraduate degree in a noneconomics subject and require a conversion course,
or have an economics degree which did not cover
some of the necessary subjects at the level we
require.
Students achieving the Certificate with Merit or
Distinction in June will gain automatic entrance to
the MSc programme of their choice in the following
September, simply by presenting the application to
the chosen programme.
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Programme outline
In consultation with an adviser, you will select eight
modules from the undergraduate programme in
Economics, attend classes/seminars that follow these
lectures, and sit examinations in May. These will
normally include undergraduate core modules in
microeconomics, macroeconomics, statistics and
econometrics. Exceptionally, if you can demonstrate
that you have covered the content of a particular
module to an acceptable standard, then, in consultation
with your adviser, you may substitute alternative
modules drawn from the final-year undergraduate
programme. The title of the award will depend on the
mix of modules chosen, but will normally specify
Economics or Economics and Finance.
Assessment
You will sit eight examinations in May and early
June. There are three passing grades: Pass, Credit
and Distinction.
Further information
Sandra Adams, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Dr Andrea Carriero, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8050
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Economics
Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc Law and Finance
Law Options: Banking Law Regulations of Financial

Markets Securities Regulations Dissertation in Law
One year full-time; two years part-time

This programme was created in September 2009,
offered jointly by the Centre for Commercial Law
Studies and the Department of Economics at Queen
Mary, to fill a significant gap in the current academic
and professional training market in the UK and
Europe. It aims to equip students with the
knowledge, skills and practical tools needed to gain a
thorough understanding of the global economy and
finance, and how it is regulated by law. It consists of
a main programme and three additional specialist
areas in Banking and Financial Services, Law and
Financial Regulation and Law and Corporate
Finance. The programme is currently fully accredited
by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Scotland
(CIBOS) with other professional accreditations being
applied for.
All programmes outlines
Students must take a total of 180 credits, which will
be a combination of law and economics modules
listed below, including one dissertation.
Main Programme
Economics Options: Corporate Finance Financial
Economics Financial Management Advanced Asset
Pricing and Modelling Dissertation in Economics
Commercial and Investment Banking Investment
Management Quantitative Techniques for Finance
Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting
Financial Derivatives
Law Options: Banking Law Legal Aspects of
International Finance Regulation of Financial
Markets Securities Regulations EU Financial Law
Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging
Economies Dissertation in Law
Specialisation A Banking and Financial Services
Economics Options: Financial Economics Financial
Management Dissertation in Economics
Quantitative Techniques for Finance Principles of
Accounting and Financial Reporting Financial
Derivatives
International Finance Securities Regulations EU
Financial Law Dissertation in Law
Specialisation B Law and Financial Regulation
Management Dissertation in Economics Principles
of Accounting and Financial Reporting Investment
Management Commercial and Investment Banking
Specialisation C Law and Corporate Finance

Economics Options: Corporate Finance Advanced
Asset Pricing and Modelling Dissertation in
Economics Investment Management Financial
Derivatives Principles of Accounting and Financial
Reporting
International Finance Law of Finance and Foreign
Investment in Emerging Economies Dissertation in
Law
Assessment
In addition to the dissertation which would be
submitted in August of the year of examination,
candidates will also take a written examination in
each of the modules selected.
Entry requirements
Law focus: A minimum upper second class honours
or equivalent degree in law / or a degree with
substantial law content PLUS either substantial
relevant work experience in banking/finance/
regulation and compliance areas or some
economics/finance content in academic studies
Finance focus: A minimum upper second class
honours or equivalent degree in economics/ finance or
a degree with substantial economics/finance content
PLUS either substantial relevant work experience in
the field of law or some law content in academic
studies
For English language proficiency, please see:
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/languagerequirem
ents/index.html#PostgraduateLaw
Further information
Academic Enquiries, please contact:
Dr Kern Alexander
Programme Director
[email protected]
Application and Administrative Enquiries, please contact:
Penny Stavrinou Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8093/8099
[email protected]
Economics
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Research
Research degrees
Research areas
The breadth of the Departments research offers a

wide range of opportunities for those wishing to
embark on a programme of doctoral research. We
welcome postgraduate students and visiting research
fellows to undertake research in our areas of interest.
Research students are registered for University of
London degrees (MPhil/PhD) and work under the
supervision of members of academic staff. Students
may receive financial support (research
studentships) offered by the research councils. A
number of College studentships are also available.
All PhD students are currently funded.
The breadth and depth of the Departments research

interests are reflected in the large and very different
range of doctoral work completed over the years,
examples of which are:
Research degrees normally require three to four

years of full-time study. In their first year, students
take taught modules offered in the graduate school,
relevant to their area of interest, and begin their
research topic. In subsequent years, students
concentrate on writing their thesis. The Department
runs an occasional term-time MPhil/PhD workshop,
attended by members of staff, at which research
students present their work and which all MPhil/PhD
students should attend for their own benefit. A
research student can expect to give a seminar to the
workshop at least once a year. In addition, some staff
members run specialised workshops in areas in
which they are researching.
The MSc as the first year of a PhD Programme
Students may register for one of our MSc programme
as the first year of a PhD programme. Transition to
the MPhil/PhD programme is subject to satisfactory
performance in the MSc degree. The compulsory
summer dissertation may form the first step toward
the development of a PhD research topic.
Job Creation, Job Destruction and Productivity

Option Pricing in the Presence of Regime Switching
Human Capital, Earnings and Early Childbearing
Wage Dispersion and Employment in the UK
Essays on Behavioural Economic Theory
Spectral Analysis of Economic Time Series
Tax Progressivity and Tax Elasticity in Sri Lanka
Capital Flows, Human Capital and Growth
Derivative Pricing and Risk Management
Temporal Aggregation in the Continuous Time
Econometric Models.
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Economics

www.econ.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Economic Theory
Nizar Allouch MSc PhD(Paris 1, Sorbonne)
Senior Lecturer
Microeconomics
Giulio Fella Laurea(Bocconi, Milan) MSc(Warw)
PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Macroeconomics and Labour economics
Winfried Koeniger Diplom(University of Bonn)
PhD(European University Institute)
Lecturer
Macroeconomics
Lord Peston BScEcon(Lond)
Emeritus Professor
Chairman of the House of Lords Select Committee
on Economic Affairs
Macroeconomics and Economics of education
Christopher Tyson PhD(Stanford)
Lecturer
Microeconomics
Roberto Veneziani BSc(Siena) PhD(LSE)
Lecturer
Microeconomics and History of economic thought
Nick Vriend PhD(EUI, Florence)
Professor
Microeconomics and Behavioural economics
Econometrics and Finance

Richard Baillie BSc(Middx) MSc(Kent) PhD(Lond)
Professor
Pasant Professor of Economics and Finance at the
Michigan State University, USA.
Time series analysis, Volatility and Risk. Listed in the
Whos Who of Economists. Co-Editor of the Journal of
Empirical Finance
Andrea Carriero PhD(Bocconi University, Milan)
Lecturer
Macroeconometrics and Forecasting
Giovanni Cespa PhD(Universitat Autonoma de
Barcelona)
Reader
Market microstructure and Corporate finance
Giacinta Cestone PhD(Universit de Toulouse)
Lecturer
Industrial Organisation and Corporate Finance
Marcelo Fernandes BSc MSc(Rio de Janeiro)

PhD(Solvay Business School, Brussels)
Professor
Econometric theory and Financial econometrics
Ana Beatriz Galvo PhD(Warwick)
Lecturer
Macroeconometrics and Forecasting
Liudas Giraitis PhD(Vilnius)
Professor
Parametric and semi-parametric estimation for time
series models, Long memory and ARCH type models
Emmanuel Guerre PhD(Universit Paris 6)
Professor
Econometrics of auctions, Adaptive nonparametric
specification testing and Time series methods
George Kapetanios BSc MSc(Lond) PhD(Cantab)
Professor, Head of Department
Nonlinear econometric models, Model selection
and Econometric forecasting
Marika Karanassou BSc(Asoee, Athens) MScEcon
PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Macroeconomics
Economics
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Hugo Kruiniger MSc(Erasmus, Rotterdam)

PhD(Limburg, Maastricht)
Lecturer
Econometric theory and Applied econometrics
Stepana Lazarova Dipl Eng(Prague) MSc(Lond)
PhD(Prague)
Lecturer
Time series econometrics
Duo Qin MA DPhil(Oxon)
Senior Lecturer
History of econometrics and Applied
Macroeconomics
Applied Economics
Jos-Miguel Albala-Bertrand BSc Lic(Chile) MScEcon
PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Political economy of development
Francesca Cornaglia Laurea PhD(University of Torino,
Italy)
Lecturer
Labour economics, Microeconometrics and Health
economics
Ronald Giles BSc MA PhD(Kent) MSTA
Lecturer
Behavioural Finance and Noise Trading.
Jonathan Haskel BSc(Bris) MScEcon PhD(Lond)
Professor
Industrial economics and Labour economics
Staff profile:
George Kapetanios
Professor, Head of Department
Leone Leonida MSc(York) PhD(York and Naples)

Lecturer
Growth econometrics and Corporate finance
My main area of interest is econometrics,

both theoretical and applied, especially for
macroeconomic datasets. I have more than sixty
publications in international journals on these
topics.
Marco Manacorda Laurea(Naples) MScEcon

PhD(Lond)
Reader
Empirical labour economics. CEPR and CEP
Research Affiliate
I did my PhD in economics and econometrics

and was interested in the ability of empirical
analysis to provide answers to economic
problems.
Anne Spencer BSc(St Andrews) MPhil(Oxon) MSc

DPhil(York)
Lecturer
Health Economics
My current research involves gaining a

greater understanding of the behaviour of the
macroeconomy, especially in turbulent times
such as those we are currently experiencing.
Economics is a fascinating subject for study, as
it gives us the ability to understand the behaviour
of very complex systems. For example, the
analysis of data offers clues into the workings of
the modern economy. Not only is this rewarding
both intellectually and practically, but it also
provides students with tools that are extremely
useful to potential employers.
Editing Lives
and Letters
MRes in Renaissance
and Early Modern Studies

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Centre for Editing Lives and Letters

www.livesandletters.ac.uk
The Centre for Editing Lives and Letters (CELL)
develops archive-based research projects of
relevance to the period 1500-1800. We are
especially interested in interdisciplinary projects
that relate to letter collections, lives and works and
marginalia. CELL's research agenda supports
projects that pilot innovative methodologies and
practices aimed at making archives matter, and
that engage energetically with the wider community.
We also offer seminars, events, a skills-based
postgraduate training programme and have a
thriving community of doctoral research students.
Research strengths
The Centre for Editing Lives and Letters (CELL) is a
unique facility for large and small-scale editing projects
in historical biography, diaries, correspondence and
other works, 1500-1800.
CELL has three main functions: to be a home to
cutting-edge, archivally-based research projects; to
offer a postgraduate training programme in both
traditional and innovative scholarly skills enabling
access, organisation and interpretation of documentary
materials for research in text studies and history; and
to be a platform for discussion and debate.
CELL offers major opportunities for other scholars to
participate in the Centres activities from one-off
lectures and master-classes to year-long funded
fellowships. It provides research opportunities for
students, visiting scholars and those with a general
interest in archives and is currently developing a
schools outreach programme. CELL is housed in a
comfortable, well-equipped building, which provides a
welcoming environment for long-term and occasional
visitors. There it hosts seminars, colloquia and
conferences for professional and amateur scholars
and students. CELL aims to draw young scholars into
editing and people-based history and to empower
those who study history as amateurs by providing them
with the necessary skills to have confidence in their
own judgment. CELL showcases historical research
projects both in book form and online providing a
forum for the latest in research discussion. CELL offers
hospitality to visitors from tea and sympathy to expert
advice.
CELL is led by a team of internationally renowned
scholars whose work reaches academic and popular
audiences. Our focus is interdisciplinary, and is
grounded in archival material. Scholars at CELL
are involved in projects examining lives and letters,
especially in the development of electronic resources
around these subjects. Other research currently
includes: Anglo-Dutch relations in the SeventeenthCentury; gentry culture; intelligence and political
networks; letters in literature.

CELL is a research centre within the Department of
English, which was rated 2nd in the UK in the recent
2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). This
outstanding result placed the department ahead of
UCL, Oxford and Cambridge.
The innovative research undertaken by CELL formed
a significant strand in the Colleges 2008 RAE
submission. Individual researchers also submitted
monographs and other high quality outputs to the
departments research profile. CELLs exceptional
number of funded doctoral students, together with
its project-related funding both contributed to the
100 per cent rated research environment.
Set up in July 2002, CELL was funded by the AHRC
until 2007. CELL is now independently established
within the academic landscape of Queen Mary,
University of London. Projects include:
Correspondence of Francis Bacon
The Diplomatic Correspondence of
Thomas Bodley, 1585-97
William Dugdale
Hooke Folio Online, in collaboration
with the Royal Society
Letters of William Herle
Letters of a Stuart Princess: the Complete
Correspondence of Elizabeth of Bohemia,
in collaboration with Dr Nadine Akkerman
at the University of Leiden, Netherlands (OUP)
Work diaries of Robert Boyle
As well as these projects, CELL has offered several
named PhD studentships. In the last few years these
have included the Hooke Folio Transcription with the
Royal Society and the Dr John C Taylor Studentship
working on the Fromanteel family and horological
history. You can find out more about these
studentships on our website:
www.livesandletters.ac.uk/
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Queen Mary is conveniently located for access to

some of the worlds greatest archival collections: The
British Library, the National Archives, Senate House
Library, Warburg Institute, Institute of Historical
Research, Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal
Society, Wellcome Institute and many other smaller
specialist collections.
Scholarship information changes every year. You can

find the most up to date information on our website
The CELL building is extremely well equipped with

the latest resources for research in the humanities,
from networked computers with broadband access to
the Internet, to digital microfilm readers and printers,
and flexible AV equipment for lectures and
conferences. Graduate students have access to
networked computers in the basement rooms. As
well as the MRes students, there is a thriving small
community of CELL doctoral students. CELLs
graduate students are encouraged to participate in
the staff members ongoing research projects, and
to undertake small amounts of relevant teaching
and consultancy work on CELL-related topics. The
Director runs a weekly research seminar at which
all graduate students in the humanities are welcome.
Further information
CELLs graduate students also have access to the

Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre, an awardwinning building designed especially for graduate
students in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
It features a seminar room, two workrooms with
computing facilities, and a common room. Our
graduate students are eligible to attend
interdisciplinary training workshops offered
throughout the year by the Graduate School, on
such topics as writing journal articles, preparing
for an academic career, and knowledge transfer.
Recent scholarships we have awarded include:

Dr John C Taylor PhD studentship
Hooke Folio Transcription Project
Robyn Adams
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8907
Additional information for the MRes course and
application process is available on our website:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533

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The MRes at CELL, which is a designated pathway
through the Masters programme in Renaissance and
Early Modern Studies, has been specially designed
for students with an interest in archival research,
critical editing, life-writing and intellectual histories.
The central aim of the programme is to train
students in the skills they require to pursue those
interests. The course is aimed primarily at students
wishing to pursue doctoral study and an academic
career, although the broad range of research skills
and methods equip graduates to follow careers in
diverse sectors such as publishing, media research,
and the business sector. Students are encouraged to
discuss career and employment choices towards the
end of the programme with their adviser.
Students who have taken the MRes at CELL often
move straight on to doctoral research, with the
intention of pursuing an academic career. Alternative
career paths for MRes and PhD students have
recently included; publishing, independent research,
museum and archival work and primary and
secondary-level education.
Graduate profile: Noah Moxham
Studied: MRes, Editing Lives and Letters 15001800 graduated 2007

Currently: a PhD Student
For the reputation of the teaching staff in the
English and History departments.
A Masters degree, and excellent departmental
support in my PhD application. Those are the
tangible benefits. In addition I was helped to
turn my background and training as an English
student to more interdisciplinary projects. My
Masters degree offered research methods training
that not only enables me to undertake large
research projects but gave me a taste for them
as well.
I plan to complete my PhD, and then I hope to
teach.
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Degree programmes
MRes in Renaissance and

Early Modern Studies
This programme provides a research qualification
unique in the United Kingdom. It has been designed
for students with an interest in archival research,
critical editing, life-writing and document-based and
intellectual histories. Training in the skills required to
pursue these interests is central to the programme.
It should be stressed that these skills are an
essential and indispensable part of the distinctive
CELL training, which is primarily envisaged as a
preparatory training for those intending to progress
on to a PhD programme.
Programme outline
Core module
Textual Scholarship (two modules)
Writing a Biography Writing Lives from Letters:
The Archive and Production of Historical Biography
Public and Private Cultures in Shakespeares
England Reading Shakespeare Historically
Students will also take a compulsory but nonassessed module in Latin in Semester 1 and
Semester 2.
Assessment
Coursework
You will complete five practical and two written
assessments for the core module, a 4,000-word
essay for each module (67 per cent).
Dissertation
You will complete a dissertation of 15,000 words,
for which you will be allocated a supervisor
appropriate to your research topic (33 per cent).
Entry requirements
At least an upper second class honours degree
(or equivalent) in arts or humanities. Prospective
students will be called for interview.
Further information
Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 78524
Dr Robyn Adams
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8907
Naomi Stubbs, MRes Editing Lives and Letters

15001800
My decision to study at Queen Mary as a
postgraduate was based on the excellent time
I had as an undergraduate student. I believed
I was in the best place to continue my studies.
This unique course focuses on skills for archival
research, and I have found this skills-led
approach to be both interesting and essential to
subsequent work. There are a number of useful
field trips to libraries and archives across London
culminating in a visit to the printing museum in
Antwerp.
The Centre is run by a leading professor in the
field of Renaissance studies Professor Lisa
Jardine CBE, and we have met a number of other,
visiting scholars. During my time at CELL we have
been taught by a wide range of specialists in the
fields of editing, Renaissance studies, print
culture and medieval literature.
The Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre,
complete with seminar rooms, common rooms
and computer labs offers a wealth of study areas
for humanities and social sciences graduate
students. As part of the University of London we
have access to central facilities such as Senate
House Library and the specialist libraries of the
smaller colleges. By being based in London, we
have easy access to the British Library and local
specialist libraries, archives and museums.

Research
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www.livesandletters.ac.uk/people
Research degrees
studentships are also available. For further
information on MPhil/PhD degrees, see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students with a distinction at MA level or equivalent are
eligible to apply for admission to research degrees. For
international students, please refer to the International
students section from page 386 to page 391.
Research areas
History of science; biography and life-writing,
intellectual and cultural history; epistolary networks.
CELL is interested in projects that deal with the
documents associated with early modern life writing,
especially in electronic form. Members of staff at the
Centre are involved both in managing their own
projects and in developing the potential of existing
projects in collaboration with other scholars. CELL is
interested in the issues and problems presented by
early modern documents associated with life writing,
be they editorial, technical, methodological, pragmatic,
or substantive. If you are interested in proposing a
CELL project you should contact Dr Jan Broadway.
Professor Lisa Jardine CBE MA PhD(Cantab)

CELL Director/Centenary Professor of
Renaissance Studies
Renaissance intellectual and cultural history;
the scientific revolution
Professor Alan Stewart MA(Cantab) PhD(Lond)
CELL International Director
Renaissance lives; early modern networks
and communities
Jan Broadway PhD(Birmingham)
CELL Technical Director
Gentry culture; antiquaries; local history
Robyn Adams MA PhD(Lond)
Senior Research Officer, CELL/MRes convenor
Early modern epistolary networks: intelligencers;
manuscript culture
Matthew Symonds MPhil(Cantab) PhD(Lond)
Research Officer
Eighteenth-century political and cultural history;
libels, sedition and miscommunication of ideas
Eleanor Merchant BA(Oxon) MA(Lond)
CELL Latin teacher
Vernacular humanism; Anglo-Latin culture
Staff profile: Matthew Symonds

Research Officer
I work on newspapers and
the wider world of Grub
Street in the late Seventeenth
and early Eighteenth
Centuries: writers, printers,
booksellers, and slightly
shop-soiled aristocrats. I
examine the lives these
people lived, often all rubbing up alongside each
other in a small handful of London streets, and the
newspapers, magazines, and books they produced.
I'm currently publishing a lot of research on a
Jacobite newspaper-man called Nathaniel Mist.
Mist was absolutely loathed by the governments of
the day and he was eventually forced into exile in
France after his paper published a scandalous libel
on the king, the king's father, the king's mistress,
and the prime minister. Naturally, the paper was a
commercial triumph.
I've also just started work on a new project,

examining the strained family life of Henry St
John, Viscount Bolingbroke, the tory statesman
and philosopher, as his step-sister launches into
an affair with a minor poet and his despised father
so inconsiderately refuses to die.
I was drawn to these areas of research through
an interest in hack journalism: it's such a strange
and yet attractive way to earn a living. Grub Street
is teeming with fascinating, obscure, but amazingly
well-documented lives. These lives can be used to
illustrate, contextualise, and test some of the larger
claims we make about the past, whether in
political, cultural, or economic history.
As someone new to the College, Queen Mary has
always struck me as an amazingly productive and
supportive place for postgraduates.
English
MA in English Studies: English Literature

MA in Renaissance
MRes in Renaissance
MA in English Studies:
Writing in the Modern Age
Writing and Society 1700-1820
English
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Department of English
www.english.qmul.ac.uk
The Department of English at Queen Mary, University
of London is widely recognised as one of the countrys
leading centres for literary research and English
studies. The research and teaching interests of our
staff span a wide range of periods from the classical
to the contemporary, and we have an international
reputation for our pioneering interdisciplinary and
collaborative work.
Research strengths
We are one of the largest English departments in
London, with 40 academic members of staff, and 850
students. The Department has a growing population
(currently 120) of highly qualified postgraduate
students working towards our taught MA and
research degrees. We attract postgraduate students
from all over the world, and greatly value the breadth
of experience this diversity brings to our teaching and
research.
The Departments research strengths are broadly
based. We have specialists who can offer supervision
in the following periods of study: Classical and
Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern, Eighteenth
Century and Romanticism, Nineteenth-Century
Studies, Modern and Contemporary, Postcolonial.
Many of the Departments staff are known
internationally for their work. They bring to their
teaching and project supervision expertise in the most
recent developments in research methodologies and
an awareness of current directions in research. We
are particularly prominent in histories of the book
and histories of reading, archive-based research
and manuscript studies, visual and material culture,
intellectual history and its literary applications,
cultural theory and politics, literature and religion,
contemporary poetry and poetics, and colonial and
postcolonial literature and theory. We develop and
share these interests with students in our thriving
research culture of seminars and reading groups,
which are open to those following both MA and
doctoral programmes. London is both the setting
and the theme of much of our work, and collaborative
research with great London institutions (including
The Globe Theatre, The National Gallery, the Sound
Archive at the British Library, Dr Williamss Library,
and The Victoria and Albert Museum) is a distinctive
and growing strength.

English at Queen Mary has been positioned joint
second in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE) - the nationwide assessment of the
quality of research across all Departments in all UK
universities. The 2008 RAE confirmed the
Departments reputation as a centre of excellence
in English studies. Based on a grade point average
score, we were placed joint second of the 87
submissions from English departments in UK
universities. 70% of our research activity was judged
to be of world leading or internationally excellent
quality by the RAE panel of experts. We were the
highest ranked English department in London.
Research in the Department is organised in subject
areas, and also fostered by research centres,
including:
The Centre for Editing Lives and Letters
(established with AHRC-funding)
The Dr Williamss Centre for Dissenting Studies
(which hosts the Leverhulme funded History of
Dissenting Academies and AHRC/ESRC funded
Religion and Society projects)
Interdisciplinary centres in Renaissance Studies
and Eighteenth-Century Studies.
The Department also hosts the AHRC Strategic
Programme Beyond Text: Performances, Sounds,
Images, Objects, the Oxford Francis Bacon Project
and the Leverhulme funded Kings Pinter Project.
The Department also has a distinguished track
record in obtaining AHRC funded Collaborative
Doctoral Awards.
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English
www.english.qmul.ac.uk
Further information
Students in the Department have access to the Lockkeepers Cottage Graduate Centre, which contains
work stations, computing facilities and social space.
Our postgraduates also draw on the extensive library
and research resources of the University of London
and the British Library. They are also automatically
enrolled in the Graduate School in Humanities and
Social Sciences, which offers a rich and varied range
of research training, lectures, seminars and reading
groups.
Research and External Communications Administrator

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8572
The Department has an excellent track record in
securing funding for our students. In the year 200708 twelve AHRC grants were awarded to PhD
students in the Department, including collaborative
awards and in 2008-09, the Department was
awarded a range of College studentships and
bursaries. These included four full-funded research
studentships and two Masters bursaries. The
Department is also participating in the AHRC Block
Grant Partnership Scheme, which will provide
funding for both MA and PhD students in five-year
cycles. These studentships are allocated to the
Departments acknowledged areas of outstanding
research strength.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
English
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In the Department of English we offer students the
possibility of attending a variety of workshops on
professional career development, in addition to the
opportunities offered by the College careers services.
The principal focus of professional graduate training
in the Department is on an academic career, but not
exclusively so.
Online (editor), and Harlequin Mills and Boon

(editorial intern) among a range of other
occupations.
A high percentage of our graduates do attain

academic jobs, and there are Queen Mary graduates
working in universities across the globe. Several of
our English PhD students are now working in UK
universities. They also have the skills to enter many
areas of arts management, research, publishing,
public administration, the civil service, and teaching
at all levels of the education system. Recent
graduates from our MA programmes have found
employment with Westminster Adult Education,
South Bank University (admissions officer), Yahoo
Graduate profile: Rosanna Cox

Studied: MA in Renaissance Studies; PhD in Seventeenth
Century Literature: John Milton and Reading Like a Man
graduated 2006
Currently: I am a Lecturer in Early Modern Literature at the
University of Kent
The School of English and Drama at Queen Mary has an
excellent reputation and was recommended to me by my
undergraduate Director of Studies. I was really keen to work
with researchers such as Professor Lisa Jardine, Dr David
Colclough, Professor Jerry Brotton and Dr Warren Boutcher,
whose work I very much admire. I was also attracted to the
idea of studying in London and using all the excellent
resources (such as the British Library, Senate House Library,
the theatres and museums) that the city has to offer. Being in the heart of the East End, and at the centre
of a diverse student body, the Mile End Campus offers excellent facilities, dedicated research centres,
and a real sense of community.
Doing a PhD in the Department of English means being part of dynamic research culture and thriving
academic community. Members of staff are extremely supportive, intellectually rigorous, and provide a
stimulating environment for research. I learned invaluable research skills, gained confidence in presenting
my research at the postgraduate research seminar, and received excellent research supervision and
encouragement. I had a fantastic time, and it provided a great start to my academic career.
In September 2007 I started work as a permanent lecturer in early modern literature at the University
of Kent. I have organised a major conference in 2008 and I am currently finishing my monograph.
Maintaining my links with Queen Mary, I am working on a podcasting project with Dr Robyn Adams
at the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters. I have started work on my next research project, on early
modern diplomacy, and I look forward to continuing my career in academia.
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English
Degree programmes
English Literature
The MA in English Literature invites students to
reflect on some crucial questions. How have ideas
about literature and literary value changed over time?
What effects do innovations in printing and
publishing have on writing? To what extent do
political and social factors condition and define
authorial identities and practices? The programme
considers the relationship between literatures from a
variety of historical periods. It is ideal both for those
who intend to pursue doctoral research particularly
if your interests span traditional literary periods and
for those who wish to achieve a broad overview of
Anglophone literary culture.
The MA in English Literature provides both structure
and flexibility, combining a specially-designed core
module with the opportunity to select further options
from across the whole range of MA modules on offer
in the Department of English.
Programme outline
Core module
The Production of Texts in Context, considers how
texts have been produced, disseminated, and
received throughout history, as well as examining
how this kind of historical enquiry might influence
our own textual interpretations. Topics may include:
the emergence of authorial identity in the Middle
Ages; the reappearance of fictional narrative in
Western Europe; the circulation and reception of
information about news and current affairs in the
medieval and early-modern periods; the relative
longevity and popularity of different works and
genres; manuscript circulation during the
Restoration; the rise of the professional writer in the
mid-Eighteenth Century; the influence of professional
reviewers and criticism upon writing in the Romantic
period; publication in the Victorian era; the
emergence of mass culture and its impact on
literary production in the modern age; the influence
of hypertext and the web on literary production.
Students also take a non-assessed research methods
module, Resources for Research.
Module options
You will also choose three modules one in the first
semester, and two in the second from across the
range of MA modules offered by the Department of
English, and write a dissertation.
Module options may include:
Aestheticism and Fin-de-Sicle Literature Benjamin
and Adorno The Cultural Legacies of the Great War
Freud and Proust Imagining the Modern
Caribbean Metro-Intellectuals: Women Writing in
the City, 17801824 Modernism, Aesthetics and
Politics Modernism and Ireland Modernism,
Secularism and Religion Notions of Progress and
Civilisation Postcolonialism, Language and identity
Private and Public Cultures in Renaissance
England Psychoanalysis and Modern Culture
Reading Shakespeare Historically Renaissance
in Context Rhetorical Cultures in the Eighteenth
Century Romantic Manifestos Sociability:
Literature and the City, 1660-1780 Time and
Historical Imagination Urban Culture and the Book:
London, Publishing and Readers in the Sixteenth
Century Writing the East End
Assessment
Coursework (67 per cent)
Assessment for each module is a 4,000-word essay.
Dissertation (33 per cent)
A dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words.
Entry requirements
Most applicants will have an undergraduate degree
with a first or good upper second class honours (or
the equivalent) in English or such related fields as
History, Cultural Studies and Media Studies. Where a
North American marking scheme is used, applicants
should have a minimum grade point average (GPA)
of 3.5. Promising applicants who do not meet the
formal academic criteria but who possess relevant
credentials and who can demonstrate their ability to
produce written work at Masters level will also be
considered. Applicants may be invited to interview or
asked to submit examples of written and/or creative
work. We welcome applications from mature and
non-traditional students.
Further information
Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8524
English
MA in Renaissance and
One year full-time; two years part-time
The MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
gives you the opportunity to explore the vibrant
culture that existed in Europe between 1450 and
1700. Our approach to this material is genuinely
interdisciplinary: you will look at the history, religion,
literature, and visual culture of the period, and be
taught by experts working in the Departments of
English, History, and Modern Languages. The
specially designed modules examine some of the
most influential figures of the Renaissance including
Shakespeare, Machiavelli, Montaigne, Cervantes,
and Michelangelo, and address the central issues
that are informing current discussions about what
constitutes the Renaissance and early modern
periods. Among the topics that we investigate are:
the emergence of new national identities, the nature
of performance; the role played by religion, changes
in ideas about the self and the body, and the impact
of new technologies in printing and publishing. In all
cases, the aim of the programme is to generate a
historical understanding of the key movements,
debates, and ideas which shaped the period.
Students take this programme for different reasons.
Many graduates of the MA in Renaissance and Early
Modern Studies have gone on to win funding for
doctoral study, and some are now established
academics in their own right.
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Programme outline
You take three compulsory modules:
Textual Scholarship (semesters one and two)
The Renaissance in Context (semester one)
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies: Research
Preparation (semester two).
Training in Latin is also available.
You will also take two optional modules (one per
semester), from a list which may include: Public and
Private Cultures in Renaissance England Reading
Shakespeare Historically Understanding Religions
Historically Urban Culture and the Book
Transformations of the Self: Renaissance to
Enlightenment Renaissance Bodies Performing
Early Modern Drama Royal Authors and Royal
Lives in Early Modern England
Assessment
Assessment for each module is a 4,000 word essay.
The Textual Scholarship modules are assessed by
practical exercises and do not contribute to your
overall mark.
A dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words.
Entry requirements
Further information
Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8524
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English
Degree programmes
(cont)
MRes in Renaissance and

The MRes in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
provides rigorous research training for students who
already have a clear topic they want to pursue at
graduate study. Focusing on the technical and
linguistic skills that underpin research projects, it
aims to provide high-level specialist research training
for Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, including
direct experience of working with documents, images
and artefacts, archival skills, Latin and other
specialist training as appropriate.
Programme outline
You take a compulsory module in semester 1 and
semester 2, Textual Scholarship, and a compulsory
but non-assessed module in Latin in semester 1 and
semester 2.
You then also choose two optional modules from a
list which may include: Urban Culture and the Book
Public and Private Cultures in Renaissance
England Reading Shakespeare Historically
Understanding Religions Historically
Transformations of the Self: Renaissance to
Enlightenment Renaissance Bodies Performing
Early Modern Drama Writing a Biography Royal
Authors and Royal Lives in Early Modern England
Assessment
Assessment for each optional module is a 4,000word essay. Assessment of Textual Scholarship (the
core module) is by five practical assignments and
two 4,000-word essays.
A dissertation of 15,000 words.
Entry requirements
Further information
Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8524
Louise Rayment, MA in Renaissance and Early Modern Studies

I chose Queen Mary because the course here allowed me to gain a firm and
interdisciplinary understanding of the period that I wanted to research, but
unlike many other MA courses at other colleges, this one also gave me the
freedom to focus my assessed work on my particular research interest.
The location is excellent for research purposes, within a short journey of
the resources of the British Library, art galleries, and many other archives.
The College has a well-stocked library, and students also have access to the
main University of London Library at Senate House. There is also a graduate
centre (The Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre), which has its own
computing facilities, seminar room and common room. The College regularly
hosts visiting speakers, and updates students frequently on other relevant lectures that they are able to
attend in London. Many of the academic staff have a high public profile, yet remain approachable. The
research interests in the School cover a broad spectrum, and much of the work is at the forefront of
current research.
Each student is allocated a personal tutor who is a specialist in his or her field of study, and so able to
advise on both the MA course in general, and on assessed work. The level of support available from all
teaching staff is very good.
Because of the close proximity of the College to central London, we are able to visit archives, galleries
and libraries as part of the taught course. One of the most interesting trips has been to St Brides Printing
Library, where we were able to try our hand at printing using a sixteenth-century press.
English
Writing in the Modern Age
Writing in the Modern Age examines how modernism
and modern writing have encountered a range of
intellectual debates in areas such as politics, art
history, philosophy, psychoanalysis, theology, postcolonialism, and critical theory. Through reflecting
on the dynamic relationships between these different
discourses, the programme will provide you with a
series of tools for thinking about the nature, status,
and role of literature in the modern world.
All students take Modernism and After; a core
module which addresses the concepts of modernity
and post-modernity, and provides a critical
introduction to modernist theory and writing. You will
also be given the chance to choose from a range of
modules. These research-led modules have been
specially designed to reflect the current scholarly
interests of academics within the Department. Such
an arrangement is mutually beneficial: it provides
staff with the opportunity to discuss and debate their
latest work, and students with the chance to come
into contact with cutting-edge research by leading
specialists. Students take this MA programme for
different reasons. Many graduates of Writing in the
Modern Age have gone on to win funding for
doctoral study, and some are now established
academics in their own right.
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Programme outline
You will take the core module Modernism and
After in semester one, and two research methods
modules, Resources for Research (semester one)
and Researching Modern Culture (semester two).
You will also take three modules (one in semester
one and two in semester two) from a list which may
include: Freud and Proust Imagining the Modern
Caribbean Modernism and Ireland Cultural
Legacies of the First World War Writing the East
End Aestheticism and the Fin-de-Sicle Literature
Modernism, Secularism and Religion
Postcolonialism, Language and Identity.
Assessment
Assessment for each module is a 4,000-word essay.
A dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words
Entry requirements
Further information
Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8524
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Writing and Society 1700-1820
The MA in Writing and Society looks closely at the
interaction between literature, philosophy, politics,
religion, and visual culture during the long
Eighteenth-Century. This period in British history was
characterised by ongoing ideological controversies
(around political, religious, and aesthetic doctrine),
the emergence of innovative but unstable systems
of finance and credit, and a rapid and vigorous
expansion in the market for printed texts. These
coincident phenomena raise new and difficult
questions about the relations between writers and
readers, and initiate debates about definitions of
cultural value, and constructions of gender and
cultural difference.
We consider texts in relation to these debates,
addressing both current critical scholarship and the
preoccupations of British life during the EighteenthCentury. Amongst the important contexts that the
programme continues to examine are the sociable
culture of coffee-house and tavern; political life on
the street and in parliament; the vocations of women
poets and polemicists; polite society and its interests
in the management of emotions and the arts; the
growth of empire and the challenges to national
identity it created; the dimensions of philosophical
and cultural enlightenment; the religious revivals and
their transatlantic connections; the world-shaking
crisis of the French Revolution; the dynamic
aesthetic, social, and philosophical experiments
of European Romanticism.
Programme outline
You take two non-assessed modules: Resources for
Research (semester one) and Panoramas of London
(semesters one and two).
In addition you also choose four modules from a list
which may include: Romantic Manifestos MetroIntellectuals: Women Writing and the City, 17801824 Primitivism and Progress Sociability:
Literature and the City, 1660-1780 Rhetorical
Cultures of the Eighteenth-Century
Assessment
Assessment for each module is a 4,000 word essay
A dissertation of 12,000-15,000 words
Entry requirements
Further information
Patricia Hamilton
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8524
English
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Research degrees
the Arts and Humanities Research Council. A limited
number of College studentships and Department of
English research grants are also available.
see page 16.
Entry requirements
Candidates will normally have a good first degree
(upper second class honours or above) in the broad
field of the humanities, and will be in possession of
(or anticipate completing) a relevant Masters degree
that demonstrates distinction-level achievement.
For international students, please refer to the
International students section from page 386
to page 391.
Research areas
Research areas in the Department include:
Classical and Medieval
Research in this area covers topics such as literacy
and orality, cultural exchange between England and
France, the writing of history, and the reception and
transmission of medieval texts. Interests in the
history of the book lead forward into the SixteenthCentury and work in the Renaissance area.
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
Staff working in this research area have an
international reputation in applied intellectual
history, a term coined at Queen Mary for this
distinctive field. A close link with the Centre for
Editing Lives and Letters provides scholars in the
Department with a backdrop for archival research
and a resource for intellectual exchange across a
range of humanities disciplines.
Eighteenth- and Nineteenth- Century Studies
and Romanticism
Established research strengths lie in the literary
analysis of polite and popular culture, in the poetry
and politics of the Romantic and Victorian periods,
and in intellectual history and the history of the book.
The long Eighteenth-Century is an area of particular
interest and established research strength at Queen
Mary, with colleagues working on rhetorics of race,
philosophy, religion, gender and politics. The
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries are in close

dialogue in the Department through research into
poetry and poetic traditions of the period.
Modern and Contemporary, and Theoretical
and Interdisciplinary Studies
The literature and culture of the modern period are a
major focus of research activity among the staff. The
Department has a successful tradition of combining
high-level research into individual writers with an
interdisciplinary focus on the relations between
literature, theory, culture and politics.
Postcolonial Studies
A strong team of postcolonial researchers combines
expertise on literatures in English from the
Caribbean, Africa and South Asia.
The Department contributes to the work of the
Centre for Editing Lives and Letters; the Dr Williamss
Centre for Dissenting Studies; the Centre for
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies; the Centre
for Eighteenth-Century Studies; the Francis Bacon
Project; and the Kings Printer Project.
Seminars and Reading Groups are held in
Medieval/Early Modern Texts and Contexts;
Renaissance Studies; Dissenting Studies, Eighteenth
Century; Enlightenment and Romanticism;
Modernism; Psychoanalytic Thought; Irish Studies.
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www.english.qmul.ac.uk/staff/research/
Classical and Medieval

Julia Boffey MA(Cambridge) DPhil(York)
Professor of Medieval Studies
The production and transmission of Middle English
literature; medieval and early modern lyrics;
codicology and early printing
Michael Edwards BA PhD(London) ILTM
Professor
The Attic Orators; Greek and Roman Rhetoric;
Classical Biography; later and post-classical Latin
Mary Flannery MPhil and PhD(Cambridge)
Lecturer
Medieval English literature and culture, rumour
and reputation
Katie Fleming BA MPhil PhD(Cambridge)
Lecturer
The classical tradition; the role of antiquity in modern
intellectual thought; the afterlife of the ancient world
Peter Orton MA(Manchester) PhD(Exeter)
Senior Lecturer
Old English; Old Norse; history of the English
Language; cognitive approaches to the interpretation
of mythological and literary texts
Renaissance Studies
Warren Boutcher MA PhD(Cambridge)
Reader
Early modern European literature, translation,
and philosophy (especially England, France, Italy);
interdisciplinary approaches (especially across
English studies and History)
Andrea Brady BA(Columbia) PhD(Cambridge)
Lecturer
Early modern literature, especially ritual, the popular
press and writing by women; Neoplatonism, dreams
and fantasy in Seventeenth-Century England; and
contemporary avant-garde poetry
Jerry Brotton BA(Sussex) MA(Essex) PhD(London)
Professor of Renaissance Studies
Renaissance visual and material culture; east-west
cultural exchange, particularly Anglo-Islamic;
Shakespeare; early modern cartography and travel
David Colclough MA(Cambridge) DPhil(Oxford)
Senior Lecturer
Literature and culture of the Sixteenth and
Seventeenth Centuries; the history of English political
thought, rhetoric, and the religious writing of the
period
Lisa Jardine CBE MA PhD(Cambridge)

Centenary Professor of Renaissance Studies.
Director of the Centre for Editing Lives and Letters
Renaissance and early modern intellectual history,
European cultural history, archives and archivebased research, the history of science
Graham Rees OBE FBA BA MA PhD(Birmingham)
Professor of English
Director of the Oxford Francis Bacon Project.
Director of the Leverhulme-funded Kings Printer
Project. Francis Bacon; Jacobean printing and
publishing practices
Kevin Sharpe BA MA DPhil(Oxford)
Early modern British cultural and political history;
early modern British literature; the history of the
book and reading; early modern visual culture and
politics
Evelyn Welch BA(Harvard) PhD(London)
Programme Director for the AHRC Beyond Text
Research Programme
Renaissance visual and material culture and early
modern dress in Europe
Eighteenth-Century Studies
and Romanticism
Markman Ellis MA(Auckland) PhD(Cambridge)
Professor of Eighteenth-Century Studies
Eighteenth-Century English literature and culture;
London and literature; sensibility and women's
writing in the Eighteenth-Century; representations
of slavery and empire
Paul Hamilton MA(Glas) MA DPhil(Oxford)
Professor of English
Romanticism; relations between philosophy,
political theory and literature
Anne Janowitz BA(Reed) BA(Oxford) PhD(Stanford)
Professor
Late Eighteenth-Century and Romantic literary
culture; the history and theory of poetry and poetics
Andrew Lincoln BA PhD(Wales)
Reader
Eighteenth-Century culture; Enlightenment social
theory; the culture of Romanticism; comparative
mythology and modern fiction
Chris Reid MA(Cambridge) PhD(London)
Senior Lecturer
Eighteenth-Century studies; political oratory and
rhetorical theory; Eighteenth-Century popular culture
English
Isabel Rivers MA(Cambridge) MA PhD(Columbia)

Research Professor
Co-Director of the Dr Williamss Centre for
Dissenting Studies
Intellectual History 1660-1830; dissenting, Methodist
and evangelical literary culture 1660-1830; history of
the book 1660-1830
Nineteenth-Century Studies
Cornelia Cook BA(Mt Holyoke) MA DPhil(Oxford)
Senior Lecturer
The theological foundations of the poetry of TS Eliot;
Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century literature and
rhetorical strategies in Biblical writing
Sam Halliday BA(Sussex) MA(Nottingham)
PhD(London)
Lecturer
Nineteenth- and early Twentieth-Century American
literature; technology and the history of science; the
body and the senses; literary/philosophical responses
to sound and music
Catherine Maxwell MA DPhil(Oxford)
Reader in Victorian Literature
Nineteenth-Century poetry and prose; Aestheticism;
vision and visuality; gender and sexuality in Victorian
literature
Margaret Reynolds MA(Oxford) PhD(London)
Reader in Contemporary Culture
Eighteenth to Twenty-First-Century literature; poetry;
transmission of Classics; imagination of adoption
Nadia Valman BA(Cambridge) MA(Leeds) PhD(London)
Senior Lecturer
Religion, politics and gender in Nineteenth-Century
literary culture, with a particular interest in
discourses surrounding Jews
Modern and Contemporary

Michle Barrett BA MA DPhil(Sussex)
Professor of Modern Literary and Cultural Theory
First World War writing and culture; representation of
shell shock; politics of commemoration; gender and
culture; Virginia Woolf; Michel Foucault
Santanu Das BA(Calcutta) BA PhD(Cambridge)
Lecturer
Early Twentieth-Century English literature, particularly
First World War writing; modernism and colonialism;
body, writing and the senses
Suzanne Hobson BA(Oxford) MA(Warwick) PhD(London)
Lecturer
British and American modernism; critical theory;
religion and secularism in early Twentieth-Century
culture; gender and sexuality; travel in modernist
literature
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Peter Howarth BA(Oxford) PhD(Cambridge)

Lecturer
Modern poetry, particularly the intersection
of aesthetic form with politics and society
Jacqueline Rose FBA BA(Oxford) Matrise(Sorbonne)
PhD(London)
Professor
Psychoanalysis; modern literature and culture; South
African writing; Zionism and the history and writing
of Israel-Palestine
Morag Shiach MA(Glasgow) MA(McGill)
PhD(Cambridge)
Professor of Cultural History
Cultural history of the late-Nineteenth and earlyTwentieth-Centuries
Clair Wills MA DPhil(Oxford)
Professor of Irish Literature
Twentieth-Century Irish Culture; contemporary
British, Irish and American Poetry; post-war British
cultural history
Postcolonial Studies
Rachael Gilmour BA MA PhD(Manchester)
Lecturer
Colonial and postcolonial literature and theory;
African literary and cultural studies; cultural theory
and the politics of language; colonialism and
linguistic thought
Javed Majeed MA DPhil(Oxford)
Professor
Nineteenth-Century British colonial literature; South
Asian postcolonial literatures in English; colonialism,
linguistic thought and translation studies; the
intellectual history of colonialism and nationalism in
South Asia; Islam and postcolonialism
Bill Schwarz BA(York)
Reader
Twentieth-Century Caribbean writing;
postcolonialism; Twentieth-Century British cultural
and political history; some aspects of historiography,
cultural studies and media studies
Geography
MA/MSc Geography
MSc Globalisation and Development
MA London Studies
MSc Physical Geography by Research
Geography
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Department of Geography
www.geog.qmul.ac.uk
The Department of Geography is one of the worlds
leading centres for geographical scholarship and
postgraduate study.
Research strengths
Geography has been taught at Queen Mary since
1894, making us one of the oldest Geography
departments in the UK. The Department is home to
some 250 undergraduates, 60 graduate students,
and 40 research staff and faculty. Research is
organised around five main themes reaching across
the breadth of the discipline. In human geography,
graduate students and staff work within three
research themes: Culture, Space and Power;
Economy, Development and Social Justice; and
Health, Place and Society. In physical geography,
research coalesces around two themes:
Environmental Change, and Hydrological,
Hydrochemical and Fluvial Processes. These themes
are by no means mutually exclusive, and we are
equally supportive of research that reaches across
them. Further support for cross-disciplinary and
multi-disciplinary research is provided through the
Departments research centres. The Centre for
Micromorphology, a joint initiative with Royal
Holloway, University of London, provides world-class
facilities for the examination of sub-glacial
environments using thin section micromorphology.
The Centre for Aquatic and Terrestrial Environments
involves interdisciplinary collaboration between
hydrological and fluvial research in the Department
and the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
at Queen Mary. The City Centre: Researching City
Lives and Connections builds on urban research
across the human geography themes, and develops
links to other research at Queen Mary and outside
the academy.

In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise
(2008) the Department was ranked joint first (with
Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol and Durham) amongst
the UKs 49 Geography departments, with 75 per
cent of research activities rated world leading or
internationally excellent. Assessors singled out the
conceptual sophistication, methodological rigour
and sustained empirical enquiry that is a hallmark
of research in the Department and were especially
impressed by the strength of research across all five
of our research themes. Assessors also praised the
Departments vibrant research culture, and the
excellent integration of established staff,
postdoctoral researchers and research students.
This success is underpinned by a clear and effective
research structure, and a strong record in attracting
high quality staff and students, as well as research
income. Between the previous (2001) and most
recent Research Assessment Exercises, the

Department has gained nearly eight academic
staff, doubled the size of its Graduate School, and
increased its research grant income nearly threefold
(to over 4.4 million).
Over the last few years the Department has seen a
significant increase in its research grant income, with
an unusually high proportion of this income coming
from the prestigious British Research Councils.
Recent highlights include:
AHRC (61,036) Dr Alastair Owens Living in
Victorian London
ESRC (240,670) Professor Jane Wills Global
cities at work
Leverhulme Trust (143,608) Professor Alison
Blunt Diasporic cities
NERC (650,000) Dr Kate Heppell - Implications
of groundwater-surface water connectivity for
nitrogen transformations in the hyporheic zone.
NERC (283,203) Dr Lisa Belyea Geochemical
control of organic mater turnover in peatlands
NIHR Fellowship (225,000) Dr Steven Cummins
The social and physical environment, diet and
physical activity
The high esteem in which members of the
Department are held within the discipline is reflected
in the number of staff who edit (Transactions of the
IBG, Progress in Human Geography, Geography
Compass, Cretaceous Research) or who are on the
editorial boards of Geographys most prestigious
academic journals (Boreas, Journal of Quaternary
Science, Cultural Geographies, London Journal,
European Journal of Urban and Regional Studies,
Society and Space, Antipode).
The Department also prides itself on taking its
research beyond academia, working with a wide
range of international, governmental and non
governmental agencies to shape policies and politics
beyond the academy, for example: the US Cancer
Institute, Department of Health, National History
Museum, The World Bank, and Canadian
Governments Homelessness Directorate. In 2008
the Department was honoured with the award of
Best Academic Centre by London Citizens (a
grassroots charity consisting of over 100 civil society
organisations working for social, economic and
environmental justice in London) in recognition of
the calibre of its research and analysis of the
changes that have taken place to work, community
and family life and for joining hands with [your]
neighbours [to] change and challenge the market
forces that can destroy the bonds that keep civil
society together.
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www.geog.qmul.ac.uk
Research students are an integral part of the
Department and we offer a thriving and supportive
research milieu for our research students. This
includes a weekly seminar series and regular reading
groups in which staff and students explore the most
recent developments in the discipline. In addition
MA/MSc and PhD students in human geography
attend our bi-termly Research Frameworks meetings a discussion group convened around the work of
distinguished visitors. MSc and PhD students in
physical geography can take advantage of the
Departments Physical Geography Discussion Group,
providing regular meetings where staff, postdoctoral
research assistants and postgraduate students present
and discuss new ideas and preliminary research
findings in a friendly and informal atmosphere.
Our graduate students enjoy desk and computing
space in dedicated graduate offices with networked
computer facilities, and access to the departmental
research facilities including specialist computers
and computing software for statistical data analyses,
geographical information systems, desktop publishing
and the processing of video and electronic images.
Those undertaking research in physical geography and
environmental science have access to some of the best
laboratory facilities of any geography department in the
UK, both in the Department itself and through access
to the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, and
facilities in the Centre for Micromorphology and Centre
for Aquatic and Terrestrial Environments at Queen
Mary.
As a graduate student in Geography, you will also be
part of Queen Marys Humanities and Social Sciences
Graduate School, providing access to the Lock-keepers
Cottage Graduate Centre and the further support and
training offered by the Graduate School.
In 2009 we awarded two College Masters Bursaries
and two College Research Studentships. Bursaries
pay domestic fees and are available to applicants to
any of our Masters programmes. To be eligible for a
bursary you must first have been accepted on to a
MA/MSc programme. We also awarded two College
Research Studentships. These pay both domestic or
overseas fees, and a maintenance allowance set to
match the British Research Councils maintenance
grant, for a period of three years. If awarded a College
Studentship you will be required to undertake teacher
training in year one of your studies, and a few hours
of teaching each week in years two and three.
Studentships are open to all applicants to our PhD
programmes in human and physical geography. For
human geographers, the Departments Geography,
Cities and Cultures, and Globalisation and
Development Masters programmes, and human

geography PhD programme, all hold ESRC
Recognition. The Department also has a strong
record of securing ESRC and AHRC collaborative
studentships and has access to AHRC studentships
(for both Masters and PhD students) through the
Colleges Block Grant. For physical geographers, the
Department holds fully funded National Environment
Research Council (NERC) Algorithm Studentships,
and has a strong record in attracting NERC CASE
Studentships.
The precise number of studentships available for
Masters and PhD work in the Department, and the
deadlines for applications, varies each year. An up-todate list of studentships, application procedures and
deadlines, is available on our website:
www.geog.qmul.ac.uk
For further information on graduate programmes,
funding opportunities in the Department or to
request a PhD or Masters brochure please contact:
Jennifer Murray, Postgraduate Administrator,
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
See page 382 for more information on postgraduate
funding.
Further information
www.geog.qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/hss
Queen Mary University of London Graduate Admissions
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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The Department has a wide range of links with
organisations in the working world, including
international trade unions (for example ITWF),
community organisations (for example London
Citizens), and regional and international governmental
and inter-governmental agencies (for example OECD,
World Bank and NHS). We also have links with
Medical and Biomedical Science departments at
leading London Universities, and with the ESRCfunded London Women and Planning Forum. Our
links with conservation and resource management
organisations include Centre for Hydrology and
Ecology, Dorset and Wallingford, Countryside Council
for Wales, Environment Agency, HR Wallingford Ltd,
and Natural England.
What our students go on to do

Taking advantage of these connections, our
postgraduates have followed a range of careers
in different sectors and a number of countries.
Several former PhD students, from both our human
geography and physical geography programmes, are
following academic careers as lecturers or research
fellows in the UK, Europe, the US, Mexico and New
Zealand. Other former students have utilised their
research skills outside academia in the UK, Europe
and Africa. Positions include freelance work and
employment with; business corporations, the UN,
the Royal Geographical Society, and Dutch
Geological Society. Students from our Masters
programmes have continued on to pursue PhD
studies, while others have taken their skills to
private and public sector employment.
Careers followed by recent graduate students
include:
Academia
Andy Cook Research Fellow, Lancaster University
Rob Higham Research Councils UK Academic
Fellow, Institute of Education University of London
Jane Holgate Researcher, Working Lives
Research Institute, London Metropolitan University
Aoibheann Kilfeather Post-doctoral Research
Assistant Durham University
Pete Walton Climate Impacts Programme,
University of Oxford
Ailsa Winton Research Fellow, Department of
Social Geography, Institute of Geography, The
National University of Mexico (UNAM)
Government
Andrew Lincoln research/policy support in
the Department for Education and Skills (DfES)
Lanto Jones analyst, Her Majestys Treasury
Non-Government Organisations
Jeremy Anderson Strategic Researcher,
International Federation of Transport Workers
Marcel Bakker Geologist with NITG-TNO,
Dutch Geological Survey
Lydia Bruce-Burgess Technical Specialist
Development Control, Environment Agency
Stewart Clarke National Macrophyte Specialist,
Natural England
Martin Cooper Freelance Researcher, New
Economics Foundation
Helen Dangerfield Geomorphologist, Royal
Haskoning
Carolyn Gaskell Research Director, Kids Company
Lina Jamoul Community Organiser with the
Industrial Areas Foundation, Chicago, USA
Colm Jordan Geologist with British Geological
Survey
Edlam Aberra Yemeru Human Settlements
Officer, UN-HABITAT in Nairobi, Kenya
Graduate
Profile Akile
Ahmet
Studied: Geography BA,
Geography MSc and
PhD in the Geography
Department, graduated
BA 2003, Masters 2004.
Currently: Working for Goldsmiths, University of
London in the department of Professional and
Community Education as a researcher.
The Geography department as well as the
university as a whole is extremely friendly. The
lecturers are always accessible. Having one-toone contact and the opportunity for regular
feedback and support is essential.
I have learnt so much from my time at Queen
Mary. Firstly, how to manage my work and really
enjoy the learning process to its fullest. Secondly,
to be who I am at present. And finally, the unique
location of Queen Mary being a student in east
London has taught me so much.
I hope to continue my career as an academic.
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Degree programmes
MA/MSc Geography
The MA/MSc in Geography is designed to provide an
advanced understanding of a variety of specialisms
in human geography. A key feature of the
programme is its flexibility. It can be taken in three
different modes, enabling you to choose the length of
dissertation and number of optional modules
(whether in Geography or a cognate discipline) you
take. The programme has proven especially popular
not only to recent graduates but also to professionals
who want to update their qualifications and widen
their research and writing skills. The MA/MSc in
Geography (Mode C) is recognised under the ESRCs
1+3 funding scheme.
Programme outline
Core modules:
All students take the core module Social Science
Research: Methods and Methodologies.
MA/MSc in Geography Modes of Study
Mode A MA/MSc Geography (Research)
Students complete the core module Social Science
Research: Methods and Methodologies A
dissertation of 30,000 words One specialist module
from the list of options offered
Mode B MA/MSc (Named Specialism for example
Cultural Geography)
dissertation of 22,000 words Two specialist
modules from the list of options offered
Mode C MA/MSc Geography (ESRC recognised)
dissertation of 15,000 words Three specialist
modules from the list of options offered
Culture, Space and Power Art, Performance and
the City Cities, Empire and Modernity Empire,
Race and Immigration Understanding Globalisation
and Development I Understanding Globalisation
and Development II Globalisation and Development
in Practice
You may also substitute one module option from this
list with another approved module offered in a
cognate discipline at Queen Mary, University of
London.
Assessment
The core module, Social Science Research: Methods
and Methodologies, is assessed by coursework; the
dissertations are of an elective length; and the
optional modules are assessed through a mix of
coursework assignments ranging from extended
essays to project summaries and practical reports.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have a
relevant first degree with first or upper second class
honours (or equivalent) in Geography or a related
discipline in the social sciences or humanities. We
actively encourage applications from students who
have developed an interest in any aspect of human
geography or related social sciences at
undergraduate level, and/or who have relevant work
experience. For international students, please refer to
the International students section from page 386 to
391.
Further information
Jennifer Murray, Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
Yajing Li, PhD
in Economic
Geography
I chose to study
at Queen Mary
because I was
attracted by its
course design and
its location. When
I came to the
department for
further information,
I was impressed by
the warmth of the
staff.
The teaching staff in the College are excellent
and everyone is ready to help. The academic
atmosphere is wonderful and students have
many opportunities to meet and discuss the latest
issues with key people in related disciplines.
I like the seminars sponsored by the College,
where I have opportunities to communicate with
people outside of the College. Ive also found
the PhD-related training courses helpful and
interesting.
When I saw my name on the list of MSc
graduates, I was so happy and excited.
My MSc experience enriched my life and
provided me with confidence for my PhD
work and life in the future.
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The MA Cities and Cultures is an exciting
programme that combines the study of cultural
geography with a specific focus on urban cultures
both past and present. The course takes in a wide
range of urban settings, from imperial Delhi and
Calcutta to Chicago during the height of modernity
and contemporary cultural formations in London
and Los Angeles. Taught by leading geographers in
the field, the programme considers how cities are
socially produced, imagined, represented and
contested. It engages with original texts that have
informed thinking about urban spaces and cultures
as well as a range of other source materials
including the built environment, art practices,
literature, music and film through which the
meanings and politics of urban spaces can be
analysed. Optional modules introduce students to a
wide range of intellectual approaches to urban living
and social life: from literary analysis to
pyschogeography and performativity.
MA Cities and Cultures is recognised under the
ESRCs 1+3 funding scheme. The Arts and
Humanities Research Council also offers
studentships for this programme for those students
intending to apply subsequently for a PhD.
Programme outline
Core modules: Social Science Research: Methods
and Methodologies (jointly taught with Geography
at UCL) with the accompanying Thinking
Geographically seminar series unique to Queen
Mary 15,000 word dissertation
Module options include: Culture, Space and Power
Art, Performance and the City Cities, Empire and
Modernity Option of taking one other approved
module in another department in place of one of the
specialised modules
Assessment
Assessment on each of the modules is through a
variety of coursework assignments ranging from
extended essays to book reviews and practical
reports. You will also complete a 15,000 word
dissertation (equivalent to 60 credits) on a topic
of your choice relating to the programme.
Entry requirements
honours (or equivalent) in Geography or another
discipline in the arts, humanities or social sciences.
We actively encourage applications from students
who have developed an interest in any aspect of
cities and cultures at undergraduate level, and/or
who have practical experience of working in related
areas. For international students, please refer to the
International students section from page 386 to
391.
Further information
Jennifer Murray
Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
Dr Simon Reid-Henry
Programme Convenor MA Cities and Cultures
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7882 8418
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc Globalisation
and Development
The MSc Globalisation and Development examines
the relationship between globalisation and processes
of social and economic development at a variety of
scales. In contrast to many Development Masters,
the degree examines issues of globalisation and
development, inequality, power and resistance in
the Global North as well as South, paying particular
attention to the connections between North and
South and the politics of an increasingly
transnational world. Through a range of pedagogical
methods (seminars, presentations and workshops)
you will have the opportunity to engage with the
latest theoretical and working practices in this field,
providing a basis for those who may wish to pursue
work in this area whether through research or
practice.
Programme outline
Core modules: Social Science Research: Methods
and Methodologies (jointly taught with Geography
at UCL) with the accompanying Thinking
Geographically seminar series unique to Queen
Mary Understanding Globalisation and
Development I Understanding Globalisation and
Development II Globalisation and Development
in Practice 15,000 word dissertation
You may replace one of the specialist core modules
above with other approved modules from Queen
Mary, including from the MA Global and Comparative
Politics taught in the Department of Politics.
Assessment
Assessment on each of the modules is through a
variety of coursework assignments ranging from
extended essays to project summaries and practical
reports. You will also complete a 15,000 word
dissertation (equivalent to 60 credits) on a topic
of your choice relating to the programme.
Entry requirements
honours (or equivalent) in Geography or a related
discipline in the social sciences or humanities. We
have developed an interest in any aspect of human
geography or related social sciences at undergraduate
level, and/or who have relevant work experience. For
international students, please refer to the International
students section from page 386 to 391.
Further information
Jennifer Murray
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
Dr Kavita Datta
Programme Convenor MSc in Globalisation
and Development
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7882 5398
Geography
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MA London Studies
(Taught in conjunction with the School of English and
Drama and the Department of Politics)
London has long been an international centre of
cultural production and political power. This
interdisciplinary Masters programme takes the city
as its focus, using London as a central example,
resource and inspiration. The MA is collaboratively
taught, drawing upon expertise across the
Departments of Geography, Politics and the School of
English and Drama. The programme brings together
historical and contemporary perspectives on
metropolitan culture, through approaches that span
the humanities and social sciences. It also makes
the most of Queen Marys position, being close to
key cultural resources and institutions in London,
while located in the citys East End where many of
the programmes intellectual concerns find most
vivid expression. Dramatic historical changes along
with contemporary and future transformations of this
area provide ample opportunities for scholarly
reflection and debate as well as for engaging with
practices and institutions within and beyond the
academy.
Programme outline
A core module considers influential perspectives
on metropolitan life by using London as an example,
but setting it in the context of other cities across the
world. In addition, you will take three optional
modules and complete a dissertation, following
training in qualitative research methodologies and in
the use of the unsurpassed resources for the study
of London available in the city: libraries, archives,
museums, galleries as well as sites and events.
Core modules
Cities, Empire and Modernity Dissertation (15,000
words) Resources for Research
Art, Performance and the City Empire, Race and
Immigration Health, Housing and Education of
Immigrants in a Metropolitan Environment Metrointellectuals, 1770-1820 British Women Writers in
London and Paris Sociability: Literature and the
City 1660-1780 Urban Culture and the Book:
London, Publishing and Readers in the Sixteenth
Century Writing the East End
Assessment
Assessment is through a variety of assignments,
ranging from extended essays to book reviews and
oral presentations. You will also complete a 15,000
word dissertation, worth a third of total marks, on a
topic of your choice relating to the programme.
Entry requirements
You will normally be expected to have a first degree
with first or upper second class honours in a
humanities or social science subject (or equivalent
international qualification). We actively encourage
applications from students who have developed an
interest in any aspect of metropolitan culture at
undergraduate level and/or who have practical
experience of working in related areas. For
international students, please refer to the
to 391.
Further information
Jennifer Murray
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
www.qmul.ac.uk/london-studies
Dr Alastair Owens
Programme Convenor MA London Studies
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7882 5401
For information on the School of English and Drama,
see pages 36 and 64. For information on the
Department of Politics, see page 160.
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc Physical Geography

by Research
This programme provides you with an opportunity to
investigate in detail, and research, a topic of interest
to you within physical geography. Unlike most taught
MScs you design much of your programme of work
with assistance from your supervisor and the
programme convenor. You also receive training in
key research methods and techniques used within
physical geography and environmental science, and
explore the main research approaches used by
physical geographers and the debates on these
approaches.
Programme outline
All modules are compulsory. However, the content of
the modules is tailored to your needs and you play a
key role in the design of your project.
Physical Geography Research and Practice
Worth 30 credits, this module introduces you to
the different research approaches used in physical
geography such as manipulative experimentation
and hypothesis testing.
Environmental Modelling
Worth 15 credits, this module shows how
environmental models can be used to improve our
understanding of natural and human-modified
environments. A background in maths is not needed.
Project-Specific Research Training
Worth 15 credits, the details of this module are
finalised between you and your supervisor; the aim
is to provide you with the research skills you need
for the successful completion of your Independent
Research Project.
Independent Research Project

Worth 120 credits, this project forms the core of the
MSc and is on a topic decided between you and
your supervisor; importantly, you are given the
opportunity to explore an area in physical geography
of most interest to you. The exact research questions
that you seek to answer and the approach you use in
addressing them are expected to be of research
standard.
Assessment
All of your modules are examined via coursework;
there are no exams. You are required to do a
presentation as part of Physical Geography Research
and Practice. An external academic will be the
principal examiner of your Independent Research
Project and may choose to conduct the examination
as a viva voce.
Entry requirements
You will normally have a first degree with first or
upper second class honours in physical geography
or a related discipline. We actively encourage
applications from those of you who have developed
an interest in any aspect of physical geography or
related environmental sciences at undergraduate
level, and/or who have relevant work experience.
391.
Further information
Jennifer Murray
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
Dr Simon Carr
Convenor, MSc Physical Geography by Research
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7882 2779
Margaret Kadiri, PhD Student in Physical Geography

My PhD is investigating the physical and chemical
factors which control the behaviour of organic and
inorganic contaminants in soil and sediments through
practical experience from detailed laboratory work. I
chose to study at Queen Mary because of its good
reputation and the conducive environment it provides for
serious academic work. In addition to this, the quality of
research of the Hydrological, Hydrochemical and Fluvial
Processes Research theme in the Geography Department
is highly rated and matches the best in the world because
members of the theme are world class academics. The
Department also provides state-of-the-art laboratories and
regular supervision from my supervisors enables me to get
feedback on my research.
Geography
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Research
Research degrees
The breadth of the Departments research expertise
offers a wide range of opportunities for those wishing
to embark on a programme of doctoral research in
human or physical geography. Research students
are registered for University of London degrees
(MPhil/PhD) and work under the close supervision
of members of academic staff. We welcome
applications from those wishing to study full or parttime. The Department holds NERC Algorithm
Studentships, is recognised by the ESRC for 1+3 and
+3 Studentships and CASE Studentships, and is part
of Queen Marys Block Grant from the AHRC.
Graduate profile Lina Jamoul
Entry requirements
You will normally have a first degree with first or
upper second class honours, or a Masters degree,
in geography or a related discipline.
Please note, you are strongly encouraged to contact
a member of staff with interests in your area or
the Director of Graduate Studies - to discuss your
proposed research before making a formal
application.
For further information on entry requirements
(including the PhD proposal) and how to apply
please see:
www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/admissions/postgraduate
For advice on which member of academic staff you
might best approach to discuss your ideas, contact:
Professor Jon May
Director of Graduate Studies
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8165
Email: [email protected]
391.
see page 16.
Studied: Masters in Globalisation and

Development in the Geography Department and
PhD in Geography Department graduated 2006.
Currently: Community Organiser
The Masters course looked very interesting and
interdisciplinary. I stayed on to do my PhD there
because the teaching quality was so high, the
Department was full of interesting people doing
interesting research, and it seemed very collegial.
An exposure to a diverse set of research interests.
I got to meet and discuss my work with
internationally-renowned, visiting academics I had
a huge admiration for Stuart Hall, David Harvey,
Doreen Massey, Julie Graham. I also got an
opportunity to put radical research into practice
that had a real impact on the community and on
the university campus itself.
When I finished my PhD, I moved to Chicago to
take up a job as a community organiser with the
Industrial Areas Foundation. I plan to return to
the UK and work with the Citizens Organising
Foundation an invaluable relationship that was
forged through the Geography Department at
Queen Mary.
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Research
(cont)
Research areas
Research in the Department is organised around five
interconnected research themes, offering a broad
range of expertise. The Department welcomes
applications from those who may wish to work on
issues within, or linking between, these themes, or
in related areas of human or physical geography.
Culture, Space and Power Research Theme
Staff in this theme, including two Philip Leverhulme
Prize holders, conduct theoretical and empirical
research in to the spatial politics of cultural practice
in a variety of historical and geographical settings.
Our research has strong interdisciplinary links
(especially with history and anthropology), shapes
international debates, and has close synergies with
research on the geographies of biosciences in the
Health, Place and Society theme. Enquiry into global
connections and diasporic identities enhances our
understanding of the cultural practices that make
new geographies from domestic to global scales.
For example, research on relatedness in Irish
diasporic genealogy, local and cross-border histories
in Northern Ireland (Catherine Nash), new writing
technologies in the English East India Company
(Miles Ogborn), the politics of home and diaspora
among Anglo-Indian women (Alison Blunt), the
cultural construction of knowledge-producing
industries and the relations between technology, the
body and social-environmental relations (Bronwyn
Parry and Simon Reid-Henry), shows how new
geographies of power and identity are made through
material practices, the making of places and the
construction of connections. Working through The
City Centre, research also enhances understanding
of material culture and everyday life in Victorian
cities (Alastair Owens) and of the politics of different
visions of the city through studies of utopian
urbanism and planning practices since the
Eighteenth-Century (Miles Ogborn and David
Pinder). By examining groups ranging from
settlement workers to the situationists and
surrealists, as well as artists and cultural
practitioners, our research also advances
debates about urban spatial politics and
performance (Alison Blunt and David Pinder).
Economy, Development and Social Justice Research
Theme
Members of the Economy, Development and Social
Justice theme conduct theoretically-informed,
politically-engaged research on the nature and
consequences of inequality, uneven development
and social justice in both the Global North and
South. Staff in the this theme are currently engaged
in research in five key areas: The Transformation of
Cities and Regions including work on household
economies and poverty, learning and innovation,

and territorial competitiveness (Konstantinos
Melachroinos, Nigel Spence, Adrian Smith); New
Geographies of Work and Employment, with a
particular focus on post socialist transformations,
labour and community organising, and the gendering
of work (Al James, Adrian Smith and Jane Wills);
Transnational Migration and Global Uneven
Development - focusing on low paid labour
migration, labour market change and social
reproduction in European city regions, financial
exclusion, remittances, gender and migration, and
migrant identities (Kavita Datta, Cathy McIlwaine,
Jon May and Jane Wills); Civil Society, Community
Politics and Well-being, with a focus on North-South
linkages in civil society, street homelessness, welfare
restructuring and post secularism, and gender,
household strategies and well-being in modern
Europe (Cathy McIlwaine, Jon May and Alastair
Owens); Spaces of Finance financial crises and
circuits, financial markets in Nineteenth and
Twentieth-Century Britain, post socialist
neolibealisation, and FDI (Roger Lee, Alastair Owens,
Adrian Smith, and Konstantinos Melachroinos); and
Rethinking Economies, with work on ordinary
economies, emerging markets, Indias off shore
service economy, and the transformation of global
value networks (Roger Lee, Adrian Smith and Al
James).
Health, Place and Society Research Theme
This research theme is involved in producing
innovative and critical geographical research on
health and health care, the body, socio-demographic
dynamics and modelling, and the cultural, political,
and economic geographies of bio-medical science.
The group produces cutting edge theoretical and
empirical research of direct relevance to key
academic and wider political and social debates on
the future of health care provision in the UK and in
the developing world. Research is currently
organised around three main fields: The Construction
of Healthy and Ill Bodies, and the Relationships
between Health and Place, with work on retail food
supply and the technologies transforming everyday
relationships to diet and health in the UK, the
restructuring of health care, and the new public
health discourse (Steven Cummins and Tim Brown);
The Political Economy of Contemporary Biomedical
Science, with research on the production of
pharmaceuticals, the delivery of public health and
health services, medical research, and
understandings of the human body and identity
(Bronwyn Parry, Catherine Nash, Beth Greenhough
and Simon Reid-Henry); and Population and
Household Change, Health Inequalities and Health
Care, with work on spatial and statistical techniques
for modelling variations in health and health service
provision, migration and household change, and the
Geography
role of population and demographic change in

shaping health outcomes for local and national
populations (Peter Congdon and Phillip Ogden).
Hydrological, Hydrochemical and Fluvial Processes
Research Theme
The Hydrological, Hydrochemical and Fluvial
Processes research theme focuses on the
connectivity between geomorphological, hydrological
and biogeochemical processes along the catchment
to coast continuum. Research within the theme is
empirically based, working in both the field and
laboratory, examining processes on mesocosm to
landscape scales. Research focuses on;
linkages between hydrological and biogeochemical
processes along the catchment to coast continuum
hydrological, geomorphological and ecosystem
dynamics of rivers and peatlands
fine sediment and contaminant transport in
freshwater and estuarine environments
The theme has links with the Environmental Change
research theme, particularly in the ecohydrology of
Holocene peatland development, and with the
Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences
at Queen Mary in the area of contaminant transport
and biogeochemical cycling. Members have wellestablished external research links and, together
with external partners, have applied advances in
knowledge and understanding of key hydro/bio/geochemical and ecohydrological processes to
conservation and resource-management problems
(with, for example, CEH, Dorset and Wallingford,
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Countryside Council for Wales, Environment Agency,

HR Wallingford Ltd, and Natural England).
Environmental Change Research Theme
The Environmental Change research theme
investigates the processes and patterns of specific
environmental systems at timescales ranging from
the modern-day through to the Quaternary and older.
Research focuses on:
Interaction of ice and water with sediments
and landscapes
Rapid environmental change and feedbacks
between biological and physical systems.
These issues are addressed through application
of innovative methods in micromorphology,
geochronology and palaeoenvironmental analysis.
Recent research highlights include;
Advances in micromorphology and opticallystimulated luminescence dating methods to
provide greater understanding of subglacial
processes and glacier dynamics
New approaches to studying fluvial and glacial
archives for understanding the timing and patterns
of hominid occupations of the British Isles
Pioneering of an Ostracoda-based Mutual
Temperature Range method for palaeoclimatic
reconstruction
Incorporating complex dynamics into models of
the feedbacks between terrestrial ecosystems
particularly peatlands and the global climate
system.
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Geography

www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Culture, Space and Power

Research Theme
Alison Blunt BA(Cambridge) MA PhD
(University British Columbia)
Professor of Geography
Feminist and postcolonial geographies; imperial
travel and domesticity; geographies of home, identity,
migration and diaspora
Catherine Nash BA(Nott) PhD(Nottingham)
Feminist cultural geography, geographies of identity
and relatedness
Miles Ogborn BA PhD(Cambridge)
Historical geography of the city; historical geography
of early modern globalisation
Bronwyn Parry BA Hons(Macquarie) PhD(Cambridge)
Reader in Economic and Cultural Geography
The rise and operation of the life sciences industry,
informationalism, commodification of life forms, bioethics, intellectual property, indigenous knowledge
systems
David Pinder BA PhD(Cambridge)
Reader in Geography
Cities, culture, utopianism, art and spatial politics
Simon Reid-Henry MA PhD(Cambridge)
Lecturer in Geography
Geopolitics, vital geographies, geographical
biography
Economy Development and

Social Justice Research Theme
Kavita Datta BA Hons(Botswana) PhD(Cambridge)
Senior Lecturer in Geography
Geographies of development, gender and migration
Al James BA PhD(Cambridge)
Lecturer in Human Geography
Economic geography: high tech regions, gender,
work-life balance, labour market intermediaries,
worker organising, India's new service economy
Roger Lee BSc(Nottingham) AcSS
Economic geographies of money, finance
and alternative economies
Jon May BA(Cambridge) PhD(London)
Low paid migrant labour, homelessness,
voluntarism and post secular cities
Cathy McIlwaine BA MA(Liverpool) Phd(London)

Reader in Human Geography
Development geography and international
migration to London
Konstantinos Melachroinos DTPl(University of
Thessaly, Greece) PhD(Lond)
Regional economic development and policy
Alastair Owens BA PhD(London)
Senior Lecturer in Human Geography
Gender, wealth and material culture in
Nineteenth and Twentieth-Century Britain
Adrian Smith BA(Hons) MA PhD AcASS
Professor of Human Geography and
Head of Department
Economic geographies, globalisation
and post-socialist transformations
Nigel Spence BSc(Wales) PhD(London)
Professor of Human Geography
Regional economic development, new firms,
employment and productivity. Transport and
urban change, energy use and sustainability
Jane Wills MA(Cambridge) PhD(OU)
The geo-political economy of labour;
new forms of urban politics
Health, Place and Society

Research Theme
Tim Brown BA(Hons) PhD(Portsmouth) FRGS
Geography of health, critical approaches to public
health and health policy
Peter Congdon BSc MSc PhD(London)
Research Professor of Quantitative Geography
and Health Statistics
Quantitative analysis of geographic variations in
health and mortality, and quantitative health services
research including needs, inequality and disease
prevalence
Steven Cummins BSc(CGCHE) MSc(London)
PhD(Glasgow)
Senior Lecturer and NIHR Fellow
Socio-environmental determinants of health,
geography of public policy
Beth Greenhough BSc(Reading) MSc(Bristol) PhD(OU)
Geographies of biotechnology and the biosciences,
nature-society relations and environmental geography
Philip E Ogden BA(Durham) DPhil(Oxford)
Population geography, urban demography and
migration in France and Europe
Geography
Bronwyn Parry BA Hons(Macquarie) PhD(Cambridge)

Reader in Economic and Cultural Geography
The rise and operation of the life sciences industry,
informationalism, commodification of life forms, bioethics, intellectual property, indigenous knowledge
systems
Simon Reid-Henry MA PhD(Cambridge)
Geopolitics, vital geographies, geographical
biography
Hydrological, Hydrochemical
and Fluvial Processes
Research Theme
Lisa Belyea BSc Hons(Carleton) MSc(Waterloo)
PhD(London)
Senior Lecturer in Physical Geography
Development and dynamics of ecosystems,
with an emphasis on peatlands
Kate Heppell MSc DIC DPhil(Oxford)
Water quality and environmental chemistry
Kate Spencer BSc MSc DIC PhD(Greenwich)
Estuarine geochemistry and contaminant
behaviour in sediments and soils
Geraldene Wharton BSc(Sheffield)
PhD(Southampton) FRGS
Chartered Geographer (Geomorphology)
Reader in Physical Geography
Fluvial geomorphology and hydrology
Environmental Change
Research Theme
Lisa Belyea BSc Hons(Carleton) MSc(Waterloo)
PhD(London)
Development and dynamics of ecosystems,
with an emphasis on peatlands
Simon Carr BSc PhD(London)
Climate, glaciers and landscape
David J Horne BSc MSc(London) PhD(Bristol) FLS
Quaternary climate and environmental change
Simon Lewis BSc PhD(London)
Quaternary environmental change and
geomorphology
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Sven Lukas MSc(Bochum) PhD(St Andrews)

Lecturer in Physical Geography
Glaciers, climate and landscape
Jaap JM van der Meer MSc PhD(Amsterdam)
Professor of Physical Geography
Quaternary science, glacial geo(morpho)logy
Staff Profile:
Jane Wills
Professor of
Geography
My recent research
has focused on
Londons labour
market. I have been
working on an ESRCfunded project with
colleagues in the
Department (Datta,
May, McIlwaine) to
map the role and
experiences of
migrants in low paid employment. This work will
be published as a book in 2009 and we have
written a number of articles and reports, all of
which are listed on our project website:
www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/globalcities/
I have also been exploring the ways in which
low paid workers can mobilise to secure the
power they need to recalibrate their terms and
conditions of work. As part of this work I have
had ESRC-funding to explore the trajectory of
the London living wage campaign. This campaign
has been led by a broad-based coalition called
London Citizens that has faith, labour and
educational institutions (including our own
Department) in membership. To find out more
see: www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/livingwage/
My research features directly on the course I
teach on Geographies of Labour, and getting
involved in London Citizens has facilitated a lot
of the relationships that are key to doing good
qualitative research. Research outcomes often
feed directly into ongoing campaigns. For
example, work on migrant workers has been
critical in better understanding the nature of the
labour market for low paid work in London.
I have long had an interest in politics and labour
politics in particular. London is a fantastic place to
do this research as there is so much to study.
History
MA in Crusader Studies
MA in History
MA in the History of Political Thought and
Intellectual History (University of London
Intercollegiate Masters Programme)
MA in Twentieth-Century History
Leo Baeck MA in European Jewish History
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Department of History
www.history.qmul.ac.uk
The Department of History at Queen Mary offers a
wide range of postgraduate MA programmes and
has a world-class research base We provide highquality teaching inspired by cutting-edge research,
together with a friendly atmosphere. The Guardian
University Guide 2009 placed us amongst the
top ten history departments in the country.
Our Department is home to many academics
with outstanding research reputations, including
the President of the Royal Historical Society and
three Fellows of the British Academy.
Research strengths
The Department has two main research clusters:
Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern, (which
includes four distinct groupings, European and
Religious Cultures (c.1300-c.1640), Italian history
(c.1350-c.1550), Crusader Studies and CrossCultural Encounters) and Modern and Contemporary,
(with a significant sub-cluster in intellectual history
and the history of political thought).
Within the modern and contemporary field, post1945 history is of significant repute and staff within
this area have set a distinctive research agenda.
This is well integrated with the British stream of the
MA in Twentieth-Century History and is supported
by the Mile End Group (MEG) seminar series which
has attracted major speakers from national politics,
the civil service, industry and the media. Recent
speakers include Sir John Major, Dame Eliza
Manningham-Buller, Sir Samuel Brittan, James
Naughtie, Jeremy Paxman and Lord Browne.
The Departments American specialisms overlap with
many areas of its modern and contemporary activity
and the Department is able to offer internationally
renowned expertise on US foreign affairs, Anglo
American relations, labour history and the history
and philosophy of American social science. The
Queen Mary seminar series on America has been
running since 2007, with various distinguished
scholars presenting on their current research.
The Departments distinguished Europeanists offer
expertise in modern French history and TwentiethCentury Russian, German and Italian history, coconvening respective seminars at the Institute of
Historical Research (IHR). Our French historians
play a leading role in the development of ULIP
(University of London Institute in Paris) which is
developing as a centre for advanced study in
European history and culture.
A significant number of staff specialise in intellectual

history and the history of political thought. Members
of the Department co-convene the History of Political
Ideas seminar at the IHR, and stage regular
international symposia in the history of philosophy
and historiography. The intellectual historians are
also centrally involved in the intercollegiate MA in the
History of Political Thought and Intellectual History,
which is administered by Queen Mary.

The Department entered all its academic staff in the
Research Assessment Exercise 2008 and performed
exceptionally well with nearly a third of our research
rated as 'world leading' and nearly two-thirds as
'internationally excellent' or better.
This very busy period of research culminating in the
RAE result has led to the publication of a number of
award-winning and highly acclaimed books by many
of our staff whose personal pages can be found on
our website: www.history.qmul.ac.uk
The Department has an excellent record in attracting
funding and continues to have a great deal of
success in its collaborative endeavours. Notable
current projects and collaborations include the
AHRC funded British Film Institute, the Government
and Film Culture, 1933-2000 led by Professor
Geoffrey Nowell-Smith; the Leverhulme Network
funded History of Physiognomy, 1500-1850 and
the AHRC funded Saint-Aubin Project both led
by Professor Colin Jones; two AHRC collaborative
doctoral awards, one with the Royal Collection
led by Professor Kate Lowe and the other run
in conjunction with Waddesdon Manor on
representations of Paris in French Revolutionary
Prints led by Professor Colin Jones; the Borromei
Bank Research project led by Professor Jim Bolton
and the Wellcome Trust funded Psychiatric
Epidemiology led by Dr Rhodri Hayward.
Professor Catherine Merridale has secured a
Leverhulme research grant (145,077) to embark
on a major cultural history of the Moscow Kremlin
(2009-12) and Dr Yossef Rapoport has secured an
AHRC research grant (165,709) to research rural
society in medieval Islam: translation and study of
the 'History of the Fayyum' (2009-11).
In June 2008 Michael Questier, Caroline Bowden,
Katharine Keats-Rohan, and Jan Broadway, were
awarded an AHRC grant (over 650,000) for a
project entitled Who were the Nuns? A
Prosopographical Study of the English Convents in
Exile in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries.
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History
In July 2009 Queen Mary led by the Department of
History entered in to a strategic alliance with the Leo
Baeck Institute (LBI) in London. The alliance offers
an exciting opportunity for innovative teaching at
postgraduate level, including a new MA programme,
see page 98.
Departmental staff are also involved in setting up the
interdisciplinary Eighteenth-Century Studies Centre
with the Departments of English, Law, Geography,
politics and the language departments. We also host
the Queen Mary Centre for the History of Emotions,
launched in 2008.
The Department has supervised PhDs funded by
institutions and companies such as the BBC, the
Cabinet Office, EDS Haldane, BAE Systems and the
National Maritime Museum.
The History Department is housed in the Arts Faculty
Building, which contains an extensive range of lecture
and seminar rooms, computer rooms, a fully-equipped
drama studio and video rooms.
Our Postgraduate students benefit from a wide range
of services, from accommodation to excellent IT
support and foreign language teaching as well as an
individually designed research-training programme. In
September 2010 the Department will relocate to the
state-of-the-art Humanities building currently under
construction on the Mile End Road.
As members of the Graduate School in Humanities
and Social Sciences, our MA and PhD students have
access to the Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre
in the Arts Quarter of the campus. This Centre is
purpose-built and dedicated for postgraduate use. It
houses a seminar room, a common room with kitchen
facilities, three work rooms with computing resources,
and amenities. It is open to all postgraduate students
in humanities, social sciences and laws. Above all,
it is a location which enables postgraduates from
departments throughout the Graduate School to meet
and which encourages interdisciplinary cooperation to
enrich the research culture at Queen Mary.
Queen Mary has a strong research library and because
we are a member college of the University of London,
you will benefit from the library at Senate House and
the riches of the British Library and the National
Archives, as well as individual college libraries and the
libraries of Britains major museums and galleries.
Supervisors introduce students to libraries and other
special collections, and most of our research students
make full use of these resources, which are unique to
London.
The availability of scholarships changes from year to
year but for applicants commencing their studies in
September 2009 we were able to offer:
3 Queen Mary PhD Studentships (fees [home
and overseas] and maintenance)
3 Queen Mary MA Bursaries (fees only)
4 Mile End Group Bursaries (MA Twentieth
Century British History)
We expect to be able to offer similar numbers of
awards in 2010-11.
Furthermore, we have been consistently successful
for a number of years in obtaining AHRC funding at
both MA and doctoral level. For details of Arts and
Humanities Research Council funding for MA and
research grants covering fees and maintenance for
applicants with a relevant connection to the UK
(usually residence), or a fees-only award for
students ordinarily resident in the EU, please
visit www.ahrc.ac.uk
Further information can be obtained from our website
at: www.history.qmul.ac.uk/ postgraduate/funding
or by contacting:
Research and Communications Officer
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8348
Further information
Mile End Road, London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8348
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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The Department has many links with Whitehall,
Government, former senior politicians and the private
sector. The Mile End Group is very successful in
attracting high ranking officials to speak and the
Department has enjoyed successful collaborations
with institutions and companies such as the BBC,
Cabinet Office, EDS and Experian.
Many of our students have gone to work in the civil
service and the media but have also diversified in to
various other commercial and public roles such as
town planning. Graduates often comment that they
have found their time spent at Queen Mary
undertaking postgraduate study to be very rewarding
and fulfilling. Having had much exposure to
influential figures within their chosen fields of
employment they continue to attend departmental
events and seminars.
Graduate profile: Hywel Thomas

Studied: MA in
Contemporary British
History since 1939
graduated 2002.
Currently: Civil Servant for
past five years, mainly at
the Ministry of Justice
(formerly Department for
Constitutional Affairs, Lord
Chancellors Department).
Posts have included
Bill Manager taking a Bill through Parliament,
Assistant Private Secretary to a Junior Minister,
Rt Hon Baroness Ashton of Upholland. Currently
Government Relations Manager in the Chief
Executives Office at The National Archives.
postgraduate study?
The excellent reputation of the History
department, especially for contemporary British
History. My undergraduate degree mainly focused
on the traditional areas of history (ancient,
medieval, early European). I was keen to study
for a postgraduate degree but wanted to focus
on an area that allowed me to look in-depth at
contemporary economic and political British
history. The MA programme fitted the bill
perfectly.
Meeting the-then Cabinet Secretary directly
after he had a stressful meeting with the Prime
Minister was an experience you dont get on
very many postgraduate programmes! The
programme gave me an insight in the workings
of government and sparked-off my interest in
working for the Civil Service once I graduated.
A lot of what I have learnt on my programme
I have applied in work and it certainly gave me
a good start when I first started. Queen Mary has
also provided me with an excellent network of
colleagues from my programme, through the Mile
End Group, who I have kept in touch with.
To continue in the Civil Service, working my way
up the grades. To broaden my experience by
working for at least another department hopefully
gaining some public service delivery/operational
experience along the way.
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History
Degree programmes
MA in Crusader Studies
(Taught jointly with Royal Holloway, University of
London) One year full-time, two years part-time
The MA in Crusader Studies is designed for students
who want to pursue an interest in crusading history
and/or are planning to go on to do a PhD in this
discipline. The programme is taught by
internationally renowned experts in the field and
draws upon Londons status as an established centre
of crusading research. You will have access to the
worlds premier library collections and participate in
the renowned research seminar, The Crusades and
the Eastern Mediterranean at the Institute of
Historical Research. The MA is run jointly by
Queen Mary and Royal Holloway.
Programme outline
The MA consists of a historiographical and thematic
core module, Recording the Crusades, one
programme module, The Crusades: Louis IX of
France and the Recovery of the Holy Land, plus
two compulsory skills modules Beginners and
Intermediate Latin or Advanced Latin/Palaeography
of the Crusading Period (depending on your
proficiency in Latin) and the Research Skills for
Crusades Historians module (all at Queen Mary).
In the second semester you will select one module
option and the topic of your dissertation, which must
fall within the field of Crusader Studies.

The Latin East 1097-1144 (Queen Mary)
Byzantium and the Fourth Crusade
(Royal Holloway)
Women and the Crusades (Royal Holloway)
Assessment
Modules are assessed through project work, usually
one long essay due at the beginning of the second
semester, and examination. You are expected to
complete four modules and a dissertation of 15,000
words, to be undertaken between April and the end
of August.
Entry requirements
An upper second class first degree in History (or
overseas equivalent). A specialism in medieval
history modules in your first degree is normally
expected. Mature students are encouraged to apply.
A proficiency in Latin is preferable but not a
prerequisite. For international students, please refer
to the international students section from page 386
to page 391.
Further information
Please contact:
Assistant Administrator (Admissions)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8370
History
MA in History
The programme offers students the possibility of
designing their own History MA, drawing on the wide
range of module options available within the History
department, plus a select list of related modules
offered across the faculty. Maximum flexibility is
provided to allow students an excellent range of
choice. Should you wish, you can combine the study
of, for example, medieval religious popular cultures
with the US Presidency, the crusades with France
under the Occupation, Hollywood film or the history
of political thought, or Nazism with Renaissance
culture. Or if you prefer, you may focus your studies
in a cross-disciplinary way drawing on approved
history-based modules outside the Department.
Programme outline
There is a compulsory core module which is teamtaught utilising many aspects of the Departments
expertise, which introduces you to methods and
approaches to history, plus three modules drawn
from those running within the department, and a
select list of cross-Faculty modules. Part-time
students take the core module and one option in
the first year, and two options and dissertation in
the second year.
Assessment
You will be required to produce one essay of 5,000
words for the core module and one essay of 4,000
words for each of the three options in addition to
completing a 15,000-word research dissertation.
Entry requirements
Normally an upper second class honours degree
with History or another Humanities subject, together
with two supportive academic references.
A recognised equivalent from an accredited overseas
institution or an equivalent professional qualification
is also accepted. Applications from mature and nontraditional students are welcomed and will be
treated sympathetically.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8370
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MA in the History of Political

Thought and Intellectual History
Assessment
Modules are assessed by coursework, examination
and a dissertation.
(University of London Intercollegiate Masters

Programme) One year full-time, two years part-time
Entry requirements
An upper second class first degree within the broad
field of the Humanities (or overseas equivalent). We
have developed an interest in any aspect of the
history of political thought, intellectual history, or the
history of philosophy.
This MA is an intercollegiate programme, which
draws on the expertise of academic staff in the fields
of the history of political thought and intellectual
history from across the Colleges and Institutes of the
University of London. The MA Programme as a
whole offers advanced training in intellectual history,
the history of political thought and the history of
philosophy, spanning the period from the ancient
world to the Twenty-First Century. It also provides
students with essential grounding in the various
methods and approaches associated with the study
of the history of thought developed over the past
quarter-century in Europe and the United States.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8370
Programme outline
The MA consists of the core module: Method and
Practice in the History of Political Thought and
Intellectual History, a selection of modules chosen
from the list below, and an individually supervised
dissertation.
Below is a typical sample of modules that may be
offered in a given year:
Democracy: Ancient and Modern, Richard Bourke
(Queen Mary)
Ideology and Propaganda in the Roman Republic,
Valentina Arena (UCL)
Political Thought in Renaissance Europe, Angus
Gowland (UCL)
Hobbes' Politics in Context, Quentin Skinner
(Queen Mary)
The Theory and Practice of Golden Age Kingship,
Alexander Samson (UCL)
Political Thought in the British Atlantic World, c.
16601801, Ian McBride (KCL)
The Public and its Spheres in Britain, 1476
1800, Jason Peacey (UCL)
Religion, Science and Production of Knowledge,
Adam Sutcliffe (KCL)
Infamous Writings: Controversies and Receptions
in the History of Political Thought in Early Modern
Europe, Peter Schroeder (UCL)
Nationalism, Patriotism and Cosmopolitanism in
Political Thought, nineteenth and twentieth
centuries, Georgios Varouxakis (Queen Mary)
Republicanism and Liberalism: Historical and
Analytical Perspectives, Cecile Laborde (UCL)
Languages of politics: Italy 1250-1500, Serena
Ferente (KCL)
Crisis and Future in Nineteenth-Century European
Thought, Axel Korner (UCL)
Amanda Raphael, PhD in the History of the British

Natural Childbirth Movement
I studied History as an undergraduate at Queen
Mary and when I decided to take on the challenge
of a PhD, the welcoming atmosphere and the wealth
of academic expertise and innovation within the
Department drew me back.
My supervisor was a continuous source of
encouragement from the start, and I was also allocated
a mentor. Being a mature student and mother to two
young children, my requirements for study were
flexibility, understanding and support. The great thing
about Queen Mary is that I get all of this alongside the
fantastic library, computing, research and other facilities
one would expect from a University of London college.
The College has, I think, got the balance
right: it is not at all intimidating, yet sets high
standards for its postgraduate students; it fosters
independence, yet encourages participation in
seminars and discussion groups; finally, it offers
the friendly and supportive atmosphere of a campus
right in the heart of Londons bustling East End.
History
MA in Twentieth-Century History
The MA in Twentieth-Century History is unique in
offering students the opportunity to explore the key
events and themes of the Twentieth-Century whilst
specialising in a particular geographical region or the
cultural perspective depending on which stream is
selected. You will explore various aspects of either
British, American or European history, in liaison with
an expert team of teaching staff, who have extensive
research interests in the Twentieth-Century. As well
as furthering your understanding of the salient issues
within your chosen stream, this MA will also develop
your awareness of historiography and build your
confidence in working with primary source materials.
Programme outline
The MA consists of the core module, three modules
chosen from a series of options and an individually
supervised dissertation. Part-time students take the
core module and one option in the first year, and two
options and dissertation in the second year.
Britain and the Middle East 1900-1960, Dr David
Brooks Comparative Welfare States, Dr Peter
Catterall The US-UK Special Relationship Dr James
Ellison The Hidden Wiring: Government and the
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constitution since 1945, Professor Peter Hennessy

Victors to Victims: Representing the First and Second
World Wars in Britain, 1950-2000, Dr Dan Todman
Hollywood and the Second World War, Dr Mark
Glancy The American Presidency,
Professor Mark White France under Occupation
1940-44, Professor Julian Jackson Revolution in
Paris, May 1968, Professor Julian Jackson The
Culture Industry in Europe, Professor Donald Sassoon
Overcoming Nazism, Dr Christina von Hodenberg
Constitutional Russia 1905-17, Dr Jon Smele
Assessment
words for each of the three options, in addition to
completing a 15,000 word research dissertation.
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours undergraduate
degree or higher in History (or overseas equivalent).
Mature students are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8370
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Leo Baeck MA in European

Jewish History
students take the core module and one option in the

first year, and two options and dissertation in the
second year.
(Taught jointly by the Leo Baeck Institute

and the Department of History)
(MA title is subject to approval)
Optional modules may include: Modern Jewish

History and Culture Christians and Jews in Europe:
Perceptions and Encounters, 1100-1600 Jews,
Power and Intellectual History Antisemitism and
the Holocaust Modern European Jewish Literature
Hollywood and the Second World War
Understanding Religion Historically
Overcoming Nazism
The Leo Baeck MA trains scholars towards
undertaking independent research on Jewish history,
culture and thought in Europe. It provides a strong
grounding in approaches and theories which have
influenced the ways in which scholars understand
Jewish history. Simultaneously, the MA introduces
students to a wide range of sources available for
European Jewish studies. Particular attention will
be paid to the Jewish response to modernity and
problems around the definition and issues of
assimilation and identity. The role of antisemitism
and the origins of the holocaust is central, as is
Jewish intellectual history, focusing on the ideas of
eminent Jewish thinkers about the place of Jews
and Judaism in pre-modern and modern society.
Programme outline
The MA consists of the core module, three modules
chosen from a series of options and an individually
supervised dissertation. Students will also take a
non-assessed research methods module. Part-time
LEO BAECK INSTITUTE

LONDON (LBI)
The LBI is the
leading research
institute in the field
of the history and
culture of Germanspeaking Jewry in
Europe from the
Seventeenth Century
onwards. It was
founded in 1955 and
named after Leo
Baeck, the last
public representative of the Jewish Community in
Nazi Germany. Among the Institute's publications
are the Leo Baeck Institute Year Book and the
Schriftenreihe wissenschaftlicher Abhandlungen.
The Institute organises a broad range of events
such as lecture series and international
Assessment
words for each of the three options, in addition to
completing a 15,000 word research dissertation.
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours undergraduate
degree or higher in History (or overseas equivalent).
Mature students are encouraged to apply.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8370
conferences, and has recently established two

research professorships to investigate the role of
German-speaking Jews in Nineteenth and
Twentieth Century academia.
One of the Institute's aims is the dissemination of
research results. The Leo Baeck Institute Year
Book has appeared without a break for over fifty
years. From 2009 the Year Book will be published
by Oxford University Press and will also be
available online. Its articles cover cultural,
economic, political, social and religious history as
well as the impact of antisemitism and Jewish
responses to it. The Year Books classified
bibliography is regarded as being of unique value
for researchers and students. The Schriftenreihe
now comprises over seventy
volumes.
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Research
Research degrees
The History Department seeks to foster excellence
in historical research at doctoral level and values its
research students highly. One of the Departments
main strategic aims is to continue our high standards
in the support of doctoral research and to expand
our postgraduate body to match our growth as a
centre of excellence in historical research.
The History Department encourages a lively
postgraduate community and supports a number of
research forums. The postgraduate research seminar
series is run entirely by and for our research
students and combines a mix of papers by research
students, members of departmental staff and
external speakers. The Mile End Group (MEG)
seminar series provides a forum for the study of
issues in contemporary British history which is
unparalleled elsewhere in the United Kingdom. This
research activity, together with the Departments links
with the IHR and its advanced research seminars,
ensures that there is ample occasion at
Departmental events and, at other times, for
discussion of academic, social, administrative or
career-related issues.
Training
The Department of History at Queen Mary, University
of London requires its research students to complete
a training programme as a compulsory part of their
studies. The purpose of this programme is to
enhance the management and quality of students
historical research throughout their period of study
and to help prepare them for their future careers.
Each students training programme is constructed on
a needs-based approach by selecting elements from
the Departments menu of research training provision
in generic and subject-specific skills. The
programme is devised and agreed between the
research student, their supervisory team and the
Departments Director of Graduate Studies on an
annual basis throughout the period of study. It draws
on the resources of the Department, the Humanities
and Social Sciences Graduate School, other sectors
within Queen Mary and the training provision for
historians at the IHR to offer doctoral students the
necessary skills they require to complete their
research and to develop their careers thereafter.
Applicants for full-time research who are not
ordinarily resident in the EU may be interested in
applying for a grant under the Overseas Research
Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS). Queen Mary
puts forward candidates each year, usually with a
good number of selected candidates receiving the
award, which covers the difference between home
and international fees but does not provide help with
maintenance. For more information, please see:
Applications
You are encouraged to contact a member of staff
with interests in the relevant research area to discuss
your proposed research prior to making a formal
application. Details of staff and their research
expertise may be found at the Departments website:
www.history.qmul.ac.uk Your application should be
accompanied by a research proposal outlining the
aims and academic context of the research.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8348
Tom Sebrell, PhD in Union and Confederate

propaganda and how it affected parliamentary
and public opinion of the American Civil War.
No history department at any university takes better
care of its postgraduate students than Queen Mary.
I came here from the United States to research and
get a PhD, but have been handed so much more
already. In addition to granting me a studentship,
the Department has given me and some other
postgraduates the opportunity to organise and
operate our own seminar series.
My supervisor, Dr Peter Catterall, is a great friend
and advocate who has done far more than just give
me advice for researching and writing he has
put my name out and arranged for me to make
presentations at the Institute of Historical Research
and at other universities in England.
The opportunity to conduct lectures and seminars for
undergraduate courses has also been a most valuable
experience that Queen Mary has given me, and this is
great training for what I wish to do after finishing my
degree being a full-time lecturer.
I should also say that London is the best place
for research in the United Kingdom. As home
to the Institute of Historical Research, British
Library, British National Archives, and the University
of Londons Senate House Library, this is the ideal
place for a research student.
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History
Research
(cont)
Research areas
Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern History
The group is currently working on a wide range of
research projects including: a history of the Bedouin
and their role in the Islamisation of the medieval
Near East; the nature of crusading violence; the
history of Italian universities to 1500; the cultural
history of the Virgin Mary; black Africans in
Renaissance Europe; the secret political history of
Britain c.1558-1688; the English clergy and the
Hundred Years War; relations between the army and
civilian society in England and Ireland under George I;
the history of the smile in Eighteenth-Century Paris;
and the Terror in the French Revolution.
Modern and Contemporary History
The modern and contemporary group are currently
engaged in a large number of projects in the fields
of American, British, European history and political
thought including: urban transformation and radical
struggle in Detroit and Turin, 1947-1980; a
comparison of attitudes towards capitalism at the
end of the Nineteenth-Century and the beginning of
the Twenty-First Century; transnational television
history, comparing how television reacted to social
change in 1960s and 1970s England, Germany and

the United States; the Russian civil war; the history
of the Kremlin; John Kennedy; Hollywood and the
Americanisation of Britain, analysing British
responses to American films from the 1920s to the
present; conceptions of scientific theory in America
since 1900; Victorian moral thought; Edmund Burke;
British political thought on the nation, nationalism,
patriotism and cosmopolitanism, 1820-1930; Harold
Macmillan, the Labour Party between the Wars and
Britain in the Sixties.
History
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www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Medieval and Renaissance

History
European and British Religious Culture
Professor Virginia Davis BA PhD(Dub) FRHistS
Professor of Medieval History and Head of Department
Late medieval English history, in particular the
medieval clergy, medieval education and
medieval women
Professor John Miller MA PhD(Cantab) FRHistS
Professor of Early Modern History
Seventeenth and early Eighteenth-Century British
and Irish political, social and religious history
Professor Michael Questier MA(Oxon) DPhil(Sussex)
FRHistS
Professor of Modern History
Early modern British history; ecclesiastical politics
of the period 1558-1688; the history of the English
Catholic community and its relationship with the
Tudor and Stuart regimes; aristocratic culture; the
experience of conversion; the Jacobean exchequer;
and anti-popery
Professor Miri Rubin BA MA(Jerusalem) PhD(Cantab)
FRHistS
Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History
Religious cultures and social relations in Europe
1100-1600; Jewish-Christian relations in medieval
Europe; history of women and gender; historiography
Italian and Renaissance History
Professor Jim Bolton BA(Oxon)
Professorial Research Fellow
Borromei Bank Research Project
Peter Denley MA DPhil(Oxon) FRHistS
Reader in History
Medieval history, history of universities, alterity in the
middle ages
Professor Kate Lowe BA PhD(Lond) FRHistS
Professor of Renaissance History and Culture
Renaissance and Early Modern Italian history,
especially cultural, religious and social history,
Fifteenth and Sixteenth-Century Portugal and the
Portuguese empire, African diaspora in Europe
1400-1600
Crusader Studies and Cross-cultural Encounters

Thomas Asbridge BA(Wales) PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Medieval History
Medieval History, with particular focus upon
Crusader Studies
Dr Yossef Rapoport BA(Tel Aviv) PhD(Princeton)
Lecturer in History
Social history of the central Islamic lands in the
medieval period (1000-1500); women and gender
and Islam; history of Islamic law; medieval
cartography
Modern and Contemporary

History
Britain
Peter Catterall MA(Cantab) PhD(Lond) FRHistS
Lecturer in History
British social and political history, media history,
religious history, contemporary British and EU
politics, history of welfare policy
Jon Davis BA MA PhD(Lond)
Executive Director, Mile End Institute
Contemporary British political, governmental
and constitutional history
Thomas Dixon MSc(Lond) PhD(Cantab)
Senior Lecturer in History
History of theories of passions and emotions, history
of debates about altruism, especially in Victorian
Britain, and, more generally, the history of
relationships between science and religion, religious,
intellectual and cultural life of Nineteenth-Century
Britain, political thought, Thomas Paine
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(cont)
www.history.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Professor Peter Hennessy BA PhD(Cantab)

FBA FRHistS
Attlee Professor of Contemporary British History
Post-war British history
Tristram Hunt BA PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in History
Victorian civic pride and urban identity
Dan Todman BA(LSE) MPhil PhD(Cantab)
Senior Lecturer in Modern History
Social, cultural and military history of
total war in the Twentieth-Century
Europe
James Ellison BA PhD(Kent)
Reader in Modern and Contemporary History
History of Britains relationships with Europe and the
United States after 1945; history of the Cold War and
European integration
Raphael Gross DPhil (Essen)
Reader in History, Director LBI London
Director Jewish Museum Frankfurt and Fritz Bauer
Institut Frankfurt, Honorary Professor at Frankfurt
University
Intellectual History, Modern German-Jewish History,
History of the Third Reich
Maurizio Isabella BA(Milan) MA PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in History
Italian identity in the Risorgimento, Eighteenthand Nineteenth-Century Italian history and political
culture, theories of international relations and
cosmopolitanism in France and Italy in the long
Nineteenth-Century
Professor Julian Jackson BA PhD(Cantab) FBA FRHistS

Professor of Modern French History
Twentieth-Century French history
Professor Colin Jones BA DPhil(Oxon) FBA FRHistS
Professor of History
History of France between the Seventeenth- and
Nineteenth- Centuries, the French revolution, the
history of Paris, history of medicine, the history of
physiognomy, the history of the smile and the history
of caricature
Professor Catherine Merridale MA(Cantab)
PhD(Birmingham)
Professor of Contemporary History
Twentieth-Century Russian history, the social and
cultural history of Soviet Russia, with an emphasis
on the 1930s and the war
Professor Donald Sassoon BSc(Lond) MA(Penn State)
PhD(Lond)
Professor of Comparative European History
West European left since 1900, Culture of the
Europeans since 1800, Twentieth-Century Italy
Jonathan Smele BA(Leeds) MPhil(Glas) PhD(Wales)
FRHistS
Senior Lecturer in Modern European History
Late Imperial Russia, the revolutions of 1917 and the
Russian Civil War, the history of Siberia and AngloRussian/Soviet relations in the revolutionary era
Christina von Hodenberg MA(Munich) DPhil(Bielefeld)
Reader in Modern European History
Social, political and cultural history of Nineteenthand Twentieth- Century Germany
History
Daniel Wildmann Lic Phil(Zrich) DPhil(Basel)

Lecturer in History, Deputy Director LBI London
Modern German-Jewish History and Culture,
History of the Third Reich, Antisemitism, History
of Masculinities, History of the Body, Film
USA
Mark Glancy BA(Lanc) MA PhD(East Anglia)
Film history, Anglo-American relations, Alfred
Hitchcock, cinema-going in Britain and in the
United States, reception of American films in
Britain, Second World War
Joel Isaac BA MA(Lond) PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in American History
American cultural and intellectual history;
the history of the human sciences
Nico Pizzolato BA(Palermo) MA PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in History
Race relations in post-war United States, in
particular in the urban north, Labour and working
class history in Twentieth-Century Italy, early modern
Mediterranean history, in particular concerning
gender, sexuality, and slavery
Mark White BA MA PhD(Rutgers), FRHistS
Professor in American History
US Presidency and foreign policy; JFK; Cuban
missile crisis; presidential advisers in post-war US
politics
History of Political Thought and Intellectual History
Richard Bourke BA(NUI) BA(Lond) PhD(Cantab)
FRHistS
History of political thought and intellectual history,
particularly during the Enlightenment, modern Irish
history, problems of empire and democracy,
problems of conquest and ideas of equality
Professor Quentin Skinner BA PhD(Cantab)
Professor in the Humanities
Intellectual history of early-modern Europe and
political philosophy in the Seventeenth-Century, with
a particular focus on the work of Thomas Hobbes
Georgios Varouxakis BA(Athens) MA(Lond) PhD(Lond)
FRHistS FRSA
Reader in History of Political Thought
British intellectual history and history of political
thought, Nineteenth- and Twentieth- Centuries (with
particular focus on John Stuart Mill and on British
political thought on nationalism, patriotism,
cosmopolitanism and international relations)
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Staff profile: Colin Jones

Professor
of History
Fellow of the
British Academy
and President
of the Royal
Historical
Society
I am a social
and cultural
historian of
EighteenthCentury France,
with particular
interests in the
French
Revolution,
the history of
medicine and the history of Paris. One of my
recent research projects relates to the history of
smiling and laughing. I am just completing a booklength manuscript entitled The French Smile
Revolution: Identity and Dentistry in EighteenthCentury Paris.
In addition, I am running two related projects,
one on the history of physiognomy (the sciences
of the face) and the other on caricature in
Eighteenth-Century Paris. This has made me
think about what made people laugh in the past,
how different emotions were expressed, and
whether the human face has a history we can
hope to recover. These are subjects which started
off in the history of medicine but have widened
to include a whole range of social, cultural and
political issues. Find out more about the
physiognomy project online:
http://webspace.qmul.ac.uk/cdhjones/physiognomy/
I also retain an intense interest in the French
Revolution, and am planning a new project on
why Robespierre fell, and how this relates to the
history of terror.
I believe learning about the history of topics
which are either manifestly significant (for
example, the French revolution) or else highly
problematic or unusual (for example, the history
of the face) sharpens students imagination and
encourages interdisciplinary thinking. As a
Department, we are working on an exciting range
of historical topics and have excellent links with
other disciplines, providing an exciting context for
interdisciplinary work.
Languages,
Linguistics
and Film
MA in Anglo-German Cultural Relations

MA in Film Studies

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School of Languages, Linguistics and Film

www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk
The research and teaching strengths of the
departments of French, German, Hispanic Studies,
Russian, Linguistics and Film Studies all converge
in the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film
and have led to outstanding ratings in Research
Assessment Exercise (RAE), league table and
quality assurance assessments. Students are taught
by internationally recognised experts in all fields
covered by the School.
Research strengths
We aim to provide a stimulating, intellectually
challenging and nurturing research environment for
our postgraduate student community that currently
numbers about 70.
Masters programmes in the School of Languages,
Linguistics and Film offer students a grounding in
research methods and skills, an introduction to the
critical theories and approaches relevant to the area of
study, and a choice of more specialised options. They
are an essential preparation for students who wish to
continue to doctoral work and are also of interest to
those who want to broaden their intellectual horizons.
Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds
and age groups, from the UK, continental Europe and
overseas. All programmes are available both full-time
and part-time. Each student is allocated to a personal
adviser who offers guidance on personal development
issues as well as academic matters such as choice of
options and preparation for the dissertation.
At MPhil or PhD level, supervision is available in a
great variety of topics ranging from linguistics to
European literatures, cinema, cultural studies,
contemporary theory and the history of ideas. In all
of these areas, students have the opportunity to carry
out experimental and innovative research under the
supervision of scholars who are among the UKs
leading experts in their fields.
All departments hold research seminars to which
distinguished scholars from Britain and abroad are
regularly invited recent visitors include Mary
Douglas, the late Jacques Derrida, Charles Barr
and Laura Mulvey. We organise postgraduate lunch
sessions where students meet to exchange ideas, and
a postgraduate forum for the presentation of research
papers. Professor Quentin Skinner is the Distinguished
Visiting Professor for Humanities in the Graduate
School of Humanities and Social Sciences and Titular
Head of the Arts Research Centre. Professor Skinner
offers annual workshops for graduate students and
succeeds Professor Stuart Hall and Professor George
Steiner, who held the position, respectively, from
2004-2006 and 2000-2003. First-year postgraduates
all attend modules in research methods and skills,
and IT training is available if needed.

Research ratings in 2008 ranged from 5 to 5* (out of
5*) confirmed the departments high degree of world
class research with a whole range of internationally
leading scholars in their respective fields of study.
In the 2007 National Students Survey, the quality
of our teaching was found to be particularly high,
exceeding the national average.
Information is available on the Departmental website:
www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/research
The Schools recent major research activities include:
in Film, screen representations of Paris, memory and
fantasy, Hollywood, and British film; in French,
interdisciplinary and comparative work covering the
visual arts, Proust, and linguistics; in German, the
Stifterverband deutsche Wissenschaft-funded
research into Anglo-German cultural relations; in
Hispanic Studies, AHRC-funded work on Argentine
documentaries; in Linguistics, ESRC funded
multicultural London English, and dialect
development in a diasporic community; in Russian,
on ruins and Russian cinema.
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www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk
Our facilities include the excellent College Library

with special collections on Anglo-German cultural
relations and Swiss Literature, a Centre for Arts
Computing, and the Arts Research Centre, unique
among the University of London colleges, which
contains dedicated social and work space for
postgraduates and the Lock-keeper's Cottage
Graduate Centre for the Humanities and Social
Sciences. Students have free access to the superb
collections of the University of London Library at
Senate House, such as the Eliot Philips Collection
of early printed Spanish books. The many other
specialist libraries of the institution, such as the
libraries of the British Film Institute, the Warburg and
Courtauld Institutes or the social sciences library at
the LSE, provide additional breadth. The
incomparable resources of the British Library are
close at hand, while Londons cultural resources
facilitate research in our specialist fields.
The School offers Bursaries to cover tuition fees

(the home rate for our Masters degrees) and
Studentships for our research degrees that generally
include payment of tuition fees and living costs at
the relevant research council rate for three years.
These are awarded to well-qualified MA applicants
and MPhil or PhD applicants for full-time study. If
you wish to be considered for a bursary or
studentship, we recommend that you apply for an
MA or Research Programme before mid-February
2010 for 2010-11 entry. Applications for research
studentships in Linguistics will also be considered
for an AHRC award. Full details and the deadline
(normally mid-February) are announced in January
each year, for entry the following September, and
advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk and our website
www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate
Late applications will still be considered for
admission. We welcome applications from home
and overseas students.
Graduate students attend interdisciplinary training

workshops offered throughout the year by the
Graduate School, on such topics as writing journal
articles, research ethics, preparing for an academic
career, enterprise skills, and knowledge transfer.
Further information
Assistant Administrator (Postgraduate and Research)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8332
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533

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Whilst postgraduate study in the School is not
designed to cater for any specific career pathway,
the knowledge and skills which you will acquire can
take you almost anywhere that values analytical
thinking, independence, time management and
research capabilities; from a career in academia to
fields such as the media, marketing, teaching or PR.
Graduate profile: Dr Ann Lewis
MA in Anglo-German Cultural Relations

Graduates will benefit from the Centres link with
the media and cultural institutions in Britain and
Germany; this includes some of the major publishing
houses and editorial offices of newspapers, TV and
radio stations. The programme is designed to enable
successful graduates to work and act as
mediators/multipliers between our respective
cultures and/or to engage in further research.
MA in Film Studies
This MA provides an ideal foundation for research
at PhD level. Graduates not interested in pursuing
an academic career will find the programme is also
appropriate training for careers in fields including
the cinema, television and media industries,
teaching, journalism and public relations.
Studied: PhD on Sensibility, Reading and
Illustration in the Eighteenth-Century French
Novel graduated 2006.
Currently: A Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in
the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film,
working on a book-length project on the
representation of prostitutes in Eighteenth-Century
France and teaching in the French Department.
postgraduate study?
I did my undergraduate and Masters degrees at
the University of Oxford. I chose to come to
Queen Mary for various reasons: most importantly
because my supervisor is here, and because
of the Departments expertise in the field of the
Eighteenth-Century. London also has exceptional
research facilities and libraries.
Doing a PhD is a challenging process, but there
were plenty of opportunities to meet other
postgraduate students through seminars and in the
research annexe which is dedicated space for
research students. Obviously, I enjoyed being part
of the French Department as I am still working here!
I hope to gain a permanent academic position as
a Lecturer in French.
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Degree programmes
MA in Anglo-German
Cultural Relations
This is the only MA programme in the United
Kingdom focusing exclusively upon the history,
theory and practice of Anglo-German cultural
relations from circa 1800 until the present. The
programme deals mainly with the literary, theoretical
and cultural dimensions of these relations, and also
contains a unique practical component, in which
students are taught by practitioners from British and
German cultural institutions, as well as by experts
from the fields of publishing, translating and the
media. As such the programme provides a pathway
either for future academic study or for a career
outside of academia.
Programme outline
You will take the compulsory core module: Theory
and Practice of Anglo-German Cultural Transfers
which includes the study of inter- and intra-cultural
relations between (national) cultures and will analyse
the theory and history of Anglo-German cultural
transfers from the late Eighteenth-Century to the
present day. The second part will bring students in
contact with practitioners in this field and introduce
them to the reality of cultural transfers.
You will also take two out of the following four

module options: Anglo German Aesthetics in the
Long Eighteenth-Century Anglo-German Travel
Writing In pursuit of prejudice? Mutual perceptions
of identity Thinking Translation
A student may be permitted to take one option
offered as part of another MA programme in the
School or within the Faculty of Arts, provided that the
MA convenor agrees that this would be beneficial for
the students intellectual development and research
plans. In the case of options outside the School,
admission to such modules requires the further
agreement of the module convenor.
Assessment
You will submit three essays for the core module,
comprising one 2,000 word essay and two 3,000
word essays, submit one 4,000 word essay for each
option in English and a 10,000 word dissertation in
English or German.
Entry requirements
For entry to the MA you will need a BA in German
or with German as a principal component (first class
or upper second class honours degree) or
Staatsexamen, or equivalent qualification.
Applications by graduates from other countries are
welcome. Please refer to the International students
section from page 386 to page 391. Where English
is not your first language, you will need to be highly
proficient in English, for academic purposes, as well
as in German.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8332
Dr Angus Nicholls
Programme Convenor
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2683

MA in Film Studies
This MA offers you the opportunity to explore key
aspects of film analysis, theory, history and practice.
If you have already studied film at undergraduate
level, you will be able to deepen your knowledge
here. If this is your first in-depth engagement with
film, you will be introduced to some of the liveliest
and most important chapters in the history of
cinema. You will be able to pursue your own
particular interests in a dissertation on a topic of your
choice. The MA also includes an element of practical
work and the study of production practices.
From the earliest days of British cinema, London
was the location of most British studios and it
remains the national focal point for studying film.
Our provision at Queen Mary is enhanced by our
proximity to major cultural centres such as the
British Film Institute, which includes the BFI
Southbank, National Library and National Archive,
the Institute of Contemporary Arts and the CinLumire at the French Institute. The MA attracts
high numbers of well-qualified applicants from the
UK and overseas each year. It is both a valuable
qualification in its own right and particularly useful
for applicants wishing to study subsequently for an
MPhil or PhD in Film Studies.
Programme outline
The core module spans two semesters and provides
an introduction to film analysis, theory and history
and an overview of national and transnational
cinemas (focusing on films from the USA, Britain,
France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia and Latin
America). You will also be introduced to aspects
of film production and practice, including the
technology of photography and its use in the feature
film, cinematography and the continuity system and
its relationship to the development of directorial style.
You can also choose two single-semester module
options from a range including: 9/11 and American
Film Auteur Direction Comedies of Desire Films
of Powell and Pressburger Film History: Hollywood
and the Second World War Frame, Space, Time:
Approaches to the Experiences of Film History,
Fiction and Memory in French Cinema Hollywoods
Vietnam Introduction to Film Archives Married to
the Mob?: Mafia representations in Hollywood and
Italian Cinema Moving Landscapes: Film
Geography and Contemporary European Cinema
(subject to approval) Paris on the Screen
Sighting Gender and Sexuality in Latin American
Film
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You may be permitted to take one option offered

as part of another MA programme in the School
or within the Faculty of Arts, provided that the MA
convenor agrees that this would be beneficial for
your intellectual development and research plans. In
the case of options outside the School, admission to
such modules requires the further agreement of the
module convenor. This arrangement is also extended
to include an option offered as part of the MA in
Global Cinema and the Transcultural at SOAS, the
MA in Screen Studies at Goldsmiths, the MA in
History of Film and Visual Media at Birkbeck, the MA
in Film Studies at UCL, or the MA in Contemporary
Cinema Cultures at KCL.
Assessment
You will submit three essays for the core module,
one of 2,000 words and two of 3,000 words, and one
4,000-word essay for each of the two options. At the
end of August you will submit a dissertation of
10,000 to 12,000 words.
Entry requirements
We normally require an upper second class honours
degree or equivalent in film or a relevant subject
(such as English, History, Media or Modern
Languages). For international students, please refer
to the International students section from page 386
to page 391.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8332
Dr Libby Saxton
Programme Convenor
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8328
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Research
Research degrees
Research areas
Academic staff in the School cover a very broad

range of research interests. Among the many areas
represented are: cinema, critical theory, dialectology,
feminism, gay and lesbian studies, the history of
ideas, Latin-American literacy and cultural studies,
literature and linguistics in the main European
languages, philosophy, psychoanalytic theory, theory
of translation, descriptive and theoretical linguistics,
especially syntax, phonology, sociolinguistics
discourse and linguistic anthropology.
Film Studies
Queen Mary has an active and flourishing interest in
graduate work in Film Studies, leading to the degrees
of MA, MPhil and PhD. The Department of Film
Studies is one of the leading centres for graduate
film study in London and benefits also from its close
collaborative links with staff and graduate students at
several other institutions of the University of London,
such as the SOAS, Goldsmiths College, Birkbeck
College, Royal Holloway, UCL and KCL.
One member of staff, a specialist in their field of

interest, will usually act as a supervisor to guide
students work and assess its progress. However, the
structure of the School lends itself to research topics
that cross boundaries and co-supervision is now
College policy. Research students are encouraged to
attend conferences in their field and give papers as
well as organise research-specific workshops; a
limited amount of funding is available for this.
Twenty-two PhDs have been awarded in the past
five years, and a further seven are currently nearing
completion.
From the earliest days of British cinematic history,

most British studios were in London. The capital
For information on studentships offered by the

School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, please
refer to Studentships on page 382.
Entry requirements
For entry at MPhil or PhD level, we would normally
expect candidates to have an MA or equivalent.
The School accepts students for the research
degrees of MPhil and PhD of the University of
London. Applicants for these degrees are accepted
on the basis of previous academic performance and
subject to the availability of a member of staff to
supervise their work. Prospective students are
advised to consult a potential supervisor before
submitting a research proposal and formal
application. You should also include a relevant piece
of written work showing your potential for carrying
out high level research in your subject area
(preferably a final-year undergraduate or MA
dissertation), with your application. Completed
applications should be sent to the Admissions
and Recruitment Office at Queen Mary.
Please also refer to the How to apply section on
page 380.
to page 391.
Chiara Ciarlo, PhD in Linguistics

I chose to continue my studies at Queen Mary because
I had heard about the excellent and lively linguistics
department. Im studying Syntax, and I like the fact that
staff in the Department are cooperative and helpful.
They organise many talks and opportunities for students
to share interests and research. My favourite place on
Campus is the Linguistics Lab, and I have also enjoyed
participating in an advanced course in linguistics
(ACTL) which is held at UCL every other Friday.
Linguistics PhD students from other universities
participate, and is a very good opportunity to share
views with other people.
It isnt all work though in December, the staff of the
Linguistics Department, together with the PhD students
organised a Christmas dinner (part-sponsored by the
College for the PhD students). That was a great
chance to get to know lecturers a bit better, and we
got to eat some very good food!

remains the part of Britain where film is most

available for study through the British Film
Institute, including the BFI Southbank, National
Library and National Archive, which are all a short
tube journey away from Queen Mary. The research
ethos of the Department of Film Studies is further
developed through a lively programme of graduate
seminars and lectures by distinguished film specialist
guest speakers, including our public Hitchcock
Lecture series. Past speakers have included Richard
Dyer, Douglas Pye, Geoffrey Nowell-Smith, Christine
Gledhill, Richard Allen, Kevin Brownlow, Diane
Negra, Laura Mulvey and Annette Kuhn. Talks have
also been given by directors Jos Luis Borau, Karel
Reisz, Claude Sautet and Jean-Paul Rappeneau, by
Spanish actress Eulalia Ramn, and by Hollywood
star Betsy Blair.
In addition to these activities, members of the
Department have been responsible for organising
major international conferences, including symposia
celebrating the centenaries of the births of Luis
Buuel and David Lean, on the life and work of
Lindsay Anderson, and on place and space in film.
These events are regarded as an integral part of the
research culture in film, and introduce MA and PhD
students at the College to filmmakers and scholars
working in the discipline.
The School of Languages, Linguistics and Film is
situated in a modern building on the Colleges main
campus at Mile End, with its own AV facilities,
including a state-of-the-art cinema for screenings,
lectures and research seminars, a studio space for
practical production shooting, and two editing rooms
and a sound studio for post-production work. The
College library contains an extensive collection of
English and foreign language films on DVD and video
and offers private viewing facilities to support
students research. Reflecting many years of
teaching and research in this area, the library also
has a large collection of books and journals on film,
and corporate memberships which enable Queen
Mary students to use the University of London
Library and the British Film Institute Library.
PhD topics researched by recent and current
students in the Department of Film Studies include:
Female consciousness and film
Utopic space and globalisation in contemporary film
The influence of Japanese animation on the horror
film genre
Popular Spanish comedy
Film adaptations of literary texts
Arthurian Romance and Film
Representations of Italianness in British cinema
Transnational stars in 1950s cinema: France and
the USA
The relationship between the French and
American film industries
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Prospective students are advised to consult

the postgraduate selector, Dr Libby Saxton
([email protected]) about potential supervisors
before submitting a research proposal.
The Department of Film Studies is interested in
receiving applications from prospective MPhil and
PhD students across a wide range of areas. The
Department has particular research strengths in the
following areas:
European cinema
There is a long tradition of research in European
cinema at Queen Mary. The Department of Film
Studies welcomes research proposals on contemporary
European cinema and on specific historical case
studies on national and transnational cinemas. We can
offer supervision in most aspects of British, French,
German, Spanish and Italian cinema and can draw on
excellent film and book collections in the Queen Mary
Library in these areas. With colleagues in the School of
Languages, Linguistics and Film, we can also offer
supervision in Russian cinema.
Hollywood and cinema of the Americas
The Department of Film Studies, in collaboration with
colleagues in the School of History and in the School
of Languages, Linguistics and Film, encourages
applications from prospective students with research
interests in most areas of American cinema. Research
on Hollywood is a significant focus of staff and student
interest, and we also supervise research projects on
Brazilian, Argentine, Cuban and other Latin American
cinemas.
Cultural history and memory
Staff in the Department of Film Studies have wideranging expertise in the fields of cultural history and
memory, and have published on topics including
photography, oral history, popular memory, trauma
studies and historical reception studies.
Space and place in cinema
There is a growing interest in the Department of Film
Studies in questions of space and place in relation to
the cinema. Queen Mary hosted a major conference
on Designs for Living: Place and Space in the Cinema
in 2005, and maintains a keen interest in questions of
set design, film architecture, cinema and the city,
representations of landscape and home, and in spatial
film theory generally.
Contemporary and classical film theory
The Department of Film Studies, in collaboration with
colleagues in the School of Languages, Linguistics and
Film, has research strengths in a number of areas of
film theory. Staff can offer supervision in research
areas which engage with feminist film theory, queer
theory, postcolonial theory, theories of performance and
spectatorship, star studies, cinema and spatial theory,
ethical theory and trauma theory, and theories of
documentary.
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Research
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Genres and Directors

Staff in the Department of Film Studies have
considerable expertise in genre and directorial
studies. Recent staff publications have included
work on romantic comedies, war films, musicals and
biblical epics, mafia films, heritage cinema and the
Heimatfilm. Directorial studies on Carol Reed and
Bertrand Blier have also been published recently by
members of the Department.
Further information
Please contact:
Dr Libby Saxton
French
The French department is a vigorous research
environment, which performed strongly in the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise. Staff are involved in
cutting-edge research in a wide variety of areas.
There is a successful programme of fortnightly
seminars, which attract a wide range of distinguished
speakers as well as speakers from within the
department. This allows both the research students
and the staff of the Department to present their own
developing ideas in the framework of informal
workshop sessions. In addition to the research
training provided by the Graduate School in the
Humanities and Social Sciences, there are subjectspecific sessions, tailored to the research training
needs of individuals.
Applicants can compete for College studentships.
Lucy Bolton, PhD in film

The College is relaxed and friendly and I have met
loads of really great students and staff. The facilities
for film could not be better the Department of Film
Studies has expert staff, enthusiasm and facilities
it even has a cinema!
I co-organise the School of Languages, Linguistics
and Film Postgraduate Forum which meets once a
month, and I am also a mentor for an online
scriptwriting group. There are lots of opportunities to
do extra things at Queen Mary, and opportunities to
set up organisations or events yourself if you want to.
My research is on philosophy and film, and last
summer I spent a week with the philosopher Luce
Irigaray at a seminar with twelve other students from
all over the world. That was an amazing opportunity
and experience.
My favourite memories of my time at Queen Mary
would have to be seeing Harold Pinter read scenes
from his play, Celebration, in the Pinter Drama Studio
and then in conversation.
The Department of French is interested in receiving

applications from prospective MPhil and PhD
students across a wide range of areas. The
Department has particular research strengths in
the following areas:
New Critical Approaches to the Novel
Several members of the Department work on the
novel, covering the Seventeenth to the Twenty-First
Centuries, and including francophone and children's
fiction. They engage with narrative theory,
representations of social and cultural difference,
and the relationships between literary and popular
culture.
Word and image
Two key areas: intersections between Dada and
Surrealist art, literature and thought; the work of
contemporary women writers and artists.
Modern French Theory and Cultural Studies
Contemporary womens writing and art, feminist
theory, French colonial culture (in North Africa and
the Caribbean), and representations of the exotic.

Intellectual history
Philosophical, religious, and political ideas from
the late Sixteenth to the late Eighteenth Century;
relationships between these and literary texts.
French Cinema and Media
Key periods in French cinema (1930s, New Wave,
1980s, 1990s); contemporary womens filmmaking;
theoretical approaches (psychoanalysis, ethics);
central aspects of cinema (set design, genre,
spectatorship).
Linguistics
Research in the department is centred on
sociolinguistics, with a particular expertise in
language and national identity in France,
Quebec and Sweden
languages planning
language attitudes
variation in French
language in the European Union
languages and globalisation.
Further information
Please contact:
Professor Michael Moriarty
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8316
German
With its flourishing Centre for Anglo-German Cultural
Relations; its connections with the Leo Baeck
Institute and the University of London Institute of
Germanic and Romance Studies (IGRS); and its
partnerships with the Stiftung Weimar Klassik and
with various German, Austrian, and Swiss
universities, the German department offers an
outstanding international research culture and is an
exceptional place to pursue postgraduate study at
MA, MPhil and PhD level.
The Department, together with its Centre for AngloGerman Cultural Relations, has established an
innovative MA in this field of research (see MA in
Anglo-German Cultural Relations, page 108) and is
also involved in teaching the intercollegiate MA in
German Linguistics, and the IGRS MA on Cultural
Memory. It is also actively engaged in planning for
an MA in Comparative Literature. MA students are
strongly encouraged to attend the Departmental
Research Seminar, and a range of events organised
by the Centre for Anglo-German Cultural Relations,
as well as lectures, readings and workshops given
by Visiting Fellows and the Writer in Residence.
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All these events, together with the sheer number of

Research students (some 12 in a given year) and a
structured programme of Oberseminare and
Research Training Seminars also mean that the
department is able to offer an unusually rich,
supportive, stimulating and friendly framework for
advanced research.
The Department is interested in receiving
applications from prospective MPhil and PhD
students across a wide range of areas. The
Departments expertise covers virtually the whole
field of Germanic studies, including Austrian and
Swiss literature and linguistics. Particular research
strengths include:
Anglo-German Cultural Relations, including
comparative literature and cultural studies, the
comparative history of ideas, the history of British
Germanistik, cultural transfer, linguistic relations,
translation theory and travel writing
Jewishness and German culture, including
German-Jewish writing, exile and holocaust
studies, and the rhetoric of anti-semitism
German, Austrian and Swiss Literature in its social
contexts, including Sociability, Spas and Salons;
womens writing; gay and lesbian studies
German Thought from Lichtenberg to the Present,
including Goethe, hermeneutics, Nietzsche, the
Frankfurt School and queer theory
Poetry, Poetics and Poetologies, including DrosteHlshoff, Rilke, and Celan
German Literature between 1945 and 1989,
especially GDR literature before and after the
Wende, Hubert Fichte and Uwe Johnson
German Linguistics, centred on dialectology
and sociolinguistics, with a particular interest
in contemporary German-speaking societies
Some of the PhDs currently supervised include
research on:
Urban aurality as a literary motif in German
modernism
The psychoaesthetics of mourning in post-war
West German prose
Winckelmanns Aesthetics
Playing and playfulness in German thought
and literature from Schiller to Hesse
Critique of the Purely Poetic Being in the poetry
of Hlderlin, Rilke and Charents
The Poetics of H.C. Artmann and the Austrian
Avant-garde
Heine's Poetic Images of Cities
Music and its narrative function in Wolfgang
Hildesheimer and Gert Jonke
German Exiles in London and Police records
in Nineteenth- Century
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Research
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Research students in the Department have recently

read papers at graduate colloquia and at research
seminars in the UK, Germany and Austria. Where
appropriate, they are encouraged to undertake
archival research abroad, and grants have been
awarded to work in Berlin, Wolfenbttel, Marbach,
Munich, Vienna and Zurich. Five theses from the
Department have appeared in book form in recent
years.
Further information
Please contact:
Dr Robert Gillett
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8303
Hispanic Studies
Our research expertise is diverse and ranges over
most areas of Spanish and Spanish-American
Studies, Brazilian Studies, and Catalan Studies. We
have an internationally-recognised research tradition
and a UK research rating of 5* (out of 5*); we were
also in the highest quartile in the 2008 research
exercise. Among our researchers is a Fellow of the
British Academy. Visiting Research Fellows, usually
from Spain and the United States, who participate
in research seminars and advise students on their
areas of interest, are a regular feature of our
research life. The Department benefits from the
active ongoing involvement of a number of
associated scholars: Emeritus professors Deyermond,
Glendinning, and Penny; Professor Dadson and Dr
Whetnall.
We publish a major scholarly journal, Hispanic
Research Journal, and a monograph series, Papers
of the Medieval Hispanic Research Seminar. See
www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/hispstudies/pmhrs
The College has a strong collection of books,
periodicals, videos and DVDs in Hispanic and LatinAmerican Studies. It also houses a comprehensive
collection of Brazilian fiction films, Argentinean and
Brazilian documentaries (see www.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/
hispstudies/ladocs) and the Bernat Metge collection
(Catalan).
In addition, postgraduate students at Queen Mary
also have access to the extensive resources of the
British Library, and the University of London Library,
at Senate House, where the Eliot Phelips collection of
early printed Spanish books, the Joan Gili collection
of Catalan books and specialist Latin-American
holdings are located. The Warburg Institute Library,
a famous interdisciplinary centre which specialises
in the classical tradition, is also available to students.
The University of London is also home to the
Institute for Germanic and Romance Studies and the
Institute for the Study of the Americas, in which we
actively participate.
We provide supervision for MPhil and PhD theses

in most areas of Spanish and Spanish-American
linguistic, literary and cultural studies, film studies,
Catalan and Brazilian literary and cultural studies,
and comparative literature topics with a Hispanic
element. In addition to more specialist seminars
organised within the School, there is a Departmental
Research Seminar, which is a focus for research in
Hispanic Studies. We also hold a yearly full-day
students symposium when students give papers
and/or discuss research in progress. There is a
comprehensive programme of training in research
methods, academic writing, dissemination of
research and oral presentations. Research Students
are often invited to undertake undergraduate
teaching for the Department.
The Department of Hispanic Studies is interested in
receiving applications from prospective MPhil and
PhD students across a wide range of areas. The
Department has particular research strengths in the
following areas:
Medieval Hispanic Studies
The Department hosts the Medieval Hispanic
Research Seminar, an internationally recognised
research centre directed by Dr Rosa Vidal. Graduate
students and postdoctoral scholars from Spain,
America and elsewhere regularly spend extended
periods working in association with the Seminar. Four
or five meetings are held each term for discussion of
work in progress and a two-day international
colloquium is held each summer. The Department
offers supervision in Medieval Spanish Studies in
general and, in particular, in the Spanish Inquisition
and inter-religious conflicts (Christian, Jews and
Muslims).
Film Studies
Professor Vieira offers modules and supervision on
the MA in Film Studies on Argentine, Brazilian and
Chilean Cinemas, with a particular focus on political
history and gender representations (see page 109).
Dr Garcia offers supervision in Cuban Cinema.
Modern Peninsular
Research expertise in Modern Peninsular Studies
covers all genres of literature, film and cultural
studies. Current specific research interests include
poetry and poetics, drama and theatre under Franco,
censorship studies, poetics of exile, cultural
resistance, film, photography, popular culture
and the study of migration. Current major
interdisciplinary research projects feature the history
of emotions and early modern madness. Dr Carrera
is a co-founder of the recently established
interdepartmental Centre for the History of the
Emotions. Professor Nair is the Director of the Centre
for Migration Studies and teaches on the MA
programmes in Migration Studies.

Latin American Studies

Latin Americanists in the Department (Dr
DAllemand, Dr Garca and Professor Vieira) can
offer research supervision in cultural history; cultural
studies; history of ideas; exile; social, resistance and
revolutionary movements; gender studies; film and
literature. Research in the Latin American field
covers all genres and periods. There is particular
expertise on Brazil, Cuba, Central America,
Colombia, the Caribbean, the Andean countries,
the Southern Cone countries, and Cuban-Americans.
Brazilian Studies
This area focuses on Brazilian Contemporary Culture
in film, literature, music and photography. Our work
with Brazilian artists includes, amongst others,
Fernando Meirelles, Walter Salles, prominent women
film directors, as well as major documentary
filmmakers, such as Eduardo Coutinho, Joo Moreira
Salles, Evaldo Mocarzel, Jos Padilha and Marcos
Prado, and photographers such as Sebastio
Salgado.
Catalan Studies
The Department hosts the Centre for Catalan Studies
(CCS), funded by the Institut Ramon Llull
(Barcelona). The CCS produces and disseminates
first-class research in Catalan Studies and trains new
researchers in the area. It contributes to the
institutionalisation of Catalan Studies in UK
universities and promotes links between researchers
in the UK, the Catalan-speaking lands and the US.
The CCS also offers scholarships to PhD students
working specifically in this area.
Hispanic and Romance Linguistics
There is close collaboration with the Department
of Linguistics, and linguists participate fully in the
Linguistics Research Seminar. Professor Pountain
convenes an annual Romance Linguistics Seminar
attracting international participation in which
Research Students regularly make presentations
alongside established scholars.
Further information
Please contact:
Dr Omar Garca
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8302
Linguistics
The Departments research encompasses both the
structure of language and its use within speech
communities and different social contexts. We were
awarded the highest possible rating for our research
(5* out of 5*) in the last Research Assessment
Exercise (one of only four such ratings in the
country) and we are ranked first in the country in
The Times Higher Education league tables for our
combined teaching and research.
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Our specific areas of interest are: syntax, semantics,

morphology and prosody; phonology; tone and
intonation; the structure of spoken language; dialect
syntax; and sociolinguistics including variationist,
interactional, discourse-analytic, and field-based
approaches, ethnography of communication,
sociology of language, language and media,
language and gender, language attitudes, language
planning, multilingualism, endangered languages,
dialect contact and historical linguistics. The
Department works closely with other linguists in the
School of Languages, Linguistics and Film, who have
specific interests in French, German and Hispanic
languages (see pages 112-115), and research
students benefit from this range of expertise. We
have a lively programme of seminars and reading
groups and a series of invited guest lectures.
Graduate students have access to the major
academic libraries and resources in London, in
addition to our own study facilities. The Department
has a new linguistics laboratory and recording studio.
The laboratory is fully stocked with state-of-the-art
recording and transcribing equipment, a
comprehensive range of public corpora and software
for analysing language and workstations for graduate
students and research fellows.
Further information
Please contact:
Dr Paul Elbourne
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8298
Russian
We have enjoyed a vigorous existence since the
Departments foundation in 1965 and continue to
flourish, with 40 per cent of our research graded in
the highest categories of 3* (internationally excellent)
and 4* (world-leading) in the last Research
Assessment Exercise (2008).
The Departmental research culture is fostered
through its research seminar series, its regular visits
of lecturers from Russia, the work of the Garnett
Press, and the organisation of conferences, such
as that on the theme of Russia on Screen (2008).
The College Library has material on Slavonic
linguistics, Russian literature and film, in addition to
all of the basic reference tools required by research
workers. Students can supplement this collection by
using other central London specialist sources.
Within the broader area of the Faculty of Arts, the
Department contributes to the MA in Film Studies
(see page 109).
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Research
(cont)

The Department is interested in receiving

applications from prospective MPhil and PhD for
research in Russian ranges over a wide number of
topics and has particular research strengths in the
following areas:
Eighteenth, Nineteenth and Twentieth- Century
Russian literature (in particular Karamzin,
Zhukovskii, Gogol, Tolstoi, Chekhov, Zoshchenko,
travel literature, non-fiction literature)
Soviet cinema (especially documentary,
Dziga Vertov and wartime cinema)
Landscape design in Russia
Modernity and its ruins
The Nineteenth- Century Russian press and
its magnates
The relationship between totalitarianism and
the Russian intelligentsia
Russian folklore
Polish literature
Further information
Please contact:
Professor Andreas Schnle
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8329
Film
Professor Elza Adamowicz MA(Edin) PhD(Lond)
Professor of French Literature and Visual Culture
Dada and Surrealist art, literature and film; word
and image relations in Twentieth- Century French
literature/art
Eugene Doyen BA MA(Westminster)
Technical Director of Film
The processes of creative writing, the skills and
technique of fiction direction, the relationship
between film theory and film practice
Charles Drazin BA MA(Oxon) PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in Film Studies
British cinema, especially Alexander Korda,
Documentary Movement, Ealing Studios, Free
Cinema and British 'New Wave', French cinema
Professor Peter Evans MA(St Andrews) PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Film Studies
Spanish cinema (especially Buuel), Hollywood
(especially the Musical, Romantic Comedy, Biblical
Epics), British Cinema (especially Carol Reed)
David Barnett, PhD in Catalan
Medieval Literature
I chose Queen Mary because
the Hispanics Department has an
excellent reputation, and is the
only College in London to offer
Catalan. When I phoned up to
enquire and came to visit,
everyone was very friendly and
welcoming.
The best things about the course are my supervisor
and the high level of academic support I receive
within the department. Im fortunate in being able
to attend and take part in the Medieval Hispanic
Research Seminar and to benefit from the excellent
programme of the recently inaugurated Centre for
Catalan Studies. I feel I can call on other members of
the teaching staff within the department if I need to.
I get to travel to Spain to do research there. Closer to
home, I spend time in the Manuscripts reading room
of the British Library reading texts/documents that
were written over five centuries ago.
This year Ive been given the opportunity to do some
teaching. Ive really enjoyed this, especially working
with the two other post-grads from the Department
whove been teaching the same course with me. Ive
learnt a great deal and had a lot of fun at the same time.
The opening of the Lock-keepers Cottage has
provided postgraduates with an excellent new study
space. Its quiet and well-equipped, with a great view
out of the window.

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Mark Glancy BA(Lanc) MA PhD(East Anglia)

Senior Lecturer (Department of History)
American and British film history; transnational
reception studies; Alfred Hitchcock; films and the
Second World War; the Hollywood studio system
Sue Harris BA(Strathclyde) MsL(Amiens) PhD(Bris)
Reader in French Cinema Studies
French cinema and popular theatre, books on
European set design, cinema and national identity,
Catherine Deneuve, Bertrand Blier
Jeremy Hicks BA MA PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Russian literature and cinema, especially
documentary and journalism from 1920s, satirical
literature (Mikhail Zoshchenko), documentary film
(Dziga Vertov), Russian representations of the Holocaust
Alasdair King BA(Lond) MA(East Anglia)
PhD(Southampton)
Senior Lecturer in German and Film Studies
German cinema (contemporary and historical case
studies); film and philosophy, film and spatial theory,
film aesthetics
Professor Annette Kuhn BA(Econ) MA (Sheffield)
PhD(Lond) FBA
Cinema, photography and cultural memory; childhood
and cinema, transitional phenomena and cultural
experience, history and ethnohistory of film reception
Professor Parvati Nair BA MA PhD(Lond)
Professor of Hispanic Cultural Studies
Contemporary Spanish cultural studies, Migration
Studies: representations of displacement in film, music
and photography, community and minority identities
Libby Saxton BA(Oxon) MA PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in French and Film Studies
Post-war French cinema and thought, film and
ethics, memory, trauma and testimony
Pauline Small MA(Glas) MLitt(Edin)
Senior Lecturer in Film
Contemporary Italian cinema, mafia films, star
studies, comedy filmmaking of the 1950s
Else RP Vieira MA PhD(UFMG, Brazil) PhD(UFMG,
Warwick)
Reader in Brazilian and Comparative Latin American
Studies
Brazilian cinema and culture; gender, sexuality and
revolutionary women in South American political film.
The documentary in Argentina, Brazil and Chile
Guy Westwell BA(Keele) MA PhD(Glasgow)
Lecturer in Film Studies
Relationship between film, photography and cultural
memory within an American context, representations
of the Vietnam War and other traumatic events in
American history, contemporary Hollywood and 9/11
Staff profile: Dr Libby Saxton

I have recently completed two books, Haunted
Images: Film, Ethics, Testimony and the Holocaust
(Wallflower, 2008), with the assistance of funding
from the AHRC Research Leave Scheme, and Film
and Ethics: Foreclosed Encounters, co-authored
with Lisa Downing (Routledge, forthcoming 2009).
I also received a British Academy Small Research
Grant for transcribing and digitally archiving the
proceedings of Jacques Derridas seminars at
Queen Mary.
My work on film and the Holocaust was driven by
an interest in the ethics of representation, which
led me, in my second book, to explore in detail the
intersections between cinema and recent ethical
thought in the continental tradition.
Much of my teaching is symbiotically linked to my
research. My specialist undergraduate and MA
modules have evolved out of, and informed, my
books, which enables me to ensure that students
are exposed to the latest scholarship and debates
in the fields.
MA and research students in Film Studies at the
college join a dynamic new department with a
thriving postgraduate community. They work with
some of the leading scholars in the discipline,
benefit from a dedicated programme of film
research seminars and events, and are supported
by excellent facilities, including a state-of-the-art
on-campus cinema. They also profit from proximity
to Londons numerous film venues, such as the
British Film Institute library, the BFI Southbank and
the Cin-Lumire at the French Institute.
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French
Professor Elza Adamowicz MA(Edin) PhD(Lond)
Professor of French Literature and Visual Culture
Dada and Surrealist art, literature and film, word
and image relations in Twentieth- Century French
literature/art
Sue Harris BA(Strathclyde) MsL(Amiens) PhD(Bris)
Reader in French Cinema Studies
French cinema and popular theatre, books on
European set design, cinema and national identity,
Catherine Deneuve, Bertrand Blier
Professor Edward Hughes BA PhD(Belfast)
Professor of French Studies
Socio-political reading of literature; TwentiethCentury French Literature, particularly Proust,
Camus; Francophone literature of North Africa;
exoticism, marginality and cultural identity
Shirley Jordan BA PhD(Hull)
Reader
Contemporary womens writing in French;
experimental forms of cultural production including
cinema, photo-textual works and installation art;
poetry and art criticism of Francis Ponge
Will McMorran BA(Bris) DPhil(Oxon)
Senior Lecturer in French and Comparative Literature
Comparative approaches to early modern fiction,
particularly the Eighteenth-Century novel in France
and England. Sade and the ethics of fiction
Professor Michael Moriarty MA PhD(Cantab) FBA FRSA
Centenary Professor of French Literature and
Thought
French literature from 1550-1800, history of ideas
(philosophy, theology, political thought)
Leigh Oakes BA PhD(Melbourne)
Reader
Language and national identity in France, Qubec,
and Sweden, language policy in the European Union,
language attitudes, language and globalisation
Libby Saxton BA(Oxon) MA(Cantab) PhD(Cantab)
Post-war French cinema and thought, film and
ethics, memory, trauma and testimony
Kiera Vaclavik BA(Sheffield) MA PhD(Manchester)
Lecturer in French Studies and Comparative
Literature
Anglophone and Francophone children's literature
and culture, comparative literature, NineteenthCentury fiction, theories of intertextuality
Staff profile:
Professor Michael Moriarty
Centenary Professor of French Literature
and Thought; Chevalier dans lOrdre des
Palmes Acadmiques
Many early modern (Sixteenth Eighteenth
Century) writers, philosophers, theologians,
moralists are fascinated by the possibility of
explaining apparently virtuous behaviour as false
and deceptive, for instance, because it is practised
for ones advantage or to enhance ones self-image.
I am writing a book entitled Disguised Vices on this
topic, mostly on French material. The research has
been funded under the AHRC Research Leave
scheme. It follows on from a prizewinning study
Fallen Nature, Fallen Selves: Early Modern French
Thought II (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2006).
I was drawn to this area through a fascination with
the arguments and strategies used to cast doubt on
apparent virtue, and with the interface between
religious and secular perspectives.
At its best, my research would affect readers
sense of what is important or interesting. I aim to
display the fascination and relevance of what may
appear abstruse or remote in debates from the
past.
Queen Mary benefits from distinguished
researchers in many adjacent disciplines, and
much scope to benefit from interdisciplinary
connections. Our research students are highly
valued, and the material and moral support is
strong.

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German
Robert Gillett MA(Oxon) PhD(Cantab)
Senior Lecturer
German, Austrian and Comparative Literature and
Culture from 1800 to the present, gender and queer
studies and film
Professor Rdiger Grner BA(Lond) MA(Tbingen)
PhD(Surrey)
Professor of German and Director of the Centre for
Anglo-German Cultural Relations
Aesthetics of Romanticism, Literary modernism in
Germany and Austria, music and literature, AngloGerman literary relations since 1780
Patricia Howe BA PhD(Lond)
Research Fellow
German literature, German and Austrian NineteenthCentury narrative fiction and travel writing
Alasdair King BA(Lond) MA(East Anglia) PHD(Soton)
Senior Lecturer in German and Film Studies
German cinema (contemporary and historical case
studies), film and philosophy, film and spatial theory,
film aesthetics
Astrid Khler Dr Phil(Berlin)
Reader in German
German cultural history 1770-1830, including courtly
and bourgeois sociability, public rituals and literary
journals. Current writings by East German authors
before and after German unification
Angus Nicholls BA(Hons) PhD(Monash)
Research Lecturer in German and Comparative
Literature
English and German Romanticisms; Goethe and the
philosophy of his age, German Critical and
Hermeneutic Theory, European philosophical
conceptions in Twentieth- Century Australian
literature
Professor Leonard Olschner BA(Virginia)
Dr Phil(Freiburg)
Professor of German and Comparative Literature
German and comparative literature, Goethe,
Lichtenberg, Twentieth- Century poetry, literature of
the Shoah, Paul Celan, Adorno, translation studies
Falco Pfalzgraf Staatsexamen(Kassel)
PhD(Manchester)
Lecturer in German Linguistics and Medieval
German
The influence of English upon German, Linguistic
Purism (synchronic and diachronic focus), the
relationships between politics, language, and culture
Professor Felicity Rash BA PhD(Lond) MA(PCL)

Professor of German Linguistics
The sociolinguistics of Switzerland, politeness theory,
cognitive metaphor theory, right-wing German
discourse, German colonialism
Hispanic Studies
Elena Carrera LicFil(Zaragoza) MA(Nottingham)
DPhil(Oxon)
Lecturer in Hispanic Studies
Spanish Golden Age history and literature (passions
and emotions, madness, mysticism, autobiography,
Cervantes), contemporary Spanish narrative
Professor Trevor J Dadson BA(Leeds) PhD(Cantab) FBA
Professor of Hispanic Studies, Vice-Principal
(Humanities and Social Sciences)
Golden Age Spanish and Portuguese poetry, textual
editing, Golden Age cultural history (literacy, history
of the book, the Moriscos), contemporary Spanish
poetry
Patricia DAllemand LicFil(National University of
Colombia) PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Hispanic Studies
Latin American literature, cultural theory, cultural
history and history of ideas, with particular emphasis
upon Colombia, the Andean region and Southern
Cone countries
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Professor Peter Evans MA(St Andrews) PhD(Cantab)

Spanish cinema (especially Buuel)
Omar Garca BA BS MA MSEd PhD(Mia) PhD(Lond)
Reader in Poetics of Exile, Censorship and Cultural
Resistance
Cuban and Cuban-American literature and film,
contemporary Spanish poetry and drama, poetry and
poetics of exile, censorship and cultural resistance
Jordi Larios BA MPhil PhD(Barcelona)
Senior Lecturer in Catalan Studies
Twentieth- Century Catalan literature, TwentiethCentury Spanish poetry, Spanish avant-garde
narrative of the 1930s
Professor Parvati Nair BA MA PhD(Lond)
Professor of Hispanic Cultural Studies
Contemporary Spanish cultural studies, Migration
Studies: representations of displacement in film,
music and photography, community and minority
identities
Professor Christopher Pountain MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Spanish Linguistics
Spanish and the Romance languages, their structure
and history, especially historical syntax
Rosa Vidal Doval BA MA PhD(Manchester)

Lecturer in Spanish Medieval Literature and Culture
Late medieval Spanish history, inter-religious
violence, medieval and early modern sermons
Else RP Vieira MA PhD(UFMG, Brazil) PhD(UFMG,
Warwick)
Reader in Brazilian and Comparative Latin American
Studies
Brazilian cinema and culture; gender, sexuality and
revolutionary women in South American political film.
The documentary in Argentina, Brazil and Chile
Linguistics
Professor David Adger MA MSc PhD(Edin)
Professor of Linguistics
Syntactic theory, interfaces in grammar, syntactic
variation
Professor Jenny Cheshire BA(Lond) PhD(Rdg) FRSA
Sociolinguistics, language variation and change, syntax
of spoken language, Multicultural London English
Colleen Cotter MA(Sussex, Berkeley) PhD(Berkeley)
Lecturer in Linguistics
Sociolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, ethnography
of communication, discourse analysis, language of
news media, endangered languages
Paul Elbourne MA MPhil(Oxon) PhD(MIT)
Semantics, philosophy of language, syntax-semantics
interface
Professor Carlos Gussenhoven MA(Amsterdam)
PhD(Nijmegen)
Phonology, prosody, experimental phonology, intonation
of west Germanic languages, typology of tonal systems,
intonational transcription of spoken corpora
Daniel Harbour MA(Oxon) MPhil (Oxon) PhD(MIT)
Features (linguistic atoms) in morphology, syntax,
semantics, endangered language
documentation/preservation
Erez Levon BA(UCLA) MA PhD(NYU)
Socialistics, stylistic variation, language and
gender/sexuality, language and nationalism,
Israel/Palestine

Leigh Oakes BA PhD(Melbourne)

Reader
Language and national identity in France, Qubec,
and Sweden, language policy in the European Union,
language attitudes, language and globalisation
Professor Christopher Pountain MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Spanish Linguistics
Spanish and the Romance languages, their structure
and history, especially historical syntax
Professor Felicity Rash BA PhD(Lond) MA(PCL)
Professor of German Linguistics
Research interests: the sociolinguistics of Switzerland,
politeness theory; cognitive metaphor theory, rightwing German discourse, German colonialism
Devyani Sharma BA(Dartmouth) MA PhD(Stanford)
Sociolinguistics, new Englishes, bilingualism,
syntactic variation, syntax and typology
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Russian
Jeremy Hicks BA MA PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Russian cinema, especially non-fiction, documentary
and newsreel from 1920s to 1940s; Dziga Vertov and
film representations of the Holocaust
Anna Pilkington MA(Moscow)
Lecturer
Russian avant-garde, childrens literature and folk
literature
Professor Andreas Schonle MA PhD(Harvard)
Professor of Russian
Eighteenth and Nineteenth- Century Russian
literature, cultural meaning of ruins, landscape
design in Russia, conceptions of modernity in Russia
and the West
Recent projects include an AHRC study of

Kiowa, an endangered native American language
with radically free word order. It shows that the
same principles underlie Kiowa grammar as that
of more familiar languages. The results will be
published in `Mirrors and Microparameters:
phrase structure beyond free word order (CUP,
2009).
Staff profile:
Professor David Adger
Im interested in the underlying organising
principles of language, especially in those that
create grammar, so when I see phenomena that
appear to challenge the existence of such
principles, such as massively free word order,
apparently random variation, or structures that
look just the reverse of what one might expect, I
feel I have to tackle them!
I am also involved in a number of studies of

dialectal English, examining the underlying logic
to the apparently random use of phrases like `we
was/we were, and developing a theory which
links grammatical and sociolinguistic factors. This
work has led to the publication of several papers
in the Journal of Linguistics and Lingua. With
funding from the Leverhulme Trust, I am also
completing a book on the way that grammar
connects with meaning, focusing on some odd
looking grammatical structures in Scottish Gaelic.
My research feeds into everything I do, from my
first year classes to my PhD students and
postdocs. The process of doing research, and the
understanding and knowledge that comes from it,
find its way into my lectures, books, and
discussions with students. Universities are all
about developing knowledge and understanding
of the world and passing it on.
Law
LLM Programme
MA in Medical Law and Ethics
MA in Migration and Law
MSc in Management
of Intellectual Property
Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
MSc Law and Finance
Postgraduate Certificate in Trade Mark
Law and Practice
Postgraduate Diplomas in Law
Postgraduate Diploma in International
Dispute Resolution (Arbitration)
Dispute Resolution (Mediation)
Diploma/LLM in Computer
and Communications Law (Distance Learning)
Commercial Arbitration (Distance Learning)
Mediation (ADR) (Distance Learning)
MA by Research in Law
Law
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School of Law
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The Queen Mary School of Law has consistently been
ranked in the top 10 in the UK for research, thanks
to our internationally recognised staff, many of whom
act as advisors to governments, industry and NGOs
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contributions from distinguished visiting academics
and practitioners, our postgraduate students are able
to benefit from a supportive and intellectually
stimulating environment, conveniently located in
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firms, chambers and the Courts of European Justice.
The Department of Law research strengths
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The Department of Law conducts an extensive range
of teaching and research activities. National and
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The Department of Law has particular expertise in the
areas of public international law; international human
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and property law; healthcare law; comparative law;
immigration, asylum and rights of ethnic minorities;
company and commercial law; labour law,
competition law; criminal law and environmental law.
The Centre for Commercial Law Studies research
strengths
www.ccls.edu
The CCLS was created in 1980 by Professor Sir Roy
Goode CBE QC to develop a body of knowledge and
skills in the areas of commercial law, which is used
by governments, public bodies, international
financial institutions, NGOs, the legal professions
and industry and commerce.
CCLS has particular strengths in arbitration, banking
and finance law, comparative and commercial law,
intellectual property, economic regulation,
international business law, law and development,
mediation, computer and communications law, EU
financial law and tax law.
The School of Law at Queen Mary offers postgraduate
research and teaching activities to over 600 students
from all over the world. The School of Law, comprising
the Department of Law and the Centre for Commercial
Law Studies (CCLS), has over 60 full-time members of
academic staff, which makes us one of the largest Law
Schools in the country, teaching both undergraduates
and postgraduates. It also provides access to a wide
range of specialist institutions, visiting fellows and
practitioners who contribute their expertise to
educational programmes that blend academic issues
with practical skills. Government, public bodies,
overseas institutions, the legal profession, industry
and commerce all consult and utilise the experience,
knowledge and skills of the Schools staff.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

All our Postgraduate Law programmes are accredited
by the Law Society, the Bar Council and confer CPD
points along with many of our free public events and
Seminar Series. For further details on events, guest
lectures and how to register for them:
www.law.qmul.ac.uk/events

The results of the latest Research Assessment
Exercise (RAE2008) confirm Queen Mary Law
School's position as one of the country's leading
legal research institutions. The Law School has
consolidated its position as being ranked 7th in
England, based on 60 per cent of its research
activity classed as world-leading (4*) (highest
score possible) or internationally excellent (3*).
The independent assessment of research quality
takes into account the quality of research outputs,
research environment and esteem indicators.
Projects, funding, research

grants and awards
Current School of Law research projects include:
Professor Geraldine Van Bueren is working with
UNESCO on Freedom from Poverty, on how laws
can be used constructively to combat poverty
Professor Loukas Mistelis is continuing his
empirical survey in arbitration sponsored by Price
Waterhouse Coopers entitled Corporate Attitudes
towards Dispute Resolution
The selection process of the international judiciary
Professor Kate Malleson (Queen Mary) and
Professor Philippe Sands (UCL), an AHRC three
year project
Professor Richard Ashcroft, along with Dr Adam
Oliver (LSE) and Professor Theresa Marteau (KCL)
have been awarded a 850K Wellcome Trust
Strategic Award in Biomedical Ethics, to support
an interdisciplinary research project on the use of
personal incentives to promote public health
Dr Guido Westkamp is conducting research on
the interaction between copyright, technology and
human rights funded by the Westfield Trust
Professor Ian Walden, along with Dr Gabriel Gari,
is working with Development Solutions UK on a
project commissioned by the European
Commission DG Trade. The project is examining
the state of liberalisation in five services sectors in
12 major trading partners (Argentina, Brazil, India,
Israel, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, Singapore,
Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand)
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Professor Chris Reed in conjunction with ICANN
(Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers) is working on the Public Comment
Period on Czech Arbitration Court Proposed Pilot
Projects. This pilot project aims to identify ways
of compliance with the existing rules while still
permitting electronic submission of documents
which are authenticated to a level which is
equivalent to hard signed documents.
Postgraduate School of Law Centre
In May 2007 we opened the new Postgraduate School
of Law in a fully refurbished building in Lincolns Inn
Fields, Holborn, which is near to numerous law firms,
chambers and the Courts of Justice and the Institute
of Advanced Legal Studies. The building has wireless
and scan to email facilities, workstations for students,
smart boards and digital data projectors for teaching
and a students common room.
Libraries
As well as housing the Law Library and a European
Documentation Centre, the Queen Mary Library at
Mile End provides access to all the main British,
European and international textbooks, law reports
and periodicals and also boasts one of the best
commercial law collections in the country. Through
the University of London College network, students
have access to an unrivalled range of electronic law
journals and databases.
In addition to the Queen Mary Library and the British
Library, Postgraduate students are able to access the
well-stocked law library at the University of Londons
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (IALS). The
Institute, located at Russell Square, a few minutes
walk from Lincolns Inn Fields, is one of the major
law libraries worldwide. Access to the University of
London Library at Senate House, which is a general
library with a very large collection, of particular
interest to those studying legal theory, legal history,
and commercial law, is available to MPhil and PhD
researchers registered with the School.
Postgraduate law students have access to the
Colleges extensive computing facilities, including
full Internet access.
Graduate Centre
Graduate students in the School of Law also have
access to the Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate
Centre, an award-winning building on the Mile End
campus designed especially for graduate students
in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It features
a seminar room, two workrooms with computing
facilities, and a common room.
Advice and support

The School attaches great importance to the
provision of support, both academic and pastoral,
to its students. It recognises that there is a need for
students, especially those who have come from
abroad, to be able to discuss their individual module
choices and progress during the academic year. All
programmes of study have dedicated tutors and LLM
students are assigned personal tutors. The College
Advice and Counselling Service is also available, and
can help with finance advice and support with
personal problems. All students can also register
with the College Health Centre.
Scholarship information changes every year. In 2009,
we awarded the following scholarships:
LLM
Fourteen scholarships covering full tuition fees
spread across Home, EU and International Students
MSc in Management of Intellectual Property Herchel
Smith scholarships
Several tuition fee waivers are awarded at the home
student rate and a small stipend towards additional
costs to graduates of British universities only in
mathematics, engineering and the natural, medical
and computer sciences.
John Kemp Scholarship (The Benescience Foundation)
Awarded annually to a student who intends to
pursue a career as a Patent Agent. The scholarship
is approximately 1,000.
Department of Law Taught Masters Bursaries
Several bursaries available to students studying MA
Medical Law and Ethics and MA Research in Law.
MSc Law and Finance Progammes
Several joint bursaries offered by the Economics
Department and the School of Law.
Research Scholarships
Queen Mary Studentship Awards (seven awards)
available to full time students for payment of full
MPhil/PhD fees and maintenance grant worth at
least 14,900 (reviewed annually). All full time
students with an agreed offer of study are eligible
to apply
Herchel Smith Scholarships (The American Friends
of Cambridge University) in Intellectual Property
Law are awarded each year to new applicants and
continuing PhD students and cover tuition fees
(home/EU and overseas) and quarterly stipend
which varies per year
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School of Law
Graduate Teaching Assistantships (four awards)
to MPhil/PhD students of fee waiver of home/EU
tuition fees plus maintenance grant (reviewed
annually (worth 12K in 2008). Responsibilities
includes teaching undergraduate law subjects
and acting as LLB student advisers.
For further details on all our available funding
and deadlines, please visit: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/
postgraduate/fees/
Further information
Please contact the individual administrator for
information on specific programmes.
Postgraduate School of Law
67-69 Lincolns Inn Fields, London WC2A 3JB
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8100
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Admissions Office enquiries
London E1 4NS Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
Our graduates are highly sought after by the legal

and non-legal professions, both nationally and
internationally. Senior practitioners and academics
from leading law firms, chambers and other
universities contribute on our programmes, providing
excellent networking opportunities for our students.
Many law firms, including Dechert LLP, Allen and
Overy, Herbert Smith and Linklaters regularly ask to
meet our students, whilst hosting interview events.
In addition, some of these law firms offer work
experience for students during their studies at
Queen Mary.
Examples of recent graduates employers and posts
include:
PriceWaterhouseCoopers, (Ivory Coast and UK)
Legal & Tax Managers
Kilburn & Strode (UK), Trainee Patent Attorney
Office of the Attorney General, Fiji Government,
Principal Legal Officer
Russin Vecchi, (Taiwan) Lawyer, (Taiwan)
Deloitte & Touche, (Greece) Tax Consultant, and
(UK), Corporate Tax Analyst
Oracle Norge AS, (Norway), Contract Specialist
Baker & McKenzie (Kazakhstan), Lawyer and
Associate, (Russia)
St. Pauls Firm, Associate Lawyer, India
Swiss Life, Attorney, Switzerland
Citilaw, Pupil Barrister, Mauritius
Turkish Government, Competition Expert Lawyer
Grey Worldwide (Lebanon) Regional Financial
Controller, Nabarro (UK), Paralegal
Alliance Bernstein, (UK), Head of European Tax
De La Cour Law Firm (Denmark), Assistant Attorney
Haechi and Chalhouts (Kuwait), Legal Adviser
MannHeimerSwartling (Sweden), Lawyer
Gusma En Labrunie (Brazil), Lawyer
European Commission (Belgium), Trainee Assistant
Hassan & Hassan Advocates (Pakistan), Junior
Associate
Marks & Clerk (UK), Patent Attorney
Toshiba (Japan), Lawyer Assistant
Aglofin Bernaldi (Italy), Lawyer
Cambridge Patents Ltd (UK), Technical
Assistant, White and Case (Thailand), Lawyer
EON Corporate (Germany) Regulatory Manager
Eliabes & Paschalides & Co (Cyprus) Barrister
Thatcher Procet & Wood (USA) Associate Attorney
Promark (France) Lawyer in Trademarks Law
Cefai Associates (Malta), Lawyer
Frank Dehn & Co (UK), Patent Attorney
Department of Justice (Germany) Assistant Prosecutor
Patent Office (China), Researcher, China
Hishmaddin Law Firm (Malaysia), Trainee Lawyer
Further details on support offered by the Careers
Service, please visit: www.careers.qmul.ac.uk
Postgraduate School of Law, Lincolns Inn Fields
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LLM programme
The LLM programme

The School of Law offers a rich and diverse range of
modules which lead to either a General LLM which is
designed to give students maximum flexibility in the
choice of modules in any field of law or one of
several specialist LLM degrees listed below:
Banking and Finance Law
Commercial and Corporate Law
Comparative and International Dispute Resolution
Competition Law
Computer and Communications Law
Economic Regulation
Environmental Law
European Law
Human Rights Law
Intellectual Property Law
International Business Law
Law and Development
Legal Theory and History
Medical Law
Public International Law
Public Law
Tax Law
Programme outline
You will complete three full taught modules or
equivalent and a dissertation. If necessary, we
strongly recommend that students audit a fourth
class for dissertation support to help with their
research. Part-time students attend the same classes,
but only take two modules per year over two years.
There are over 110 different modules available
these are outlined below. For detailed information
on the individual modules and the specialisation
groupings, please visit: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/
postgraduate/llm/programmes/
Aristotles Concept of Law * (half module)
Advanced Equity and Trusts Law
Advanced Land Law
Advanced Medical Negligence
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Banking Law
Challenging Public Power: Advanced
Administrative Law
Climate Change Law and Policy
Commercial Law Written and Oral Advocacy
Commercial Trusts Law (half module)
Communications Law
Company Law
Comparative Commercial Law
Comparative Class Actions
Comparative Immigration and Nationality Law
Comparative Laws in non-Western Contexts
Comparative US and EC Anti-trust Law
Competition and Regulation of Network Industries:

The Legal Regime of Services of General Interest in
the EU (half module)
Computer Law
Consent (in contemporary medicine)
Constitutional Law and Constitutional Rights in the US
Contract Law in the European Union
Corporate Governance
Corporate Social Responsibility, Human Rights and
Globalisation
Courts in Comparative Perspective
Crime and Punishment 1600 1900 (half module)
Cyberspace Law
Discrimination Law
E-commerce Law
Environmental and Planning Law
Environmental Law and Policy (with special
reference to the UK)
Equity and the Home (half module)
Ethnic Minorities and the Law
EU Constitutional Law I (half module)
EU Constitutional Law II (half module)
EU Criminal Law
EU Immigration Law
EU Financial Law
EU Justice and Home Affairs
EU Social Law and Policy
European and UK Protection of Equality Rights
(half module)
European and UK Protection of Human Rights at
Work (half module)
European Community Competition Law
European Community Tax Law
European Environmental Law
European Internal Market
European Tort Law
External Relations Law of the European Union
Gender, Law and the State: Current Legal Issues
Global Policy and Economics of Intellectual
Property Law
Globalisation, International Community and New
World Order: Law beyond the Nation State
History of Commercial Law (Half module)
History of Contract Law (Half module)
History of Tort Law (Half module)
Human Rights of Women
Information Law
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property and the Creative Industries
Intellectual Property Aspects of Medicine
Intellectual Property in the Digital Millennium
International and Comparative Commercial
Arbitration
International and Comparative Competition Law
International and Comparative Law of Copyright
and Related Rights
International and Comparative Law of Patents,
Trade Secrets and Related Rights
International and Comparative Social Justice
Law
International and Comparative Law of Trade Marks,

Designs and Unfair Competition
International and Comparative Trust Law
International Commercial Law
International Commercial Litigation
Commercial Conflicts of Laws
International Construction Contracts and
Arbitration
International Criminal Law
International Economic Law
International Environmental Law
International Law and Development
International Law of Armed Conflict and
the Use of Force
International Law of the Sea
International Law on the Rights of the Child
International Merger Control
International Natural Resources Law
International Protection of Human Rights
International Tax Law I
International Tax Law II
International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement
IP Transactions
Judicial Protection in the EU
Jurisprudence A * (half module)
Jurisprudence B * (half module)
Law and Literature Market, State and Empire
*(Half module)
Law and Literature National Law, Positivism and
Liberalism* (Half module)
Law in Platos Republic* (alf module)
Law of Economic Crime
Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in
Emerging Economies
Law of Insurance Contracts and Regulation
Law on Investment Entities
Law of Succession
Law of Treaties
Legal Aspects of EU Foreign Economic Policy
Legal Aspects of International Finance
Legal Problems of International Trade and
Legal Theory in the Common Law Tradition
Media Law
Medical Jurisprudence
Mental Health Law
Modern Legal History
Multinational Enterprises and the Law
Natural Resources Law
New Medical Technologies and the Law
Regulation of Financial Markets
Remedies in Contract and Tort
Secured Financing in Commercial Transactions
Securities Regulation
Taxation of Corporate Finance
Taxation Principles and Concepts
Traditional Knowledge and Genetic Resources
UK Business Taxation
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UK Competition Law
UK Environmental Law
Youth Justice (half module)
Note: Not all of the modules listed above may be
available in any one year. Therefore, individual
specialisations can only be selected if sufficient
modules are offered. All modules are full subjects
unless otherwise stated.
* Indicates a new module subject to approval.
Please refer to www.law.qmul.ac.uk/llm/programmes
for further details.
Graduate profile:
Melike Tas, Turkey
Studied: Comparative and International Dispute
Resolution LLM graduated 2005
Currently: Working as an associate lawyer at
Paksoy & Co, a Turkey-based law firm.
postgraduate study?
Because of its high reputation in International
Arbitration and dispute resolution studies.
In comparison with other universities, I found
Queen Mary ideal: the level of teaching and the
technology available to us helped me very much.
I still have still contacts with the College, for
instance, Julian Lew and Loukas Mistelis are
very well known in the Turkish law community.
I hope to gain more experience in this field and
broaden my experience in practice with an
academic base.
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LLM programme
(cont)
For General LLM students, you can select modules

from any of the 110 different modules, as long as the
content of these modules is not too similar. The LLM
Programme Co-ordinator will advise on this at the
start of term.
For students choosing a specialist LLM, three of your
four required modules need to be chosen from those
available in any specific specialisation. The fourth
module can be unrelated. Certain Queen Mary nonlaw subjects may be taken if these clearly
complement the chosen law subjects. An essay,
which falls within the same area of law as any
requested specialisation, may count as one module
for this purpose.
LLM module selections will need to be checked and
agreed with the LLM Programme Co-ordinator after
registration and by a given date. Full information on
this process is available after Registration and
detailed in the LLM Student Handbook, which is
provided at induction.
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by written exams and
in certain cases, combined exams and short essays.
In all cases the required dissertation is worth 25 per
cent of the final mark.
Required dissertation
This is a dissertation prepared as an original piece of
work by the student. There is a maximum length of
15,000 words. It is sometimes possible to elect to do
an additional half or full dissertation.
Term 1: Taught classes and submission of
dissertation proposal
Term 2: Taught classes
Term 3: Revision classes and exams in May and
June it is important that students remain on
campus during this period as additional support is
provided through the Academic Communication
Skills for Law.
Dissertations are submitted mid-August:
Students will be supported in their dissertation
preparation by elements of the Academic
Communication Skills for Law. For more information,
see www.law.qmul.ac.uk/ postgraduate/llm/faq/#19
Overseas Recognition
LLM programmes, offered by the Queen Mary,
University of Londons School of Law, have been
accredited by the ABA (American Bar Association).
Entry requirements
Admission is based solely on academic merit. The
usual qualification for entry to the LLM programme
is a degree in law, or a degree with substantial law
content, normally of at least upper second class
honours (or equivalent).
Non-law graduates with good honours, that have also
obtained the equivalent of good honours in CPE and
Bar Finals/Legal Practice examinations, or passed
the solicitors qualifying examination, may qualify.
Law graduates with lower second class honours
degrees and at least five years professional legal
experience may also qualify. Non-law graduates
may be considered on the basis of exceptional
professional experience that directly relates to
specialist LLM taught programmes. For students
with International qualifications, please visit:
www.qmul.ac.uk/international
For English Language Proficiency, please see
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/languagerequirements/i
ndex.html#PostgraduateTaughtLaw
Further information
It is strongly recommended that LLM applications be
submitted by end June 2010. Applications received
later than this date may not be processed in time for
the commencement of the next academic year.
Please note that students applying for Queen Mary
Scholarships should apply in time to meet the
separate deadlines.
For general information on the LLM degree,
please contact:
Susan Sullivan, LLM Programme Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8092
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 8101
Nneka Okechukwu, LLM
International Public Law,
Nigeria
Another feature of the
Queen Mary LLM which I
found very appealing was
the fact that a student has
the freedom to structure
his or her programme to
suit his or her preferences
and career goals. I soon
discovered that the seminars encouraged and
challenged students to consider different aspects
of the issues. I particularly liked the fact that for
some classes, visiting lecturers were invited to
enlighten us on the practical applications of what
we learned.
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Degree programmes
MA in Medical Law and Ethics

On this programme, you will be taught by the
leading experts in the field, who act as advisers
to government and as regulators of new medical
technologies.
Programme outline
Teaching runs throughout the two semesters from
September to Easter. Part-time students study the
two compulsory modules in the first year and in the
second year they take two optional modules and
complete their dissertation, which should be based
upon one of those modules. For part-time students,
attendance is one half-day per week. For full-time
students it is two half-days per week. Teaching is on
Mondays (options) and Tuesdays (compulsory
modules).
Compulsory modules
Medical Jurisprudence a medical law survey
module, covering the following subjects: Bioethics
Resource Allocation Information, Capacity and
Consent Confidentiality Mental Health Law
Medical Research Reproductive Medicine and
Abortion End of Life Issues Organ Transplantation
Medical Negligence Product Liability
The Legal Regulation of New Medical Technologies
examines the ethical, legal and social issues arising
in the regulation of new medical technologies.
Optional modules
Students choose two of the following options:
Consent in Contemporary Medicine Considers in
more depth the central role of consent, its
philosophical origins, its place in the western legal
tradition and its application to treatment, research
and organ/tissue donation.
Mental Health Law Considers law relating to the
treatment of those who lack capacity, and of patients
suffering from mental disorders. Includes
examination of community care, discrimination and
human rights.
Intellectual Property Aspects of Medicine Examines
the categories of intellectual property and the
sources of intellectual property law (national, regional
and international). Introduces the concept of
patenting and examines it particularly in relation to
human genetic material, medical research and
public health.
Noor Al-Humaidhi,
MA Medical Law
and Ethics
All the teaching
staff took the time
to explain the
intricacies of the
law that I did not
understand (having
done a Medicine
degree) and were
always interested in my thoughts and opinions. The
programme was set up as a series of seminars, so
we were not just lectured but encouraged to prepare
background reading and engage in discussion.
The programme has been a wonderful opportunity
for me to examine the day-to-day duties of a doctor
in a completely different light. I would recommend
it to anyone with an interest in the medical field as
it forces you to question and re-examine issues
that you may have thought were simple and straight
forward.
Advanced Medical Negligence Analyses issues of
medical negligence in depth. Should the good
Samaritan be statutorily protected? Should a failure
to warn of medical risks be treated as significantly
as a failure to diagnose or treat?
Assessment
Medical Jurisprudence and Advanced Medical
Negligence: written examination in May/June
The Legal Regulation of New Medical Technologies:
15,000 word dissertation submitted in June Other
options: submission of two 5,000-word research
papers (June). For one of their two options students
must submit a 10,000-word dissertation in August
instead of the normal mode of assessment for that
option.
Entry requirements
You will normally be expected to have been awarded
(by the time of actually beginning the MA
programme) a first or upper second class degree (or
international equivalent) in a relevant field of study.
Experience in a registered profession (medicine,
nursing, law, the allied health professions) is also
taken into account where an applicant is not offering
the standard qualification. Students with a law
background should normally apply for the LLM in
Medical Law.
Further information
Sophia Oliver
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3283
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Degree programmes
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Interdisciplinary programme, offered jointly
by the Departments of Law and Politics.
The MA in Migration and Law examines the intricate
relationship between the movement of people and
the legalities that surround those migrations. The
programme enables the student to correlate the
theoretical and empirical, legal and political, aspects
of the migrant experience. On completion of the
programme, you will be able to demonstrate a critical
understanding of the main theoretical approaches
and legal issues relating to the study of migration
both nationally and internationally and to practically
apply the knowledge and skills acquired. The degree
is relevant for those intending to undertake a legal
career and for those wishing to work in local or
national government or with NGOs. It is also suitable
for those already working in those fields who wish to
extend their knowledge and understanding of the
way in which the migrant is affected by current and
previous legislation.
Programme outline
As a full-time student in Semester 1, you will take
the two core modules
Typologies and Theories of Migration I Comparative
Immigration and Nationality Law
In addition you will take
Research Methods module (however, as a Migration
and Law student you will not be required to submit
any written work for this module).
Semester 2: Select an option (one relating to law the
other to migration) from a selection which includes:
European Law and Migration Typologies and
Theories II Empire, Race and Immigration
Housing, Health and Education in a Metropolitan
Environment Issues in Democratisation The
Politics of Media Democracy in Plural Societies
Democratisation and State Autonomy in the Middle
East
In the summer period you will be expected to
research and write up your dissertation, with
guidance from your selected supervisor whom you
will be in contact with every two to three weeks.
Submission of the dissertation is in the second week
of September.
As a part-time student you will take one taught
module per Semester (Semester one and two) over
the period of your two-year programme (plus the
Research Methods Module in Semester one, year
one) and submit your dissertation in the second
week of the September in your second year.
Assessment
Assessment is by a 5,000 word essay for each
taught module plus a dissertation of 12,000-15,000
words. The dissertation is worth a third of your
overall mark and each essay is worth one-sixth of
your overall mark.
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second class honours
degree in politics or a related discipline. International
students should contact the programme organiser
about the suitability of their qualifications.
Further information
Dr Monika Nangia
Department of Politics
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7485
For informal enquiries:
Politics:
Dr Anne Kershen
Law:
Dr Valsamis Mitsilegas
Graduate profile:
Fulvia Richiardone, Italy
Studied: MA in Migration
and Law
Why did you choose Queen
Mary for your postgraduate
study?
After spending four years in
a UN research institute in
Italy (unicri) doing research
on many different legal
issues related to human trafficking, trafficking in
weapons of mass destruction and juvenile justice,
I became increasingly interested in researching
migration.
In the classes there were always lively discussions,
with wise guidance and interventions from our
lecturers. And, in such a stimulating environment,
we could freely develop our research interests. In
the first term I could apply my migration theories
studies from my previous work and personal
experience. My studies have enriched and
increased my interest in migration and the
issues faced by refugees.
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MSc in Management
of Intellectual Property
This MSc programme is aimed at those who
recognise the increasingly important role of
intellectual property in our modern economy. There
is continual need in industry, commerce and in those
professions concerned with intellectual property law.
This programme is for science and technology
graduates who wish to study intellectual property law
to a high level.
Programme outline
All students are required to study the core modules:
Patent Law I & II, Copyright and Designs Law I, Law
of Trade Marks and Unfair Competition I & II, Basic
Principles of English Law, and a compulsory Study
Project with practical exercises in project
management, commercial and litigation practice. In
Term II, students may also select options from
Competition Law and Copyright and Designs Law II.
Occasional additional second semester options may
be available.
Assessment
Three-hour, 15-minute papers for each full core
option, for example Copyright and Designs Law I and
II Two-hour, 15-minute papers for each half option,
for example Licensing Practice (if option is run)
Study Project (one year, various submitted materials
relevant to management of an intellectual property
portfolio, equivalent to 15 000 words).
Closed book examinations operate for all
programmes.
Students are offered the chance to undertake
additional special papers for those intending to be
Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. Those who opt to
undertake these exams gain exemption from the CIPA
and ITMA Joint Examination Board foundation-level
exams and also gain a pass in the additional
Certificate of Intellectual Property Law.
Entry requirements
Minimum lower second class honours degree or
equivalent in natural or medical sciences or
engineering. Graduate degrees in mathematics,
computer sciences or economics will be considered,
but must show that a considerable amount of their
previous study covered the areas of science and
technology. Overseas applicants will be required to
demonstrate a proficiency in the English language
(IELTS).
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Further information
Please contact
Sharon Watson
MSc/Certificate Programme Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7822 8098
Fax: +44 (0)20 7822 8101
Graduate profile:
Marie Jansson, Sweden
Studied: MSc in
Management of
Intellectual
Property
Why did you
choose Queen
Mary for your
postgraduate
study?
After
completing a
BEng in
Biochemical
Engineering in London, I knew that lab work was
not for me. In my final year of the course, I had
taken a law elective and for the first time in years
found something I was enthusiastic about. I
decided to convert to law but was reluctant give
up on my scientific background. So after my law
conversion course, I looked for a masters
specialising in Intellectual Property and found that
Queen Mary offered the most highly-rated and
specialised course.
Management of Intellectual Property provides a
brilliant introduction to Patents, Trademarks,
Copyright and their interrelation with
Competition Law. The structure and detailed
nature of the course gives a great overall picture
of IP. In large part due to the course, I am
currently qualifying as a solicitor and patent
attorney at a dynamic young firm called Ipulse.
The course was incredibly useful for me as it
demonstrated how I could couple my scientific
background with law and provided confirmation
that my future lay in Intellectual Property.
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Certificate in Intellectual
Property Law
One semester full-time
This is a full-time one-semester programme, which,
at present, runs from mid-September to midDecember, with exams taking place in January.
The Certificate programme is an intensive 13-week
programme designed exclusively for trainee Patent
and Trade Mark agents. Trainees who successfully
complete this programme will gain exemption from
the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents (CIPA)
Examination foundation level exams. The objective
of this programme is to provide the student with a
broad, overall perspective of intellectual property law,
so that later, in practice, he or she has a more
balanced appreciation of the wider range of matters
which modern intellectual property practice involves.
Programme outline
There is intensive coverage of the law and practice
of Patent Law, Trade Marks and Unfair Competition,
Copyright and Designs Law and Competition Law.
There is an introduction to those Basic Principles of
English Law, Practice and Evidence, which are of
special relevance to intellectual property
practitioners.
The emphasis is primarily, but not exclusively, upon
United Kingdom Law; thus, considerable attention is
paid to the European Patent Convention and to
EC law, and to other regional arrangements and
international conventions which affect the activities
of the UK practitioner.
Assessment
Three-hour 15-minute paper for each subject, plus
additional one-hour 45-minute Basic Principles of
English Law, CIPA and ITMA papers for exemption
from the entry exams of both CIPA and ITMA Joint
Examination Board foundation level exams. Closed
book examinations operate for all modules.
Entry requirements
Minimum second class honours degree or equivalent
in natural or medical sciences or engineering.
Graduate degrees in mathematics, computer
sciences or economics will be considered, but must
show that a considerable amount of their previous
study covered the areas of science and technology.
The programme has been specifically designed in
close cooperation with the Chartered Institute of
Patent Attorneys and the Institute of Trade Mark
Attorneys, for the trainee agent who, preferably, has
been in an office for six months to a year and has
already had an opportunity of becoming familiar with

some of the language, documentation and procedure
of Patent and/or Trade Marks. Overseas applicants
will be required to demonstrate a proficiency in the
English language (IELTS). Please refer to pages 386 391 for more information.
Further information
Sharon Watson
MSc and Certificate Programme Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8098
Graduate profile:
Andrew Clark, UK
Studied: Certificate
in IP Law
Currently: GraduateTrainee Patent Attorney
at J A Kemp & Co.
Why did you choose
Queen Mary for your
postgraduate study?
I attended the Queen
Mary Certificate Course
in Intellectual Property
as the first stage in
obtaining the necessary
formal qualifications for becoming a UK patent
attorney. I had already been working at a private
practice firm for around one year by the time
the course started.
The lectures provided a challenging but
accessible, well-rounded introduction not only
to patent law, but perhaps more importantly to
more general aspects of intellectual property
law. Not only did the course help to place the
career that I am now pursuing into its natural
context, it also provided a useful opportunity
to consider in more depth some of the issues
relevant to my work, but not always easy to
dwell on under the time pressures of the office.
The well-informed and enthusiastic lecturers,
the convenient, Central-London facilities and
the friendly atmosphere all played their part in
making my short stay at Queen Mary a most
rewarding and enjoyable experience.
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MSc Law and Finance
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Law Options: Banking Law Regulations of Financial

Markets Securities Regulations Dissertation in Law

This programme was created in September 2009,
offered jointly by the Centre for Commercial Law
Studies and the Department of Economics at Queen
Mary, to fill a significant gap in the current academic
and professional training market in the UK and
Europe. It aims to equip students with the
knowledge, skills and practical tools needed to gain a
thorough understanding of the global economy and
finance, and how it is regulated by law. It consists of
a main programme and three additional specialist
areas in Banking and Financial Services, Law and
Financial Regulation and Law and Corporate
Finance. The programme is currently fully accredited
by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Scotland
(CIBOS) with other professional accreditations being
applied for.
All programmes outlines
Students must take a total of 180 credits, which will
be a combination of law and economics modules
listed below, including one dissertation.
Main Programme
Economics Options: Corporate Finance Financial
Economics Financial Management Advanced Asset
Pricing and Modelling Dissertation in Economics
Commercial and Investment Banking Investment
Management Quantitative Techniques for Finance
Principles of Accounting and Financial Reporting
Financial Derivatives
International Finance Regulation of Financial
Markets Securities Regulations EU Financial Law
Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in Emerging
Economies Dissertation in Law
Specialisation A Banking and Financial Services
Management Dissertation in Economics
Quantitative Techniques for Finance Principles
of Accounting and Financial Reporting Financial
Derivatives
International Finance Securities Regulations EU
Financial Law Dissertation in Law
Specialisation B Law and Financial Regulation
Management Dissertation in Economics Principles
of Accounting and Financial Reporting Investment
Management Commercial and Investment Banking
Specialisation C Law and Corporate Finance

Economics Options: Corporate Finance Advanced
Asset Pricing and Modelling Dissertation in
Economics Investment Management Financial
Derivatives Principles of Accounting and Financial
Reporting
International Finance Law of Finance and Foreign
Investment in Emerging Economies Dissertation in
Law
Assessment
In addition to the dissertation which would be
submitted in August of the year of examination,
candidates will also take a written examination in
each of the modules selected.
Entry requirements
Law focus: A minimum upper second class honours
or equivalent degree in law / or a degree with
substantial law content PLUS either substantial
relevant work experience in banking/finance/
regulation and compliance areas or some
economics/finance content in academic studies
Finance focus: A minimum upper second class
honours or equivalent degree in economics/ finance or
a degree with substantial economics/finance content
PLUS either substantial relevant work experience in
the field of law or some law content in academic
studies
For English language proficiency, please see:
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/languagerequirem
ents/index.html#PostgraduateLaw
Further information
Academic Enquiries, please contact:
Dr Kern Alexander
Programme Director
[email protected]
Application and Administrative Enquiries, please contact:
Penny Stavrinou Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8093/8099
[email protected]
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Postgraduate Diplomas in Law

Two years part-time
The School of Law has established a programme of
postgraduate diplomas. These programmes are open
to part time students who seek an alternative route to
further qualifications other than the LLM. A wide
range of subjects are available for study within the
Diploma programme, facilitating specialisation in a
particular field. The modules focus at high level
learning on specific issues of current professional
and commercial significance, and draw on the
strengths of School of Law full time staff, visiting
lecturers and practitioners.
Programme outline
In order to qualify for the award of a Diploma,
students must complete two taught modules, plus
one 10,000 word dissertation. Taught modules may
be selected from any of the same extremely wide
range offered to LLM students by Queen Mary listed
on page 126. Diploma students will be taught
alongside LLM students, with all aspects of the
programme being to the same high standards.
Students may opt either to read for a general
Diploma or a specialised Diploma. Those who wish
their Diploma award to carry a specialisation (ie PG
Diploma in Tax or PG Diploma in Medical Law) are
required to select both their taught modules from
within the same subject grouping/study programme
as those available on the LLM and to produce a
dissertation within the same area of Law.
See our LLM study programme on page 126 for
module listings and 16 different available specialised
groupings. (Students wishing to specialise in
International Dispute Resolution must register for
the specific Postgraduate Diploma in International
Dispute Resolution)
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by written exams and
in certain cases, combined exams and short essays,
plus one 10,000 word dissertation.
Entry requirements
An upper second class honours degree in law (or
with law as a major element) at a British University.
Equivalent professional qualifications and experience
will also be considered. Overseas students should
contact the Programme Administrator about the
suitability of their qualifications and English language
skills.
Further information
Diploma Administrator
Penny Stavrinou, Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8093
Postgraduate Certificate in
Trade Mark Law and Practice
Part-time (9 months)
This new programme will be offered in January 2010
with exams taking place in August. Trainees who
successfully complete this programme will gain
exemption from the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark
Attorneys (ITMA) Joint Examination Board foundation
level exams. The Certificate in Trade Mark Law will
be a requirement for those wishing to qualify as
Trade Mark Attorneys but it is also open to students
who want to get a good understanding of national,
European, and international trade mark law at an
advanced level.
Programme outline
The programme consists of four compulsory
15-credit modules: Foundations of Law for Trade
Mark Practice Trade Mark Law & Practice A
Trade Mark Law & Practice B Designs and
Copyright Law
Students will begin their study of the programme
with an intensive two-week induction period of fulltime teaching on Foundations of Law for Trade Mark
Practice, introductory elements of the Designs and
Copyright Law and Trade Mark Law & Practice A
modules. These will be conducted in early January.
Students will then proceed to study the remainder of
the Trade Mark Law & Practice A module, Designs
and Copyright Law modules, and Trade Mark Law
and Practice B between February and July.
Assessment
Three-hour 15-minute paper for each module
Closed book examinations operate for all modules.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2.2 honours degree
The programme has been specifically designed in
close co-operation with the Chartered Institute of
Trade Mark Attorneys for the trainee agent who,
preferably, has been in an office for six months
to a year and has already had an opportunity of
becoming familiar with some of the language,
documentation and procedure of Trade Marks.
Overseas applicants will be required to demonstrate
a proficiency in the English language (IELTS).
Please refer to the qualifications guide on page 386.
Further information
Sharon Watson, Certificate Co-ordinator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8098
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 8101
Law
Postgraduate Diploma
in International Dispute
Resolution (Arbitration)
in International Dispute
Resolution (Mediation)
One year full-time
These Diplomas, which are available over one
academic year period, will not only provide an
understanding of the theoretical, practical and
ethical problems relating to International Dispute
Resolution, but will also provide a stepping stone
to professionals becoming more involved in
international ADR processes.
Programme outline
This programme is worth 120 credits, ie two full
modules or one full and two half modules and a
skills module, with a focus on arbitration or
mediation.
Arbitration focus: modules
The core module, entitled International and
Comparative Commercial Arbitration (45 credits)
A skills seminar and examination on arbitration
award writing (30 credits) (to include a weekend
seminar)
A choice of other modules which must amount to
45 credits. The options currently available are:
- International Commercial Law
- International Commercial Litigation
- International Construction: Contracts and
Arbitration
- International Trade and Investment Dispute
Settlement
Mediation focus: modules
The core (45 credits) module, entitled Alternative
Dispute Resolution, which interprets the subject as
a truly interdisciplinary field comprising law, social
science, economics, psychology and others. This is
a newly emerged and vibrant area of scholarship,
hence it is impossible to give yes or no answers to
most of the questions. Accordingly, the module will
employ critical thinking and an open discussion
approach. It is expected that students will be
willing to share results of their research and
involved in active discussion of all issues
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Advanced Mediation Skills residential weekend,

which accounts for 30 credits
A choice of other modules which must amount
to 45 credits. The currently available options are:
International Trade and Investment Dispute
Settlement, International Construction Contracts
and Arbitration
Assessment
A 15,000 words research paper on a topic not
covered by the taught elements and to be agreed
with supervisor.
Entry requirements
with law as a major element) at a British University.
will also be considered. Overseas students should
contact the Programme Administrator about the
suitability of their qualifications and English language
skills.
Professional Exams' Exemptions
Students who pass the diploma examinations are
fully exempt fom the academic requirements for
Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Further information
Diploma Administrator
Penny Stavrinou
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8093
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Diploma/LLM in Computer
and Communications Law
words) and seminar presentations. The seminar

presentation option may be completed over the
August and January terms and is worth 15 credits.
Distance Learning
Each module requires around seven and a half hours

of work a week over one term and is worth 15
credits. A 10,000-word dissertation is usually taken
over two terms and is worth 30 credits. A 20,000word dissertation is usually taken over four terms
and is worth 60 credits. The seminar presentation
option may be completed over the August and
January terms and is worth 15 credits.
The Institute of Computer and Communications Law
(ICCL) offers a programme of online distance
learning modules that leads to the award of a Queen
Mary, University of London, LLM or Postgraduate
Diploma in Computer and Communications Law.
The programme uses the online WebCT teaching
platform to engage with tutors and fellow students in
online tutorials and chat room discussions and to
access professional legal databases and to submit
assignments.
Programme outline
You have the following options:
The year is divided into three four-month terms, with

different modules being offered each term. Students
will be assessed for each module on the submission
of tasks, an essay and a final assessed exercise.
The terms are as follows:
Autumn Session: End of August-December
Spring Session: Beginning of January-April
Summer Session: Beginning of May-August
Diploma
Pass eight taught modules,
Students have the option to take a dissertation
An optional residential weekend in London takes

place each year.
or
LLM
Pass eight taught modules as well as one 20,000word dissertation (or two 10,000 word dissertations
or
Pass six taught modules and three 10,000 word
dissertations (or one 20,000 and one 10,000 word
dissertation).
The programme is based on the modules listed below:
Advanced IP Issues: Digital Rights Management
Advanced IP Issues: Protecting Computer Software
Advanced IP Issues: Trade Marks and Domain
Names Computer Crime Data Protection and
Privacy Electronic Banking and Financial Services
Electronic Commerce Law European
Telecommunications Law Information Security Law
Information Technology Outsourcing Intellectual
Property: Foundation International
Telecommunications Law Internet Content
Regulation Information Communications
Technology and Competition Law Introduction to
Sales and Trading Jurisdictional Issues in eCommerce Mergers and Acquisitions in the ICT
Sector Online Dispute Resolution in e-Commerce
Online Media Regulation Taxation of e-Commerce
Online Banking Financial Services
Assessment
Students must obtain 120 credits for the Diploma
and 180 credits for the LLM.
Credits are obtained through a combination of taught
online modules, dissertations (10,000 or 20,000
Entry requirements
with law as a major element) at a British University
or equivalent. Overseas students should contact the
Programme Administrator about the suitability of their
qualifications and English language proficiency skills.
Further information
Michelle Dean, Distance Learning Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8099
www.law.qmul.ac.uk
Ana Paula Bialer, Brazil,

LLM in Computer and
Communications Law
Distance Learning
The Distance Learning LLM
is an excellent opportunity
for professionals who want
to develop their academic
knowledge whilst keeping
up with their professional
activities.
The teaching platform and the online chat
sessions provide an excellent opportunity
for exchange between the classmates and the
teachers, being a great virtual classroom. The
teachers are very helpful and responsive to
students requests, and are always available for
online meetings. I would strongly recommend the
course for anyone interested in taking an LLM.
Law
Postgraduate Diploma in
International Commercial
Arbitration (Distance Learning)
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Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7822 8099
Distance Learning
The School of International Arbitration offers the
first Europe-based Postgraduate Distance Learning
Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration with
online support. The Diploma is taught by leading
experts in the area and covers most aspects of
International Arbitration.
This postgraduate degree programme involves parttime study for a period of 16 months starting the
beginning of January each year. A brochure and
application form is available at: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/
postgraduate/llmdistance/diparb
Programme outline
Core component
Semester 1: Compulsory module in International and
Comparative International Commercial Arbitration
Compulsory module in International Arbitration
Award Writing which includes a residential weekend
Optional component
Semester 2: Choice of one of the following modules
International Construction Contracts and Arbitration
Settlement Alternative Dispute Resolution
International Commercial Law International
Commercial Litigation Dissertation (research paper)
of 15,000 words
Assessment
International and Comparative International
Commercial Arbitration is examined by a 15,000
word dissertation or a take home exam and regular
written assignments. Optional module to be
examined by a 15,000 word dissertation or a take
home exam and several written assignments.
Candidates passing the Diploma paper on
International Commercial Arbitration and the module
on award writing are exempt from Parts I, II and III
of the examinations of the Chartered Institute of
Arbitrators (full exemption from the academic stage).
Entry requirements
The usual admissions criteria for the postgraduate
programmes apply. An upper second class honours
degree in law (or with law as a major element) at a
UK university or the equivalent in other universities.
are accepted at the discretion of the Programme
Director. The Programme Director will be happy to
advise in cases of doubt.
Graduate
profile:
Martin
Goodman
(FCIArb)
Studied: Diploma
in International
Commercial
Arbitration
Currently: SBM Offshore Inc, Senior Project
Manager
"I found the Diploma in International Commercial
Arbitration (Distance Learning) to be an excellent
course and a good investment of my time. The
course is run by a knowledgeable team that have
the ability to transmit their enthusiasm of the
complex and extensive subject matter to their
students. It provided me with a meaningful
insight into the world of commercial arbitration
which will stand me in good stead for my
eventual future as an arbitrator. "
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Degree programmes
(cont)
International Mediation (ADR)
Continuing Professional Development

Law Society CPD and General Council of the Bar
NPP accreditation apply.
Distance Learning
Entry requirements
with law as a major element) at a UK university or
the equivalent from overseas universities. Equivalent
professional qualifications and experience are
accepted at the discretion of the programme director,
who will be happy to advise in case of doubt.
The School of International Arbitration in cooperation
with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is
offering the Postgraduate Diploma in International
Mediation. The Diploma not only provides an
understanding of the theoretical, practical and
ethical problems relating to international mediation
and conciliation, but also provides a stepping-stone
to more professionals becoming involved in
international ADR. The programme runs over a
period of 16 months, starting in January.
Programme outline
All students will have to complete 120 credits, that is
two full modules and an advanced mediation skills
module which includes a residential weekend.
Effectively there are three elements in DipIM-ADR:
Core component
Semester 1: Compulsory module in Alternative
Dispute Resolution, which interprets the subject as
a truly interdisciplinary field comprising law, social
science, economics, psychology and others.
Compulsory module in Advanced Mediation Skills
which includes a residential weekend.
Optional component
Semester 2: You choose from the following modules:
Comparative ADR Law and Practice (half module)
Design and Organisation of Conflict Management
Processes (half module) Multi-party Negotiation
and Mediation (half module) Labour Disputes and
Collective Bargaining (half module) 15,000 word
research paper on a topic not covered by the taught
elements and to be agreed with Supervisor
Settlement International Construction Contracts
and Arbitration
Assessment
You will be regularly assessed by your tutorial
performance and assignments submitted to your
tutors. Interim assignments range from 1,000 to
1,500 words and are scheduled for submission
monthly. Final assessment for the taught
components will be either a mixture of a 3,000 word
essay (30 per cent) and an unseen examination (70
per cent) or 100 per cent via in-course essays or
unseen examination. Dissertations and exams are
assessed by internal and external examiners.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7822 8099
Wiktor Sawinda, MA by
Research, Poland
My doctoral thesis
(undertaken at the Polish
Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Legal Studies)
focused on judicial
independence in the
opinion of judges.
A wide-ranging survey
of almost 700 judges allowed me to identify
certain dysfunctions that can threaten judicial
independence. This research informed the choice
of my MA dissertation subject at Queen Mary.
At Queen Mary, I have been focusing specifically on
the relationships existing between the UKs judiciary
and executive powers. This has been particularly
interesting during what can be described as a period
of constitutional transition. It has also proved very
helpful in providing a comparison with the Polish
political and constitutional system. I am sure that
many British methods are applicable to the Polish
system.
Queen Mary was the only university in London that
offered me a MA programme in Law by Research.
The School has access to great research resources
(close to my accommodation) and excellent,
engaging and caring staff, who are all very
helpful to someone doing research by themselves.
I appreciate the very friendly atmosphere, staff
seminars and other meetings that have helped
me to stay in regular unofficial contact.
Law
MA by Research in Law
One year full-time, two-years part-time
Queen Mary is the only university in London to offer a
MA by Research in Law. This Masters offers students
a structured one-year research programme within
which they can explore individually supervised
research on topics of their own choice, whilst
following taught classes in Research Methods
covering theory and methodology.
The Programme is ideal either for students wishing to
proceed to doctoral study, or to simply for students
wishing to enhance their career prospects by
developing expertise in a specific area of law and
improving their research and writing skills. The ability
to undertake a major piece of research is a
transferable skill which is relevant to many different
kinds of employment.
Theoretical and inter-disciplinary, as well as more
practical and traditional approaches, are all
accommodated in this programme.
For applicants interested in non-commercial law, the
School of Law has well-known strengths in areas such
as legal theory, legal history, international law, human
rights, migration law, property law, European law,
company law, environmental law, family law, medical
law, criminal law and criminology, comparative law,
constitutional law, competition law and any number
of areas of traditional public and private law.
For students interested in commercial areas of law,
including arbitration, banking and finance, corporate
and commercial, computer and communications, law
and development, international business, intellectual
property, economic regulation and tax, can draw on
the expertise of CCLS.
MA Research students are regarded staff seminars
which are scheduled throughout the year.
Programme outline
All students enrolled in this programme will
undertake supervised research with a view to
submitting a 20,000 word dissertation by the end
of the year.
Students will also attend a Research Methods
module, which will expose them to a broad range
of theoretical and practical approaches to legal
research. This module will be taught through one
two-hour seminar each week.
In the first semester, the programme covers
theoretical topics:
Ethics and Law Law and Economics, Systems
theory Liberal theory, and Critical Theory
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In the second semester, the programme has a

methods focus and covers areas such as:
Research interviews, literature review and historical
research methods. These second-term seminars will,
so far as is possible, be tailored to the dissertations
of enrolled students.
Assessment
The programme is assessed by two 2,500 word
essays. The module entitled Theory and Method in
Legal Scholarship accounts for 25 per cent of the
final grade and the final dissertation accounts for
75 per cent of the final grade.
Students who obtain a mark of more than 65 per
cent for their thesis in the MA Research in Law
programme are eligible to register on the PhD
programme and develop their research into a PhD.
The MA thesis normally allows for an accelerated
upgrade from MPhil to PhD, which means that
students who begin their PhD studies in this way
take the same time to complete their PhD as those
who immediately register for the PhD.
Programme and module contributors
The MA Research Programme Leader and
Contributor on the Research Methods and Theory
Module, first semester
Professor Richard Nobles
Leader and Contributor on the Research Methods
and Theory Module, second semester
Professor Kate Malleson
Module, first semester
Professor Eric Heinze
Module
Professor David Schiff
Entry requirements
A good upper second class honours degree or a
Masters degree from an UK university, a recognised
equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or
an equivalent professional qualification.
English Language Qualifications
Non-native English speakers will be required to have
achieved minimum IELTS 7.0 with 7 in writing or
equivalent. Further details: www.qmul.ac.uk/
international/languagerequirements/index.html
#PostgraduateResearchLaw
Further information
Sophia Oliver
Departmental Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3283
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Research
Research degrees
MPhil and PhD Programme
The School of Law research programme is one of the
largest in the UK with 170 students from some 50
countries. You would be registered initially for the
MPhil degree and can study full- or part-time
(subject to residence status). A decision to transfer
to PhD status is taken eighteen months after
registration. Research training is offered through a
series of research student seminars at which you
would be required to present your work, and through
a formal training module.
Virtually all fields of law are represented in the
School of Law and all supervisors are qualified
members of staff with major research projects and
publications of their own.
A detailed description of the research specialisations
of academic staff can be found on pages 144 - 151
or at the following website:
www.law.qmul.ac.uk/people/academic/expert.html
The minimum period of full-time research for an
MPhil degree is two years. The PhD degree requires
a minimum of three years research. Both are
followed by a period of up to one year writing up
before submission of a completed thesis. The School
attaches great importance to completion of the thesis
within a reasonable time, and full-time students will
normally be expected to present theses within four
years of original registration. Part-time study is
permitted, and one extra year of research is allowed
on this basis.
Research is conducted and theses prepared under
the supervision of two members of academic staff
with whom you will be expected to have regular,
scheduled discussions about your progress. The
thesis is examined orally by two examiners appointed
by the University. A successful MPhil thesis must be
either a record of original work or an ordered and
critical exposition of existing knowledge. A PhD
thesis must form a distinct contribution to the
knowledge of the subject and afford evidence of
originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts
or by the exercise of independent critical power.
Entry requirements
The normal entrance requirement, which may be
relaxed in appropriate cases, is a Masters degree
in Law at Merit level or equivalent. Considerable
research experience can also be taken into account.
English Language Qualifications
Non-native English speakers will be required to have
achieved minimum IELTS 7.0 with 7 in writing or
equivalent.
Further details:
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/languagerequirements/
index.html#PostgraduateResearchLaw
Full details of entrance procedure and requirements
can be found at: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/
postgraduate/mphilphd/
Financial support
Students may receive financial support (research
studentships) offered by the research councils.
There are also a number of School of Law
studentships available. Details on page 124. All
enquiries regarding Scholarships or Studentships
should be directed to Jonathan Claydon (see contact
details below).
Further information
For general information on research degrees,
please contact: Jonathan Claydon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8095
email: [email protected] or
[email protected]
or
Gareth Skehan
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8094
For detailed research inquiries, please contact:
Dr Uma Suthersanen
Co-Director of Graduate Studies (commercial law)
or
Jonathan Griffiths
Co-Director of Graduate Studies (non-commercial law)
Fan Yang, PhD in
The application and
interpretation of the UN
sales convention (CISG)
in China, China
As a PhD student at CCLS,
Queen Mary, I have been
exposed to one of the
richest and most extensive
programmes for research degrees in law in the
country. In addition to a flourishing and vigorous
research environment with a truly international
reputation for excellence, the CCLS and the School
of Law also have a reputation for taking great care
of its students, showing them a friendly face and
being concerned with their individual needs.
Law
Research areas
Arbitration and Mediation
The School of International Arbitration, led by
Professor Mistelis and Visiting Professor Lew QC,
offers world leading research including online
arbitration, regional systems of international
arbitration, business mediation and ADR in oil
and energy disputes, focusing on the study of the
particular problems arising in arbitration and
contributions to the development of arbitration
theory. With regards to teaching and training, the
School takes a comparative and practice-orientated
approach to the teaching of arbitration, so that
students obtain a deep understanding of the special
characteristics and needs of international arbitration.
The School has close links with major arbitration
institutions and international organisations and
members of its academic staff and visiting scholars
are active members of the ICC Court, LCIA and AAA.
The School also frequently co-hosts and organises
arbitration seminars, symposiums and events with
leading law firms in London and around the world,
where many of its visiting scholars work as partners.
Banking and Finance
The European Banking and Finance group
comprises banking and finance law and European
law. Staff have ongoing professional relationships
with IMF, FSA, Bank of England, World Bank, ECB
and other overseas institutions and universities.
Research areas include: international banking and
finance, corporate finance and corporate
governance, cross-border bank insolvency and
resolution of financial crises, central banking,
financial regulation with emphasis on EU, UK and
US law, international and European monetary law,
financial law reform in emerging economies,
securities regulation and EU law generally. Professor
Lastra has been appointed Specialist Adviser to the
European Union Committee of the House of Lords
regarding its Inquiry into EU Financial Regulation
and responses at the EU level to the financial crisis.
Professor Tridimas has advised the ECB and the
European Parliament concerning EU financial law
and has advised on state aid and bank rescue
packages. Dr Kern Alexander was invited to discuss
the implementation of the Basel Capital Accord at an
EU Parliament workshop. Professor Walker is a legal
consultant with the International Monetary Fund. Dr
Gari has advised the European Parliament in relation
to the Equitable Life Affair.
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Class actions and collective redress

As a leading contributor to current governmental
Professor Mulheron is a current member of the Civil
Justice Councils Comparative Law Sub-Committee,
and in that capacity, was a contributing author to the
recent Series of Recommendations to the Lord
Chancellor, Improving Access to Justice Through
Collective Actions: Developing a More Efficient and
Effective Procedure for Collective Actions: Final
Report (2008). Further details can be found here:
www.law.qmul.ac.uk/people/academic/mulheron.html
In March 2009, Professor Mulheron presented on
the subject of collective redress reform to members
of the European Parliament in Brussels.
Company Law
The School of Law has actively pursued academics
with expertise in Company Law. Research areas
include: company law, corporate law theory,
jurisprudence and corporate accountability for
human rights abuses, corporate finance and
international investment law.
Kateena OGorman is currently researching the
jurisdiction of US and UK courts over companies in
multinational corporate groups. Dr Shalini Pereras
recent research has focused on how the financing
and ownership of companies affects the governance
of companies in the context of developing
economies.
Dr Alan Dignam will publish a co-authored book
with Michael Galanis (Leeds University) entitled
The Globalization of Corporate Governance,
(Ashgate, 2009) on the role economic and legal
aspects of globalisation have played in creating
pressures on corporate governance systems.
Competition Law
The Interdisciplinary Centre for Competition Law and
Policy (ICC) directed by Maher Dabbah provides a
key interface between leading academic research and
the growing demands from practitioners and policymakers for comparative competition law analysis.
The first issue of the ICC Global Antitrust Review
(GAR) was published in June 2008. The Review
aims to encourage outstanding scholarship among
young competition law scholars by providing a
unique platform for students to engage in research
within the field of competition law and policy.
On 1 January 2009, a Middle East Initiative was
launched within the ICC. The Initiative represents
a long-term commitment on the part of the ICC to
promote competition law and policy throughout the
Middle East.
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Law
Research

The Institute of Computer and Communications Law,
led by Professor Ian Walden, specialises in privacy
and data protection, freedom of information law,
media law, content regulation, cyberspace and
electronic commerce law, online banking and
financial services, and computer crime.
New appointments have strengthened our expertise
in this area. These include: Christopher Millard in
September 2008, an ex-partner in the Technology
Media and Telecommunications Group at Law firm
Linklaters, who is now part-time Chair of Privacy and
Information Law at Queen Mary. He brings 25 years
experience in the technology and communications
law fields, and has led many multi-jurisdictional
information governance and data protection
compliance projects.
Criminal Law and Justice
In April 2008, the Department launched the new
Criminal Law and Justice Centre (CJC) led Professor
David Ormerod and Deputy Director, Leonidas
Cheliotis. The CJCs Inaugural Conference focused
on the ongoing debate between the Court of Appeal
Criminal Division and the Criminal Cases Review
Commission about whether the CCRS should refer
cases to the CACD in which the CACD itself would
not grant leave to appeal.
Environmental Law
In October 2008, the Joint Energy Law and Policy
Conference, jointly organised by Professor Loukas
Mistelis and CECINT (Centre for International
Commercial Law) at Universidad Gabriel Mistral
(UGB), Chile was held in Santiago. The conference
focused on two main areas: Economy, Environment
and Energy and Business, Sustainable Development
and Alternative Sources of Energy. Additionally, Dr
Laurence Shore who is a visiting Professor at CCLS
Queen Mary addressed the Energy Chartered Treaty.
Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice was invited to give a
seminar on the European Court of Human Rights
and the right to a clean environment in October
2008 by the University of Berkeley Environmental
Centre, USA.
Human Rights
Queen Mary hosted a conference entitled Current
Issues in Human Rights Law and Practice, along
with Eversheds and the British Institute of
International and Comparative Law. This was
organised Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice, and
sessions included The European Convention on
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, The
UK Human Rights Act: 10 Years On, The EU, The
ECJ and the European Court of Human Rights: New
Trends and New Challenges, Human Rights,
Commercial Law and Due Processes and Human
Rights and Terrorism. Dr Jill Marshall published
Personal Freedom Through Human Rights Law?
Autonomy, Identity and Integrity under the European

Convention on Human Rights (November 2008)
which investigates aspects of Article 8 of the
European Convention on Human Rights. In April
2008, Professor Geraldine Van Bueren spoke at the
European Parliament, Brussels on 'Changing Public
Perceptions of Torture'.
Intellectual Property
The Queen Mary Intellectual Property Research
Institute (QMIPRI), part of the Queen Mary Centre
for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS), is one of the
foremost dedicated intellectual property research
centres in Europe, offering breadth and diversity in
intellectual property research and teaching expertise.
In 2007 QMIPRI was accredited as a permanent
observer to the United Nations (UN) World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). QMIPRI
was one of only three non-governmental
organisations to be accredited in 2007 and is the
only education institution in the UK and one of only
two in the world to sit as observers to WIPO.
Accreditation provides QMIPRI with unprecedented
access to WIPO meetings and specialist committees.
Members of QMIPRI, including student members
and visiting fellows, may attend all meetings
including the General Assembly of Member States.
As future leaders in intellectual property research
and practice, this is an invaluable experience for
students and provides the opportunity to observe
international policy-making and legal development
first-hand.
International and European Law
In collaboration with Eversheds, the School hosts
the annual international law conference. Professor
Kenneth Armstrong is currently writing a monograph
on the governance of social inclusion in the EU. Dr
Valsamis Mitsilegas is a member of an experts' team
drafting the annual Commission-funded Report on
the implementation of EU legislation on free
movement of workers in the UK. He is also acting
as expert adviser to the European Parliament
Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home
Affairs (LIBE). In June 2008 Dr Mitsilegas hosted
(with Dr Bernard Ryan of the University of Kent) a
one day seminar on Extraterritorial Immigration
Controls.
A number of academics have contributed to Legal
Theory and History. Professor Michael Lobban is
currently part of a team working on the Victorian
volumes of the New Oxford History of the Laws of
England. Eric Heinze, Professor of Law and
Humanities has written extensively on human rights,
legal philosophy, and law and literature. Professor
Heinze has several forthcoming articles focusing on
Shakespeare and the law to be published in various
Law
journals in 2009. Catharine MacMillan is currently

engaged in writing an intellectual history of the
development of the doctrine of contractual mistake
in English law. Professor Richard Nobles has written
extensively on Niklas Luhamnns Systems Theory,
and is currently exploring the implications of this
theory for Jurisprudence, focusing on analytical
positivism.
Medical Law and Ethics
Medical law and Ethics is a growing area of research
and teaching at Queen Mary. Staff in the School of
Law are internationally recognised for their work in a
wide range of aspects of medical and biotechnology
law. The Council of the Institute of Biology has
awarded Professor Ashcroft a prestigious Fellowship
in recognition of his work in bioethics and ethical
issues in the life sciences. Current areas of interest
include medical negligence and class actions
(Professor Mulheron), medicine and the criminal law
(Professor Wilson, Elliott), intellectual property and
medicine (Professor Gibson, Dr Matthews), public
health and human rights (Professor Ashcroft).
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Public Law
A number of Queen Mary academic staff are
involved in debate and consultation in matters of
Public Law. For example, in September 2008 a
delegation of senior judges from the Republic of
China (Taiwan) visited the School of Law to hold
discussions with Professor Andrew Le Sueur and
Mario Mendez on constitutional reforms in the UK.
And Professors Andrew Le Sueur and Kate Malleson
held a series of invitation-only seminars on the new
UK Supreme Court which were attended by senior
lawyers, policy-makers and judges including the new
President of the Supreme Court, Lord Phillips, the
Master of the Rolls and a number of Law Lords. The
overarching aim of the seminar series was to
stimulate debate about the operation of the new
Supreme Court.
Tax Law
Annual conferences on the latest UK, EU and
International Tax law issues; international and
European tax law projects involving the OECD and
the Commission; comparative tax law projects with
European Finance Departments; workshops and
seminars on EU and International Tax Law in Europe,
the USA, South America and Thailand.
Graduate profile: Joseph Altendorff, UK

Studied: LLM in
Commercial and
Corporate Law
Currently: I am a trainee
solicitor at Denton Wilde
Sapte LLP. I am
currently finishing a
seat in the corporate
department and will be
going on secondment to
our Istanbul offices for
my next seat (six months). This will be to practise
English law in the banking and corporate
departments within the Energy and Technology
sectors.
postgraduate study?
I was attracted by the leading reputations of the
Queen Mary Institute for IP Research and the
Queen Mary School of International Arbitration.
I was also keen to be involved in a mooting team.
I saw from the CCLS website that they entered
a team into the Willem Vis arbitration moot in
Vienna. This looked as though it was taken
pretty seriously, which I thought reflected well

on the attitude of the faculty.
Winning the Willem Vis arbitration moot was a
natural highlight. Through this I made my
strongest friendships. I'm still in regular contact
with my team-mates from around the world, all
of whom are now lawyers in their respective
jurisdictions. I'm really pleased that I took the
LLM and got a good degree. I would certainly do
it again. I enjoyed writing and researching in my
specific areas of interest and taking a more
jurisprudential look at the law. Through this I
found that students built professional relationships
with the faculty, rather than simply being teacher
and pupil. CCLS also encouraged practitioners to
come in and give seminars in their respective
fields.
Qualify as a solicitor at Denton Wilde Sapte.
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www.law.qmul.ac.uk/people
Arbitration
Crina Baltag LLM(Stockholm) MIB(Bucharest)
LLB(Bucharest)
PwC Research Fellow in International Arbitration
Investment arbitration and international commercial
arbitration, international trade (particularly,
internationalisation of business)
Stavros Brekoulakis LLB(Athens) LLM(London)
PhD(London)
Lecturer in International Dispute Resolution
Conflict of laws, multiparty and complex dispute
resolution, jurisdiction of tribunals and national
courts, enforcement of awards and national
judgments
Visiting Professor Julian D M Lew QC LLB Hons(Lond)
Doctorat spcial en droit international priv (magna
cum lauda) (Universit Catholique de Louvain,
Belgium) MCI Arb
Barrister, England, Attorney-at-law (New York),
Head of School of International Arbitration and
Visiting Professor
International Commercial and Investment Arbitration.
Professor Loukas Mistelis LLB(Athens) MLE(magna
cum laude) Dr Iuris(summa cum laude)(Hanover)
MCIArb Advocate(Athens Bar)
Clive M Schmitthoff Professor of Transnational
Commercial Law and Arbitration
International arbitration, international commercial
transactions, secured transactions, comparative law,
unification ADR, foreign investment law, international
trade law
Banking and Finance

Kern Alexander AB(Cornell) MSc(Oxon) MPhil(Cantab)
PhD(Lond)
Head of the Law and Finance programme, Reader
in Law and Finance
UK and European banking and financial services law
and regulation; corporate governance of financial
institutions; economic/financial sanctions regulation
and policy
Professor Alastair Hudson LLB LLM PhD(London)
Professor of Equity and Law, Barrister (Lincoln's Inn)
Equity and trusts, housing law, banking and finance
law, property law, restitution and the legal aspects of
social exclusion
Professor Rosa Lastra LLB MA(Valladolid)
LLM(Harvard) PhD(Madrid)
Professor of International Financial and Monetary
Law
Central banking, financial law and regulation,
international banking, international monetary law,
law reform in emerging economies, EU financial law
Shalini Perera LLB(Colombo) LLM(Columbia),

DPhil(Oxon) Solicitor
Lecturer in Corporate Law
Corporate law, corporate finance and international
investment law
Professor Geraint Thomas BA(Wales) DPhil(Oxon)
Barrister (Inner Temple)
Professor of Equity and Property Law
Domestic and overseas trusts (including estate
planning, taxation of trusts, pension trusts and
offshore trusts), legal problems affecting the elderly
(Elder Law)
Professor Takis Tridimas LLB(Athens) PhD(Cantab)
Barrister(Middle Temple)
Sir John Lubbock Professor of Banking Law
European Union Law, judicial protection, competition
law, internal market, external relations, company law,
banking and financial services, constitutional law
Professor George Walker BA LLB(Hons)
DIPLP(Glasgow) DAES(Bruges) LLM(London)
PhD(London) DPhil(Oxford)
Professor in International Financial Law
UK banking and financial law, European and
international law, UK financial regulatory reform
and international capital standards
Commercial and Corporate Law

Alan Dignam BA(Trinity College Dublin) PhD(DCU)
Reader in Corporate Law
Company law, corporate governance and the
application of constitutional rights/human rights to
corporations
Professor Janet Dine LLB PhD(London) AKC
Professor of International Economic Development
Law
Company law, interaction of human rights law and
international trade law, international economic law
Professor Alastair Hudson LLB LLM PhD(London)
Barrister (Lincoln's Inn)
Professor of Equity and Law
Equity and trusts, housing law, banking and finance
law, property law, restitution and the legal aspects of
social exclusion
Anjanette H Raymond BA(St Ambrose University, Iowa)
MS Ed(Western Illinois University) JD(Loyola
University School of Law) LLM(London)
PhD Candidate (CCLS), Attorney at Law (New York)
Lecturer in International Commercial Law
International commercial arbitration, international
commercial comparative law, international secured
transactions and electronic commerce, international
and domestic contracts, international commercial
finance
Law
Professor Geraint Thomas BA(Wales) DPhil(Oxon)

Barrister (Inner Temple)
Professor of Equity and Property Law
Domestic and overseas trusts (including estate
planning, taxation of trusts, pension trusts and
offshore trusts), legal problems affecting the elderly
(Elder Law)
Comparative and International

Dispute Resolution
Stavros Brekoulakis LLB(Athens) LLM(London)
PhD(London)
Lecturer in International Dispute Resolution
Conflict of laws, multiparty and complex dispute
resolution, jurisdiction of tribunals and national
courts, enforcement of awards and national
judgments
Professor Loukas Mistelis LLB(Athens) MLE(magna
cum laude) Dr Iuris(summa cum laude) (Hanover)
MCIArb Advocate(Athens Bar)
Clive M Schmitthoff Professor of Transnational
Commercial Law and Arbitration
International arbitration, international commercial
transactions, secured transactions, comparative law,
unification ADR, foreign investment law, international
trade law
University School of Law) LLM(London)
PhD Candidate (CCLS), Attorney at Law (New York)
finance
Competition Law
Maher Dabbah LLB(Wales) LLM PhD(London)
Reader in Competition Law
Antitrust and national, regional and global
competition law and policy
Anne Flanagan BA(New York) JD(New York)
LLM(London)
Senior Lecturer in Communications Law
Communications law, copyright, privacy and data
protection, competition law, freedom of information
law and e-government
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Computer and
Communications Law
Laura Edgar LLB(Aberd)
Lecturer (CCLS)
Electronic commerce, particularly digital payments
systems, taxation, jurisdiction, intellectual property
and legal issues affecting virtual enterprises.
LLM(London)
Julia Hrnle LLB(Leeds) PhD(London) Solicitor
Lecturer in Internet Law
Internet Regulation and Governance, Jurisdiction
and Conflicts of Law, Online Dispute Resolution,
Regulation of Online Gambling, Privacy and Data
Protection
Professor Spyros Maniatis Law Degree(Athens)
LLM(London) PhD(Lond)
Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Director of
CCLS
Trade mark and unfair competition law, history of
IPRs and innovation, innovation theories
Professor Christopher Millard LLB(Sheffield) MA
Criminology(Toronto) LLM(Toronto) Solicitor
Professor of Privacy and Information Law
Data protection law, international privacy regulation,
information governance and the impact of the
Internet on privacy
Professor Chris Reed BA(Keele) LLM(London)
Professor of Electronic Commerce Law
Cross-border regulation of online activities, electronic
signatures, online banking and financial services,
and all aspects of electronic commerce
Gavin Sutter LLB, LLM(Queens, Belfast)
Lecturer in Media Law
Content regulations issues both online and in the
physical world, issues of defamation, obscenity,
indecency, including a commercial media
perspective
Professor Ian Walden BA(Nott) MA(Virginia) PhD(Nott
Trent)
Professor of Information and Communications Law
Cybercrime, telecommunications law, media law and
information law
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(cont)
Guido Westkamp Dr jur(Mnster) LLM Intellectual

Property(London) First and Second German State
Examination(Mnster/Dsseldorf)
Senior Lecturer
Intellectual Property and Copyright, digital
technology, unfair competition, media law,
information access, IP conflict of laws, international
and comparative IP law
Corporate Law
Kateena O'Gorman BA(University of Queensland)
LLB(University of Queensland) BCL(Oxon)
Company law, jurisprudence and the application of
constitutional rights/human rights to corporations
Shalini Perera LLB (Colombo) LLM (Columbia)
DPhil(Oxon) Solicitor
Corporate law, corporate finance and international
investment law
Criminal Justice
Professor Peter Alldridge LLB(London) LLM(Wales)
Drapers Professor of Law, Head of Department of
Law
Money laundering, criminal justice, evidence,
commercial criminal law, financial aspects of crime,
disability and law, information technology and law,
legal education and legal theory
Leonidas Cheliotis, MPhil PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in Criminology and Deputy Director, Centre
for Criminal Justice
Sociology, psychoanalysis, philosophy of crime and
punishment, the political economy of crime and
crime control, crime, criminal justice and the mass
media
Professor Sen McConville BSc(Bath) PhD(Cantab)
LLD(Cantab) JP
Professor of Criminal Justice and Professorial
Research Fellow
Contemporary and comparative criminal and penal
policy, penal policy and administration (historical,
contemporary and comparative), litigation on prisonrelated issues
Valsamis Mitsilegas LLB(Thes/niki)
LLM(distinction)(Kent) PhD(Edinburgh)
Reader
EU law, EU Justice and Home Affairs (including
immigration, asylum and border controls, criminal
law, police and judicial co-operation in criminal
matters)
Professor Richard Nobles LLB(Hons)(Warwick)

LLM(Yale) Solicitor
Professor of Law
Criminal appeals and miscarriages of justice,
autopoietic systems theory
Phoebe Okowa LLB(Nairobi) BCL(Oxon) DPhil(Oxon)
Advocate(High Court of Kenya)
Reader in Public International Law
Public International Law, especially International
Environmental Law, Use of Force, and State
Responsibility
Professor David Schiff LLB(Hons)(Southampton)
Professor of Law
autopoietic systems theory, emergencies and the law
Professor David Ormerod LLB(Hons)(Essex)
Professor of Criminal Justice
Director, Centre for Criminal Justice
Criminal Law, Serious Fraud and the Law of Evidence
Professor William Wilson LLM(Manc) MA(Middx)
Barrister(Grays Inn)
Professor of Criminal Law
Criminal law, comparative criminal law, criminal theory
Economic Regulation
PhD(Lond)
Head of the Law and Finance programme, Reader in
Law and Finance
and regulation;corporate governance of financial
and policy
Alan Dignam BA(Trinity College Dublin) PhD(DCU)
Reader in Corporate Law
Company law, corporate governance and the
application of Constitutional Rights/Human Rights to
corporations
Laura Edgar LLB(Aberd)
Lecturer (CCLS)
Electronic commerce, particularly digital payments
systems, taxation, jurisdiction, intellectual property
and legal issues affecting virtual enterprises.
Law

LLM(London)
Professor Rosa Maria Lastra LLB MA(Valladolid)
Law
Rafael Leal-Arcas MRes(EUI) JSM(Stanford)
LLM(Columbia) MPhil(LSE) BA LLB(Granada) PhD(EUI,
Italy)
Barrister and Solicitor(Madrid)
Senior Lecturer in International Economic Law and
European Union Law
International economic law and the external relations
law of the EU
Tom O'Shea MA(TCD) LLM(Tax)(London) PhD(London)
Lecturer in Tax Law
EC and International Tax law, policy reform, and tax
research
international law, UK Financial Regulatory Reform
and International Capital Standards
Environmental Law
Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice LLM PhD(Warsaw)
Professor of Public International Law
International environmental law, law of treaties,
indigenous peoples and international water law
European Law
Professor Kenneth Armstrong LLB(Glas) LLM(Toronto)
Professor in European Union Law
European Union law and policy, evolving governance
structures of the EU, governance of the Single
European Market, the EUs Lisbon Strategy
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Nick Bernard BA DEA Maitrise(Universit Paris XI)

Senior Lecturer
Law of the EU, EU governance and regulation,
internal market law, discrimination law
Professor of International Financial and Monetary Law
LLM(Columbia) MPhil(LSE) BA LLB(Granada) Barrister
and Solicitor(Madrid) PhD(EUI) Italy
European Union Law
law of the EU
Reader
matters)
Christiana HJI Panayi BA(Oxon) BCL PhD(London)
Lecturer in Tax Law
European Community tax law, international tax law
and corporate finance, US and Cypriot tax law, state
aid law, human rights and tax law
Human Rights Law

Merris Amos BEc(Sydney) LLB(Sydney) BCL(Oxon)
Solicitor, Supreme Court of NSW and Supreme Court
of England and Wales
Senior Lecturer
Human Rights Act 1998, the legal protection of
human rights at the national level, European human
rights law
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Professor Lizzie Barmes MA(Oxon) BCL(Oxon) Solicitor

(England and Wales)
Professor of Labour Law
Employment, discrimination, labour and equality law
Shazia Choudhry LLB(Hons)(Liv) Dip LP(York) Solicitor
of the Supreme Court
Lecturer
Family law, the impact of the European Convention
on Human Rights on various aspects of family law
and the issue of 'rights' within family law in general
Law
Professor Eric Heinze, Licence Matrise(Paris)
JD(Harvard) PhD(Leiden)
Member of the Bars of New York and Massachusetts
Professor of Law and Humanities
Jurisprudence, legal philosophy, law and literature,
international human rights, US constitutional law
Jill Marshall LLB(Queens, Belfast) MA PhD(London)
Solicitor
Lecturer
Feminist jurisprudence and human rights, research
into freedom, choice and gender equality,
investigating case law of the European Court of
Human Rights
Prakash A Shah LLB(LSE) LLM(LSE) PhD(SOAS)
Senior Lecturer
Immigration, refugee and nationality law, ethnic
minorities and diasporas in law, and comparative
law with special reference to South Asians
Professor Geraldine Van Bueren BA(Wales)
LLM(London) Barrister(Middle Temple)
Associate Tenant Doughty Street Chambers
Professor of International Human Rights Law
Child law, human rights and civil liberties, social
welfare and poverty law

Professor Michael Blakeney BA LLM(Sydney)
MA(NSW)
Herchel Smith Professor of Intellectual Property Law
International trade law and regulation, digital
technology law, cyberspace and law, genetic
resources and biotechnological patenting/
geographical indications, traditional knowledge
Professor Graeme Dinwoodie LLB (Glasgow)

LLM(Harvard) JSD(Columbia)
Professor of Intellectual Property Law
Private international law, jurisdiction and recognition
of judgments in Intellectual Property matters, conflict
of laws and civil procedure
Professor Peter Drahos LLB BA(Adelaide) GDLP(SAIT)
LLM(Sydney) PhD(ANU)
Professor of Intellectual Property Law
Regulation, legal philosophy, globalisation,
intellectual property, trade and development
Gail E Evans BA(Hons) DipEd LLB SJD(University
of Sydney)
Reader in International Trade and Intellectual
Property Law
TRIPS jurisprudence, TRIPS and Public International
Law; patenting of living matter; online contracts and
intellectual property
Professor Johanna Gibson BA (Hons I) MA
PGDipAppSci JD(Queensland) PhD(Edinburgh) Solicitor
and Barrister to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Intellectual property law and policy, development and
culture, traditional knowledge and cultural
expressions, genetic resources and biodiversity,
medicine and public health
Jonathan Griffiths BA(Oxon) MA(York)
Senior Lecturer, Solicitor
Intellectual property law (particularly copyright law)
and information law, international and comparative
copyright law and the law of torts
Professor Spyros Maniatis Law Degree (Athens)
LLM(London) PhD(Lond)
Professor of Intellectual Property Law, Director of
CCLS
Trade mark and unfair competition law, history of
IPRs and innovation, innovation theories
Duncan Matthews BSc(Hons) MA(Warwick)
LLM(Exeter) PhD(London)
Reader in Intellectual Property Law
TRIPS Agreement and access to medicines; patents
for pharmaceuticals; technical assistance and TRIPS
flexibilities; free trade agreements and intellectual
property rights
Uma Suthersanen LLB(Singapore) LLM(London)
PhD(London)
Reader in Intellectual Property Law and Policy
International intellectual property law, Policy and
economics of intellectual property law and policy,
comparative copyright law, human rights and
intellectual property law
Law
Guido Westkamp Dr jur(Mnster) LLM Intellectual

Property(London) First and Second German State
Examination(Mnster/Dsseldorf)
Senior Lecturer
Intellectual Property and Copyright, digital
technology, unfair competition, media law,
information access, IP conflict of laws, international
and comparative IP law
International Economic Law

PhD(Lond)
Head of the Law and Finance programme, Reader in
Law and Finance
and regulation; corporate governance of financial
and policy
Law
LLM(Columbia) MPhil(LSE) BA LLB(Granada) Barrister
and Solicitor(Madrid) PhD(EUI) Italy
European Union Law
law of the EU
Gabriel Gari BA LLB(Universidad de la Repblica)
LLM(LSE) PhD cand(London)
Lecturer in Corporate Finance Law
EU regulation of life assurance undertakings and the
liberalisation of trade in services in MERCOSUR,
European internal market law, WTO law
International Business Law

Law
University School of Law) LLM(London) PhD Candidate
(CCLS), Attorney at Law (New York)
finance, electronic commerce
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Law
Gabriel Gari BA LLB(Universidad de la Repblica)
LLM(LSE) PhD cand(London)
Lecturer in Corporate Finance Law
EU regulation of life assurance undertakings and
the liberalisation of trade in services in MERCOSUR,
European internal market law, WTO law and latin
american law
Staff profile:
Professor Kate
Malleson
Professor of Law, CoDirector of LLM Programme
My research interest lies
in the field of constitutional
law generally and the
judiciary specifically. I
have a particular interest in judicial selection
processes and the challenge of increasing diversity
in the composition of the judiciary. I am currently
working on a three year AHRC funded project on
the selection processes of the international judiciary
to identify the processes that states use to nominate
and elect international judges. Much of my
research is engaged with current developments
such as the creation of the Supreme Court in the
UK or reforms to the international judicial selection
process which helps me to engage students with
topical issues and the most recent academic and
policy work in the field.
Queen Mary is an excellent place to carry out
postgraduate study. The high quality research being
carried out by staff in the School of Law across a
wide range of areas means that students are taught
by leaders in their field. The ongoing engagement
between academic staff and the legal profession,
the judiciary and policy-makers gives students an
opening into the legal world outside academia.
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Professor Johanna Gibson BA (Hons I) MA

PGDipAppSci JD(Queensland) PhD(Edinburgh) Solicitor
and Barrister to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Intellectual property law and policy, development and
culture, traditional knowledge and cultural
expressions, genetic resources and biodiversity,
medicine and public health
Law

Professor Roger Cotterrell FBA LLD MSc(Soc)(London)
Anniversary Professor of Legal Theory
Legal theory, relations of law, trust, community and
culture, comparative law and sociology of law,
concept of transnational law
Professor Michael Lobban MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Legal History
English legal history and the history of jurisprudence,
private law, law reform in England in the Eighteenth
and Nineteenth Centuries
Catharine MacMillan BA(Victoria) LLB(Queen's,
Canada) LLM(Cantab)
Barrister and Solicitor (British Columbia, nonpractising), Solicitor (England and Wales, nonpractising)
Senior Lecturer
Contract and commercial law, with an emphasis on
the historical development of contract law, property
law
Professor Richard Nobles LLB(Hons)(Warwick)
LLM(Yale)
Solicitor
Professor of Law
autopoietic systems theory
Professor David Schiff LLB(Hons)(Southampton)

Professor of Law
autopoietic systems theory, emergencies and the Law
Migration and Law

Reader
matters)
Prakash A Shah LLB(LSE) LLM(LSE) PhD(SOAS)
Senior Lecturer
Immigration, refugee and nationality law, ethnic
minorities and diasporas in law, and comparative
law with special reference to South Asians
Medical Law
Professor Richard Ashcroft MA(Cantab) PhD(Cantab)
FHEA FIBiol
Professor of Bioethics
Ethical, legal and social aspects of medicine, public
health and biomedical research, incentives in health
promotion, relationship between human rights and
bioethics
Tracey Elliott LLB(Birmingham) LLM(UCL)
Barrister(Grays Inn)
Lecturer
Criminal law and medical law, narrative approaches
in medicine and law, the law relating to the treatment
of adults who lack capacity
Professor Rachael Mulheron BCom LLB(Hons) LLM
(Adv)(UQ) DPhil(Oxon)
Professor of Law
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Queensland and
High Court of Australia Class actions jurisprudence,
tort law, medical law, medical negligence
Professor Johanna Gibson BA(Hons I) MA PGDipAppSci
JD(Queensland) PhD(Edinburgh) Solicitor and Barrister
to the Supreme Court of Victoria
Intellectual property and policy, development and
cultural aspects, legal theory, traditional knowledge,
intellectual property aspects of medicine and health
Public International Law

Professor Malgosia Fitzmaurice LLM PhD(Warsaw)
Professor of Public International Law
International environmental law, law of treaties,
indigenous peoples and international water law
Law
Phoebe Okowa LLB(Nairobi) BCL(Oxon) DPhil(Oxon)

Advocate (High Court of Kenya)
Reader in Public International Law
Public international law, especially international
environmental law, use of force, and state
responsibility
Public Law
Professor Kenneth Armstrong LLB(Glas) LLM(Toronto)
Professor in European Union Law
European Union law and policy, evolving governance
structures of the EU, governance of the Single
European Market, EUs Lisbon Strategy
Professor Andrew Le Sueur LLB(Hons) Barrister
(Middle Temple)
Professor of Public Law
Top-level courts and the proposals to create a new
supreme court for the UK, judicial review, law and
government
Professor Kate Malleson BA(Hons) (London)
MPhil(Cantab) PhD(London)
Professor of Law
The judiciary, the legal system and the constitution
Mario Mendez BA(London) LLM(William & Mary)
BCL(Oxon) MRes(EUI) PhD cand(EUI)
CSET Lecturer in Public Law
Public law and EU law (currently focusing on the
external relations law of the EU)
Tax Law
Ann Mumford BA(Columbia) JD(Connecticut)
PhD(Wales)
Senior Lecturer in Tax
Socio-legal and critical approaches to tax law; study
of tax law by both cultural studies and comparative
legal perspectives
Tom O'Shea MA(TCD) LLM(Tax)(London) PhD(London)
Lecturer in Tax Law
EC and International Tax law, policy reform, and tax
research
Christiana HJI Panayi BA(Oxon) BCL PhD(London)
Lecturer in Tax Law
European Community tax law, international tax law
and corporate finance, US and Cypriot tax law, state
aid law, human rights and tax law
Further information, including details of visiting
professors and practitioners, can be found at:
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Staff
profile:
Anjanette
Raymond
Lecturer in
International
Commercial Law,
Co-Director of
LLM Programme
I am currently working in two main areas:
international (or Transnational) secured
transactions and international commercial (sales)
law. I have recently published articles about
intellectual property being used as collateral in
secured transactions, and of course the current
financial crisis has lead to an increased demand
in the understanding of secured transactions. In
addition, I have been advising several legislative
bodies in the area of international sales law.
I have always been interested in international
commercial law. Commercial law surrounds us
everyday, and the inner working of law and the
real world is incredibly fascinating. Although I
came to the law a bit late in my career, business
was always part of my daily life. So working in the
commercial law world seemed a natural extension
of my interests and my skills.
My research keeps me up to date on current
issues and allows me to stay connected in the
legal community. Students greatly benefit from
timely information as well as realising benefit from
contacts within the community.
Queen Mary is an excellent place for students to
study for three main reasons: first, we have
exciting, engaging and challenging programmes,
second, a great faculty, and third, a great student
body. Moreover, the postgraduate department is
in Lincolns Inn Fields, the heart of the legal and
financial world.
Philosophy
Philosophy
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Queen Mary boasts world-class research and
teaching in philosophy, with pioneering work in such
topics as: logic, political philosophy, legal philosophy,
moral philosophy, aesthetics, literary criticism, theory
of history, philosophy of science, medical ethics,
philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of language,
intellectual history, Medieval and Renaissance
thought, early modernism, the Enlightenment,
German idealism, phenomenology, existentialism,
philosophy of the mind, sociology, psychoanalysis,
human rights, feminism, race theory, post-colonial
theory, post-structuralism, queer theory,
deconstructionism and post-modernism.
Research strengths
Philosophy at Queen Mary is pluralist,
interdisciplinary and refuses to divorce philosophy
from other disciplines. When appropriate, students
receive supervision from staff in more than one
department. The Philosophy programme is fast
becoming one of the key forums for co-operation
and exchange of ideas among staff from a variety
of departments. That synthesis is crucial in
encouraging students to interact with staff and
fellow students within a broad range of disciplines.
Although there are currently no taught programmes,
individual PhD supervision, sometimes across
participating departments, can be arranged.
There are extensive specialist postgraduate
resources located throughout the College. Please
see each Departments pages for more information
on these. Graduate students in the Humanities and
Social Sciences have access to the award-winning
Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre. It features
a seminar room, two workrooms with computing
facilities, and a common room.
The College has a well-stocked library, with
dedicated subject librarians, and subscriptions to
the leading journals and discussion paper series.
Students also have wider access to other libraries
within London, including the University of London
Library (Senate House). They may also take
advantage of the College Language Learning Unit
(offering beginner, intermediate and advanced level
courses in a wide range of languages) and of an
unrivalled array of specialist language centres
provided by the University of London.
Queen Mary is conveniently located for access to
some of the worlds greatest archival collections:
The British Library, the National Archives, Senate
House Library, Warburg Institute, Institute of
Historical Research, Victoria and Albert Museum,
Royal Society, Wellcome Institute and many other
smaller specialist collections.
Studentships / scholarships
Although no funding is currently available from the
programme PhD applicants considering a degree in
conjunction with some other department may want
to investigate funding opportunities in that
department. In addition, postgraduate applicants
are encouraged to investigate funding opportunities
through the Arts and Humanities Research Board,
the British Academy, the European Union, or other
organisations committed to funding advanced study.
Currently, Queen Mary philosophy postgraduate
degrees are inter-disciplinary, and are awarded
in conjunction with participating departments.
For career opportunities, please see the description
of the department in which you would be enrolled.
Further information
For all enquiries
Department of Corporate Affairs
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5314
www.philosophy.qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
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Research
Research degrees
Research areas
MPhil/PhD
The PhD is ordinarily completed in four years. As it
consists entirely of individually supervised research,
there are no taught modules. In addition to degrees
in Philosophy, the programme also encourages
students to consider an interdisciplinary doctorate in
collaboration with participating College Departments.
As examples, a candidate may wish to receive a PhD
in:
Philosophy at Queen Mary is pluralist and

interdisciplinary. It draws upon experts from a range
of departments and centres in the College, including:
Astronomy, the Centre for Business Management,
Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, English
and Drama, French, Geography, German, Hispanic
Studies, History, Law, Linguistics, Materials,
Medicine, Mathematics, Physics and Politics.
Physics, with special mention in Philosophy

Law, with special mention in Philosophy
English and Drama, with special mention
in Philosophy
Politics, with special mention in Philosophy
Modern Languages, with special mention in
Philosophy
In some cases, the collaboration of more than one
participating department may be possible, subject to
special arrangements being made. Previous study in
philosophy is not required, but all applicants will be
assessed with a view towards their likelihood of
success.
Senior and Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scholars are encouraged to spend a semester or a
year at the College, in order to conduct independent
research. As with academic degree programmes, a
fee will be charged and no funding is currently
available. Scholars will, however, receive access to
Queen Mary and University of London libraries and
facilities.
Queen Mary welcomes potential philosophy research

students who are interested in any of the following
areas.
Aesthetics and Literary Theory
Aesthetics and Modernism
Ancient Greek Rhetoric
Film Theory
History and Theory of Aesthetics
Theory of Dramatics.
Enlightenment and Early Modernism
British and American Enlightenment
Early Modern Intellectual History
French Enlightenment
Scottish Enlightenment.
Epistemology, Logic and Language
History of Logic
History of Semantics
Philosophy of Language
Philosophy of Knowledge
Symbolic Logic.
Medieval and Renaissance Thought
Medieval Philosophy
Renaissance Philosophy.
Moral, Political, Legal and Social Philosophy
Ancient Greek Law and Society
Feminism
Human Rights
Marxism and Post-Marxism
Modernist and Postmodernist Political Philosophy
Philosophy of Education
Philosophy of History
Philosophy of Law
Post-Colonialism
Professional Ethics
Sexuality
Sociology and Social Policy
Space and Place.
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Nemonie Craven, PhD

on ethical and political
subjectivity
I was aware of Queen
Marys School of
Languages, Linguistics
and Films good
reputation. Once I began
corresponding with my
prospective supervisors
about my PhD proposal,
I found the level of
support and commitment
to be such that I was assured of a positive
environment in which to work on my thesis. My
experience has so far exceeded my expectations.
Queen Mary and the University of London have
vibrant postgraduate communities invaluable to
anyone undertaking research towards a Masters or
a PhD. Seminars are always stimulating and provide
good opportunities to meet fellow students
especially as discussion often continues in the pub
or over a meal. I have made many great friends.
As my work is interdisciplinary, I have been lucky
enough to benefit from an unusually high sample of
Queen Marys teaching excellence. I have found my
supervisors to be supportive and incisive. The library
facilities are good, and the staff in the Modern
Languages section are particularly helpful and,
indeed, passionate (thank you Anselm Nye).
Postgraduate facilities and provisions are of
a very high standard.
The support I receive from my supervisors has
given me the confidence to develop a fairly ambitious
thesis plan, as well as to present my work at
conferences and seminars, and so to feel part of an
academic community again, key to an enjoyable
postgraduate experience. I have found staff across
the University of London as a whole to be wonderfully
supportive of postgraduate students.
Post-Enlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology

Phenomenology and Existentialism
Post-Structuralism and Deconstructionism.
Psychology and Philosophy of Mind
Philosophy of Mind
Psychology and Psychoanalysis.
Scientific Theory and Practice
Cosmology
History and Philosophy of Science
History and Theory of Medicine
Medical Ethics
Science and Society.
In 2006 I was given the opportunity to present my

work at an interdisciplinary conference on Levinas
and Law in Montreal, Quebec, and therefore to meet
an international community of people working, from
different perspectives, on the main focus of my
thesis. This conference expanded the scope of my
own work. I also managed to fit in some whalewatching and black bear-fleeing!
In May 2006, I organised a seminar on Film and
Philosophy, which was held in the Lock-keepers
Cottage. The level of attendance and engagement
demonstrated further the vibrancy of Queen Marys
academic community. Our visiting speaker was quite
thrilled to have such a turn-out, and to sample the
delights of Tracey Emins local, The Golden Heart.
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www.philosophy.qmul.ac.uk/staff
David Adger MA MSc PhD(Edin)

Professor, Department of Linguistics
Epistemology, Logic and Language; Philosophy
of Language; Symbolic Logic; Psychology and
Philosophy of Mind; Philosophy of Mind
Professor Michle Barrett BA MA DPhil(Sus)
Professor of Modern Literary and Cultural Theory,
School of English and Drama
Aesthetics and Literary Theory; History and Theory
of Aesthetics; Aesthetics and Modernism; Moral,
Political, Legal and Social Philosophy; Modernist
and Postmodernist Political Philosophy; PostEnlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology; PostStructuralism and Deconstructionism
Gianluigi Bellin Laurea(Padua) PhD(Standford)
Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
Epistemology, Logic and Language; Philosophy of
Language; Symbolic Logic
Richard Bourke BA(NUI) PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer, Department of History
Enlightenment and Early Modernism; Early Modern
Intellectual History; Moral, Political, Legal and Social
Philosophy; Ancient Greek Law and Society;
Felicity Callard BA(Oxon) MA(Sus) PhD(Johns Hopkins)
Honorary Visiting Lecturer, Department of Geography
Moral, Political, Legal and Social Philosophy;
Marxism and Post-Marxism; Modernist and
Postmodernist Political Philosophy; Sexuality; PostEnlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology; PostStructuralism and Deconstructionism; Psychology
and Philosophy of Mind; Psychology and
Psychoanalysis
Vicky Cattell BSc MSc(Lond) PGCE PhD(Middx)
Senior Research Fellow, Psychiatry, Barts and The
London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Wolfson
Institute of Preventive Medicine)
Sociology and Social Policy
Thomas Dixon MSc(Lond) PhD(Cantab)

History of theories of passions and emotions; history
of debates about altruism, especially in Victorian
Britain; and, more generally, the history of
relationships between science and religion, religious,
intellectual and cultural life of Nineteenth-Century
Britain, political thought, Thomas Paine
Professor Len Doyal BA MSc
Emeritus Professor of Medical Ethics, Barts and The
London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Institute of
Health Sciences Education)
Scientific Theory and Practice; History and
Philosophy of Science; History and Theory of
Medicine; Medical Ethics
Professor David Dunstan MA(Cantab) PhD(Hull) FInstP
FRSA
Head of Department and Professor of Experimental
Physics, Department of Physics
Philosophy of Science; Science and Society
Michael Edwards BA PhD(Lond) ITLM
Professor of Classics, School of English and Drama
Aesthetics and Literary Theory; Ancient Greek
Rhetoric; Moral, Political, Legal and Social
Philosophy; Ancient Greek Law and Society
Miriam Epstein MA PhD MD
Lecturer in Medical Ethics and Law, Barts and The
London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Institute
of Health Sciences Education)
Moral, Political, Legal and Social Philosophy; Human
Rights; Scientific Theory and Practice; History and
Philosophy of Science; History and Theory of
Medicine; Medical Ethics
Professor Julian RG Evans BSc PhD(Bath) CEng FIM
Professor, School of Engineering and Materials
of Knowledge
Peter Catterall MA(Cantab) PhD(Lond) FRHistS

Philosophy of History
Robert Gillett MA(Oxon) PhD(Cantab)

Senior Lecturer, German, School of Modern
Languages
Sexuality
Madeleine Davis BA MA PhD(Lond)

Lecturer, Department of Politics
Marxism and Post-Marxism
James Gilson BSc MSc PhD(Lond)

Emeritus Staff, School of Mathematical Sciences
Philosophy of Science
Philosophy
Professor Paul Hamilton MA(Glas) MA DPhil(Oxon)

Professor of English, School of English and Drama
of Aesthetics; Enlightenment and Early Modernism;
Early Modern Intellectual History; Moral, Political,
Legal and Social Philosophy; Modernist and
Postmodernist Political Philosophy; PostEnlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology;
Post-Structuralism and Deconstructionism
Simon Harvey MA PhD(Cantab)
School of Modern Languages
Enlightenment and Early Modernism; French
Enlightenment
Patrick Healey BSc(North) DipAppPsych(Notts) MSc
PhD(Edin)
Reader in Cognitive Science and Computer Science,
Department of Computer Science
Language; Post-Enlightenment Metaphysics and
Ontology; Phenomenology and Existentialism
Professor Eric Heinze Matrise(Paris) JD(Harvard)
PhD(Leiden)
Coordinator (Laws), Professor of Law and Humanities
School of Law
Rights
Professor Paul Heritage BA(Manc)
Professor of Drama and Performance,
Aesthetics and Literary Theory; Theory of Dramatics;
Rights
Suzanne Hobson BA(Oxford) MA(Warwick)
PhD(London)
Lecturer, School of English and Drama
Early Modern Intellectual; French Enlightenment;
Post-Enlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology;
Phenomenology and Existentialism; PostStructuralism and Deconstructionism; Scientific
Theory and Practice; History and Theory of Medicine
Professor Wilfrid Hodges MA DPhil(Oxon)
Professorial Fellow, School of Mathematical Sciences
Epistemology, Logic and Language; History of
Semantics; Philosophy of Language; Symbolic Logic
Alastair Hudson LLB LLM PhD(Lond)
Professor of Equity and Law, School of Law
Philosophy of Law
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Mara Keire BA(Yale) MA PhD(Johns Hopkins)

Human Rights; Sexuality; Sociology and Social Policy
Professor Charles Leedham-Green MA DPhil(Oxon)
Professorial Fellow, School of Mathematical Sciences
Intellectual History; Scientific Theory and Practice;
History and Philosophy of Science
Andrew Lincoln BA PhD(Wales)
Reader, School of English and Drama
Enlightenment and Early Modernism; Early
Modern Intellectual History; Scottish Enlightenment
Professor Malcolm MacCallum MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Applied Mathematics, School of
Scientific Theory and Practice; Cosmology
Javed Majeed BA DPhil(Oxon)
Professor, School of English and Drama
of Aesthetics; Moral, Political, Legal and Social
Philosophy; Post-Colonialism; Post-Enlightenment
Metaphysics and Ontology; Phenomenology and
Existentialism
Spyros M Maniatis LLB LLM PhD(Lond)
Professor of Intellectual Property Law, School of Law
(Centre for Commercial Law Studies)
Philosophy of Law
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www.philosophy.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Julian Millar BA MA PhD

Senior Lecturer Medical Studies, Barts and The
London School of Medicine and Dentistry (Institute
of Health Sciences Education)
Psychology and Philosophy of Mind; Philosophy
of Mind; Psychology and Psychoanalysis
Professor Michael Moriarty MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor, French, School of Languages, Linguistics
and Film
Early Modern Intellectual; French Enlightenment
Parvati Nair BA MA PhD(Lond)
Professor, Hispanic Studies, School of Modern
Languages
Professor Leonard Olschner BA(Virginia)
DPhil(Freiburg)
Professor, German, School of Modern Languages
Aesthetics and Literary Theory; Aesthetics and
Modernism; History and Theory of Aesthetics
Pietro Panzarasa BA PhD(Bocconi)
Lecturer, Centre for Business Management
of Knowledge; Symbolic Logic; Psychology and
Philosophy of Mind; Philosophy of Mind
David Pinder BA PhD(Cantab)
Reader, Department of Geography
Modernism; History and Theory of Aesthetics; Moral,
Political, Legal and Social Philosophy; Marxism and
Post-Marxism; Space and Place
Professor Stefan Priebe DipPsych MD(Hamburg)
Habil(Berlin)
Professor, Barts and The London School of Medicine
and Dentistry (Wolfson Institute of Preventive
Medicine)
Phenomenology and Existentialism; Psychology and
Philosophy of Mind; Psychology and Psychoanalysis;
Scientific Theory and Practice; History and Theory of
Medicine
Professor Graham Rees BA MA PhD(Birmingham)
Intellectual History; Epistemology, Logic and
Language; History of Logic; Philosophy of
Knowledge; Medieval and Renaissance Thought;
Renaissance Philosophy; Scientific Theory and
Practice; History and Philosophy of Science;
History and Theory of Medicine
Professor Jacqueline Rose BA(Oxon)

Mitrise(Sorbonne) PhD(Lond)
Modernist and Postmodernist Political Philosophy;
Psychology and Philosophy of Mind; Psychology
and Psychoanalysis
Professor Ian Roxburgh BSc(Nott) PhD(Cantab) FRAS
Research Professor, Astronomy Unit, School of
Philosophy of Science
Nicholas Ridout MA(Cantab)
Senior Lecturer and Head of Drama,
Modernism; Moral, Political, Legal and Social
Philosophy; Marxism and Post-Marxism; PostEnlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology;
Phenomenology and Existentialism; PostStructuralism and Deconstructionism
Eric Scharf BScEng(Aberd) MSc(Wales) PhD(Surrey)
AIMEE MIEEE
Lecturer, Department of Electronic Engineering
Scientific Theory and Practice; Science and Society
Prakash A Shah LLB LLM PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer, School of Law
Human Rights; Philosophy of Law; Post-Colonialism
Philosophy
Professor Morag Shiach MA(Glas) MA(McGill)

PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Cultural History and Vice-Principal
(Teaching and Learning), School of English and Drama
Modernism; Moral, Political, Legal and Social
Philosophy; Modernist and Postmodernist
Political Philosophy
Peter Skorupski BSc(St Andrews) PhD(Bris)
Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences
Knowledge; Psychology and Philosophy of Mind;
Philosophy of Mind; Psychology and Psychoanalysis
Professor David Smith
Emeritus Professor of Geography, Department of
Geography
Professional Ethics; Space and Place
William Spence BSc(ANU) PhD(Lond)
Professor of Theoretical Physics, Department of
Physics
Philosophy of Science; Science and Society
Uma Suthersanen LLB(Spore) LLM PhD(Lond)
Professor of Intellectual Property Law, School of Law
(Centre for Commercial Law Studies)
Philosophy of Law
Professor Reza Tavakol BSc PhD(Lond) FRAS
Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, Astronomy
Unit, School of Mathematical Sciences
Scientific Theory and Practice; Cosmology; History
and Philosophy of Science
Martin Welton BA MPhil(Birmingham) PhD(Surrey)
Lecturer, School of English and Drama
Aesthetics and Literary Theory; Theory of Dramatics;
Phenomenology and Existentialism; Psychology and
Philosophy of Mind; Philosophy of Mind; Psychology
and Psychoanalysis
Graham White BA(Oxon) SM(MIT) DPhil(Oxon)
Lecturer, Department of Computer Science
Epistemology, Logic and Language; History of Logic;
Philosophy of Language; Symbolic Logic; Medieval
and Renaissance Thought; Medieval Philosophy;
Phenomenology and Existentialism
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Professor Margaret Whitford BA(Sus) PhD(Cantab)

FRSA
School of Modern Languages
Feminism; Post-Enlightenment Metaphysics and
Ontology; Phenomenology and Existentialism; PostStructuralism and Deconstructionism; Psychology
and Philosophy of Mind; Psychology and
Psychoanalysis
Caroline Williams BA(Manc) PhD(Wales)
Lecturer, Department of Politics
Intellectual History; Moral, Political, Legal and Social
Philosophy; Marxism and Post-Marxism; Modernist
and Postmodernist Political Philosophy; PostEnlightenment Metaphysics and Ontology; PostStructuralism and Deconstructionism
Politics
MA Global and Comparative Politics

MRes Global and Comparative Politics
MRes International Relations
MSc Public Policy
MRes Public Policy
MSc in Migration
MRes in Migration
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www.politics.qmul.ac.uk
The Department of Politics at Queen Mary is
committed to excellence in teaching and research in
both Political Studies and International Relations. We
have scored highly in both teaching and research
assessments, and are proud of our commitment to
our postgraduates. We have particular strengths in
International Politics
Political Theory
Government
Public Policy
Parties, Elections and Communication
Nationalism and Ethnicity
Research strengths
The Department is located in the Arts Faculty and
maintains close relations with other arts-based
disciplines, such as History and English, as well as
with the Social Sciences. This is reflected in a broadbased approach to the study of politics, which
combines theoretical and empirical considerations
of the subject. It is also evident in a broad
understanding of what politics entails, ranging from
questions of the state, government and constitutional
matters, to those concerning power relations in
everyday life and international relations. Our location
in London and proximity to the City afford many
opportunities for active involvement in academic
and practical aspects of politics, while the resources
available in the University of London offer an
excellent background for research and specialist
study.
The Department has a strong commitment to
research and we aim to integrate our research
interests with our teaching, so that students
become familiar with developments at the frontiers
of knowledge and share in the excitement of
scholarship at the cutting edge. Our graduates leave
well-prepared for employment with oral and literary
skills in self-presentation; familiarity with information
technology, intellectual flexibility and a well-informed
outlook on society.
We are a broad-based department of scholars, who
are all active in research and scholarly publication.
Our principal research groups include political
theory, ideas and thought, public policy, international
relations, nationalism and ethnicity, conflict
management and regime transition, globalisation,
international security, international political economy,
British politics, European politics, the politics of the
Middle East, political communication and media
policy, environmental politics, nationalism and
nation-building, and migration.

The Department is committed to research excellence
as the underpinning of all our academic activities
and aims to continue to enhance its position, both
nationally and internationally. The department
envisages creating and sustaining a supportive and
stimulating research environment while at the same
time striving for continued and enhanced
research excellence.
The Departments submission in the 2008 Research
Assessment Exercise was considerably stronger
notably an increase from 14.25 to 19.5 research
active staff submitted in 2008, and a significant
increase in the quantity and quality of publications
submitted. Among Politics departments, the
department is now tied 19th (with Birkbeck,
Birmingham and St Andrews), putting us in
the top third of Politics departments.
The Department has had considerable success in
obtaining research funding. These include AHRC
funded project on EU compliance in BosniaHerzegovina and Serbia with a grant of 203,000 (Dr
Adam Fagan); British Academy grant of 3,750 to fund
research workshops (Dr Bryan Mabee); eleventh annual
prize worth $10,000 for The Study of Spontaneous
Orders issued by the Atlas Economic Research
Foundation, Arlington, Virginia, USA (Dr Mark
Pennington); Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Palmes
Acadmiques for services rendered to French culture,
AHRC Sabbatical Leave Scheme worth 36,500
(Professor Jeremy Jennings); award of 18,000 for
Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales
(FLACSO) (Professor Wayne Parsons); and, Professor
Ray Kiely awarded the Journal of Contemporary Asia
Prize 2009 for his paper, Poverty's Fall/ China's Rise:
Global Convergence or New Forms of Uneven
Development?, Vol. 38, No. 3.
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The Lock-keepers Cottage Graduate Centre
The Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate
Centre provides a new home for the Graduate School
in the former Lock-keepers Cottage by the Regents
Canal at Queen Marys Mile End Campus. The
Centre is open to all postgraduates in the Humanities
and Social Sciences and complements the facilities
currently available in the Arts Research Centre.
Learning Resource Centre
The Learning Resource Centre has 200 networked
PCs and is open to students round the clock. Here
our postgraduate students can make use of
computing facilities at workstations allocated
exclusively for their use. Postgraduate students also
have access to the comprehensive libraries of the
University of London as well as the library on the
Queen Mary campus. In addition, the British Library
in central London can be accessed as a research
resource.
Centre for the Study of Political Thought
This Centre brings together academics from across
the humanities who have a research interest in the
history of political thought. In addition to the Politics
Department, these colleagues are drawn from the
History, English, French and Law Departments and
the Queen Mary Graduate School. The fields of
research covered stretch from the Renaissance to
the present day, with a heavy emphasis on British,
French, Italian, German and American political
thought. The Centre organises visiting lectures and
one day conferences, and actively encourages the
participation of graduate students (who are
represented on its standing committee). Members of
the Centre presently organise the History of Political
Thought Research Seminar at the University of
Londons Institute for Historical Research.
Centre for Global Security and Development (subject
to approval)
The Centre provides critical and politically engaged
and policy relevant work, focused in particular on
the discursive and political-economic aspects of:
Financial securitisation and possibilities for
development The security state The privatisation
of security services Governance and legal aspects
of security Food and health security Livelihood
security and how it relates to challenges to human
security, economic and social development Biosecurity The political-economy of security and
development Social movements and security US
hegemony and how this relates to security and
development Security and post-colonial states
Globalisation, security and development
International capital and/or labour flows War and
conflict The market as a source of insecurity.
The Centre enables collaborative research to

be undertaken and academic networks to be
established. We are also planning new postgraduate
taught programmes, specifically a new MA relating to
global security and development.
Queen Mary Research Studentships
The Department offers Research Studentships to
well-qualified MPhil or PhD applicants. If you wish to
be considered for a scholarship, we recommend that
you apply for a Research programme before March
for entry to the next academic year starting at the
end of September. The deadline (normally MarchApril) will be announced in January each year and
details are advertised on www.jobs.ac.uk and
All applications for full-time study, received by the
deadline, will automatically be considered for a
bursary or studentship, although late applications
may still be considered for admission. There is no
separate application form.
Further information
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
General Postgraduate Information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel. no. +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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The Masters programmes are an excellent
preparation for anyone wishing to undertake further
research as a gateway to an academic career. It is
also a very suitable qualification for any career in
which research skills are required. Former students
of our programmes have gone on to positions of
responsibility in government or the voluntary sector.
Graduate profile: Robin Shevlane
The MRes programmes are primarily designed as a

precursor to PhD. They are mainly aimed at students
who are interested in PhD level work, but require
some training and some experience of a research
degree before embarking on this. The MRes provides
a solid training in research techniques, in developing
and answering research questions, and in carrying
out a substantial independent research project and
hence serves as excellent training for any career
which involves research skills.
Studied: BA in Politics and MA in Democracy

and Democratisation graduated 2006
Currently: Halfway through a PhD on Scottish
nationalism.
postgraduate study?
I initially chose Queen Mary for my undergraduate
studies partly because of the good reputation of
its Politics Department, and partly because I was
interested in the east end of London where the
university is located.
As well as gaining two degrees awarded by the
internationally recognised University of London,
my time at Queen Mary has enabled me to meet
an extraordinarily diverse group of people.
I hope to finish my PhD in late 2009, after which
I aim to pursue a career in academia.
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Degree programmes
MA Global and Comparative

Politics
MRes Global and Comparative

Politics
The MA in Global and Comparative Politics will
provide you with an intellectually stimulating analysis
of the key issues in international and global politics,
such as the changing dynamics of state power, the
dimensions of regime change, and the challenge
posed to states by ethno-nationalism and
cosmopolitanism. The programme will provide you
with advanced skills in comparative analysis, as well
as a developed understanding of methodological
approaches to the study of Political Science.
The MRes in Global and Comparative Politics will
provide you with comprehensive training in the core
research methods of social science. It provides an
intellectually stimulating analysis of the key issues in
international and global politics, such as the
changing dynamics of state power, the dimensions of
regime change, and the challenge posed to states by
ethno-nationalism, migration and cosmopolitanism.
The programme will provide students with advanced
skills in comparative analysis, as well as a developed
understanding of methodological approaches to the
study of Political Science.
Programme outline
You will take the core module Global and
Comparative Politics and three further modules
from the options listed below.
Core modules: Global and Comparative Politics
(30 credits) Dissertation (60 credits)
Module options include: Issues in Democratisation
Nationalism, Democracy and Cosmopolitanism
Globalisation and the International Political Economy
of Development International Security: War and
Peace in a Global Context Globalisation and
International Relations Ideas and Power in Spanish
America 1512-Now Policy Analysis for the
Developing World
Assessment
The core module is assessed by written coursework
and unseen examination. Some module options are
assessed by written coursework only, while others
have an exam. On satisfactory completion of your
assessed work you will prepare an independent
dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic of your
choice. Each individual student will be assigned a
personal supervisor to give advice and assistance
for this part of the programme.
Entry requirements
degree in Politics or a related discipline. International
Further information
Dr Adam Fagan
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8602
Programme outline
You will take the two core modules: Global and
Comparative Politics and Qualitative and Quantitative
Research Methods and one further module from the
options listed below.
Core modules: Global and Comparative Politics (30
credits) Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Methods (60 credits) Dissertation (60 credits)
Module options include: Issues in Democratisation
Nationalism, Democracy and Cosmopolitanism
Peace in a Global Context Ideas and Power in
Spanish America 1512-Now Policy Analysis for
the Developing World
Assessment
Core modules are assessed by written coursework
and unseen examination. Some module options are
assessed by written coursework only, while others
have an exam. On satisfactory completion of your
assessed work you will prepare an independent
personal supervisor to give advice and assistance for
this part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Further information
Dr Adam Fagan
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8602
Politics
The MA in International Relations is concerned with
analysing the key theoretical and empirical issues
and concepts in international relations. You will
discuss the historical significance of globalisation
and how it relates to a number of key issues in
international relations including state sovereignty
and international order, conflict and war, human
rights and the political economy of North-South
relations. You will also undertake a critical survey
of the main theories associated with the study of
international politics. It is primarily concerned with
the varying theoretical explanations for why things
happen in world politics. As well as addressing
analytical questions the programme will also address
the normative and political dimensions of theory.
There is an extensive list of module options designed
to allow students to develop their expertise and apply
theories and concepts within particular issue areas.
The programme provides students with a set of
analytical skills and knowledge that will allow them
to think, talk and write critically about contemporary
international issues, as well as a firm foundation for
further study.
Programme outline
The programme is built around a core module
Theories of International Relations which provides
a point of entry to the module options listed below. In
addition to the core modules, students choose three
other modules. You will also independently research
and write a dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic
of your choice. Each individual student is assigned a
personal supervisor to give advice and assistance
for this part of the programme.
Core modules
Theories of International Relations (30 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules include
Peace in a Global Context International Public
Management Globalisation and International
Relations Issues in Democratisation Migrants,
Diasporas and Law 1 Typologies and Theories of
Migration 2 Ideas and Power in Spanish America
1512-Now Policy Analysis for the Developing World
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Assessment
The core module is assessed by unseen written test
and coursework.
Some module options are assessed by written
coursework only, while others have an exam.You will
also prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000
words on a topic of your choice. Each individual
student will be assigned a personal supervisor to
give advice and assistance for this part of the
programme.
Entry requirements
students should contact the graduate administrator
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Dr Patricia Owens
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8431
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Degree programmes (cont)
MRes International Relations

The MRes in International Relations is concerned
with analysing the key theoretical and empirical
issues and concepts in international relations. You
will discuss the historical significance of globalisation
and how it relates to a number of key issues in
international relations. You will also undertake a
critical survey of the main theories associated with
the study of international politics. It is primarily
concerned with the varying theoretical explanations
for why things happen in world politics. In addition,
the programme will provide students with advanced
skills in qualitative and quantitative research
methods to support research leading to the degrees
of MPhil/PhD.
Programme outline
The programme is built around the core modules
Theories of International Relations, and Qualitative
and Quantitative Research Methods. The research
methods module is designed to provide research
students with essential politics research training skills
to support research leading to the degrees of
MPhil/PhD. In the first semester you will take
Theories of International Relations and Qualitative
and Quantitative Research Methods. In the second
semester you will continue with the research
methods module and take one further module from
the options listed below.
Core modules
Theories of International Relations (30 credits)
Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods (60
credits) Dissertation (60 credits)
Module options include: Globalisation and the
International Political Economy of Development
International Security: War and Peace in a Global
Context International Public Management Issues
in Democratisation Migrants, Diasporas and Law 1
Typologies and Theories of Migration 2 Ideas and
Power in Spanish America 1512-Now Policy
Analysis for the Developing World
Assessment
Core modules are assessed by unseen written test
and written coursework. You will also prepare an
independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a topic
of your choice. Each individual student will be
assigned a personal supervisor to give advice and
assistance for this part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Dr Patricia Owens
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8431
Politics
MSc Public Policy

This MSc is designed to provide you with an
advanced theoretical and practical understanding
of policy formation and implementation to Masters
degree level. The programme is focused around
current debates on policy-making, and public
management in both developed and developing
countries.
What is the appropriate relationship between the
public and private sectors?
What is the significance of partnership and the
new public management in the design and
delivery of services?
How are policy decisions made and implemented?
How can public policy deal with issues of cultural
diversity and value conflict?
These are the sorts of questions that you will explore
in both theoretical and practical terms. If you wish to
work at the interface of service delivery and/or help
shape the future policy agenda, either in a developed
or developing country context, then this programme
is designed with your interests in mind.
This programme is for recent graduates looking for
transferable skills relevant to the public, voluntary or
private consultancy sectors as well as practitioners
looking for enhanced skills and knowledge in public
management
Programme outline
The programme draws on the wide expertise of staff
members from across the department. You will take
the core module in Theories of the Policy-Making
Process. You will also take three further modules
from the options listed below. You will also prepare
an independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a
public policy topic of your choice. Each individual
programme.
Core modules
Theories of Policy-Making Process (30 credits)
International Public Management Policy Analysis
for the Developing World Implementation and
Evaluation Case Studies in British Policy Making
Typologies and Theories of Migration 2 Migrants,
Diasporas and Law 1 Housing, Health and
Education in a Metropolitan Environment Issues in
Democratisation Globalisation and International
Political Economy of Development International
Security: War and Peace in a Global Context
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Assessment
Core and optional modules are assessed by a
combination of unseen written examination and
coursework. You will also prepare an independent
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have a good
honours degree, preferably in a relevant field of study.
But we do consider applications from non-graduates
with experience and ability if they are nominated by
their employers. We are happy to advise informally on
whether you are likely to be eligible for admission. If
you are employed in the UK, expect to complete your
programme over two years, attending one day a week
in term time. You should ensure that you allocate
sufficient time to cope with the out of class
requirements. Overseas officials and students without
employment responsibilities complete their programme
in one year, attending for two days in term time.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Professor Wayne Parsons
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8591
Radha Manogaran, MSc in Public

Policy
I knew from my experience
as an undergraduate that the
teaching staff at Queen Mary
were highly supportive which
gave me the motivation to
continue my academic work here.
The teaching staff have a true
open door policy that helps to make the otherwise
daunting aspects of university life a breeze. The
course covers a wide variety of approaches to policy
formation and implementation that helps to build upon
analytical skills thus preparing me for positions of
responsibility. The quality of teaching is second to
none. The Library has an extensive collection that
meets the demands of my long reading lists!
Queen Marys appeal has never waned in the four
years I have been here. It is a privilege to have such
a beautiful campus in London! In addition to this the
Students Union organises several fun nights out!
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MRes Public Policy

This MRes degree is designed to provide you with an
advanced theoretical and practical understanding of
policy processes and to offer a grounding in research
methods up to PhD level. The programme is focused
around current debates on policy-making and public
management in both developed and developing
countries.
How are policy decisions made and implemented?
What are the implications of adopting an evidencebased approach to policy evaluation?
How reliable is the data that comprises most public
policy research
What research methods are appropriate for policy
analysis in an environment of cultural diversity and
value conflict?
These are the sorts of questions that you will explore
in both theoretical and practical terms. If you wish to
develop skills in policy analysis and to further a
research career in academia, in the civil service or
the private and voluntary sectors then this
programme is designed with your interests in mind.
This programme is for recent graduates looking for
transferable skills relevant to the public, voluntary or
private consultancy sectors as well as practitioners
looking for enhanced skills and knowledge in public
management.
Programme outline
The programme draws on the wide expertise of staff
members from across the department. You will take
the core modules Theories of Policy-Making
Process, and Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Methods. You will also take one further module from
the options listed below. You will prepare an
independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a
public policy topic of your choice. Each individual
student will be assigned a personal supervisor to give
advice and assistance for this part of the
programme.
Core modules
Theories of the Policy-Making Process (30 credits)
International Public Management Policy Analysis
for the Developing World Implementation and
Evaluation Case Studies in British Policy Making
Typologies and Theories of Migration 2 Migrants,
Diasporas and Law 1 Housing, Health and
Education in a Metropolitan Environment Issues in
Democratisation Globalisation and International
Political Economy of Development International
Security: War and Peace in a Global Context
Assessment
Core modules are assessed by a combination of
unseen written examination and coursework.
Optional modules are assessed by either written
coursework only or by examination. You will also
prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000 words
on a topic of your choice. Each individual student
will be assigned a personal supervisor to give advice
and assistance for this part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally be expected to have a good
honours degree, preferably in a relevant field of study.
But we do consider applications from non-graduates
with experience and ability if they are nominated by
their employers. We are happy to advise informally on
whether you are likely to be eligible for admission. If
you are employed in the UK, expect to complete your
programme over two years, attending one day a week
in term time. You should ensure that you allocate
sufficient time to cope with the out of class
requirements. Overseas officials and students without
employment responsibilities complete their programme
in one year, attending for two days in term time.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Professor Wayne Parsons
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8591
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MSc in Migration
Programme Description
The MSc in Migration applies various historical
and methodological approaches to the study of
the movement of people both to the contemporary
world and to historic case studies. It focuses on
the conceptual and critical frameworks of migration
theory with particular reference to the interplay
between the political, social and economic. It
examines the implications of policy on migrants and
migration and cultural change and stasis within the
context of migration.
Programme outline
This programme will enable you to identify the main
approaches to the study of migration, equip you with
knowledge of key themes and issues in the
movement of people over the past two centuries and
to encourage you to develop a critical approach to
theories of migration. You will take the core modules
- Typologies and Theories of Migration, and Research
methods for Migration. You will also take two further
modules from the options listed below. You will
prepare an independent dissertation of 15,000 words
on a migration topic of your choice. Each individual
student will be assigned a personal supervisor to give
advice and assistance for this part of the
programme.
Core modules
Typologies and Theories of Migration (30 credits)
Research Methods for Migration (30 credits)
Typologies and Theories of Migration 2 Housing,
Health and Education in a Metropolitan Environment
Globalisation and the International Political
Economy of Development International Security:
War and Peace in a Global Context International
Public Management Globalisation and International
Diasporas and Law 1 Ideas and Power in Spanish
America 1512-Now Comparative Immigration and
Nationality Law Policy Analysis for the Developing
World Implementation and Evaluation
Assessment
The core modules are assessed by coursework.
The optional modules are usually assessed only by
written coursework while others may have an exam.
You will also prepare an independent dissertation of
15,000 words on a topic of your choice. Each
individual student will be assigned a personal
supervisor to give advice and assistance for this
part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Dr Anne Kershen
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5009
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MRes in Migration
The MRes in Migration is primarily, but not solely,
intended for students wishing to gain research
training in preparation for a postgraduate research
degree MPhil/PhD in a migration related subject.
The research training element of the programme,
which runs over two semesters, meets ESRC
requirements and provides an exacting training.
In addition, the core module introduces you to the
broad range of theories and debates that are at the
heart of migration studies. From the list of module
options available you will be able to develop a
specific migration related interest which may be of
a theoretical, political, empirical or historical nature.
Programme outline
At the completion of the programme we expect you
to demonstrate an ability to collate, analyse and
report on migration data at PhD level and beyond,
or to apply your skills in a demanding vocational
environment. You will take the core modules
Typologies and Theories of Migration, and Qualitative
and Quantitative Research Methods. You will also
take one further module from the options listed
below. You will prepare an independent dissertation
of 15,000 words on a migration topic of your choice.

Each individual student will be assigned a personal
supervisor to give advice and assistance for this part
of the programme.
Core modules
Globalisation and the International Political
Economy of Development International Security:
War and Peace in a Global Context International
Public Management Globalisation and International
Diasporas and Law 1 Ideas and Power in Spanish
America 1512-Now Policy Analysis for the
Developing World Implementation and Evaluation
Comparative Immigration and Nationality Law
Case Studies in British Policy Making
Assessment
The core module is assessed by coursework.
The optional modules are usually assessed only
by written coursework, while others may have an
exam. You will also prepare an independent
Entry requirements
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Dr Anne Kershen
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5009
Politics

In an increasingly globalised world, migration and
the legal issues involved is a matter of growing
importance. The Masters in Migration and Law
programme acknowledges the demand for a
postgraduate degree which incorporates the intricate
relationship between the movement of people and
the legalities that surround those migrations. The
interdisciplinary degree, offered jointly by the
Departments of Law and Politics, enables the
student to correlate the theoretical and empirical,
legal and political, aspects of the migrant experience.
Those undertaking the degree will be introduced to
the main theoretical and legal issues in the study of
migration and be equipped with knowledge of key
themes and approaches to the movement of people.
At the same time, the programme emphasises the
need for students to develop critical and analytical
approaches to the study of migration and law.
Programme outline
On completion of the programme you will be able
to demonstrate a critical understanding of the main
theoretical approaches and legal issues relating to
the study of migration both nationally and
internationally and to practically apply the knowledge
and skills acquired during your period of study. You
will take the core modules Typologies and Theories
of Migration. You will also take two further modules
from the options listed below. You will also prepare
an independent dissertation of 15,000 words on a
migration topic of your choice. Each individual
programme.
Core modules
Migrants, Diasporas and Law 1 (30 credits) or
Comparative Immigration and Nationality Law (30
credits) Research methods for Migration (0 credits)
International Public Management Globalisation
and International Relations Issues in
Democratisation Migrants, Diasporas and Law 2
Ideas and Power in Spanish America 1512-Now
Policy Analysis for the Developing World
Implementation and Evaluation Case Studies in
British Policy Making Globalisation and the
International Political Economy of Development
International Security: War and Peace in a Global
Context
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Assessment
The core module is assessed by coursework.
The optional modules are usually assessed only by
written coursework, while others may have an exam.
You will also prepare an independent dissertation of
15,000 words on a topic of your choice. Each
individual student will be assigned a personal
supervisor to give advice and assistance for this
part of the programme.
Entry requirements
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8587
Dr Anne Kershen
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5009
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Research
Research degrees
research fellows to undertake research in our
areas of interest (see below). Research students
members of academic staff. A limited number of
College studentships are also available.
see page 16.
Entry requirements
Prospective research students are welcome to
approach the Department during the academic year
and are advised to consult a potential supervisor before
submitting a research proposal. For entry at MPhil or
PhD level, we would normally expect you to have an
MA or equivalent in a subject area connected to the
field of study of your research proposal. You should
include a research proposal (2,000 words), including
hypothesis, methodology, key questions to be
addressed by your intended research and bibliography.
International students section on pages 386 - 391.
Research areas
Conflict Management and Regime Transition

Environmental Policy and Urban Planning
International Relations
Nationalism
Political Communication and Media Policy
Political Theory and Thought
Politics of Democratisation
Politics of the Middle East
Public Policy and Political Economy
UK Politics.
Conflict Management and Regime Transition

The last thirty years has seen the transformation of the
state across the world. The third wave of transitions to
democracy that began in the 1970s was followed by
the neo-liberal policy prescriptions of the Washington
Consensus in the 1980s and the promotion of Good
Governance in the 1990s. This combined with the end
of the Cold War, heralding a rise in the deployment of
coercive diplomacy and intervention by the
international community in the name of international
liberalism and global governance. Against this
background, several members of the Department study
the transformation of state-society relations and the
changing nature of sovereignty in the international
arena. Research ranges over critical examination of
transitions to democracy, the domestic and intergovernmental mediation of conflict and nation and
state-building in a range of developed and developing
countries.
Environmental Policy and Urban Planning

The Department has a specialist interest in
environmental policy and urban planning. Research
interests also extend to the field of green political
theory, the philosophical underpinnings of marketbased approaches to environmental policy compared
to those based on citizenship and deliberative
democracy and the development of environmental
movements in post-communist Europe.
International Relations
Research expertise within International Relations
covers a number of areas. Several members of staff
have an interest in historical sociological approaches
to the study of international relations (including a
concern with the changing nature of state power with
a particular focus on the relationship between war
and society, globalisation and resistance across the
developed and developing worlds), as well as
international political theory, and the history and
theory of warfare. The international relations of the
United States is another area of common concern
with a particular interest in debates around
contemporary American global power and
imperialism and globalisation, including the question
of how these issues relate to the international
political economy of development.
Politics
Nationalism
Several members of staff specialise in the study of
nations and nationalism, national identity national
and ethnic diversity and ethnic conflict regulation,
Areas of study include Western European politics
with a specific emphasis on Catalonia, Northern
Ireland and Spain as well as Cyprus and Sri Lanka.
Political Communication and Media Policy
This research field covers all political aspects of the
functioning of the media and the political
communications process in Britain and Western
Europe. More specifically, it includes questions
related to issues such as media ownership and
control, media regulation, media policy-making,
news management by political actors and the media
and elections. Recent research students in this area
have examined the policy-making cycle in
broadcasting during the Thatcher premiership and
the Labour governments policy on digital television.
Political Theory, Ideas and Thought
Research expertise in this area ranges over the
history of political ideas and ideologies, critical
theory, contemporary continental philosophy and
political thought, democratic theory, classical
liberal theory and gender theory. Members of the
Department are currently working on projects
including an examination of the political philosophy
of Spinoza, a broad-ranging study of the history of
French political thought and an assessment of the
thought and practice of the British New Left.
Applications in any subfield of political theory and
thought are welcome.
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Politics of Democratisation
The Department has a strong research presence in
the politics of democratic transition across a number
of distinct regions, including Latin America, southern
and east central Europe, and the Middle East.
Applications are welcome in any of the following
broad areas: transition processes from a comparative
or single country study perspective; institutionbuilding, democratisation from above (including rule
of law and judicial reform) and from below (including
the role of the civil society, sectional and ethnic
interests); theories of democratic transition,
globalisation and democratisation. Additionally,
applications may be made on any aspect of the
politics of Latin America, Eastern and Western
Europe and the Middle East.
Politics of the Middle East
Applications are welcome with regard to any aspect
of the politics of the Middle East. The Department
has a strong research presence in the comparative
politics of Iraq, globalisation and the Middle East,
democratisation in the region and the international
relations of the Middle East.
Public Policy and Political Economy
Public policy is a broad field, and applications will
be considered in respect of any aspect of the policy
process in modern societies, at national or subnational levels. Research in public policy seeks to
understand what government does. It may proceed
by way of theoretical and conceptual analysis, or by
historical and empirical analysis. It is, then, a broad
and eclectic field and this characteristic is reflected
in the diverse research interests of staff. Their
research ranges over the sub-fields of public
management, environmental policy and urban
planning with a particular emphasis on the public
sector, political economy and policy.
UK Politics
The Department has a strong commitment to
research in UK politics, incorporating a wide range
of methods and approaches. The Department has
several members of staff working on issues related
to UK politics such as political parties and elections,
local government, public service delivery, political
marketing and communications, relationship
marketing and policy transfer into the study of
political communications.
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www.politics.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Judith Bara BSc Econ(London) MA(Essex) PhD(London)

Senior Lecturer in Political Parties
Changing orientations of political parties, with
particular reference to ideology and policy
Madeleine Davis BA MA PhD(London)
Lecturer in Political Theory
History of political ideas, Marxism, Hispanic and
Latin American politics, Pinochet case and its
implications for human rights
Toby Dodge BA MSc PhD(London)
Reader in International Politics
Middle East, political sociology of Iraq, Iraq in post
cold war international relations, regime change in
Iraq for regional and international politics
Professor James Dunkerley BA(York) MPhil
DPhil(Oxford)
Professor of Politics
Latin American politics and modern history
Adam Fagan BSc(Bradford) MA PhD(Manchester)
Senior Lecturer in Politics of Eastern Europe
Democratic consolidation in the Czech Republic, civil
society in former communist states, post-communist
environmental politics. Environmental capacity
building, impact of globalisation and external
involvement on environmental management
Professor Montserrat Guibernau BA(Barcelona) MPhil
PhD(Cambridge)
Nations and nationalism, national and ethnic
diversity, European politics and Spanish and Catalan
politics
Professor Jeremy Jennings MA(Wales) DPhil(Oxford)
FRHistS
Professor of Political Theory
History of political thought, with special reference
to France, Republicanism in Theory and Practice,
French nineteenth-century political thought
Professor Ray Kiely BA(Leeds) MA(Leeds)
PhD(Warwick)
Professor of International Politics,
Head of Department
International political economy of development, US
hegemony, globalisation and theories of imperialism,
cosmopolitanism and global justice
Professor Raymond Kuhn BA(Glasgow) MA
PhD(Warwick)
Contemporary French politics and the politics of the
mass media in Western Europe
Bryan Mabee BA MA(Manitoba) PhD(Aberystwyth)

Lecturer in International Relations
International relations and security studies, historical
interaction between war, violence and political
development, from the perspective of international
relations, development of security bureaucracies in
the US, conceptions of the US as an empire, and
the historical sociology of international relations
Rainbow Murray BA(Manchester) MRes PhD(London)
Lecturer in Politics
French political parties, elections, election
candidates and candidate selection, with a particular
emphasis on gender and comparative politics and
women in politics
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Catherine Needham BA(Leeds) MSc DPhil(Oxford)

Lecturer in British Politics
British politics, public service reform, consultation,
political marketing and electronic government,
consumerisation of the government-citizen
relationship in Britain in the last 25 years
Brendan ODuffy BA(Boston) MA(McGill) PhD(London)
Senior Lecturer in Politics
Nationalism and ethnic conflict regulation, political
violence in Northern Ireland, comparative peace
processes in Northern Ireland, Israel/Palestine and
Sri Lanka; federalism in multi-ethnic states
Patricia Owens BSc MPhil DPhil
Senior Lecturer in International Relations
Political and international theory, history and theory
of warfare, war, politics and security
Professor Wayne Parsons BSc(Econ) (Wales)
MSc(Econ) PhD(London) FRSA AcSS
Professor of Public Policy
Politics of economic ideas and the study of public
policy and management
Mark Pennington BA PhD(London)
Senior Lecturer in Political Economy
Political economy, environmental policy, role of
market processes in improving environmental quality,
public choice theory and the Austrian school of
economics
Richard Saull BA(Portsmouth) MSc PhD(LSE)
Senior Lecturer in International Politics
International historical sociology, Marxist approaches
in international relations, international politics of the
Cold War, revolutionary change and international
relations
Lasse Thomassen BA MA PhD(Essex)
Deconstructive reading of the political philosophy
of Jrgen Habermas, radical democratic theory,
tolerance
Caroline Williams BA(Manchester) PhD(Wales)
Modern European and contemporary continental
theory, conceptions of selfhood and subjectivity,
with a particular focus upon contemporary French
philosophy - Althusser, Castoriadis, Lacan, Derrida
and Foucault
Staff Profile: Bryan Mabee

Lecturer in International Relations
I have long been interested in the role of war and
security in international relations, particularly how
they interact with political power and change in
the international system.
My research has focused on the interaction
between war and political development from
the perspective of international relations. My
current work focuses on three main substantive
problems within this broad area: the
interconnections between globalisation and
security; the relationship between war, statebuilding and security in the United States; and
privatised violence and the political economy of
security. I have published papers in several
journals including Third World Quarterly and
Globalizations, and have a book The Globalization
of Security: State Power, Security Provision and
Legitimacy, due to be published by Palgrave
(2009).
Further work in progress examines the historical
development of privatised violence. I received a
British Academy grant to run a conference on this
theme.
I teach modules that are very close to my
research interests, which gives me a real insight
into those areas. I am also preparing a book based
on my undergraduate module on US foreign
policy.
Queen Mary provides a rigorous academic
environment, with acknowledged experts in their
fields. Its location in London only adds to the
appeal, especially for the study of international
politics.
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MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Microbiology
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Gastroenterology
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Dentistry is a leading medical and dental school that
offers international levels of excellence in research
and teaching. This was confirmed by the outstanding
results for Barts and The London in the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise. The RAE placed us
in the top five research-active medical and dental
schools in England, along with Oxford, Cambridge,
Imperial College and University College London and
top in London.
According to rankings published in the Times Higher
Education, Barts and The London scored
consistently in the top five:
Dentistry was ranked 1st equal with Manchester
based on 3* and 4* outputs, and 2nd overall out
of 14 UK dental schools.
In Cancer, we were ranked 3rd out of 14
submissions in terms of 3* and 4* outputs and
joint 5th in the UK overall, ahead of Oxford,
Imperial, Kings College London and University
College London
Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science,
returned in Hospital Subjects, was ranked joint 1st
with Cambridge and Edinburgh in terms of 3* and
4* outputs and was joint 7th overall out of 28,
ahead of Manchester, Newcastle and
Southampton.
The Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine,
returned in Epidemiology and Public Health, was
2nd out of 21 in terms of 3* and 4* outputs, and
3rd overall, ahead of Oxford, University College
London and Bristol
In Health Services Research, we were ranked
4th overall out of 28, ahead of Oxford, University
College London and Kings College London
The William Harvey Research Institute, returned
in Preclinical and Human Biological Sciences, was
ranked 3rd in terms of 3* and 4* outputs, and 4th
overall out of 13, ahead of Kings College London,
Bristol and Nottingham.
Dentistry offers international levels of excellence in
research and teaching. We serve a population of
unrivalled diversity in east London and the wider
Thames Gateway, with a high prevalence of diabetes,
hypertension, heart disease, tuberculosis and other
chronic lung diseases, HIV, oral disease, and cancer.
The School has almost 1,000 members of staff,

consisting of over 650 academics and around 350
support staff. The Schools total annual turnover is
approximately 86 million of which over 40 million
is competitively awarded external research income
additional to that received from HEFCE, placing
Barts and The London in the top tier of research
active medical and dental schools.
Through partnership with our linked trusts, notably
Barts and The London NHS Trust, and our
associated University Hospital Trusts Homerton,
Newham, Whipps Cross and Queens (Romford)
the Schools research and teaching is informed by
an exceptionally wide ranging and stimulating clinical
environment.
At the heart of the Schools mission lies world class
research, the result of a focused programme of
recruitment of leading research groups from the UK
and abroad, and a 100 million investment in stateof-the-art facilities.
Research is focused on: cancer cardiovascular
dentistry inflammation endocrinology/metabolism
immunology and infectious diseases skin disease
genomics neuroscience gastroenterology
epidemiology public health and primary care
The School is nationally and internationally
recognised for research in these areas. Its
fundamental mission, with its partner NHS Trusts,
and other linked organisations, such as CR-UK, is
to ensure that that the best possible clinical service
is underpinned by the very latest developments in
scientific and clinical teaching, training and
research.
The School is organised into six institutes,
each containing a series of research centres.
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Find out more about each of these Institutes, and

the postgraduate programmes associated with each
on the following pages.
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Research strengths
The Institute provides a supportive and
multidisciplinary environment for research
students, promoting academic exchange
and personal development at all levels.
The Institute currently consists of six research
centres, driven by a strong translational theme,
with emphasis on specialised research areas which
focus on specific cancers. At the forefront of a
number of scientific and medical discoveries, the
Institute is one of the largest of its kind in the UK.

The Institute of Cancer submitted more than 33
researchers (over 95 per cent of its academic
faculty) to the RAE 2008. 15 per cent of submissions
were in the highest 4* category (world-leading) while
70 per cent were in the 3* category (internationally
excellent). This places the Institute 3rd overall in the
country for the proportion of activity at this level.
Grant funding for the Institute amounts to more
than 10 million per annum. Cancer Research UK
(CRUK) provide core programme support for several
of the Centres within the Institute and for the CR-UK
Clinical Centre, other significant funders include the
Medical Research Council, the Welcome Trust and
the Department of Health, the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) (USA) and the Leukaemia Research
Fund.
PhD studentships are advertised throughout the year
on the College and postgraduate resources websites.
For more information, see Scholarships /
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At present around 30 per cent of the Schools

research degrees are cancer-related, making the
Institute a key constituent of the Schools research
activity. The state-of-the-art laboratory complex has
dedicated research student space and four fully
equipped research laboratories that include suites
for proteomics and mass spectroscopy, cancer
pharmacology, FACS, molecular pathology services
with automated immunohistochemistry/in situ
hybridisation systems, intravital microscopy and
confocal microscopy. These are complemented by
purpose-built School core facilities including the
Genome Centre. There is a Molecular Imaging
Facility for small animals that includes microPET,
SPECT/CT and IVIS bioluminescence/fluorescence
systems to complement the state-of-the-art clinical
PET system with integrated 64-slice CT system
recently commissioned in the Molecular Imaging
Centre at Barts Hospital.
Graduate research students in the Institute are

funded either by a grant award made to the project
supervisor, or by personal awards to the student from
national charities and overseas agencies. Most of the
clinicians undertaking higher degrees are funded by
awards such as MRC and CR-UK Clinical Research
Training Fellowships. Several internally funded PhD
studentships are available each year, funded through
the Research Advisory Board of the Charitable
Foundation and directly by the School. Scientific
research studentships are also available from CRUK. In addition, Queen Mary provides a number of
College studentships, for which overseas students
are also eligible. There is no separate application
form and all applicants for an MPhil or PhD
programme to commence in the 2008/09 session
will automatically be considered for the research
studentship.
The Institutes Teaching Centre, which opened

in September 2006, is specifically for use by the
Institutes MSc students and includes a fullyequipped laboratory, a surgical skills virtual reality
suite and a computer lab.
Studentships cover tuition fees and provide

maintenance at the basic research council level
(15,100 the 2008/9 academic year). Overseas
students are also able to apply for an ORSAS award,
which provides the difference between home and
overseas tuition fees.
highest level of patient care whether that be as a

Doctor or working in a lab to try to find a cure for
cancer. I believe that the skills and knowledge I
have learnt whilst at Queen Mary will stand me in
good stead for one day working with Health
Professionals of the highest calibre.
George Hawche,
MSc in Molecular Pathology and Genomics
I completed my BSc in Biology at Queen Mary and
felt that it would be an excellent place to further
my studies.
Im sure that an MSc in Molecular Pathology and
Genomics from a world-renowned institution for
Cancer Research will be of great benefit to my
future career. I aim to contribute to providing the
The new MSc teaching suite has excellent

facilities both in the lab and computing rooms.
The teaching staff is of a high calibre and a good
mix of both clinicians and scientists, many of
whom are leading figures in their field. The
student-staff relationship is very good and
feedback is actively encouraged, providing an
excellent study environment. The programme is
highly innovative and dynamic, partly due to the
strong links between the lab and the clinic and
partly due to the enthusiasm of the staff and the
other students.
I am an active member of the football team and
I enjoy going to all the social events organised
by the Students Association. Extra-curricular
activities offer students a chance to develop new
interests as well as meeting new people, keeping
active and most importantly of all, having a good
time! There are over 40 clubs and societies, so
whatever your interests, you are bound to find
something that interests you.
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Key relationships have been established with the
Cancer Research UK London Research Institute at
Lincoln's Inn Fields to foster translational research.
Integration with the new Comprehensive Clinical
Research Network covering a population of 2.7
million individuals in North East and North Central
London, directed by the Director of the Institute of
Cancer (Professor Lemoine) will build on the existing
relationships with the North East London Cancer
Research Network involving the other acute hospitals
in North East London and the North East London
Consortium for Research and Development.
Through the introduction and development of new
anti-cancer therapeutics, the Institute has links with
many of the major pharmaceutical and biotechnology
companies.
Some postgraduate student destinations include:
Graduate entry into medicine, PhD studentships
(including within the Institute) in continuing
education.
Research positions in major research centres
around the world in academia
Clinical trials, clinical scientists in the NHS,
research assistants in industry.
Wellcome images Breast cancer cells
Graduate profile: Linsey Madadi

Studied: MSc Cancer
Therapeutics graduated
2007
Currently: Studying for a PhD
in the Cancer Pharmacology
lab within the Institute of
Cancer, Barts and The
London School of Medicine
and Dentistry at Queen Mary.
The Cancer Therapeutics programme most closely
matched what I was looking for, combined with
the great facilities and location of Queen Mary.
To finish my PhD and then either return to my
previous role as a clinical oncology and
haematology pharmacist, or continue my research
in academia or the pharmaceutical industry.

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Degree programmes
MSc in Cancer Therapeutics
One year full-time, two years part-time,
distance learning
This programme aims to provide you with a clear
understanding of the scientific basis underlying the
principles and practice of cancer therapeutics and
the development, evaluation and implementation of
new treatments. This is underpinned by a thorough
knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research
methodologies, drug development and regulatory
issues. There is an emphasis on practical skills
during the research skills module and the three
month laboratory project undertaken during
semester three.
On completion of the programme you will:
Have a thorough knowledge of the principles
underlying cancer treatment
Be able to demonstrate skills in gathering,
recording, analysing and presenting information
Understand the regulatory framework underlying
clinical research
Understand the principles of laboratory
methodologies applied to clinical trials
Understand the steps involved in developing
and implementing new treatments
Be able to apply this knowledge in their own

professional roles
Be able to contribute to the research activity
and knowledge base in improving cancer care.
Programme outline
Core modules: Research Skills and Sciences
Cancer Biology Cancer Pharmacology Site
Specific Tumour Treatment Ablative Therapy
Biological Therapies Drug Development Lab
Project: Optional modules: Imaging Pathology of
Cancer Genomic Approaches to Human Diseases
Paediatric and Adolescent oncology Cancer
Prevention and Screening
Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments,
presentations, continuous assessments, written or
MCQ examinations, and a full lab project write-up.
Entry requirements
The programme is open to graduate scientists,
nurses, clinicians and other medical professionals
working in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry
or contract research organisations. Entry to the
programme will require a degree, or degree
equivalent qualification, from a recognised academic
institution or an appropriate professional qualification
or experience. For language requirements, please
refer to the international students section on pages
386 - 391.
Distance learning option
This programme is now also available as a distance
learning option, based on WebCT. You will be able
to follow each lecture online via lecture audio
recordings and slide/whiteboard content. All
assigned work is submitted via WebCT. You are
encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other
students in online discussion forums and joint or
group activities and also attend a Summer school.
Further information
General programme enquiries
Tel: +44(0)20 7882 2081
For informal enquiries please contact
Dr Simon Joel
Programme Director:
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MSc in Molecular Pathology

and Genomics
This programme combines core teaching of disease
mechanisms and molecular technologies, with an
emphasis on development of critical and practical
skills. It will provide you with the essential knowledge
and skills to pursue a research career, either in a
clinical or scientific setting, and contribute to the
growing need for scientists and clinicians to promote
the translation of molecular advances into the clinical
situation.
On completion of the programme you will:
Demonstrate a core understanding of human
pathology and molecular biology
Have an in-depth knowledge of the principles and
applications of molecular technologies as applied
to human disease
Programme outline
Core modules: Basic Molecular Biology Basic
Pathology Cancer Prevention and Screening
Genomic Approaches to Human Diseases
Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics Molecular
Pathology of Solid Tumours Research Skills and
Sciences Lab project. Module options: Biological
Therapies Bioinformatics and Genomics
Molecular Genetics of Haematologic Malignancies
Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments,
presentations, continuous assessments, written or
MCQ examinations, and a full dissertation write-up.
Entry requirements
The programme will be open to clinicians, graduate
scientists, nurses, and other medical professionals
working in a clinical, industrial or academic research
environment. Entry to the programme will require a
good degree, or degree equivalent, qualification from
a recognised academic institution or an appropriate
professional qualification or experience.
Be proficient in experimental design,

bioinformatics, data mining and interpretation
For language requirements, please refer to the

international students section on page 386.
Demonstrate skills in oral and written presentation

and in critical review of the literature
Further information
General enquiries
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2081
Contribute to the research process through

experience of a laboratory project placement
Understand the ethical framework of the research
process
An emphasis on development of practical skills is
reflected in the Research Skills Module, and the
three month laboratory-based project.

Professor Louise Jones
Programme Director

MSc in Surgical Skills

and Sciences
One year full-time
The state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Surgical
Simulation Centre, removes the patient from the
equation to allow novice learning and skill mastery
to occur in a low-stress, high-feedback environment
while protecting the patient from procedural
inexperience.
The MSc accelerates surgical training and improves
surgical skills that are essential for building
confidence in clinical practice. The programme
will provide you with a unique opportunity to gain
postgraduate training and development in cognitive
and motor skills using the surgical simulators
specifically for Laparoscopic Surgery and
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
You will also be taught the principles of knot-tying
in the Open Surgery sessions, by practising
anastomosis techniques using non-biological
materials.
This surgical skills gained on this programme aims
to enhance your future career prospects in Surgery.
If you perform well and express an interest you may
be given the opportunity to proceed to MD(Res) or
PhD studies.
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Programme outline
The programme comprises of the following surgical
skills areas and a research/literature project:
Core modules: Laparoscopy skills Endoscopy
Skills Open Surgery Techniques MSc Project
Structure
Skills sessions Lectures PBL self-directed
learning Journal Club
Assessment
Assessments consist of: continuous assessment,
written examination, dissertation, Viva Voce
evaluation of dissertation, objective assessment
on Virtual Reality Simulator
Entry requirements
This programme is aimed at surgeons in training,
trainee and specialist registrars, non-carrier grade
Surgeons, associate specialists. A medical degree
from a recognised institution is required and some
postgraduate experience in surgery is desirable.
Further information
General enquiries
Tel: +44(0)20 7882 2081
For informal enquiries please contact:
Bijen Patel, Programme Director:
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Research degrees
Research degrees
Research areas
The Institute of Cancer have around 65 research

students undertaking PhD or MD Res degrees.
These students carry out an original research project
in one of the Institute laboratories at Charterhouse
Square at Barts and The London. The period of
study is typically three years for full-time students.
Projects are offered in a range of cancer-related
research areas, as outlined in more detail on the
following pages. There is a clear policy within the
Institute on student supervision and monitoring.
The research strategy is built on an integrated

molecular and cellular approach to the problem of
cancer in individuals and in populations. A spectrum
of research is underway and includes: therapeutic
and diagnostic target identification and validation in
both haematological and solid malignancies; clinical
trials exploring new therapies; the development of
novel molecular approaches for diagnosis,
classification and treatment of human cancers; and
investigations into the regulation of tumour spread
and host anti-tumour responses.
In addition to carrying out their specific research

project students receive training in a range of
biomedical laboratory methods and in other
transferable skills. Our aim is to equip our students
for a career in science and to make them very
attractive to potential employers.
Entry requirements
For entry to a PhD programme students should hold
either;
A first or upper second class honours degree in
a relevant biological subject from a UK university
A Masters degree
A recognised equivalent from an accredited
overseas institution
An equivalent professional qualification.
How to apply
Each year the Institute have around 10-15 new PhD
studentships. When available these are advertised
on:
The Institute of Cancer website at
www.cancer.qmul.ac.uk/index.html
www.findaphd.com
Prospective research degree students who have
already obtained funding should contact Dr Simon
Joel, Postgraduate Teaching Lead, in the first
instance.
The application form for research students can
be found at www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply
You also need to include full details of your previous
educational achievements and two academic
references.
The Institute currently has six research centres and

their specialist areas of interest are outlined below:
Centre for Cancer and Inflammation
The centre focuses on the links between cancer and
inflammation. The overarching hypothesis that drives
research in our Centre is that immune cells and
mediators found in experimental and human cancers
are more likely to promote cancer growth than be
part of a host anti-tumour response. We believe that
inhibition or re-alignment of this inflammatory
process may be of therapeutic benefit.
Our aim is to translate our laboratory research in
chronic inflammation, cancer growth and spread into
new treatments for cancer, especially ovarian cancer,
and we are involved in several Phase I and Phase II
clinical trials. We have excellent collaborations with
the Departments of Gynaecological Oncology and
Medical Oncology at Barts and The London NHS
Hospitals.
Research groups
Cancer and Inflammation Group
Professor Frances Balkwill
Aims to understand links between cancer and
inflammation and translate this into novel clinical
trials.
Inflammation Biology Group
Dr Toby Lawrence
Aims to understand the fundamental mechanisms
which link inflammation and cancer, with particular
reference to the role of stromal and inflammatory
cells in carcinogenesis.
Tumour Microenvironment
Dr Thorsten Hagemann
Aims to understand the fundamental mechanisms
by which TNF-signalling promotes cancer; with
particular reference to the role of macrophages and
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Centre for Cell Signalling

The Centre for Cell Signalling aims to be a worldclass centre of expertise in both basic and applied
PI3K signalling.
The aim of the centre is to increase:
Uncontrolled PI3K signalling is one of the most

commonly deregulated pathways in cancer. PI3Ks
also play principal roles in inflammation, diabetes
and other disease contexts, making these enzymes
attractive targets for therapeutic intervention. The
development of drugs that block PI3K action is being
actively pursued by the pharmaceutical industry.
the diversity of clinical trials open at Barts and

The London NHS Trust.
Research groups
Cell Signalling Group
Professor Bart Vanhaesebroeck
Main interests of the group include signal
transduction in cell migration, proliferation, survival,
intracellular vesicular transport, in the context of
cancer, inflammation and immunology, angiogenesis,
metabolism and stem cell biology.
Collaborative efforts with industry are under way in
the preclinical development of isoform-selective
small molecule inhibitors for PI3K. We aim to help to
translate this preclinical work to early phase clinical
trials through our links with the Centres for Medical
Oncology and Experimental Cancer Medicine.
Analytical Cell Signalling Group
Dr Pedro Cutillas
The aim is to understand the basic principles that
govern cell signalling pathways, their molecular
mechanisms and the contribution that different
members of these pathways have to their signalling
network. We are particularly interested in learning
the properties by which these pathways control
fundamental physiology and how they are
deregulated in disease.
Experimentally, our group integrates state-of-the-art
mass spectrometry, advanced separation technology,
cell biology and biochemistry to the study of cell
signalling pathways in health and disease. The
ultimate goal of this work is to contribute to the
understanding of the fundamentals of cell signalling
and to translate this knowledge to the design of
personalised therapies to treat conditions with
deregulated cell signalling pathways.
Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine
The centre provides management support
for all trials and investigators including national,
pharmaceutical and investigator led studies and
centralises all staff involved in clinical trials to ensure
compliance with the European Directive on Good
Clinical Practice.
recruitment into existing clinical trials

the number of trials NCRN, pharma-sponsored
and investigator-initiated
Clinical Cancer Pharmacology Unit

Dr Simon Joel
This Unit conducts pharmacodynamic and
pharmacokinetic studies of cytotoxic agents against
a background of clinical trials. The aim is to develop
and test new agents in the laboratory and in clinical
trials and to optimise the way in which established
chemotherapy drugs are used through a better
understanding of their molecular and clinical
pharmacology.
Centre for Medical Oncology
This Centre has a long and distinguished history
in haemato-oncology, urological and paediatric
malignancies, having led several pivotal trials in
the treatment of these cancers.
Research groups
Clinical and Applied Medical Oncology Group
Professor Andrew Lister, Dr Silvia Montoto
and Professor Ama Rohatiner
Aims to characterise the molecular signature of
lymphomas to identify recurrent genomic and
expression changes within these lymphomas to
guide treatment selection.
Cancer Genomics Group
Professor Bryan Young, Dr Jude Fitzgibbon
Aims to understand the key genetic events in
malignant transformation through molecular
cytogenetics and SNP genotyping approaches.
Homologous recombination is being used to
both "knock-out" target genes and to knock-in
appropriate fragments of fusion partner genes.
Cancer Immunotherapy Group
Professor John Gribben and Dr David Taussig
Aims to develop immunotherapy approaches for
the treatment of cancer, including stem cell
transplantation; and to identify tumour antigens
with particular emphasis on B cell malignancies.
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Centre for Molecular Oncology and Imaging
This Centre is focused on the development of
innovative therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to
cancer. It is an internationally recognised centre of
expertise in gene therapy for cancer, with an active
programme of clinical trials.
Linked to the clinic through a clinical fellowship
programme and honorary consultants, the research
is carried out within five laboratory groups.
Research groups
Molecular Pathology Group
Professor Nick Lemoine, Dr Tatjana CrnogoracJurcevic, Dr Claude Chelala, Dr Rebecca Roylance
Aims to identify molecular biomarkers of disease
progression and treatment response.
Gene Therapy Group
Professor Nick Lemoine, Professor Iain McNeish,
Dr Gunnel Hallden, Dr Yaohe Wang, Dr Daniel
OBerg
Aims to develop gene-targeted intervention strategies
to treat cancer using oncolytic viruses and genetic
triggers of apoptosis.
Genito-Urinary Cancer Group
Dr Yong-Jie Lu, Dr David Prowse and Dr Dan Berney
The Genito-Urinary Cancer Group focuses on
research into the therapy of testis, bladder, renal,
penile and prostate cancer.
Molecular Imaging Group
Professor Steve Mather, professor Rodney Rezneck,
Dr Norbert Avril
This Group is focused on the development of
molecular targets for radionuclide-mediated
diagnosis and therapy of cancer. It includes both
laboratory teams and clinical consultants, working in
the Departments of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology
at Barts and The London NHS Trust.
Centre for Tumour Biology
This Centre is concerned primarily with
understanding the role that cytoadhesion plays
in modulating cancer spread and has focused
particularly on the involvement of members of the
integrin family of adhesion receptors technology.
Research groups
Cellular Adhesion in Invasion and Metastasis
Professor Ian Hart, Dr John Marshall
Aims to understand how cell adhesion affects
tumour spread and to develop strategies for
blocking cancer metastasis.
Angiogenesis Group
Dr Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke
Aims to understand the roles of cell adhesion in
disease, particularly with respect to angiogenesis
and tumour cell-endothelial cell interactions.
Epithelial-Stromal Group
Professor Louise Jones
Aims to understand the pathobiology of breast
cancer with a particular focus on cell adhesion
and myoepithelial cells.
Gene Transcription Group
Professor Helen Hurst
Aims to understanding the molecular mechanisms
that control expression of key breast tumour genes,
in order to identify novel targets for cancer therapy.
Growth Factor Signalling Group
FGF receptors Dr Richard Grose
Aims to understand and delineate the functions
of FGFs and their receptors in tumourgenesis and
wound repair.
Spatial signalling Dr Stephanie Kermorgant
Aims to understand how endosomal signalling of
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Cancer and Inflammation
Professor Fran Balkwill PhD FMedSci
Centre Lead
Links between cancer and inflammation, role
of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and
translating this information into novel clinical trials
Thornsten Hagemann MD PhD
Clinical Senior Lecturer
Interaction of the leukocyte infiltrate with the tumour
microenvironment, with particular reference to the
role TNF-alpha in innate immunity and the prospect
of turning macrophages and NK cells back into
tumour killers
Toby Lawrence BSc(Hons) PhD
Senior Lecturer
Cell biology of inflammation, endogenous antiinflammatory mechanisms; tissue specific role
for IKK in inflammation and immunity
Cancer Cell Signalling

Professor Bart Vanhaesebroeck MSc PhD
Centre Lead
Biological functions and signalling mechanisms of
the class IA phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3Ks)
Pedro R Cutillas BSc PhD
Lecturer
Cell signalling pathways; use of mass spectrometry
and related analytical understand their contribution
to the signalling network
Experimental Cancer Medicine

Professor John Gribben MD DSc FRCP FRCPath
FMedSci
Centre Lead
Immunological responses to leukaemia and
lymphoma, molecular basis for alterations in
immune cells in the tumour microenvironment
Simon Joel BSc (Hons) PhD
Senior Lecturer
Novel therapies and optimisation of the use
of established agents, development of model
systems for evaluating new therapeutic agents
Molecular Oncology
and Imaging
Norbert Avril MB BS MD
Reader, Nuclear Medicine
Molecular imaging with positron emission
tomography for non-invasive monitoring of
chemotherapy; gene therapy to define (early)
markers of treatment response
Subham Basu PhD

Honorary Lecturer
Signal transduction pathways, identification and
characterisation of the protein substrates of the
serine/threonine kinase Akt
Claude Chelala PhD
Lecturer
The development and application of computational
solutions to cancer research
Tatjana Crnogorac-Jurcevic MD PhD FHEA
Senior Lecturer
Development of a biomarker programme in
pancreatic cancer; functional analyses of markers
expressed early in the development of pancreatic
adenocarcinoma
Professor Finbarr Cotter MB BS FRCP( UK )
FRCPath PhD
Professor of Haematology
The application of molecular understanding and
therapy for malignancy using array technology,
proteomics and functional modelling of malignancy
in NOD/SCID xenographs and Zebrafish
Gunnel Hallden PhD
Senior Lecturer
Novel treatment strategies to target late stage
androgen-independent prostate cancers using
replication-selective oncolytic adenoviral mutants
Professor Nick Lemoine MD PhD FRCPath FMedSci
Institute Director and Centre Lead
Target identification and validation in studies on
the molecular pathology of pancreatic cancer, target
exploitation through viral and genetic therapies
Yong Jie Lu MBBS MD PhD
Senior Lecturer
Genome of significance in the development,
progression and treatment of male urogenital
tumours; genetic alteration as marker and targets
for novel therapies
Professor Stephen Mather BPharm(Hons) FRPharmS
MSc(Biopharmacy) PhD
Deputy Centre Lead
Radiolabelled peptides and antibodies for diagnosis
and therapy of cancer in clinical and pre-clinical
research
Professor Iain McNeish MA PhD MRCP
Clinical Senior Lecturer, Clinician Scientist
Ovarian Cancer; abnormalities in apoptosis and cell
cycle control in ovarian cancer as a target for gene
and viral therapy
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Daniel berg BSc(Hons) PhD

Lecturer
In vivo imaging and eradication of tumours using
cancer-targeted viruses armed with genes for:
visualisation of viral oncolytic activity, local
conversion of pro-drugs into cytotoxic metabolites
and induction of anticancer immune responses
Tumour Biology
Yaohe Wang MD PhD

Senior Lecturer
Replication-selective oncolytic viruses; modulation
of the innate immune response, genetic events in
tumour cells; new generation of oncolytic adenovirus
Professor Ian Hart BVSc(Hons) PhD FRCP(Hon)

FRCPath MRCVS FMedSci
Deputy Director, Centre Lead
Integrin expression and function in tumour invasion
and progression; regulation of tumour spread
specifically by cell adhesion receptors
Medical Oncology
Richard Grose BSc(Hons) PhD

Lecturer
Functions of FGFs and their receptors in the skin,
wound repair and carcinogenesis, identification of
genes pivotal to the wound repair process
Jude Fitzgibbon BA(Genetics) PhD

Senior Lecturer
Molecular events leading to the development
and progression of lymphoma and leukaemia
Kairbaan Hodivala-Dilke PhD

Senior Lecturer
Functions of integrins in pathological angiogenesis
and wound healing, identification of differentially
regulated angiogenesis related molecules
Silvia Montoto MB BS MD
Follicular lymphoma (FL): natural history, prognostic
factors, impact of diagnosis, risk factors and
prognosis of histological transformation in FL patients
Professor Helen Hurst MA PhD

Senior Lecturer
Aberrant patterns of gene expression, AP-2 family
of transcription factors. Gene expression profile of
hormone resistant tumours
David Taussig MRCP MRCPath PhD

Senior Clinical Lecturer
The interaction between normal and malignant stem
cells. Study of how leukaemia out competes normal
haematopoietic stem cells to induce bone marrow
failure.
Professor Louise J Jones MB ChB PhD FRCPath

Professor of Breast Pathology
Progression of in-situ to invasive disease; to identify
markers which can predict behaviour; novel
therapeutic targets
Professor Bryan Young BSc PhD FMedSci

Professor of Cancer Genomics
Uniparental disomy and microdeletions in leukaemia;
high density SNP arrays; integration of large
genome-based data sets.
Hemant Kocher MS MD FRCS DOH

Clinical Senior Lecturer/Clinician Scientist
Pancreatic cancer progression; the development
of in vitro models of pancreatic cancer, and
investigation of pancreatic stellate cells
Stephanie Kermorgant PhD
Lecturer
Temporal and spatial regulation of tyrosine kinase
receptor, c-Met, signalling that lead to metastasis
by the emerging concept of endocytic signalling
John Marshall PhD
Senior Lecturer
Biology of the epithelial-specific integrin, avb6 in
cancer; development of avb6 antagonists, developing
novel targeting approaches to avb6-expressing
carcinomas

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Institute of Cancer
Further information
Institute of Cancer
Postgraduate enquiries
Postgraduate Teaching Lead
Dr Simon Joel
Tel: +44 (0)20 7601 8924
Staff profile:
Professor Bart Vanhaesebroeck
Centre Lead, Cell Signalling

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
The Admissions and Recruitment Office
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
I studied at the University of Ghent, Belgium,

gaining a Masters degree (1985) in Biology
(Physiology and Biochemistry) and a PhD (1990)
in Molecular Biology. My PhD work focused on
immunology and signal transduction by cytokines.
I joined the Institute of Cancer to set up the
Centre for Cell Signalling, a group with a focus
on understanding signalling through PI 3-kinases
(PI3Ks), combining fundamental research with
efforts to translate findings into diagnostic and
therapeutic applications.
Our team proposed the now universally accepted
classification and nomenclature of the PI3Ks
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society
of London 1996:351:217, TiBS 1997:22:267).
Other team activity includes pioneering the use
of so-called 'kinase knockin' mice in which the
active site carries a mutation in an ATP-binding
amino acid residue, leading to inactivation of the
kinase. These provide a more adequate
physiological model for the effects of small
molecule kinase inhibitors than classical gene
knockout approaches (Cell 2004:118:274; TiBS
2005:30:194).
Partly through these research efforts, p110delta
has become a drug target in cancer, inflammation
and auto-immunity. These discoveries were
successfully incorporated into the drug
development programme of Piramed, and is now
being further developed by Roche.
In addition to being a member of EMBO
(European Molecular Biology Organisation), I
have worked as a consultant for Serono (Geneva),
PIramed, AstaZeneca and Intellikine.
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www.icms.qmul.ac.uk
Research strengths
is the largest Institute of the School of Medicine and
Dentistry and is based in the award winning Blizard
Building on the Whitechapel campus. The aims of
the Institute are:
Creation of an environment for world class
biomedical research
Development of innovative, interdisciplinary
and cutting edge programmes of research
Provision of the intellectual environment and
physical facilities for high quality training
Development of partnerships with neighbouring
NHS Trusts and local communities in east London
to build research collaborations which address the
health needs of our local population.
was established in 2003 and comprises
approximately 400 staff and students based in
research Centres, each with focused programmes of
research which examine the cellular mechanisms of
the maintenance of health, the response to injury
and repair and the pathogenesis of disease. The
Institute moved into the new Blizard Building in
Whitechapel in 2005. This exciting environment
contains world class facilities for biomedical research
based on an innovative open plan design and
includes core facilities for Imaging, Flow Cytometry,
Global siRNA screening and Transgenic animal
research.
The BICMS is composed of eight Centres:
Cutaneous Research
Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine
Gastroenterology
Haematology
Infectious Disease
Neuroscience
Paediatrics
Surgery
The centres are closely allied to the large clinical
departments within Barts and The London NHS Trust
and the priorities of the local Primary Care Trusts.
The research of the BICMS has four major themes:
Cell Biology and Tissue Engineering
Infection and Immunology
Neurosciences
Genomic Medicine.

We aim to build a pipeline of activity from basic

science, clinical research and translational medicine
to develop improved methods of diagnosis,
management and therapy of disease with particular
relevance to the clinical activity of Barts and The
London NHS Trust and to the benefit of our local
population in east London.
The geographic location of the BICMS and its close
liaison with primary care and NHS Trusts provides
an excellent opportunity for the development of
translational medical research. Clinical academics
in BICMS are championing these links with the
recently awarded NE London Diabetes Local
Research Network (LRN), Medicines for Children
LRN (joint with GOSH), a hub of the Thames Stroke
LRN, a spoke of the North Thames Dementia and
Neurodegenerative Diseases LRN, and the relocation
of the HPA Mycobacterial Reference Unit from Kings
College London.

Staff of the Institute were returned under two
Units of Assessment: UoA4 (Other Hospital based
subjects) and UoA10 (Dentistry).
Over 60 staff were returned in UoA4 and 80 per cent
of our research activity in this return was judged to
be 4*/3*. In terms of national rankings, this placed
the Institute first equal (with Cambridge) out of a
total of 28 submissions.
In UoA10, 75 per cent of our research activity was
rated 4*/3* which placed the School first equal
(with Manchester) out of 14 returns from UK Dental
Schools.
The annual research income of the Institute in
2007/8 was in excess of 11 million and major
research funders include the Medical Research
Council, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences
Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, Cancer
Research UK and the Leukaemia Research Fund.
We place great value on the appointment of clinical
academics working closely with basic scientists and
have greatly benefited from the establishment of the
Walport clinical academic training programs, leading
to the appointment of 10 academic fellows and three
clinical lecturers. In addition the Institute has been
awarded three prestigious HEFCE new-blood clinical
senior lecturers. This has been complimented
recently by the award of ten Career
Scientists/Fellowships from the MRC, Wellcome
Trust and other charities.
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Research findings from the Institute are frequently

reported in the national media, including the
discovery of the genetic causes of skin disease
and diabetes.
All Centres belonging to the Institute are located
in the Blizard Building, a 44 million purpose-built
development in Whitechapel. This unique, award
winning, research building provides state-of-the-art
laboratory accommodation based on an innovative
open plan design for 400 staff and postgraduate
students. The laboratory facilities are co-located on
a single laboratory floor of approximately 3,500 m2,
the design of which aims to encourage maximal
interaction between different research groups and
cost efficient usage of core equipment and facilities.
The BICMS has also benefited from 4 million
investment from Queen Mary for equipment which
has enabled the establishment of core facilities in
Genomics (jointly with the Genome Centre at
Charterhouse Square) Flow Cytometry, Imaging,
Transgenics and a global siRNA screening facility
all of which are equipped to a high standard with
the latest technology.
Internal PhD studentships funded by the School are
awarded on a competitive bidding basis. The annual
MRC doctoral training award for PhD studentships is
matched by an equivalent sum from the College and
these are awarded internally to holders of MRC
research grants and fellowships.
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Our taught Masters degrees and Diplomas are useful
for the career development of general practitioners,
hospital clinicians, nurses and life science graduates.
Some successful students also complete a one-year
clinical attachment with Barts and The Royal London
NHS Trust, or go on to study for MD(Res) and PhD
degrees. These doctors are then eligible for specialist
training posts, consultant positions and senior
clinical academic positions. Our PhD programmes
are highly regarded due to our emphasis on excellent
research standards and the teaching of transferable
skills. Our students are therefore highly sought-after
and employable.
BICMS PhD postgraduates are found in research
environments in the public and private sectors, as
well as related career paths such as hi-technology
product specialists, scientific publishing,
international conferencing and exhibition companies.
They are also commissioned to write scientific
articles and act as advisors to the finance sector.

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Degree programmes
in Aesthetic Surgery
in Burn Care
Two years part-time distance learning
Two year part-time - distance learning
The Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Surgery is
organised by the Centre for Cutaneous Research.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Burn Care is
organised by the Centre for Cutaneous Research.
Programme outline
This programme is designed specifically to provide a
core curriculum for established surgeons or surgical
trainees, who wish to practice in the field of aesthetic
surgery following completion of specialist training.
The programme starts in October and runs for two
academic years.
Programme outline
The programme is delivered online as eight, tenweek modules over two years. This material is
supplemented with DVD material and limited
clinical days (two per annum).
The programme consists of a mixture of structured

distance learning, DVD/theatre-based clinical
teaching, and a dissertation. We cover the entire
spectrum of aesthetic surgery with an emphasis on
fundamental principles and instruction in a wide
range of techniques.
Clinical training days will be provided for up to four
days, with video links to theatre and live discussions
with the operating consultant.
Assessment
A weekly assignment, of which 80 per cent must
be successfully completed. A dissertation must be
submitted with an examination at the end of the
programme.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements for the course are MBBS;
MRCS (Part 2) or equivalent. Assessments are made
only of those areas relevant to each specialty based
on their arena of practice, and these areas are listed
on the successful student certificate under the
universal title Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic
Surgery. For language requirements, please refer to
the international students section on pages 386 391.
For further information, please see our website at:
www.icms.qmul.ac.uk/courses
Further information
Sam Matthew
Centre for Cutaneous Research
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7173
Fax: +44(0)20 7882 7172
The programme covers:

The structure and function of skin, pathophysiology
of the burn wound, inhalation injury, the systemic
response to burn injury, wound healing and
scarring
Medicolegal and psychiatric aspects of burn
practice
The principles of burn anaesthesia and burn
critical care within a multidisciplinary team
environment
The science and use of dressings and tissue
engineered products
The prehospital, and acute care of burn patients
Burn reconstruction, scar management, and burn
rehabilitation.
Assessment
Assessment is made by weekly essay or MCQ
assignments, and a dissertation and exam within
the final module.
Entry requirements
An MBBS or equivalent is required for entry to the
diploma.
international students section on pages 386 - 391.
Further information
Sam Matthew
Tel: +44(0)20 7882 7173
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in Clinical Dermatology
Key features International programme
Dstance learning
Regular small group tutorials, with live chat
There are two separate but linked programmes:
one for UK-based General Practitioners and one for
doctors outside the UK. Successful completion of
either programme leads to award of a Postgraduate
Diploma in Clinical Dermatology from the University
of London.
Live interactive lectures
The Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dermatology

was extensively redesigned in 2009 and combines
clinical expertise with innovative technology to
facilitate first class training in dermatology.
Programme outline
This programme covers core aspects of dermatology
over a one year period, with particular emphasis on
the diagnosis and management of skin disease from
a primary care perspective. There are 30 weekly
modules, produced by experts in the field. Each
module comprises written and audiovisual material
and a formative quiz.
Key features - UK programme
Seven Clinical Days with clinical cases,
throughout the course of one year
Small group consultant-led teaching
Weekly interactive web-based material
Weekly audiovisual material to demonstrate
cases and good practice
This programme can be studied anywhere.

No travel to the UK is required
A discussion forum allows for discussion of

cases and topics at your convenience
Weekly audiovisual material to demonstrate
cases and good practice
Assessment
Students are required to write a dissertation and to
pass a written final examination. All students must
complete at least 80 per cent of the weekly formative
assessments during the year.
Please see our webpage for more detailed
programme information:
www.londondermatology.org
Further information
Sam Matthew
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7173
Dr Vicky Jolliffe
Programme Director
Tel: +44 020 7882 7169

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma
in Clinical Microbiology
The postgraduate clinical microbiology programmes
develop your skills and understanding in clinical
microbiology, and provide a thorough knowledge
of associated subjects (eg molecular biology).
The formal teaching includes lectures, practicals
and workshops. The lecturers are specialists in their
fields and are invited from many institutions in the
UK. The practicals are extensive and give you the
maximum hands-on experience in all aspects of
clinical microbiology. The practicals are taught in
a large purpose-built teaching laboratory.
Many students use the MSc as preparation for the
MRCPath examinations and the MSc is accredited
by the Association of Clinical Microbiologists as part
of the training for clinical scientists.
Programme outline
Your studies are broad-based, with extensive
coverage of the following topics:
bacteriology virology mycology parasitology
bacterial pathogenicity immunology molecular
biology microbial disease diagnosis, treatment
and prevention antimicrobials and chemotherapy
epidemiology and public health hospital infection.
Assessment
There are a series of in-course assessments
throughout the programme. These assessments
include practical and written examinations, posters,
oral presentations, case reports, essays and
comprehension of scientific papers. Each
assessment is designed as a learning experience as
well as a test of knowledge. There are four or five incourse assessments each year and they form
approximately 25 per cent of the end of year marks.
The final examinations at the end of year one include
a practical exam and a written paper. The final
examinations at the end of year two include two
written papers, a research project or dissertation
and a viva.
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Entry requirements
If you are a medical practitioner, scientist or nurse
currently working in the field of infectious disease
the part-time programme is most likely to be the best
way to study the MSc. Part-time applicants must
hold an appointment or attachment in a microbiology
department of a hospital, HPA or other appropriate
institution for the duration of the programme.
If you are an overseas student or a recent graduate
in biomedical science you are more likely to want to
follow the full-time programme. Graduates in other
related disciplines are considered for either
programme provided they have suitable experience
in microbiology.
Evidence of English proficiency is required of
students for whom English is not their first language.
A minimum overall score of 7.0 IELTS (or equivalent)
is required. For language requirements, please refer
to the international students section on page 386.
Further information
Please contact
Michele Branscombe (Teaching Associate)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7216
Professor Armine Sefton (Programme Director)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8167
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in Gastroenterology
One year full-time (MSc) or eight months full-time
(PgDip)
The Centre for Gastroenterology is one of the largest
academic departments in the UK and includes
professors in GI genetics, nutrition, paediatrics,
surgery, neurogastroenterology, clinical
gastroenterology.
The MSc in Gastroenterology is designed as a
curriculum in gastroenterology, hepatology and
nutrition for new entrants into these fields and as
an update and extension for those already in it. The
programme provides clinicians with theoretical and
clinically applied aspects of their discipline with a
focus on the relevant basic sciences and research
techniques.
It is aimed at clinicians wishing to gain strong
knowledge of the sciences underpinning the clinical
diseases and their management.
Programme outline
The taught programme is organised into six modules.
Module 1 and 2:
The Scientific Basis of GI Diseases
Module 3:
Liver and Pancreatic diseases
Module 4:
Adult GI Diseases I: Upper GI and IBD
Module 5:
Adult GI Diseases II: Lower GI,
Neurogastroenterology, Nutrition
Module 6:
Paediatric and Adolescent Gastroenterology
Assessment
1 Taught programme
Continual Assessment (for example written Essays
(up to six)) comprising 20 per cent of the total
mark for the MSc
Two three hour written exams in April
(45 per cent).
The programme includes the taught programme

from October until April and the projects from April
until submission in August. Those undertaking the
Diploma will complete only the taught programme.
2 Project
Written dissertation (25 per cent)
The Centre for Gastroenterology has two endoscopy

training simulators and so training in endoscopy on
these simulators is provided throughout the year.
This will provide basic skills of endoscopy and
enhances future training in patients.
To be awarded the MSc requires passing both the

taught programme and the project. To be awarded
the Diploma requires passing the taught programme
alone.
As a programme based in a large clinical department

there are opportunities to observe clinical meetings,
audit and occasional clinics or endoscopy sessions
in the latter part of the programme.
Other opportunities: there are limited opportunities
to stay for a maximum of one year after the MSc
for a clinical attachment within the Centre for
Gastroenterology. Successful completion of the MSc
is required. Additional fees apply and places are
very limited in numbers. Please indicate on the
application form if you are interested in continuing
with these opportunities.
For selected high-achieving students there are
also opportunities to stay in the Centre as clinical
research fellows studying for higher degrees
(MD(Res) or PhD).
Oral viva (September) (10 per cent).
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements for applications to the
programme are MB BS or basic medical degree from
universities recognised by the University of London
and an IELTS score of 6.5. For language
requirements, please refer to the international
students section on page 386.
All students are interviewed by a senior member
of the programme before being accepted to ensure
they are suitable for the programme and the
programme is suitable for them.
Further information
Nici Kingston
Programme Administrator
Centre for Gastroenterology
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7191
www.icms.qmul.ac.uk/courses

MSc in Genomic Biotechnology

The MSc in Genomic Biotechnology provides
specialist theoretical and practical knowledge
and experience of key advanced skills in genomic
biotechnology, with emphasis on medicine and the
pharmaceutical, agri-food and other industries. The
programme is specifically designed to develop the
skills necessary to conduct genomic research, to
allow the acquisition of academic research skills and
provide an introduction to the associated social and
ethical implications of developments in biotechnology
and genomics. It is based on the unique
combination of expertise in genomic biotechnology
found in the School of Medicine and Dentistry and
provided by leading experts selected from cutting
edge biotechnology companies. It provides a
distinctive foundation for the pursuit of a career
in industry or academic research.
Programme outline
In the first two terms students follow a six-month
programme of tutorials, workshops and lectures to
obtain a broad grounding in basic molecular biology,
genomic technologies, molecular diagnostics and
computational genomics, and to develop the
necessary laboratory skills for conducting the project
element of the programme. In the final term students
are expected to apply a variety of techniques as part
of an integrated research project under the guidance
of an experienced academic supervisor.
Coursework continues throughout the year. Students
are able to develop their scientific understanding
through the use of problem based learning (students
write-up one PBL as a dissertation) and critical
analysis and appraisal of key research papers.
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Assessment
Examination (50 per cent) Coursework (10 per
cent) Research project (40 per cent) This forms
the major part of the assessment and is divided into
two elements, project write-up and viva voce (30 per
cent) and project presentation (10 per cent).
Entry requirements
The programme is suitable for life science graduates,
with a minimum second class honours degree (or
the equivalent from an overseas university), MB BS
with or without an intercalated degree.
Further information
Professor Stephen Bustin
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7000 x 2431
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MSc/Postgraduate
Diploma/Postgraduate
Certificate in Translational
Neuroscience
One year full-time
The aim of the Translational Neuroscience
programme, which is at present the first of its kind in
the UK and Europe, is to provide a thorough training
in the main concepts and methods of translational
medicine, with a particular focus on unmet needs in
diseases of the nervous system and the challenge of
developing better therapies. At the end of their
studies students will have a detailed knowledge of
the drug discovery and development process, and
of clinical trial design and methodology and the
regulatory environment.
The formal teaching takes place in the Neuroscience
Centre at the Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular
Science, Barts and The London School of Medicine
and Dentistry, and includes lectures, seminars,
clinical workshops and a research project. The
lecturers are specialists in their field and are preclinical scientists and clinicians. There are also
invited speakers, who are leading researchers from
other UK or international academic institutions and
senior scientists from the pharmaceutical industry.
The taught programme starts with a core module

which covers fundamental concepts in drug
discovery and development, and continues with
five special modules which cover comprehensively
specific disease areas. The taught programme is
delivered in two half-days per week, throughout the
academic year. After the completion of the taught
programme, students carry out a research project,
which can be library-based, laboratory-based or
clinically-based.
Assessment
The taught modules are assessed using a
combination of final written examinations and a
series of in-course assessments. The in-course
assessments consist of literature reviews, oral
presentations, case analyses and clinical trial
protocols. They are designed as a learning
experience as well as a test of knowledge. They
represent 30 per cent of the module marks. The
research project assessment is based on a written
dissertation and an oral examination, which
represent 85 per cent and 15 per cent of the mark,
respectively.
Entry requirements
If you are a medical graduate, dentistry graduate,
pharmacist or nurse, or scientist in the public or
private sector, the Postgraduate Certificate or
Postgraduate Diploma may appeal more to you if you
want a shorter programme of study, more compatible
with full-time professional activity.
Programme outline
The programme provides coverage of the following
topics:
Basic principles in neuroscience
If you are an overseas student or a recent graduate

in medicine, pharmacy or biomedical science, you
are more likely to want to follow the full-time MSc
programme.
Mechanisms of disease and drug targets in the

nervous system
Evidence of English proficiency is required of

students for whom English is not their first language.
A minimum overall score of 6.5 IELTS (or equivalent)
is required.
Unmet therapeutic needs in major disease areas

in neurology
Biomarkers of disease and their role in drug
development
Genomics, proteomics, metabolomics and systems
biology and their impact in modern medicine
Drug discovery
Drug development
Clinical trial design and regulatory requirements
Intellectual property
Further information
Mr Surinder Pal
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8605
For informal academic enquiries, please contact
Dr. Adina Michael-Titus (Programme Director)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2290

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Research
Research degrees
the research councils (including CASE studentships
in collaboration with an industrial sponsor). A limited
see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students with upper second class (or better)
BSc(Hons) degrees or equivalent are eligible
to apply for admission to research degrees.
to page 391.
Research areas
Centre for Academic Surgery
The research focus of this Centre is colorectal
disease with a strong translational emphasis.
There are three main research groups:
Functional disease
Cancer and genetics
Reconstructive Surgical and Biomaterial Group
The Gastrointestinal Physiology Unit, an integral part
of the Centre and national referral centre, develops
new investigations of colorectal function.
Reconstructive surgery is conducted in the Colorectal
Development Unit, established in 1997 with NSCAG
funding.
The Functional Group addresses the pathophysiology
of lower gastrointestinal sensorimotor disorders
including faecal incontinence, constipation and
severe gastrointestinal neuromuscular diseases.
Technological platforms range from ex vivo single cell
neurophysiology and molecular techniques through
to innovations of diagnostic intraluminal physiological
assessment. Such findings have been employed as a
guide to selection for specialist surgical treatments
such as neuromodulation.
Colorectal cancer themes include molecular
mechanisms underlying the differential prognosis
of patients with chromosome unstable (CIN),
microsatellite unstable (MSI) and microsatellite
stable, chromosome stable (MACS) cancers;
identifying inherited variants associated with

increased cancer risk and disease severity;
understanding gene-gene and gene-environment
interactions, and elucidation of the genetic pathways
of colorectal tumourigenesis; development of model
systems with greater relevance to human disease,
and their use in the testing of putative
chemotherapeutic agents.
The Reconstructive Surgical and Biomaterial Group
have developed and assessed several novel surgical
procedures including rectal reduction (for
megarectum), rectal augmentation (for urgency), the
EXPRESS procedure (for rectal intussusception) and
the APPEAR technique (a new ultra-low sphinctersaving procedure). The Centre has also recently
developed an interest in Clostridium Difficile Infection
(CDI).
The Centre for Cutaneous Research is one of the
largest academic dermatology groups in Europe.
Research within the Centre is currently organised
into distinct programmes, which bring together a
critical mass of clinical and non-clinical researchers
under the current themes:
Keratinocyte biology
Tissue engineering and wound healing
Skin cancer
Major achievements within the Centre include:
Mechanistic evidence for the carcinogenicity of the
immunosuppressive azathioprine in skin, revealing
a therapy-related cancer risk.
Evidence for human papillomavirus (HPV)
modulation of AKT signalling, and a possible
role for AKT2 in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
The genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying
basal cell carcinoma (BCC).
That Axl is a novel marker of squamous cell
carcinoma.
ABCA12 as the gene for the severe congenital
skin disease Harlequin Ichthyosis resulting in
the development of rapid pre-natal screening
for affected families.
RSPO4 as the gene for anonychia, therefore a
key role for the Wnt pathway in nail development.
Translational research into identification of novel
new polymers to support tissue engineered skin
and characterisation of survival characteristics of
engineered skin on patients. Development of a
Burns network.
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Research (cont)
Promotion of cell migration by hypoxia via
metalloproteinase-9 and phosphorylation of focal
adhesion kinase in keratinocyte migration on
matrix.
A signalling role for cadherins of the epidermal
desomosome and the role of AKT signalling and
its downstream pathway in skin barrier formation.
The first description of a non gap-junction
functional role for connexin 31.
Centre for Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine
The Centre has a major interest in genetic
susceptibility to diabetes and related disorders.
Barts and The London is at the forefront of the
international gene discovery programs in these
disorders (including genome-wide association
scans, candidate genes, functional genomics
and prevention strategies). Clinical research is
underpinned by: DOH funded NE London Diabetes
Local Research Network; prevention initiatives in
type 1 diabetes; LADA; type 2 diabetes (T2D)
focusing on the local Bangladeshi population.
Current research is focused in the following areas:
Genetics and diabetes
Insulin action and secretion in
metabolic and cardiovascular disease
Inositide signalling
Stem cells
Discovery of novel genes associated with T2D
using a genome wide association scan and the
first evidence of gene to gene interaction
increasing susceptibility to disease.
A landmark study (CARDS) demonstrating the
feasibility of primary prevention of cardiovascular
disease in T2D using a statin.
Establishing the role of the pyruvate
dehydrogenase kinases in the control of the
function in insulin-sensitive tissues and in
pancreatic beta cells.
Identification of a novel signaling pathway
important for insulin action in muscles and
adipocytes
Identification of the critical role of the enzyme
phospholipase Cgamma1 in metastasis
development.
The Centre for Gastroenterology is one of the very
few units that undertake research in both paediatric
and adult gastroenterology. The Centre is organised
as research community with principal investigators
grouped into four major research groups: epithelial
cell; infection, immunity and inflammation (including

the genetics of inflammatory conditions); hepatology;
neurogastroenterology. Tropical gastroenterology
forms a strong component of the Centre with
formalised links with the University of Zambia. The
Centre constitutes the Gastroenterology part of the
Wellcome Trust Bloomsbury Centre for Tropical
Medicine.
The Centre has a longstanding tradition of research
in neurogastroenterology established by Professor
David Wingate in the 1970s. This group is housed in
a purpose built facility, the Wingate Institute and is
closely linked with the neurogastroenterology
interests of the Academic Centre of Surgery.
Establishing the field of nutrition and gene
regulation in the intestine, particularly epigenetic
regulation
Identification that the chromosomal region
harbouring IL1 and IL21 underlies the
susceptibility to coeliac disease using a genome
wide association scan
Elucidating the mechanism by which Dengue
and Hepatitis viruses inhibit interferon signalling
Discovering the central importance of interferongamma in the intestine resistance to infection with
Cryptosporidium
Developing a new vaccine platform to immunize
against viruses
Cerebral imaging of visceral pain; and elucidation
of pain neuronal pathways from the upper GI tract
in order to identify new therapeutic targets.
The Centre also teaches gastroenterology, hepatology
and nutrition to undergraduates. Postgraduate
teaching is undertaken in the MSc Programme in
Gastroenterology.
Centre for Haematology
The Centre for Haematology has developed from a
broad clinical base and particular areas of clinical
excellence including Haematological malignancies
and Autoimmune thrombocytopenia (ATP). The ATP
research has led to the development of particular
expertise in flow cytometry under Professor Marion
Macey and a cross Centre interest in autoimmune
disorders.
Professor Nizetic utilises a functional genomics
approach to the study of effects of gene dose in
human aneuploidy with an emphasis on Downs
syndrome as a model. In particular, gene dose
effects of trisomy of human chromosome 21 on
embryonic stem cell differentiation and cell fate, and
myeloid stem cell lineages in relation to childhood

leukaemia in Down syndrome are under

investigation. The work involves gene expression
arrays, proteomics and potentially ZF transgenic
modelling.
Other research interests lie in gene therapy for
haemophilia, molecular pathology of von Willebrands
disease, the link between cancer and thrombosis
and the mechanisms of inhibitor development in
haemophilia A.
Centre for Infectious Disease
The Centre includes research groups investigating
cutting-edge topics in microbiology, virology and
immunology. Full details can be found on our
website
(http://www.icms.qmul.ac.uk/centres/infectiousdiseas
e/index.html). Investigators in the centre receive
blue-chip funding from MRC, Wellcome Trust,
BBSRC and EUFP7, and publish in top journals.
At mucosal surfaces such as the mouth and the gut
there is intimate association between the immune
system, food antigens, and the resident commensal
bacteria. Several groups are investigating how this
relationship is regulated in health, what goes wrong
in inflammatory diseases such as Crohns disease
and periodontitis, and how the immune system
distinguishes between pathogens and the normal
microbiota. Studies include understanding mucosal
T cell biology in health and disease, how dendritic
cells modulate T-cell activity, the development of
unconventional T-cells, and analysis of bacterial
surface macromolecules.
People who settle in east London come from many
parts of the world, where TB (Mycobacterium
tuberculosis) and AIDS (HIV) are endemic. We
investigate pathogenic mechanisms, new drug
targets, and strategies for improved disease
prevention in both of these globally important
infections. We host the Health Protection Agency
National Mycobacterium Reference Unit which
contributes to the Centres research strength on
this topic. We also investigate epidemiology and
pathogenic mechanisms of other organisms
including varicella zoster virus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa, and Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Resistance to antibiotics and antiviral agents
presents a major challenge to modern medicine.
We study the molecular and genetic mechanisms of
resistance to antimicrobials, how resistance spreads,
and novel strategies for combating resistance.
Particular strengths are in drug resistant HIV and
multiply antibiotic resistant gram negative bacteria.
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Neuroscience Centre
The Centre has eighteen academic staff and
research is focused on three interrelated topics:
Trauma; Neuroinflammation and pain; Neurooncology and genomics.
Trauma
The focus is on spinal cord and peripheral nerve
injury and coagulation. The group has identified
several therapeutic strategies to prevent
complications of injury, and to limit and repair
its damage.
Neuroinflammation and pain
The main disease focus of the Neuroimmunology
group is multiple sclerosis. 5 million of grants will
be used to research immune tolerance strategies,
develop neuroprotective and neurorestorative
therapies for progressive multiple sclerosis and
manipulate cannabinoid biology as a therapeutic
strategy to improve the symptoms of multiple
sclerosis.
Neuro-oncology and genomics
Research includes:
A molecular and developmental biology approach
in mouse models which shows how cellular and
molecular mechanisms control the development of
the central nervous system and can contribute to
brain tumorigenesis when deregulated.
A study of the function of human chromosomes
and the genetic basis of cancer, with the discovery
of distinct higher order chromatin configurations
and loop domains that are dependent on gene
density and transcriptional activity. Research also
focuses on critical pathways involved in
tumorigenesis, with an emphasis on brain tumours.
There are also active research programmes in motor
neurone disease, pain, muscle regeneration,
biomarkers and clinical outcomes.
Future objectives for the Centre include the
establishment of research and clinical units in
spinal injury and neuroinfectious diseases and
further development of basic research in CNS
tumour biology.
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Centre for Paediatrics
The Centre for Paediatrics facilitates paediatrics
research, as well as Child Health teaching on the MB
BS programme. We work closely with the paediatric
clinical services provided by Barts and The London
(BLT), the second largest paediatric services in
London (Barts and The London Childrens Hospital).
The Centre regularly publishes scientific findings in
journals including, Nature, Nature Genetics, New
England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet.
Research in Paediatrics is organised into the
following themes:
Haematology
The principal research interest is bone marrow
failure focusing on the pathophysiology of the
inherited bone marrow failure syndromes,
particularly dyskeratosis congenita (DC). Studies
are also being undertaken on other haematological
disorders including: the pathophysiology of
myelodysplasia/ leukaemia and the establishment
of a clinical network for sickle cell disease in east
London.
Neonatal Medicine
A major initiative within Neonatal Medicine relates
to investigation of the associations between low birth
weight and airway function and the underlying
mechanisms. Other areas of research include:
(i) The use of Doppler ultrasound in the investigation
of the neonatal circulation
(ii) The mechanisms and control of placental
transport of nutrients from mother to foetus.
Respiratory and Environmental Medicine
Main research interests are paediatric asthma,
and the impact of environmental pollutants on the
developing lung. An environmental research group
is studying the cellular and molecular mechanisms
underlying the increased vulnerability to
pneumococcal pneumonia in children exposed
to particulate air pollution.

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Centre for Academic Surgery
Stephen A Bustin BA PhD
Professor of Molecular Science
Role of hormones and dietary factors in the
maintenance of normal bowel physiology. Novel
approaches to detection of bowel disease-associated
pathogens
Sina Dorudi PhD FRCS FRCS(Gen)
Professor for Surgical Oncology
Improving the prognostic stratification of colorectal
cancer patients following surgery and the
immunology of differing colorectal cancer types
Andrew Silver BSc (Hons) PhD
Professor for Cancer Genetics
Understanding how intestinal/anal cancers develop.
Creation of model systems for drug testing and
extension of molecular technologies into clinical
practice
Norman S Williams MS FRCS FMedSci
Professor of Surgery
Lead, Centre for Academic Surgery
Large bowel function in health and disease and the
application of such knowledge to improve the care
of patients, particularly from the surgical perspective

David Beach PhD FRS
Professor of Stem Cell Biology
Mechanism of cell cycle control and its disregulation
in cancer. More recently has focused on the problem
of cellular life span control.
Virginia Hubbard MB BS (Hons) MRCP
Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary
Consultant Dermatologist
Director of Overseas Post Graduate Diploma
in Clinical Dermatology
E-learning, and in particular the different methods
of online communication and support for students
Victoria ML Jolliffe MA MRCP (UK) FRCS(Ed) MRCGP
Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant
Dermatologist
Programme Director, Postgraduate Diploma in
Clinical Dermatology (University of London)
Trained Cambridge and London, special interest
in teledermatology, E-learning and the primarysecondary care interface
David Kelsell PhD
Professor of Human Molecular Genetics
Genetic and functional studies in inherited
syndromic and non-syndromic skin diseases
including research of connexins, desmosomal
proteins and ABCA12
Ian Mackenzie BDS FDSRCS PhD

Professor of Stem Cell Science
Controls of epithelial growth, epithelial stem cells,
and roles of malignant stem cells in tumour growth
and therapeutic survival
Simon Myers PhD FRCS(Plast)
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Burns and Plastic Surgery
Director of Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic
Surgery, Postgraduate Diploma in Burn Care and
Certificate in Non-invasive Aesthetic Techniques
Keratinocyte biology, and wound healing, particularly
in relation to burn care
Harshad Navsaria BSc MSc PhD
Professor in Cell and Tissue Engineering
The biology and clinical application of keratinocyte
stem cell technologies including tissue engineering
of skin for invitro toxicology
Edel OToole MB PhD FRCPI DCH
Professor of Molecular Dermatology
Genetic skin diseases, signal transduction,
extracellular matrix and keratinocyte migration
in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
Mike Philpott PhD
Professor for Cutaneous Biology
Lead, Centre for Cutaneous Research
The biology of the human pilosebaceous unit and
the role of Gli transcription factors in skin cancer
Centre for Diabetes and

Metabolic Medicine
Malcolm R Alison BSc PhD DSc FRCPath
Professor of Stem Cell Biology
Lead, Centre for Diabetes and Metabolic Medicine
Liver and pancreatic stem cell biology with particular
reference to diabetes, end-stage fibrotic disease and
cancer
Marco Falasco
Professor in Signal Transduction
The role of phosphoinositides and their regulatory
enzymes in human diseases such as diabetes and
cancer
Graham A Hitman MB BS MD FRCP
Professor of Molecular Medicine and Diabetes
Deputy Director (Research), Blizard Institute of Cell
and Molecular Science
Molecular genetics of diabetes and related disorders
and diabetes/cardiovascular primary prevention
programmes
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Staff research interests (cont)
David Leslie MB BS MRCS MD FRCP
Professor of Diabetes and Autoimmunity
Non-genetic factors including epigenetics causing
autoimmune diabetes using unique national and
international cohorts including twins
Paolo Pozzilli MB BS MD
Visiting Clinical Research Professor
Pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes
Mary Sugden MA DPhil(Oxon) DSc (Lond)
Professor of Cellular Biochemistry
Cellular aspects of diabetes mellitus
and cardiovascular disease

Qasim Aziz PhD FRCP
Professor of Neurogastroenterology
Director, Wingate Institute of Neurogastroenterology
Modulation of gastrointestinal function by
psychological stress
Nicholas M Croft MB BS PhD DCH FRCPCH
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Paediatric
Gastroenterology
Clinical and translational research into diseases of
the paediatric gastrointestinal tract. Co-director in
the UK Medicines for Children Research Network
Graham R Foster PhD FRCP
Professor of Hepatology
Clinical studies on epidemiology and outcome of viral
hepatitis. Laboratory research on hepatitis virology,
interferon signalling and regulation of inflammation
Parveen Kumar CBE BSc MD DM(Hon) FRCP FRCP(E)
FICG
Professor of Clinical Medical Education
Coeliac disease
Raymond J Playford PhD FRCPath FRCP FMedSci
Professor of Medicine
Deputy Warden (Vice Principal NHS Liaison)
Patho-physiological mechanisms behind injury
to the gastrointestinal tract
David Rampton DPhil FRCP
Professor of Clinical Gastroenterology
The inflammatory bowel diseases, ulcerative colitis
Crohns disease
Ian Sanderson MSc MD FRCP FRCPCH
Professor of Paediatric Gastroenterology
Lead, Centre for Gastroenterology
Nutrients and gene expression in the intestine;
diets as primary treatment of Crohns disease
Daniel Sifrim MD PhD

Professor of GI Physiology
Motility disorders of the oesophagus; therapeutic
trials on oesophageal dysfunction
David van Heel BM BCh MA DPhil MRCP
Professor of Gastrointestinal Genetics
Genetics and immunology of coeliac disease
and Crohn's disease
Ping Wang MD PhD
Professor of Experimental Immunology
Molecular mechanisms of MHC class 1 antigen
presentation and antigen-mediated molecular
signalling in T cells
Centre for Haematology

Adrian C Newland BA MB BCh MA FRCP(UK) FRCPath
Professor of Haematology
Lead, Centre for Haematology
The cell biology and genetic basis of autoimmune
thrombocytopenia, and the study of apoptosis with
an emphasis on leukaemia development
Dean Nizetic MD PhD
Professor of Cellular and Molecular Biology
Gene dose effects (aneuploidy and
haploinsufficiency) on physiology of stem cell
differentiation and pathogenesis of neuronal
dysfunction and childhood leukaemia
K John Pasi MB ChB PhD FRCP FRCPath FRCPCH
Professor of Haemostasis and Thrombosis
Gene therapy for haemophilia, molecular pathology
of von Willebrands disease

Centre for Infectious Disease

Judy Breuer MB BS MD FRCPath
Professor of Virology
Genetics, molecular epidemiology and pathogenesis
of alphaherpesviruses particularly Varicella zoster
virus / development of molecular diagnostics and
biomarkers of infection-related diseases
Michael A Curtis BSc PhD
Professor of Microbiology, Director, Blizard Institute
of Cell and Molecular Science
Molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis of gram
negative bacteria with particular reference to oral
infections
Francis Drobniewski MB BS MA MSc PhD DTM&H
FRCPath
Professor of Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial
Diseases
Director, Mycobacterium Reference Unit and
Clinical TB and HIV Group
Areas of interest are all aspects of tuberculosis,
AIDS, and opportunistic infections and virulence
determinants of pathogenic mycobacteria
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Thomas MacDonald PhD FRCPath FMedSci

Professor of Immunology
Dean for Research, Barts and The London
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Immunology and inflammation in the
gastrointestinal tract
Aine McKnight MiBiol MSc PhD
Professor of Viral Pathology
Interface between HIV and the immune system
John Oxford
Professor of Virology
Pathogenicity of influenza, in particular the 1918
Spanish Influenza strain
Tanya Parish BSc PhD
Professor of Mycobacteriology
Pathogenic mechanisms of the global pathogen
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Armine Sefton MB BS MSc ILTH MD FRCP(Edin)
FRCPath
Professor of Clinical Microbiology
Programme organiser of MSc in Clinical Microbiology
Lucinda Hall MSc PhD

Reader in Molecular Microbiology
Lead, Centre for Infectious Disease
Molecular genetics of antibiotic resistance
and microbial evolution
Cheen Peen Khoo, PhD in Adult Stem Cells
I am researching the use of adult stem cells to repair the
damaged pancreas as future treatment for diabetes. My
work primarily focus on the use of stem cells from the bone
marrow and blood cells.
I am undertaking my research in the Blizard Building,
which houses the BICMS, which is made up of many different
departments. This closely knit community allows the exchange
of ideas and advice, which is important for my development of
my research project. Additionally, the Blizard offers excellent
core facilities.
My supervisors are very supportive of my research. They are
very knowledgeable in my field and they have provided me with
very useful advice which has helped me to develop the
direction of my current research. Additionally, other staff
members from different departments have been very helpful
in giving me advice related to their own research fields.
During my time at Queen Mary, I have been accepted to do an
oral presentation and two poster presentations. Besides having
the opportunity to present my results to the scientific
community, I have had the opportunity to travel to places that
I had not been before, such as Germany and Amsterdam.
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Neuroscience Centre
Centre for Paediatrics
David Baker BSc PhD

Professor of Neuroimmunology
Autoimmune, neurodegenerative and symptomcontrol aspects of multiple sclerosis. Cannabinoid
biology
Kathleen Costeloe MB BCHir FRCP FRCPCH

Professor of Paediatrics
Population based health outcomes of extremely
preterm infants. Prevention of hospital acquired
infection in the newborn
Karim Brohi FRCS FRCA

Professor of Trauma Sciences
Traumatic coagulopathy and massive transfusion;
damage response and activation of innate immunity;
complex outcomes following trauma and posttraumatic disability; emergency preparedness and
disaster management; trauma epidemiology and
public health
Inderjeet Dokal MBChB MD FRCP FRCPCH FRCPath

Chair of Child Health
Centre for Paediatrics Lead
Pathophysiology of aplastic anaemia (AA)/bone
marrow failure including dyskeratosis congenita
and related disorders
Gavin Giovannoni MBBCh PhD FCP (Neurol.) FRCP

FRCPath
Professor of Neurology
Neuroscience Centre Lead
Epstein Barr virus as a possible cause of MS,
MS-related neurodegeneration and MS biomarker
discovery
Silvia Marino MD FMH-Path
Professor of Neuro-oncology
Molecular pathways in central nervous system
development and tumourigenesis. Self renewal
mechanisms in neural stem cells and in brain
tumour stem cells
Joanne Martin MA(Cantab) MB BS PhD FRCPath
Professor of Neuropathology
BICMS Pathology Group Lead
Cellular structure of motor neurons in health
and disease
Adina Michael-Titus Lic Sci M es Sci Doct en Sci
Reader in Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Director of MSc in Translational Neuroscience
Development of new neuroprotective treatments in
neurotrauma and neurodegeneration with particular
emphasis on strategies with translational potential
John Priestley MA(Cantab) DPhil(Oxon)
Professor of Neuroscience
Anatomy and neurochemistry of the spinal cord and
of pain pathways, strategies to reduce cell death and
promote regeneration after spinal cord injury and
peripheral nerve injury
Denise Sheer BSc(Hons) DPhil
Professor of Human Genetics
Structural and functional organisation of the human
genome and the nucleus; genetic and epigenetic
aberrations in cancer, currently focused on brain
tumours
Jonathan Grigg BSc MB BS MD MRCP FRCPCH

Professor of Paediatric Respiratory
and Environmental Medicine
Particulate air pollution and children's health,
management of preschool wheeze, and
management of difficult asthma
BICMS Pathology Group

Paola Domizio BSc MB BSc FRCPath
Professor of Pathology Education
Deputy Director (Education), Institute of
Cell and Molecular Science
Gastrointestinal pathology and medical
(particularly pathology) education
Rino Cerio BSc MRCS FRCP(Lond) FRCP (Edin)
FRCPath DipRCpath
Professor of Dermatopathology
Postgraduate training in dermatopathology with
special interest in skin cancer, autoimmune
dermatoses and management of severe psoriasis
Stephen Greenwald BA PhD
Professor of Cardiovascular Mechanics
Mechanical factors in the genesis of arterial disease,
non-invasive measurement of vascular function,
foetal programming of essential hypertension

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Further information
Postgraduate enquiries
www.icms.qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Barts and The London School of Medicine
and Dentistry
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5377
Staff profile: Professor Aine McKnight

Professor of Viral Pathology
Throughout my academic career, I have had an interest in
HIV/AIDS. In 1987, I joined a team at the Institute of Cancer
Research, (London), to study the role of neutralising
antibodies to HIV-1 and HIV-2 in pathogenesis. I was awarded
an MSc in Immunology, and a PhD both by the University of
London.
In 2000, I won a fellowship (RCDF) from The Wellcome Trust
to develop an independent research group to focus on noncoreceptor determinants of HIV replication in cells at The
Wohl Virion Centre, University College London. I am currently
a Medical Research Council (MRC) Senior Non-clinical Fellow
(awarded in 2005).
The current focus of my research group is mainly on the
interface between HIV and the immune system with regard
to humoral immunity and a novel innate immune mechanism
(Lv-2) that inhibits HIV replication after cellular entry resulting
in abortive infection. The two viral genes involved in
overcoming this antiviral effect have already been mapped,
and we are currently mapping the host gene(s) involved.
Other active research interests lie in HIV tropism and coreceptor use.
I am also among a number of scientists taking part in a
$25.3 million international research consortium searching for
an HIV vaccine. The grant is one of the largest awards in a
$287 million, five-year programme of 16 grants provided by
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to establish an
international network of HIV vaccine discovery consortia,
known as the Collaboration for AIDS Vaccine Discovery.
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www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/dental
Research strengths
The Institute of Dentistry has consistently been rated
highly against its peers in external assessments of its
research and teaching performance. The Institute
policy is that our dental research should always be
in the main stream of Biomedical Research,
contributing to it and at the same time benefiting
from strong interdisciplinary links with our colleagues
in the rest of the Medical School and the College.
The Institute provides a friendly, intellectually
stimulating, focused and first-class environment for
postgraduate study.
The Dental School of The London Hospital Medical
College was formed in 1911 and moved into the
current Institute of Dentistry building in 1965. Barts
and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
was formed in 1995 and merged with Queen Mary,
University of London in the same year. The School
shares the vision of Queen Mary that learning takes
place in a research environment that enriches the
teaching process. It also acknowledges its location
in the east of London and embraces the potential
this offers for teaching and learning. The Institute
of Dentistry offers a friendly, focused and successful
environment for postgraduate study.
The Institute of Dentistrys major strengths address
many of the important research questions across
the oral and dental sciences, and are particularly
focused in research groups in Infection and
Immunity, Dental Biophysics and Materials Science,
Oral Cancer, and Oral Epidemiology. The Institute
has particular expertise in Oral Microbiology, Cell and
Molecular Biology, unique expertise in Biophysics of
Dental Tissues, Dental Materials, Clinical and
Population Epidemiological studies, Psychosocial
and Behavioural factors in oral health. Extensive
collaboration throughout Queen Mary, University
of London brings great benefits from the excellent
research facilities available within the College.

The results of the 2008 RAE have demonstrated that
the Dental School at Barts and The London School of
Medicine and Dentistry is one of the best in the
country. Based on the quantity of 3* and 4* outputs,
it was first equal with Manchester, and when this was
converted to rankings, it was second out of 14 UK
dental schools.
Researchers within the Institute compete
successfully for major research grants for the UK
Research Councils, (MRC, BBSRC, EPSRC, CRUK)
UK government, and major medical charities. We
also have strong collaborations with industry.

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The Institute of Dentistry is a very special place to

undertake postgraduate studies. It brings together
a number of world leading researchers in basic and
clinical sciences that supervise research students
in the fields of Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral
Microbiology, Oral Epidemiology, Oncology, Dental
Biomaterials, Dental Biophysics, Dental Public
Health, Dental Education, Periodontology,
Orthodontics, Paediatric, Prosthetic and Conservative
Dentistry. In addition, research students benefit from
extensive interdisciplinary links with other areas of
research within Queen Mary, University of London.
Graduate research students in the Institute are

funded in one of three ways: either a grant award
made to the project supervisor, a personal award
to the student from national charities or overseas
agencies, or student self-funding. Clinicians
undertaking higher degrees are eligible for awards
such as the MRC Clinical Research Training
Fellowships. Several internally funded PhD
studentships are available each year, funded through
the Research Advisory Board of the Charitable
Foundation and directly by the School. In addition,
Queen Mary provides a number of College
studentships, for which overseas students are also
eligible. There is no separate application form and
all applicants for an MPhil or PhD programme to
commence in the 2010/11 session will automatically
be considered for a research studentship.
The recently completed Centre for Oral Biometrics,

comprising the fifth and sixth floors of the Institute
of Dentistry, provides a focus for clinical
postgraduate activity, offering seminar space, office,
computing and clinical facilities. It includes a Dental
Metrology Unit equipped with facial laser scan and
facial image analysis. Microbiology and Cell and
Molecular Biology resources are based in the award
winning Blizard Building, which is one of the multidisciplinary research facility housing over 300
Biomedical Scientists. Core research facilities within
the School of Medicine and Dentistry also include a
new Genomics Centre development for high
throughput DNA sequencing, genotyping and realtime PCR; a new Functional Genomics facility
containing robotics and microarray readers; and a
new Imaging Centre containing confocal and electron
microscopy. Biophysics and Biomaterials are based
in modern, well-equipped laboratories on the Mile
End campus, adjacent to relevant collaborators in
the Department of Chemistry and Department of
Materials Science at Queen Mary. In addition, the
Institute of Dentistry is located in east London and
serves the largest multi-cultural population with high
socio-economic diversity in the UK. This provides a
unique opportunity to carry out population based
studies and infer conclusions to nearly all
environments.
Studentships cover tuition fees and provide

maintenance at the basic Research Council level
(15,100 for the 2009/10 academic year). Overseas
students are also able to apply for an ORSAS award,
which provides the difference between home and
overseas tuition fees.
Check for up to date information on the Institute
of Dentistry website: www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/dental
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Key relationships have been established with groups
working in other Institutes of the School of Medicine
and Dentistry such as Diabetes and Metabolic
Medicine and the Tobacco Dependence Research
Unit. There are active collaborations with the
Engineering and Materials Science and Geography
Departments at Queen Mary. National and
international links have been made with industrial
(including Glaxo SmithKline and GC Corp), academic
(including Washington USA, North Carolina USA,
Aarhus Denmark, Imperial College and Manchester)
and non-governmental organisations (Cancer
Research UK).
There is increasing collaboration with the Primary
Care Trusts serving the 2.7 million individuals in
North East and North Central London in areas such
as the epidemiology of adult oral health.
Some postgraduate student destinations include:
Graduate entry into medicine, PhD studentships
(including within the Institute), postdoctoral studies
in continuing education.
Research and teaching positions in universities
and research centres around the world in
academia.
Clinical trials, clinical scientists in the NHS,
research assistants in industry.
Graduate profile: Oluyori Adegun

Studied:MSc in
Experimental Oral
Pathology
graduated 2006
Currently: PhD in
Dentistry
I chose Queen Mary, because of the diverse
cultural environment but more importantly, its
reputation as a University par excellence for high
quality teaching and research in Dentistry.
I researched the role of Human Papilloma-virus
16 (HPV16) in Oral cancer at the new, open
plan Blizard Building, which provided access
to excellent facilities and the opportunity to
collaborate with a diverse range of research
groups. I particularly enjoyed presenting my
research via posters at international conferences,
such as the British Society of Oral and
Maxillofacial Pathologists day. I was privileged to
get a publication in an international journal and
the rare chance of meeting high profile clinicians,
researchers and executives. Overall, my
experience on the MSc was so enjoyable that I
inevitably wanted to continue my research here.
After graduating with a Distinction, I am delighted
to now be a PhD student, researching diagnostic
imaging for oral mucosal diseases.
What your career plans in the next five years?
On completion of my PhD at Queen Mary, I intend
to undergo a specialist training in Oral Pathology
with a view to having an excellent background in
the pathologic basis of Oral diseases.

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Degree programmes
MClinDent in Prosthodontics
Two years full-time
This programme is designed for dental graduates
who wish to pursue a career in Prosthodontics. It
can contribute the first two years of clinical training
leading to Membership in Restorative Dentistry of
The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh following
successful completion of an optional third year of
training which is available through competitive entry.
For UK / EEC applicants wishing to be entered on
the GDC specialist list this option must be agreed by
The London Deanery prior to entry.
Programme outline
By entering this programme you will embark on:
an extensive clinical training (60 per cent), formal
teaching (25 per cent), and a supervised research
project (15 per cent). All the taught and clinical
modules on the programme are core options.
However, you will have considerable choice when
selecting a topic for your research project.
The full programme includes 30 modules covering
all aspects of fixed prosthodontics, removable
prosthodontics, implantology and related subjects.
A special aspect of this programme is attendance at
new patient diagnostic clinics, providing you with the
opportunity of formulating complex treatment plans.
Assessment
You are currently assessed at the end of year one by
a single written examination paper and a clinical viva
voce examination. At the end of the second year
there are two written papers, two case presentations,
a treatment planning exercise, a clinical test in both
fixed and removable prosthodontics. You will also be
assessed (viva voce exam) on your research report.
At the moment all three major components of the
second year exams (written, clinical, research) are
equally weighted.
Entry requirements
Please refer to the person specification table for all
clinical masters programmes in Dentistry on page
225.
Further information
Dr P D Taylor
Course Organiser
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7000 ext 2165
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Dental Clinical Sciences
One year full-time
This programme offers dental graduates a
comprehensive grounding in five key training areas:
basic sciences and their application to modern day
dental practice, principles of clinical issues in
dentistry, principles of communication skills,
principles of professionalism and principles of
management and leadership. This programme aims
to recognise previous professional experience and to
augment and develop that experience.
Two pathways are available. Both provide strong
foundations for continuing postgraduate study.
Students wishing to undertake the Membership of
the Joint Dental Faculties professional examinations
(MJDF) are recommended to apply for the core
pathway. The enhanced pathway is recommended
for those students seeking both Membership of the
Joint Dental Faculties professional examinations
(MJDF) and the overseas Registration Examination
(ORE) or possible progression to a clinical MSc or
MClinDent programme.
Programme outline
The syllabus is taught through lectures, seminars,
tutorials and symposia. Communication and IT skills
are developed through weekly journal club reports
and presentations on dental and clinical governance
topics. Students will be tutored in Objective
Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) and
Structured Clinical Reasoning (SCR) exams using the
facilities in the newly equipped state-of-the-art Dental
skills laboratory
All students will observe current UK dental practice

via clinics in Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial
Surgery, Periodontology, Paediatric dentistry,
Orthodontics, Sedation and General Anaesthesia.
They will practice taking radiographs using phantom
heads. The enhanced pathway offers students
greater emphasis on clinical skills development,
using phantom head and teeth.
Students will prepare and continuously update a
Professional Development Portfolio for gathering
evidence on lectures, tutorials, clinics, self study
and self reflection sessions. Upon completion of
the programme, students will attain certificates in
core skills, required for continuing professional
development (CPD).
Assessment
Students are continuously assessed through written
multiple-choice papers in single-best answer (SBA)
and extended matching questions (EMQ) format.
The final examination will include two written papers,
an OSCE and SCR exam. An audit project and
clinical case presentation will also form part of the
final programme assessment.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a recognised degree in
Dentistry from an approved University and 12
months post qualification experience. For language
Further information
Professor Farida Fortune
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7154

MClinDent in Dental
Implantology
Two years full-time, three years part-time
who wish to pursue further training in Dental
Implantology.
Programme outline
extensive clinical training (60 per cent) formal
teaching (25 per cent) and a supervised research
modules in the programme are core modules.
You will however have considerable choice when
The full programme includes patient diagnosis and
treatment planning, implant placement, implant
restoration and is integrated with some of the
teaching in the Prosthodontics and Periodontology
Postgraduate programmes.
Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of Year one by a
single written examination paper and a clinical viva
voce examination. At the end of the second year
there are two written papers, four case presentations
(two seen and two unseen) and a treatment planning
exercise. You will also be assessed by viva voce
exam) on your research report.
equally weighted.
Entry requirements
225. For language requirements, please refer to the
Further information
Dr P D Taylor
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7000 ext 2165
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Dental Public Health

For dentists and other graduates wishing to pursue a
career in dental public health, oral epidemiology and
health promotion in either service or university
settings, this programme offers supervised
experience in the theory and practice of dental
public health and the opportunity to develop
specialist knowledge and skills. It can contribute to
a three year specialist training programme in Dental
Public Health. Completion offers eligibility to enter
the Diploma in Dental Public Health examination of
the Royal College of Surgeons (England).
Programme outline
The programme includes timetabled seminars,
personal study and supervised research. All taught
modules are considered core modules, although you
have considerable choice when selecting a research
topic. The taught modules (Science of Dental Public
Health I and II, Skills of Dental Public Health I and
II) content includes:
Oral health needs and demands assessment,
including critically evaluating the dental literature,
preparing scientific reports, familiarity with indices
and determinants of oral disease, epidemiological
principles and information sources.
Information technology, including computer skills
in data analysis, analysing epidemiological data
and competencies in common computer software
packages
Service planning and evaluation, including
resource allocation, measuring service quality
and conducting audits
Promoting oral health, including the principles,
methods and limitations of prevention and oral
health promotion, health determinants and
preventive strategies
Research methodologies, both social science and
clinical, and the application of scientific principles
to research.
Students are encouraged to develop appropriate key
written, oral, group work and time management
skills.
Ana Gamboa PhD student, studying gum disease

I chose Queen Mary because of the combination
between my personal academic interest and the
excellent research opportunities they offer in that
area. The College has a friendly atmosphere, and
there is a strong partnership between the School
and the Hospital, which facilitates socio-sciences
research.
My supervisor, Professor Marcenes, is very
supportive and strict at the same time. He expects
a high standard of research, with appropriate
methodology. I find this motivates me. When I go
to conferences in my area, I realise how much I've
learnt in this process.
I am a student representative and I feel that the
College is always open to listening to our opinions.
As opposed to the stereotypical PhD student, I don't
feel isolated at Queen Mary. I get support from my
fellow PhD students.
Assessment
The assessment procedures are:
Two written papers, in which three questions will
be answered on each paper from a choice of six,
with a weighting of 45 per cent towards the final
grade
A project report, normally up to 20,000 words total
excluding references and appendices, with a
weighting of 30 per cent towards the final grade
A viva voce, in which the candidate may encounter
questions from any part of the syllabus, with a
weighting of 10 per cent towards the final grade
Two coursework assignments. A planning exercise
requires students to produce an appropriate oral
health plan using data supplied. A critical review
of a published paper requires using criteria
appropriate to any type of epidemiology. The
coursework has a weighting of 15 per cent towards
the final grade.
Entry requirements
We acknowledge professional practice gained from
a wide variety of relevant backgrounds, requiring a
minimum of two years post qualification full-time
experience in addition to having a recognised
degree. For language requirements, please refer
Further information
Professor Ray Croucher
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7632
email [email protected]

in Dental Technology
The objective of this programme is to help future
leaders/technicians in the field of Dental Technology
to be better prepared to advance their knowledge
through research and training, and to strengthen
links with clinical members of the dental team. This
is an important step in the future education and
management of Professionals Complementary to
Dentistry. This programme is carried out in the
School of Medicine and Dentistry and involves both
technical practice and academic study. This
MSc/PgDip programme is open to dentists and basic
scientists who may be responsible for teaching of
related subjects, or may need a greater
understanding of the subject in order to plan their
future industrial or academic/ research careers.
Programme outline
This programme includes technical training, formal
teaching and a supervised research project. All the
taught and technical modules in the programme are
core modules. You will be able to select the topic of
your research project from your area of interest.
The programme comprises eight modules and
technical practice:
Module 1:
Research Methodology/Statistics/Medico-Legal
Module 2:
Properties of Dental Materials/Processing Methods
Module 3:
Occlusion
Module 4:
Introduction to Implantology
Module 5:
Aesthetics
Module 6:
Modules in Management, Leadership,
Communication skills and the Dental Team
Module 7-8:
Technical practice
Module 9-12:
Project and Report
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Assessment
Candidates who are following the one-year full-time
programme will be examined on their coursework in
June, which will qualify them for the Postgraduate
Diploma. This will be two written papers, together
with an oral examination on a submitted technical
case. Marks accumulated from the Postgraduate
Diploma (60 per cent) will go towards the final MSc
marks. To complete the MSc project reports must be
submitted by September of the year that the
candidate completes the programme, and the oral
examination will be held later the same month.
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess a recognised qualification
in Dental Technology through assessments, including
a written examination of a standard comparable to a
three-year Foundation Degree in Dental Technology
or a Graduate Certificate in Dental Technology (SMD)
awarded at the level of merit. A minimum of two
years post-initial qualification experience, and the
ability to demonstrate advanced Technical expertise
in the field. Applicants may also be required to
satisfy a practical trade test prescribed by SMD.
Other applicants require a degree (minimum of
second class honours) in a subject relevant to
Dentistry, such as basic sciences or
medical/bioengineering, or the equivalent in
professional qualifications and experience. A
minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or an equivalent
alternative qualification) is also required for overseas
students where English is not the first language.
Further information
Dr M Cattell
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7000 ext 2160
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Graduate Certificate
in Dental Technology
Four months full-time
This programme is designed to help future
leaders/technicians in the field of Dental Technology,
without a degree to build on their qualifications as a
conduit to Masters level education, and to improve
their skills and knowledge. The Graduate Certificate
programme (on campus) is conducted over four
months at level 6 as an escalator to Masters level
education. Successful completion of the Certificate
will allow students to progress to the Diploma/MSc in
Dental Technology. This programme is also available
to applicants with a dental/science qualification who
may be responsible for teaching of related subjects.
Programme outline
This programme includes formal teaching, technical
practice and a supervised project. All the taught
modules in the programme are core modules. You
will be able to select project topics according to your
area of interest.
The programme comprises four modules:
Basic Science I
Basic Science II
Technical practice
Project.
Assessment
Students will be expected to complete 12 essays as
coursework assessments which will constitute 40
per cent of the total marks for the Graduate
Certificate. At the end of Module four, students will
be examined by two written papers on the subjects
covered. A project report and oral examination will
also be expected. A reflective practice log book will
be kept for the technical work.
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess the appropriate broadbased training, experience and knowledge for entry.
This might be measured by possession of a
recognised Dental Technology qualification
(see below), a minimum of two years post-initial
qualification experience, and the ability to
demonstrate advanced technical expertise in the
field. Applicants may be required to satisfy a
practical trade test.
A recognised qualification in Dental Technology

through assessments, including a written
examination of a standard comparable to the
Higher National Certificate in Dental Technology or
the Dental Technicians Advanced Certificate of City
and Guilds of London Institute.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or an equivalent
alternative qualification) is also required for overseas
international students section on page 386. Students
will be required to complete the Graduate Certificate
to progress to the Postgraduate Diploma/MSc.
Further information
Dr M Cattell
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7000 ext 2160

MSc in Experimental Oral

Pathology (Oral Sciences)
One year full-time
This one year full-time programme is designed as
an introduction to the principles of experimental
pathology applied to oral disease. It is principally
intended to provide a grounding in experimental
method for dental graduates who plan to follow
either a career in academic dentistry or one of the
clinical specialities. It also provides an opportunity
for science graduates to learn about oral disease,
in preparation for a career in dental research. The
programme offers a fundamental training in the
principles of laboratory research methods and the
range of techniques used to study the behaviour of
oral tissues in health and disease.
Programme outline
The programme is divided into three modules: The
first two modules focus on the taught elements of
the programme, providing the basic understanding
to help with the research component. There is a
structured course of seminars with associated
practical work. The curriculum is designed around a
core dealing with the structure and behaviour of cells
and tissues in health and disease. This core begins
with fundamental and general concepts of cell
biology and continues with the application of these
concepts to a consideration of oral and dental
disease. Related disciplines such as oral
microbiology and immunology are also covered.
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Throughout the programme, emphasis is placed on

the evidence upon which the concepts are based
and the way in which such evidence is obtained
by observation and experiment. Particular value is
placed on the format of the seminars in which
students, are encouraged to actively participate.
Running in parallel with appropriate parts of the
core programme are several related series of
seminars dealing with research methods and
statistics and with techniques of fundamental
importance to experimental pathology such as
tissue culture, molecular biological techniques,
immunocytochemistry, light and electron microscopy.
Students undertake a laboratory-based research
project in the final module of the programme,
exploring any aspect of oral disease.
Assessment
The programme is assessed by two written papers,
the submission of a project report and an oral
examination.
Entry requirements
A degree in dentistry or medicine or a good BSc
honours in a biological science subject. For language
Further information
Dr Alan Cruchley or Professor Farida Fortune
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7134
Jonathan Collier, PhD in Dentistry

I researched the role of chemokine receptors in oral cancer
metastasis. Oral cancer is a devastating disease and this
study focused on a possible mechanism by which these
tumours spread around the body.
There is an enormous amount offered by the College with
regards to facilities and further development. As a clinician
it was important to be close to a major teaching hospital.
The facilities are first class and there is a huge diversity
of departments within the College that really facilitates
collaborative research. If you are stuck and dont know
how to tackle something then there is a wealth of resources
(academic and practical) available to help you.
I was proud to be able to present my work in competitions at
the national and then the international conferences for dental
research. The latter was in Brisbane, Australia and the
bonus was I won!
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Implant Dentistry
MSc in Oral Biology
One year part-time

One year full-time

For dentists wishing to develop their knowledge and
skills of evidence-based dentistry in identifying and
understanding the scientific basis of implant
treatment.
This one year full-time programme is designed to
be accessible to both dental and basic or applied
science graduates who may in future be responsible
for teaching of these or related subjects and who
need a greater understanding of the subject in order
to develop their future academic or research career.
Programme outline
The programme includes timetabled seminars,
personal study and supervised research. All
programme taught modules are core options,
although your have considerable choice when
selecting a research topic. The taught modules
content includes:
Searching, critically reading and analysing
the literature
Formulating appropriate hypotheses for
investigation
Demonstrating knowledge of clinical techniques
and how to evaluate them
Interpreting the results of these techniques
Planning, conducting and reporting original
research.
Students are encouraged to develop appropriate
key written, oral, group work and time management
skills.
Assessment
The assessment procedures are:
a research report on an individual project
an oral examination on your research report.
Candidates will be examined in the year in
which they complete their research report.
Entry requirements
You should have successfully completed the two-year
part-time Diploma programme in Implant Dentistry,
accredited by the Faculty of General Dental
Practitioners of the Royal College
of Surgeons of England.
Further information
Dr G Martuscelli
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8663
Oral Biology encompasses a range of basic sciences

fundamental to the understanding of the underlying
scientific principles relevant to developing modern
dentistry. These include dental anatomy, oral
physiology, and dental biophysics. Other subjects
include basic biochemistry in relation to dentistry,
chemistry of bone and tooth biominerals and
components, aetiology of dental caries and erosion,
saliva biochemistry, oral microbiology, dental
materials science, modern 2D and 3D x-ray imaging.
Programme outline
You will be introduced to the role of the dental
industry in the application of the oral sciences in the
development of innovative dental treatments. You will
be introduced to the concepts of minimal invasive
dentistry, particularly the development of therapeutic
approaches to the delivery of twenty-first century
dentistry.
In addition to basic science lectures, there will also
be lectures from practising clinicians on current
problems in modern clinical dentistry.
Entry requirements
A medical or dental degree in basic sciences,
biological sciences, or bioengineering, or the
equivalent in professional qualifications and
experience.
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (or an equivalent
alternative qualification) is also requires for overseas
Further information
Dr Paul Anderson
Tel: +44 (0)20 7883 7933

MClinDent in Oral Surgery

who wish to pursue further training in Surgical
Dentistry.
Programme outline
The full programme includes patient diagnosis and
treatment planning, teeth and root extraction,
surgical endodontics, management of dental trauma,
implantology and pain management and anxiety
control.
Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of the first year
through a written paper and a clinical viva voce
examination. At the end of the second year there are
two written papers, four case presentations (two seen
and two unseen) and a treatment planning exercise.
You will also be assessed viva voce exam on your
research report.
equally weighted.
Entry requirements
225.
Further information
Professor F Fortune/Dr J Jones
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7154
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Orthodontics
Two years part-time (incorporated into a three-year
full-time Clinical Programme)
who wish to pursue a career in orthodontics either in
primary or secondary care services, or in a university
setting. The two-year part time Masters programme
is integrated into a full-time structured three-year
clinical programme, with a strong emphasis on close
chair-side support. Students will undertake the MSc
examination (University of London) at the completion
of their second year and the Royal College of
Surgeons Membership examination during the third
year (if eligible). The programme aims to enable you
to:
Understand the biomechanical principles
of tooth movement
Understand the development, growth and
influence of the skeletal and soft tissues on
the dentition
Understand the importance of materials science
in Orthodontics
Formulate a diagnosis of malocclusion
and appropriate treatment plan
Apply the theory and practice of clinical
orthodontics to treat a variety of malocclusions.
Programme outline
extensive clinical training (60 per cent), formal
selecting a topic for your research project. The
three-year programme includes the following areas:
Growth and development of the head, face
and dentition
Anatomical and physiological considerations of the
face and jaws, including the temporomandibular
joint
The aetiology of malocclusion
Clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
of malocclusion
State-of-the-art treatment mechanics
Concepts and practice of retention and stability
Inter-disciplinary care, including surgical and
restorative interfaces.
Assessment
You are currently assessed at the end of the second
year (MSc examination) by two written papers, case
presentations, a clinical diagnostic and treatment
planning exercise. You will also be assessed viva
voce exam) on your research report. During the third
year, you will undertake, if eligible, the Royal College
of Surgeons Membership examination (M.Orth.).
This entails case presentations, clinical diagnostic
and treatment planning exercises.
Entry requirements
225. Eligibility to sit the M.Orth. examination requires
the candidate to have passed the MFDS/MJDF
examination.
Further information
Barbara Engeham
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8744
or
Dr Ama Johal
Tel: +44 (0)20 7377 7397

MClinDent in Paediatric
Dentistry
who wish to pursue a career in paediatric dentistry
either in primary or secondary care services, or in a
university setting. The programme can contribute the
first two years of clinical training leading to
Membership in Paediatric Dentistry of The Royal
College of Surgeons, Edinburgh and full active
membership of the European Academy of Paediatric
Dentistry. Both of these options are possible following
successful completion of an optional third year of
training which is available through competitive entry.
Programme outline
The full programme comprises 11 modules:
Foundation and Operative Technique Module
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
Growth and Development
Prevention of Caries and Periodontal Disease
Patient Management including behavioural
management
Dental Traumatology
Children with Special Needs
Oral Medicine/Oral Surgery
Clinical Dentistry
Research
Revision
You will undertake the care of children and
adolescent patients to gain experience and prepare
for your case presentations in the final examination.
An important feature of the programme is that you
will also participate in paediatric and haematology
clinics held in the main hospital; you will also attend
specialist clinics such as cleft lip and palate, and
developmental disorders.
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Assessment
You are currently assessed at the end of Year One
by a single written examination paper and a short
clinical viva voce examination. At the end of the
second year there are two written papers, case
presentations, a clinical diagnostic and treatment
planning exercise. You will also be assessed (viva
voce exam) on your research report. Coursework
assessment marks gained during the programme
may comprise up to 40 per cent of the total marks
awarded for the clinical or practical aspects of the
programme. At the moment all three major
components of the second year exams (written,
clinical, research) are equally weighted.
Entry requirements
225.
Further information
Barbara Engeham
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8744
Professor Mark Hector or Dr Ferranti Wong
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8676 or +44 (0)20 7882 8745
email: [email protected] ;
[email protected]
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MClinDent in Periodontology
Two years full-time
who wish to pursue postgraduate level education
or a career in Periodontology. The programme is
recognised by the UK Specialist Advisory Committee
in Restorative Dentistry as suitable for the first two
years of specialist training in Periodontology. An
optional third year of training is available through
competitive entry for UK / EU applicants wishing to
be entered on the GDC specialist list; this option must
be agreed by The London Deanery prior to entry.
Programme outline
The programme consists of clinical training, formal
taught elements and the completion of a research
project and dissertation. The clinical training (60 per
cent) in diagnosis and management of periodontal
disease emphasises the practice of advanced
techniques in periodontology and includes the
relationship between periodontology and other dental
disciplines. The formal teaching element (25 per cent)
is designed to provide a wide scientific background in
the practice of periodontology. The supervised research
project consists of 15 per cent of total programme
activity. All the taught and clinical modules in the
programme are core modules. However, you have a
wide range of opportunities and topic choices for the
research project in our exemplary modern research
laboratory and clinical facilities. The full programme
includes attendance at weekly new patient diagnostic
clinics, clinical practice in periodontology including
surgical, antimicrobial, regenerative and mucogingival
procedures, management of periodontal disease in
patients with other restorative problems, and principles
and practice of implant dentistry.
Assessment
You are currently assessed at the end of Year One by
a single written examination paper and a clinical viva
voce examination on the scientific basis of
Periodontology. At the end of the second year there
are two written papers, four case presentations, and
a clinical diagnosis and treatment planning test. You
will also produce a written report of your research
project which will be assessed both by marking and
in a viva voce exam). At the moment all three major
components of the second year exams (written,
clinical, research) are equally weighted.
Entry requirements
clinical masters programmes in Dentistry on page 225.
Further information
Professor Francis Hughes
Tel + 44 (0)20 7882 8659

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Person specification for entry to postgraduate

clinical dentistry programmes
Criterion
Essential
Desirable
Education
Primary qualification in Dentistry - BDS

or equivalent.
Primary dental qualification registerable

with the General Dental Council in the
UK;
MFDS, MJFD or FDS or equivalent;
Other postgraduate diplomas, degrees;
Other evidence of high academic
achievement (eg Course grades, award
of degree with honours or equivalent.
Previous first degree [-BSc]).
Experience
Two years full time (or equivalent) post

qualification clinical practice of dentistry.
English Language
English as first language
Evidence of experience of practice of

a broad range of general dentistry;
Completion of formal Vocational Training
course, General Professional Training
program, or equivalent such as hospital
internship. Specific clinical experience
in discipline/specialty to which they are
applying.
OR
Minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (no less
than 6.5 in any part), TOEFL scores as
follows: internet based 106, computer
based 263, paper based 627 and must
have been completed within the last two
years.
Career intentions
Clear commitment to pursuing

postgraduate studies in the one
specialty/discipline applied for.
Generic skills
Ability to use a computer and familiar

with common programs such as MS
Office.
1 You may not apply for more than one speciality

in the hope of acceptance on one.
We do though recommend applicants consider
application for the Diploma in Dental Clinical
Sciences course here prior to applying for any of the
clinical programmes as it will show commitment and
allow us to assess the candidates work ethic and
knowledge before any decisions are made.
Other equivalent tests will be considered

on merit.
2 The personal statement should show genuine

enthusiasm for the speciality, such as attendance
at relevant conferences, membership of appropriate
professional bodies and postgraduate course
attendance and not be generic in nature.
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Research
Research degrees
The Institute of Dentistry welcomes postgraduate
students MPhil, PhD, RD (RES) and visiting research
fellows to undertake research in the areas of interest
listed below. Research students are registered for
University of London degrees (MPhil/PhD/RD) or
post-doctorate training, and work under the
supervision of senior researchers. They are trained
in transferable skills in accordance with the British
Research Councils requirements for research
students. For further information on research
opportunities please contact the Institute of Dentistry
Graduate tutor Professor Wagner Marcenes.
Entry requirements
BSc honours degrees or equivalent are eligible
Research areas
Research in the Institute of Dentistry is organised
within multidisciplinary research groups which
provide critical mass of expertise, common interests
and a fulfilling academic environment. Major
interests within these groups include the following:
Dental biophysics and biomaterials

Physical chemistry of dental caries
X-ray microtomography of dental hard tissues
Crystallographic studies of enamel and biomaterials
Changes in bone structure associated with ageing
and tooth loss
Infection and immunity

Microbial pathogenesis and virulence
Salivary proteins in enamel homeostasis and

dental caries.
Microbial-host interactions and immune defences
Biomechanical properties of bone and dental

hard tissues
Naturally occurring antibacterial peptides and

other molecules
Polymer chemistry and dental materials
Mucosal immune responses
Development of polymers for drug delivery devices.
Clinical studies and genetic factors in oral

ulceration
Clinical and Population Research

Population studies on socio-psychological,
economic, and behavioural determinants of
oral health inequalities
Host bacterial reactions in periodontal diseases.

Cell biology of bone formation and tissue
regeneration
Risk and prognostic factors in Periodontitis.
Oral cancer
Oral epithelial ageing and role of telomerase
in oral cancer
Epithelial stem cells in cancer
Keratinocyte biology
Biology of tumour invasion and role of integrins.
Clinical studies of treatments in oral cancer
Behavioural factors and smoking cessation.
Population and clinical studies on tobacco

cessation in the oral health environment
Population and clinical studies on oral health
impact on quality of life
Clinical studies on determinants of oral cancer
treatment outcomes, periodontal disease treatment
outcomes, orthodontic treatment outcomes and
sleep-related breathing disorders
Development of primary care networks for practice
based research
Systematic reviews (collaborative work with the
Cochrane Oral Heath Group)
Dental education.

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Physical Sciences in Dentistry
Oral Cancer
Paul Anderson BSc PhD

Reader in Biophysics in relation to Dentistry
Chemistry of enamel, X-ray microscopic methods,
salivary proteins and enamel mineralization
Alan Cruchley PhD

Senior Lecturer in Oral Pathology
Epithelial permeability barrier, the pathogenesis
of oral submucous fibrosis and oral cancer
Professor Alan Boyde PhD BDS LDSRCS MDHonCaus

Professor of Mineralised Tissue Biology
Bone and cartilage structure, imaging, development
Professor Eric K Parkinson BSc PhD

Professor of Head and Neck Cancer
Immortalization of human keratinocytes,
telomerase in oral cancer
Mike Cattell MSc PhD

Lecturer in Dental Technology
Synthesis and characterisation of glass-ceramic
materials. Mechanical testing of ceramic materials
Graham R Davis BSc(Eng) PhD
Senior Lecturer in Biophysics
X-ray microtomography, 3D imaging techniques
Stephanie Dowker BSc BDS PhD CSci CChem MRSC
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Adult Oral Health
Physicochemical mechanisms of de- and
remineralisation in dental tissues
Professor Jim Elliot BA, PhD
Professor of Dental Biophysics
X-ray microtomography, physical chemistry of caries,
calcium phosphate crystal chemistry
Professor Mark P Hector BSc BDS PhD
Professor of Oral Health of Children
Physiology of saliva, salivary proteins and enamel
mineral homeostasis
Sandra Parker BSc Hons MPhil PhD
Lecturer in Dental Materials
Polymeric dental materials, elastomeric
materials for biomedical applications
Mangala P Patel PhD MSc BSc(Hons)
Senior Lecturer in Dental Materials,
Centre for Oral Growth and Development
Synthetic polymeric materials in clinical dentistry
and orthopaedics. Drug delivery systems
Ferranti Wong BDS MSc PhD FDSRCSEd FDSRCS(Eng)
Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in
Child Dental Health
X-ray microtomography, dental traumatology, clinical
paediatric dentistry
Muy-Teck Teh BSc (Hons) PhD

Lecturer in Head and Neck Cancer
Early molecular events in oral carcinogenesis
cancer initiation
Professor Gareth Thomas BDS MSc PhD
Professor of Oral Pathology
Cell biology of oral cancer, tumour invasion, integrins
Ahmad Waseem BSc MSc (Biochemistry) MPhil PhD
(Biochemistry)
Reader in Oral Biology
Centre for Clinical and Diagnostic Oral Sciences
Molecular markers of oral cancer, cytokeratins
Infection and Immunity

Robert P Allaker BSc(Hons) PhD ILTM
Reader in Mucocutaneous Microbiology
Host-microbial interactions, antibacterial molecules
George Belibasakis DDS PhD
Lecturer in Oral Biology
Host-bacterial interactions, regulation of bone
resorptio
Lesley A Bergmeier CBiol MIBiol PhD
Senior Lecturer in Applied Mucosal Immunology
(non clinical)
Mucosal immunlogy, heat shock proteins,
immune responses
Professor Farida Fortune CBE BDS MBBS MRCP FRCP
FDS RCSeng FGDP PhD
Dip Ed Teachers Med/Dent
Professor of Medicine in relation to Oral Health
Clinical epidemiology, oral oncology, genetic,
inflammatory and immune determinants of oral
mucosal diseases
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Eleni Hagi-Pavli BSc(Hons) PhD
Non-Clinical Lecturer in Oral Pathology
Cytokine expression and function in inflammatory
mucosal disease
Valeria Marinho BDS MSc PhD

Non clinical Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health
Fluorides for caries prevention, Cochrane systematic
reviews, evidence based health care
Professor Francis J Hughes BDS PhD FDS RCS

Professor of Periodontology
Risk factors in periodontal disease, osteoblast
biology, periodontal regeneration
Allan Pau BDS MBA MSc PhD

Senior Lecturer in Dental Public Health
Dental pain measurement, dental education research
Ian J McKay BA DPhil

Non Clinical Lecturer in Periodontology
Biology of osteoblast function, host-bacterial factors
in periodontal inflammation
Robert Whiley BSc PhD
Senior Lecturer in Oral Microbiology
Diversity of oral bacteria, streptococci, P gingivalis
virulence. Clinical and Population-based Research
Professor Ray Croucher BSc MA PhD
Professor of Community Oral Health
Tobacco cessation, tobacco use and oral diseases,
models of service delivery for underserved
populations
Professor Elizabeth S Davenport BDS PhD MSc
FDSRCSEd ILTM
Professor of Dental Education
Dental education, periodontal disease
and systemic disease
Iain L Hutchinson FFD RCSI FRCS(England)
FRCS(Edinburgh) MB BS(University of London)
BDS(University of London)
Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Clinical epidemiology, randomised controlled trials,
school interventions, tobacco cessation, sensible
alcohol consumption and facial deformity
Ama Johal BDS(Hons) MSc PhD FDS MOrth DMS
FDS(Orth) RCS
Senior Clinical Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in
Orthodontics
Centre for Oral Growth and Development. Aetiology
of the upper airway during sleep, splints to patients
with sleep-disordered breathing
Helen M Liversidge BChD MSc PhD
Senior Lecturer in Child Dental Health
Population differences in tooth formation, age
assessment using developing teeth, forensic
dentistry, palaeontology
Professor Wagner Marcenes BDS MSc PhD

Professor of Oral Epidemiology
Socio-economic and psychological determinants
of oral health inequalities, behavioural biological
pathways

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Further information
Institute of Dentistry Graduate School Tutor
Professor Wagner Marcenes
Institute Graduate Tutor
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8650
www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/dental
Staff profile: Dr Muy-Teck Teh

Lecturer in Head and Neck Cancer

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5377
My research interests are focused on finding

new biomarker genes for predicting early oral
cancer formation. Currently studies are based
around a known cancer gene called FOXM1B
using human oral keratinocytes cells as the
research model. Early results have showed that
FOXM1B may be an early cancer marker which
is expressed at a higher level in pre-cancer and
cancer cells compared to normal cells. The future
aim is to develop a diagnostic test using the Gene
Chip technology that can guide treatment
strategy.
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Research strengths
Our Institute comprises the Centre for Medical
Education, focusing primarily on curriculum delivery,
design and assessment; the Centre for Health
Sciences with multidisciplinary research groups
addressing programmes in health services research
particularly related to primary health care, hosting
the Translational Research Unit for the MRC Asthma
UK Centre, and offering modular programmes in
primary care and public health; the Centre for Sports
and Exercise Medicine which offers a modular
programme in sports and exercise medicine for both
doctors and physiotherapists as well as a research
programme including work on the legacy of the 2012
Olympic bid. The Institute also hosts the Centre for
Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). The
Institute is unique within Barts and The London in
its emphasis on clinical and community-based
research, its inclusion of researchers from a wide
range of disciplines, and its integration with local
primary health care, local community-based groups
and sports-focused organisations.
The Institute of Health Sciences Education,
comprising three Centres and approximately 130
staff, was established in 2005. The Centres were
formed from the amalgamation of existing diverse
units within Barts and The London medical school.
Staff employed in the Institute come from a wide
range of disciplines and benefit from transfer of
ideas between disciplines, and between teachers,
researchers and developers.
Within the Institute we conduct a programme
of research focused largely on chronic disease
management and methodological issues related
to health services research. In particular we house
multidisciplinary research groups addressing
programmes on respiratory and cardiovascular
health, and lay-led self management. We also have
a programme of research in sports and exercise
medicine. We have expertise in a wide range of
methodologies notably randomised trials, use of
complex interventions, translational, qualitative and
developmental research. Our research has direct
relevance to patients locally, nationally and
internationally.

In the 2008 RAE we submitted a strong application
to the Health Services Research panel and came
fourth out of 24 units submitted to this panel, ahead
of Oxford, University College London and Kings
College London. A substantial proportion of our
outputs were rated as internationally leading or of
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Current major research projects include large
clinical trials (i) evaluating methods for improving
the treatment and management of asthma and
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OEDIPUS,
MEDEA, BELLA projects), (ii) investigating vitamin D
supplementation for respiratory conditions (ADJUVIT
project) (iii) exploring methods for improving the
identification and management of intimate partner
abuse in primary care (IRIS project), and (iv)
evaluating a method of decreasing depression
in nursing homes (OPERA project). The last two
projects are collaborations with the Universities of
Warwick and Bristol respectively. In addition we lead
two large programme grants considering the effect
of vitamin D on respiratory conditions and selfmanagement programmes for people suffering from
chronic pain. We also have a major grant to equip
a new Human Performance laboratory within the
Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine. All projects
are externally funded and the Institute has an
income from such grants of over 1m/year. Together
with the Centre for Psychiatry in the Wolfson Institute
of Preventive Medicine, the Institute houses the UK
Clinical Research Collaboration registered Pragmatic
Clinical Trials Unit which was recently awarded three
years infrastructure funding from the National
Institute for Health Research.
We collaborate with a number of universities in the
UK (St Georges, Kings College and UCL, University
of London; Warwick; Southampton; Bristol; Glasgow
and Aberdeen) and abroad (McGill, Canada; New
York; Melbourne, Australia; Stanford).
The Institute provides a very supportive environment
for those wanting to undertake a PhD in the broad
area of health services research, particularly primary
care and public health, as well as opportunities in
applied statistics and sociology in this area. All
students have their own workspace; postgraduate
students within the Institute run a postgraduate
qualitative research support group; and the
Institutes weekly research seminars provide an
excellent opportunity for learning about aspects
of other research and for receiving feedback on
students own research.
Scholarship information changes every year. The
majority of studentships/ scholarships in the Institute
are funded from external sources and in recent years
studentships have been won from the NHS Research
and Development executive, the Health Care
Consortium, and from Barts and The London Joint
Research Board.
For current information, please contact
our Institute Graduate Tutors:
Professor Sandra Eldridge
Dr Zo Hudson
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The research conducted within the Institute is
predominantly health services and community
based. Thus the vast majority of research projects
undertaken are in collaboration with NHS primary
care or acute trusts. We also have links with local
community organisations, sports associations and
clubs, national governing bodies for sport, the
Olympic Medical Institute, various medical charities.
We have a relatively small postgraduate community.
Students come from a wide range of disciplines
including medicine, osteopathy, physiotherapy,
nursing and statistics. Many are mature students
who continue working in their own profession. Others
have continued post-doctoral research at Barts and
The London School of Medicine and Dentistry or
elsewhere.
Graduate profile: Dan Lewindon

Studied: MSc in Sports Medicine, graduated 2007
Currently: I work full-time as Senior Physiotherapist
for Northampton Saints RFC and as a locum
physiotherapist for England RFU.
As a physiotherapist working in professional rugby,
it was always my intention to complete an MSc in
Sports Medicine both to improve my understanding
and expertise in this rapidly evolving field and
because I feel it will become an essential
qualification for anyone wishing to work in elite
sport in the future. Unfortunately the demands of
my work made this a difficult proposition, but one
that I felt was necessary in my development. After
much research I found Queen Mary to be the best
programme for my needs. It offered the best mix
of foundation modules in assessment and injury
management, and modules of interest and
innovation, including team medicine, podiatry/
biomechanics and injection therapy. The flexibility
of the programme also allowed me to limit time lost
from work and spread the workload, which was
essential in placating my employers.
Although by no means easy and often requiring
significant personal sacrifice, the MSc has been an
extremely worthwhile experience for me, both with
regard to my work within sport and also in general
practice. It has improved the quality of my
assessment skills and my ability to generate
rehabilitation plans, which are criteria driven and
evidence-based. The structured essays forced
me to evaluate and reflect on my management
choices in far greater depth than before. I also
gained an insight into the latest innovations in injury
management and had the opportunity to network
with leaders in the field of sports medicine, both
lecturers on the programme and through organised
shadowing sessions. I would whole-heartedly
recommend this programme to any physiotherapist
with an interest in sports medicine or an intention
to work in the field.

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Degree programmes
Certificate in Medical
Terminology and
Health Care Administration
One year part-time
This programme has an inner city focus, whilst
remaining applicable and relevant to a wider student
audience. It is continually reviewed in the light of
NHS advancement and changes affecting those
working within primary care. The programme aims
to:
contribute to the overall aim of delivering good
quality patient care in the health service nurture
and develop support staff in the health services
Entry requirements
In order that students gain the maximum benefit
from the education being offered, they need to
be able to demonstrate practical experience of
delivering health care either as a health care
professional, or as a healthcare manager.
Applications are invited from all areas of primary
health care.
No formal academic qualification is required,
but students must demonstrate a suitable level of
academic ability. We are looking for people with the
ability, employer support, time and commitment to
undertake and complete the programme.
enable accurate exchange of information between

primary and secondary care health professionals
and improve the patient experience
Suitability for entry will be confirmed by interview.

This is an opportunity for prospective students to
satisfy themselves that the programme will meet
their needs before they start, and for the organisers
to determine that the programme is appropriate for
the student.
enable understanding of the processes and

procedures required to administer health care

enable understanding of the support services

and their links in health care
enable wider understanding of medical
terminology, its origins and usage.
Programme outline
Learning is built around three modules which are
timetabled at intervals from the end of September
to the following April. The three modules are:
Health Care Administration and Procedures
Patient Support Services
Medical Terminology
Teaching includes traditional whole group sessions,
small group work, question and answer sessions and
some student led seminars.
Assessment
There are five elements to the assessment:
Written assignments for both the Health Care
Administration and Procedures and Patient
Support Services modules
Personal presentation and the production
of a user-friendly piece of information
Throughout the programme students are
also required to maintain a reflective diary
Multiple choice questionnaire
Final written question paper
For further information please go to:

http://www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/development/hsstu/
index.php
Further information
Janet Godfrey
Programme Administrator Health Services Staff
Training Unit
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2528
e mail: [email protected]
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in Primary Care
One year full-time, two to five years part-time
The MSc and Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care
at Queen Mary aims to consolidate and develop the
knowledge of primary care team members. Although
based in primary care, the content is relevant to
health workers in other fields, particularly those who
work at the primary/ secondary care interface. The
programme is run as a Joint MSc between Queen
Mary and City University as part of their strategic
alliance.
Programme outline
The programme offers four routes:
Primary Care a flexible route which allows
students to choose from a wide range of options
to meet their individual learning needs
Specialist Practice in Primary Care Nursing
(District Nurse) accreditation is being sought
from the NMC for this route
Long Term Conditions particularly designed
to meet the needs of those in community
matron/case manager roles
Advanced Nurse Practitioner for those who wish
to develop their skills as advanced practitioners
For the full list of modules and route structures,

please see the programme website:
www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/education/primarycare.
Each module includes 30 hours of group teaching.
Students are also expected to spend 120 hours for
each module on private study (reading, preparation
for sessions, project work and assignments).
Assessment
To qualify for a postgraduate diploma, students will
need to pass eight modules. Those who wish to
pursue a Masters degree are also required to attend
the taught component of the dissertation module and
to complete a dissertation of up to 15,000 words on
a topic related to primary health care to a satisfactory
standard.
Students who have obtained the Postgraduate
Diploma in Primary Care may convert this to a
Masters degree by submission of the preparatory
work and then the final dissertation, any time up
to five years after starting the programme.
Entry requirements
We look for a suitable level of prior academic
achievement and/or practical experience of
delivering healthcare either personally or in a
managerial capacity. This can be shown by a
medical, nursing or dental qualification of an
appropriate standard, plus relevant professional
experience, or a good honours degree in another
subject plus relevant professional experience.
Applicants for a Masters Degree are usually required
to have achieved an upper second class honours
degree or equivalent standard in other qualifications.
Applicants with other qualifications plus relevant
experience, or without professional qualifications
but with extensive relevant experience, will be
considered.
Further information
Postgraduate Programme Administrator
Centre for Health Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2541
www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/courses/primarycare

Certificate in Primary Health

Care Management
One year part-time
The programme has an inner city focus, whilst
remaining applicable and relevant to a wider student
audience. It has also expanded its content to include
all aspects of the modern primary care service. It
aims to:
develop the skills, knowledge and understanding
of those with, or aspiring to, team leadership
and/or management responsibilities in primary
health care.
enhance participants understanding of the context
in which they and the primary care organisations
that employ them operate
clarify the political and social forces and
constraints that shape policy, service planning
and service delivery
enable participants to work together to share
experiences and to gain insights into the culture in,
and difficulties faced by, each others organisations
contribute to the development of individuals and
organisations and to their proactive capacity to
manage, rather than just cope with, change; and
encourage participants to contribute to the
development of their primary care trusts
provide an opportunity for personal development
and/or career change.
Programme outline
Learning is built around five modules of three
teaching days each (total teaching is 15 days)
which are timetabled at intervals from the end of
September to the following April. The modules are:
Managing Self and Others
Managing Information and Technology
Management Tools and Techniques
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Assessment
Five written assignments of 2,500 words on
a work related topic one for each module.
Final assessment includes:
a written exam question
a short multiple choice questionnaire
a ten minute oral presentation on a work topic,
on which the student can clearly demonstrate
their involvement.
Entry requirements
In order that students gain the maximum benefit
from the education being offered, they need to
be able to demonstrate practical experience of
delivering health care either as a health care
professional, or as a healthcare manager.
Applications are invited from all areas of primary
health care.
No formal academic qualification is required,
but students must demonstrate a suitable level of
academic ability. We are looking for people with the
ability, employer support, time and commitment to
undertake and complete the programme.
Newly or recently appointed managers, team
leaders or administrators in any primary care area,
At senior receptionist or other administrative level
in general practice, or have equivalent experience
in another primary care setting
Or
those looking to undertake management or team
leadership responsibilities in the future will also
find the programme appropriate.
Suitability for entry to the Certificate in Primary
Health Care Management will be confirmed by
interview. This is an opportunity for prospective
students to satisfy themselves that the programme
will meet their needs before they start, and for
organisers to ensure that the programme is
appropriate for the student.
Managing Finance
Managing Services and Patient and Public
Involvement
Teaching includes traditional whole group sessions,
small group work, question and answer sessions and
some student led seminars. Students private study
time (a minimum of 10 days in total for the year)
should include reading in preparation for and after
teaching sessions.

For further information please go to
http://www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/development/hsstu/
index.php
Further information
Shirley Dryden
Programme Administrator Health Services Staff
Training Unit
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2530
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in Public Health
One year full-time or two years part-time
This programme is run jointly by Queen Mary,
University of London and City University. This highly
practical programme aims to enable you to develop
the skills and knowledge to become a leader in
public health, health economics or food policy and
practice. By the end of the programme, you will also
have the opportunity to cover the majority of the
skills and knowledge required for the MFPHM part 1
examination. We believe that this programme is the
only one of its kind in the UK and one of only two in
Europe. It offers students from a wide range of
disciplines the opportunity to study practical aspects
of public health with a strong emphasis on urban
renewal, food policy or health economics.
Programme outline
The Programme offers four routes:
Generic Public Health route
Health Economics route
Food Policy route
Specialist Practice
For the full module list and route structures,
please see the programme website:
www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/education/publichealth.
Each module includes 30 hours of group teaching.
Students are also expected to spend 120 hours for
each module on private study (reading, preparation
for sessions, project work and assignments).
Assessment
The MSc requires the completion of eight modules
and a dissertation. Diploma students will be required
to complete eight modules only. Assessment varies
per module and may include: essay writing, a policy
paper or article suitable for submission for peer
review publication, an oral or poster presentation
of work, completing a reflective learning diary and
completing a grant proposal form. Many or all the
projects undertaken by students on this MSc will
be closely related to your daily work.
Entry requirements
We recognise professional experience from a wide
range of relevant backgrounds in the public sector,
with a minimum of two years professional
experience for applicants together with at least a
second class honours degree. International students
need to have a degree-level qualification in an area
related to public health, equivalent professional
experience. For language requirements, please refer
Students in local PCTs may undertake this
programme through the Workforce Development
Confederation contract with City University with
supporting documentation.
Further information
The Programme Administrator
City University
St Bartholomews School of Nursing and Midwifery
20 Bartholomew Close
London
EC1A 7QN
Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 5470
www.ihse.qmul.ac.uk/chs/courses/publichealth

Sport and Exercise Medicine
One year full-time, two to four years part-time
This internationally renowned programme is open
to doctors and physiotherapists. The programme is
based on the philosophy of total care for the athlete
and the promotion of physical activity in the general
population. It is unique in the UK for the delivery of
integrated academic and practical tuition. Based on
the main Mile End Campus, the maximum intake is
30 students.
Working in sport is a largely practical discipline
and the emphasis on the programme is for regular
clinical experience. Programme participants benefit
from regular contact with members of the Centre as
well as visiting clinicians and lecturers who are
experienced sport medicine specialists. The Centre
is ideally situated on the same campus as the sports
injury, physiotherapy, podiatry and the
interdisciplinary combined sports clinics. Additionally
you will have the opportunity to attend recognised
external clinics around London, as well as the
chance to attend sporting events and visits to
national centres of excellence where possible.
Many of our alumni now work in both professional
and amateur sport, 14 worked at Athens 2004
Olympic Games, and the Centre was involved for
the bid for London 2012 Olympic Games.
Programme outline
MSc
Eight taught modules plus a research project
(equivalent to four modules)
Diploma
Eight taught modules
Semester 1: September December (12 weeks)
five modules available
Semester 2: January March (12 weeks) five
modules available
MSc Research project: December September
Clinics: compulsory attendance of 32 clinics
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Modules
Sports Injury Assessment I core for
physiotherapists/doctors Sports Injury Assessment
II core for doctors Sports Injury Treatment core
for physiotherapists Sports Injury Rehabilitation
core for physiotherapists Exercise as a Health Tool
Podiatry and Biomechanics Medical Problems in
Sport Exercise Physiology and Team Medicine
core for doctors Injection of the Spine and
Appendicular Skeleton Research Methods core for
physiotherapists/doctors
Assessment
Taught modules are assessed by a variety of written
exams, coursework and clinical exams. All are
weighted in varying degrees, the dissertation
accounts for one third of the total marks.
Entry requirements
Doctors and physiotherapists with at least one years
postgraduate relevant clinical experience. Current
involvement with sport would be an advantage.
Physiotherapists with overseas qualifications must
be registered with the Health Professions Council.
Further information
Dr Zo Hudson
Associate Lead and Senior Clinical Lecturer
Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
Tel: ++44 (0)20 8223 8839
www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/sportsmed
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Research
Research degrees
Research areas

(MPhil/PhD/MD Res) and work under the supervision
of members of academic staff. Students may receive
studentships are also available.
Our research programme is community and health

services based. Research groups work on respiratory
health (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, TB), cardiovascular health (angina
management, diabetes prevention), chronic pain and
musculoskeletal (pain services, ethnic differences in
pain, self-management, prevention and treatment of
injury, reporting of back pain trials); exercise and the
delivery of the London 2012 Olympic legacy. Much
of our work in different groups is similar, and involves
evaluating complex interventions in trials, developing
and evaluating lay-led self management
programmes, exploring ethnicity and healthcare
variation, systematic reviewing, and qualitative
research. The Institute therefore has strong
methodological expertise in all of these areas, and
separate themes of research developing methods.
For further information on MPhil/PhD/MD Res

degrees, see page 16.
Entry requirements

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Sandra Eldridge BA(Oxon) MSc PhD
Professor of Biostatistics
Clinical trials, especially cluster randomised trials,
modelling complex interventions, statistical methods
in primary health care
Chris Griffiths MA DPhil(Oxon) MBBS FRCP FRCGP
Professor of Primary Care
Asthma, COPD, TB, allergy, diabetes, vitamin D,
primary care, clinical trials and qualitative research
Adrian Martineau B Med Sci DTM&H MRCP
Clinical Lecturer
Immunomodulatory actions of vitamin D in
tuberculosis infection
John Robson MBBS DRCOG DCH MSc MD FRCGP
Cardiovascular disease
Clive Seale BEd MSc PhD
Perrin Professor of Medical Sociology
Communication in health care consultations, mass
media and health; internet and health, end-of-life
decisions, palliative care, sociology of cancer, social
research methods
Stephanie Taylor MBBS DCH DRCOG MRCGP MSc MD
FFPHM
Senior clinical lecturer, Health Services Research
and Development
Complex interventions, self management of chronic
disease (respiratory, heart failure), adolescent
obesity, clinical trials, observational epidemiology,
systematic reviewing
Robert Walton BSc MD FRCP FRCGP

Professor of Primary Medical Care
Smoking cessation, hepatitis, liver cancer,
TB, KIR, HLA, genetics, pharmacogenetics
Nicola Maffulli MD MS PhD FRCS(Orth)
Professor of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Randomised trials and evidence based
musculoskeletal medicine Soft tissue injuries
Tissue engineering
Zo Hudson PhD MCSP
London 2012 Olympic games health legacy, physical
activity levels in children, lower limb biomechanics
and rehabilitation, return to play in high performance
athletes
Dylan Morrissey PhD MSc MMAC MCSP
Movement and pathology (shoulder, knee, lumbar
spine and achilles tendon), evidence-based
pathways for musculoskeletal conditions, legacy
of London 2012 Olympic games
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IHSE Graduate Tutors
Professor Sandra Eldridge
Dr Zo Hudson
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0) 207 882 3066
and Dentistry
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7882 5377

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Research strengths
The William Harvey Research Institute has just
celebrated its twenty-first year with real success
and growth in the depth and quality of our
programmes in cardiovascular, inflammation and
endocrine research. Our major strength is in bringing
scientists with different skills together. Our goal is to
combine disciplines, such as genetics, cell biology,
pharmacology, epidemiology and clinical trials,
with therapeutic innovation. Recently we have
strategically invested over 4.1 million in excellent
researchers to support our mission and increased
staff by 24 per cent.
The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) was
established by the Nobel Laureate John Vane with
the goal of becoming an international powerhouse
for pharmacological research operating at the
academic/industry interface. The Institute has now
grown to accommodate 240 researchers and is
independently rated amongst the top 20
pharmacological research centres worldwide.
WHRI benefits from strong clinical links to cardiology,
renal medicine, critical care, anaesthesia,
rheumatology and clinical endocrinology in our
allied Barts and The London NHS Trust.
WHRI is the largest pharmacological research
institute in the United Kingdom University Sector
and our success in this respect can be measured by
publications in high-impact journals, accompanied
by renewal and new funding of one MRC and five
Wellcome Programmes which we lead or support as
co-investigators. Our real advantage is the model of
therapeutic innovation in that it allows a two-way
flow of hypothesis generation from the scientist at
the bench through the clinician to our patients and
back again in the form of clinical data, samples and
experience. WHRI believes in capitalising on the
diversity of our community that we serve and this
provides a major opportunity to investigate new
therapies with may have implications for emergent
countries in South Asia and Africa.

According to the last RAE 2008, 20 per cent of
WHRI staff were considered to be World leading,
and 45 per cent were considered Internationally
excellent. This excellent result places the WHRI 3rd
in the UK in this unit of assessment (Human Biology
and Preclinical sciences), coming just after
Cambridge University and UCL. 28.6 members of
staff were returned who jointly had achieved a
research spend of over 37.5 million over the six
year period.
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WHRI research scientists have invested more than
38.5 million in research since 2001. During this
time there have been major grant awards from the
MRC, five from the Wellcome, and two BHF
Programme Grants.
We now have in excess of 240 clinicians and
scientists from over 44 countries who work
collaboratively and have produced multiple papers
in Nature, Nature Genetics, Nature Medicine, Nature
Biotechnology, the New England Journal, The Lancet
and other high impact specialist journals.
Currently the WHRI has a 14 million Heart Centre
under construction which will incorporate four new
Cardiovascular Chairs, and this group will open in
2009 offering a unique approach of applying a
systems biology approach to therapeutics innovation.
As part of our overall development we have worked
to underpin our scientific environment with purpose
built space for core facilities including the Genome
Centre, FACS, proteomics/mass spectroscopy,
intravital microscopy and confocal microscopy suites.
Currently we are installing small animal Positron
Emission Tomography in our Biological Services Unit
and have a GCP compliant Clinical Trials Unit. This
unit has generated a research network of 120
general practices serving an east London population
of 500,000. These facilities, combined with our state
of the art laboratories, funded by an extensive
Science Research Infrastructure investment
programme of 7 million, provides an excellent
environment for postgraduate studies.
There are internal PhD studentships available,
which are funded by the School and awarded on a
competitive basis. Holders of MRC research grants
and fellowships are eligible for PhD Studentships,
and this funding is matched with an equivalent
sum from the College.
The Centre for Experimental Medicine and
Rheumatology leads an Oliver Bird Studentship
Scheme, in conjunction with Kings College London.
The WHRI regularly has awarded a number of
studentships from such bodies as the ARC, BHF
and Wellcome Trust.
Sir John Vane, Nobel Prize winner and founder of the William
Harvey Research Institute

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WHRI offers a mentoring system whereby we
encourage our research students to recognise when
their research training would benefit from a period in
another research institution so they may accrue new
strengths.
At postdoctoral level they are offered career advice
and support from senior members of the institute
and they are strongly supported during fellowship
applications. As evidence of this we have just
secured a promising researcher fellowship for the
MRC PhD student who discovered the association
of WNK I with hypertension in BRIGHT and Graphic
students to take this into functional studies jointly
with Cambridge. Several other young scientists have
been nurtured into fellowship awards.
We encourage our students to develop their careers
either internally or by assisting with international
collaborators to further their opportunities both
academically and commercially at National and
International levels.
Neil Dufton, PhD in Inflammation and Immunology

My tutor at Bath was a former friend and colleague of
Professor Flower and both undertook their PhD research with
John Vane who set up the William Harvey Institute. I came for
an interview and was immediately struck by the enthusiasm
for both my project and the progression of science in the
department.
I am currently getting to grips with a huge number of
new techniques ranging from molecular biology, in vitro
immunology and in vivo pharmacology so there is plenty
to keep me out of trouble.
I have two very dynamic Professors, Perretti and Flower, as
my supervisors who are always open for discussion, often
leading to a raft of new ideas for both current and future work.
The group is always willing to help by either providing
technical expertise or just bouncing ideas that may relate to
their field of investigation.
Charterhouse Square green is a great place to spend you
lunch break when the sun is shining, and with three barbecues
available for general use you will often see people gathering
on a summer evening. The William Harvey has a good social
scene with curry nights, barbecues and a marquee ball in the summer. There is also an annual five-a-side
football tournament that often leads to some amusing rivalries between labs.
I enjoyed convincing fifteen colleagues predominantly from my department to take part in a four-mile
charity space hop around London City for Red Nose Day. It was a great day all round, especially seeing the
professors on hoppers before we embarked round London, and we managed to raise more than 2,500.
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Degree programmes
in Clinical Drug Development
Over the last 30 years healthcare research and drug
development have been transformed from peripheral
activities carried out on an ad hoc basis to become
core activities that require trained, professional, staff.
However, the education and training of staff involved
in healthcare research and drug development has
not kept pace with the scientific and regulatory
changes that have occurred over this period. For
this reason the Clinical Pharmacology Centre of the
William Harvey Research Institute, in association
with the Barts and The London NHS Trust and
Hammersmith Medicines Research, has developed
modular postgraduate programmes in healthcare
research and in clinical drug development. The
programmes are designed to give individuals the
necessary academic background and specialist skills
needed to carry out clinical drug development or
healthcare research in a contract research
organisation, pharmaceutical industry or Health
Service environment.
Our target audience is graduates, nurses, medical
doctors and other health professionals working in
contract research organisations, the pharmaceutical
industry and healthcare.
Programme outline
These two postgraduate programmes share a
common spine, which cover the key areas of
expertise needed for a successful clinical research
programme. For students choosing the Clinical Drug
Development programme the initial modules will
concentrate on early drug development whereas
for those students taking the Healthcare Research
Methods programme the emphasis will be related
to health management.
The modular nature of the programmes is designed
to fit in with the needs of those students who are in
full-time employment. The taught elements of the
modules are delivered in three-day blocks every six
weeks.
Core modules
Clinical Study Design Practical Aspects of Clinical
Research and Early Drug Development Ethics and
Regulation Data Management and Statistics
Specific Topics in Clinical Trial Design Elective
Dissertation Health Outcomes and
Pharmacoeconomics Marketing Healthcare
Research Project/Dissertation
Health and the Human Body Healthcare
Organisation and Decision Making Drug Discovery
and Preclinical Research and Development
Toxicology
Assessment
For a Postgraduate diploma, students must complete
and pass eight modules. Successful completion of a
further four modules, two of which will comprise of a
critical dissertation of approximately 20,000 words,
are required for the MSc award.
The assessment of the taught modules is 100 per
cent by continuous assessment with submission by
the student of either essay-style answers or a series
of shorter answers or a mixture of both. These are
marked and returned to the students according to
a timetable specified in the Programme Handbook.
There is no formal examination.
Entry requirements
For entry onto the programme students will need
either:
An appropriate degree or degree equivalent from
a recognised academic institution
Or
An appropriate professional qualification (for
example nursing) or experience acceptable to the
Programme Director and Institute Postgraduate
Tutor.
Students for whom English is a second language
will also require a minimum IELTS 7 or TOEFL 610
score. For language requirements, please refer to
the international students section on page 386.
Further information
Professor Atholl Johnston
Clinical Pharmacology
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3404

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MSc/Postgraduate
Certificate in Forensic
Medical Sciences
This programme aims to respond to the national
and international need for professionals who can
apply a critical and scientific approach to their
forensic practice, and who wish to have a broad
understanding of the various interrelated disciplines
of forensic medicine and science. The programme
will provide theoretical and practical knowledge of
the forensic medical sciences, and will train students
to be able to critically evaluate and interpret forensic
medical and scientific evidence.
The programme will cover several aspects of forensic
medical science and there is no other programme
which offers such wide range of specialist topics
under the umbrella of the forensic medical sciences,
coupled with the opportunity to carry out research in
a specialist area.
The programme offers the opportunity for graduates
to further their career prospects within their own
professional specialty. The degree should be
regarded as intermediate level for pathologists and
forensic medical examiners who will be expected to
progress to specialist exit level exams, through their
respective Academic Colleges.
Programme outline
Core modules
Clinical Aspects of Forensic Medicine (two modules)
Forensic Pathology (two modules)
Module options
Legal and Ethical Issues Relevant to Forensic
Medicine and Science Forensic Toxicology I
and II Forensic Identification I and II
Research project
Laboratory based or a critical dissertation
(four modules)
Assessment
Full attendance is expected throughout the
programme and is a pre-requisite for successful
completion of the programme.
For a Postgraduate Certificate, students must
complete and pass four modules. Successful
completion of a further four leads to the award of
the Postgraduate Diploma, Completion of a practical
project by candidates awarded the Diploma and
submission of a dissertation of approximately 20,000
words is required for the MSc award. The full
programme comprises twelve modules, with each
contributing equally to the final mark (one twelfth
of the total). The result of one module contributes
a maximum of 8.33 per cent and the project a
maximum of 33.33 per cent to the final mark.
Core and other modules will be assessed through
tutorial work (including paper presentations),
submitted assignments, practical reports and short
examinations (Short Answer Questions or Multiple
Choice Question format). There will be variation in
the relative contribution of each assessment method
within modules.
Entry requirements
Further information
Professor Peter Vanezis
Cameron Centre for Forensic Medical Sciences
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3401
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MRes Inflammation: Cellular
and Vascular Aspects
One year full-time
The MRes in Vascular and Cellular Inflammation
provides a practical training in modern molecular
and proteomic research techniques and their
application to traditional methods of pharmacological
investigation of inflammatory and vascular disease
mechanisms. The programme is specifically
designed to develop the skills necessary to conduct
biomedical inflammatory research, for example in
rheumatoid arthritis, atherosclerosis, hypertension,
diabetes, nephrology, or cancer, and draws upon
the unique combination of expertise in inflammatory
disease, vascular disease and pharmacology found
in the William Harvey Research Institute. It is
therefore an invaluable foundation if you wish to
pursue a career in industry or academic research.
Many students have continued on to carry out a
PhD within the School.
Programme outline
In the first term students follow an initial three-month
course of tutorials and practicals to obtain a broad
grounding in inflammation mechanisms, and to
develop the necessary laboratory skills for
conducting the project element of the programme.
This is split up into generic skills (ie writing,
presentation skills, statistics, laboratory safety and
critical analysis), proteomics, molecular methods,
immunological and pharmacological methods. In the
following two terms, students are expected to apply a
variety of techniques as part of an integrated
research project under the guidance of an
experienced academic supervisor.
Coursework continues throughout the year. Students

are able to develop their scientific understanding
through the use of problem based learning (students
write-up one PBL as a dissertation) and critical
analysis and appraisal of key research papers.
Assessment
Coursework (36 per cent) Critical analysis of the
literature (24 per cent) dissertation (12 per cent).
Research project (64 per cent) This forms the major
part of the assessment and is divided into three
elements, project write-up (50 per cent), project
presentation (6 per cent) and project viva (8 per
cent).
Entry requirements
The programme is suitable for life science graduates,
with a minimum second class honours degree (or
the equivalent from an overseas university), MB BS
with or without an intercalated degree. For language
Further information
Dr Martin Carrier
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2104/2218

MSc/Postgraduate Diploma/
Analytical Toxicology
Two to five years part-time
This programme is aimed primarily at those practising
in the clinical field, but will be relevant and useful
to students who wish to follow a career in forensic,
pharmaceutical, or environmental toxicology as
the skills and knowledge base needed for those
disciplines are complementary and overlapping.
The programme aims to provide a theoretical basis
for gaining competence in the practical aspects of
analytical toxicology; to develop competence in
research and development activities; and to enable
the participants to review analytical data critically. The
modular nature of the programmes is designed to fit in
with the needs of those students who are in full-time
employment. The taught elements of the modules are
delivered in three-day blocks every six weeks.
Programme outline
Year 1 Module 1: Essential Clinical Toxicology Module
2: Analytical Techniques I Module 3: Analytical
Techniques II Module 4: Essential Therapeutics
Module 5: Trace Elements and Toxic Metals Module
6: Drug Abuse and Forensics Year 2 Module 7:
Essential Clinical Biochemistry Module 8: Laboratory
Operation Modules 9 12: Practical Project and
Dissertation (or Critical Dissertation)
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Assessment
For a Postgraduate Certificate, students must
complete and pass Modules 1-4. Successful
completion of all eight taught modules leads to the
award of the Postgraduate Diploma. Completion of
a practical project and submission of a dissertation
based on the project of approximately 20,000 words
and successful completion of all eight taught modules
is required for the MSc award. The assessment of the
taught modules is 100 per cent by continuous
assessment with submission by the student of either
essay-style answers or a series of shorter answers or
a mixture of both.
Entry requirements
For entry onto the programme students will need
either an appropriate life sciences degree, or degree
equivalent from a recognised academic institution,
or an appropriate professional qualification or
experience acceptable to the Programme Director
and Institute Postgraduate Tutor. Students for whom
English is a second language will also require a
minimum IELTS 7 or TOEFL 610 score. For language
Further information
Professor Atholl Johnston
Clinical Pharmacology, William Harvey Research
Institute, Charterhouse Square, London EC1M 6BQ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3404, email:
[email protected]
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Research
Research degrees
Currently the WHRI have in excess of 80 PhD
students throughout the seven centres. Research
students are registered for University of London
degrees (MPhil/PhD) and work with internationally
recognised members of academic staff. Studentships
are offered from a variety of sources externally from
major funders and grant awarding bodies and also
internal College studentships.
see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students with upper-second class (or better) BSc
honours degrees or equivalent are eligible
Research areas
The William Harvey Research Institute has three
central research themes of inflammation science,
cardiovascular medicine and endocrine research.
Bone and Joint, Experimental Medicine and
Rheumatology and Biochemical Pharmacology
are clustered under inflammation science while
Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, Clinical
Pharmacology and Microvascular Research combine
under Cardiovascular Medicine.
Inflammation Science
The Inflammation Science Strategy Group Meetings
chaired by Professor Rod Flower FRS ensure delivery
of a co-ordinated and interactive research agenda.
Researchers in this group have held numerous
fellowships and grants, from Wellcome, ARC and
the Multiple Sclerosis Society, among others.
Specific research themes are:
Annexin Biology
In particular: research into the role of annexins in
glucocorticoid action; Research on identification
and characterisation of the annexin receptor and its
ability to modulate cell activation in various models of
experimental inflammation; The role of annexin 1 in
T cell activation, and in Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus (SLE).
Endogenous anti-inflammatory effectors
(resolution of inflammation)
Work on annexin and glucocorticoid biology has
extended into analyses of other endogenous antiinflammatory pathways. There is investigation into
the biology of galectins in vascular inflammation.
Research into the molecular and cellular
mechanisms activated by melanocortin peptides as
another exciting area for innovative anti-inflammatory
drug discovery. And finally, studying antiinflammatory actions of nuclear receptor

agonists in vascular inflammation.
Latent cytokines
Bone and Joints primary research focus is the
development and targeting of latent cytokines and
other therapeutic compounds. This includes a
study on the application of latent cytokines to
treat unstable plaques in atherosclerosis, and an
investigation into signalling pathways in T cells with
particular regard to the contribution of lipid rafts.
Translational research and stem cells in inflammatory
disease research into developing a translational
immunological research focusing upon analysis of
the signalling defects in both T and B cells of
patients with SLE. We have recently made a strategic
investment of 1.45 million to create a new Centre of
Experimental Medicine and Rheumatology with a
major research programme in joint and tissue repair
and stem cell therapy.
Specific areas of collaborative research interest
include the regulation of cell adhesion by
glucocorticoids, engineering of fusion proteins
consisting of a human synovium-specific homing
peptide and an anti-inflammatory cytokine for the
targeted therapy of rheumatoid arthritis and the use
of mesenchymal progenitor cells for joint tissue repair.
Inflammation in the vasculature
Success in characterising the roles of vascular smooth
muscle cells in inflammatory responses of the blood
vessel wall has led to further research into the role of
PPAR, farnesoid X receptor and retinoid X receptors
and their potential for therapeutic modulation.
We are involved in the EU (6th Framework)
integrated project Eicosanox (12.4M, 2004-2009)
to develop European prostanoid and nitric oxide
research. In addition there is a collaborative project
to target cytokines and on platelet nuclear receptors
in arthritis and with cardiologists at the Barts and
The London Heart Attack Centre on platelet reactivity
in acute myocardial infarction.
Microvascular Research
A major investment of 1.2 million has been made
to establish a Centre for Microvascular Pharmacology
which aims to investigate molecular and cellular
events within the microcirculation in the context
of inflammatory responses. Specifically the group
addresses the mechanisms that mediate and
regulate leukocyte migration through venular walls
by applying advanced imaging methodologies to the
vasculature).
Cardiovascular Research
Research in this area extends from vascular biology,
which shares considerable overlap with Inflammation

Sciences, to cardiovascular genetics, clinical trials

and stem cell research. Specific research topics are:
Endothelial cell biology
Having established the effects of dietary polyphenols
in regulating endothelial function, we are now
developing novel approaches in biomarkers of
cardiovascular disease. Work is also being carried
out on the endothelium and its capacity to release
vasodilators, and the putative identity of
endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor (EDHF),
showing the important role of EDHF in blood
pressure regulation. There is continued investigation
into the role of kinin B1 and the kinin B1 receptor in
stimulating CXCR5 and the role of sheer stress.
Genetics of cardiovascular disease
The WHRI co-ordinates the MRC British Genetics of
Hypertension (BRIGHT) study and has conducted
the largest linkage-based genome screen in human
hypertension, identifying four regions for essential
hypertension and have refined this to a principal
locus on chromosome 5.
Researchers have shown that single nucleotide
polymorphisms and haplotypes in a serine threonine
kinase (WNK1) are associated with essential
hypertension which could present a novel
therapeutic target for hypertension. WHRI scientists
have published a novel strategy for identifying linked
co-variate phenotypes and contributed to the first 2D
scan in hypertension and published the first genome
wide association scan for hypertension in Nature.
Cardiovascular Clinical Trials
WHRI has been represented on international steering
groups for several major clinical trials that have
significant implications for clinical practice in
cardiovascular disease. In particular, the AngloScandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial (ASCOT)
(Pfizer, 2.02 million) tested the influence of
combinations of newer anti-hypertensives and lipid
lowering agents upon cardiovascular morbidity and
mortality. This study changed UK and international
guidance on lipid lowering and NICE/ British
Hypertension Society guidance on hypertension
management.
Cardiac stem cells
WHRI has developed innovative strategies for cardiac
stem cell research and therapy, defining various
aspects of behaviour of grafted cells in a cardiac
environment including survival, proliferation,
paracrine effects, differentiation and integration
within the host myocardium. This complements our
clinical programme evaluating adult stem cells for
treating heart disease.
Endocrinology
Developing on the internationally renowned
expertise in clinical endocrinology established at
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St Bartholomews Hospital over the last forty years,

basic endocrine research has been greatly
stimulated by incorporation into WHRI and the
provision of state-of-the-art laboratory space and
facilities including confocal imaging. Close links
with clinical research persist with a strong tradition
of clinical academic training and major support from
industry (eg Pfizer 1.5 million unrestricted plus
1.2 million NESTEGG study) and the Wellcome
Trust and Research Councils. Specific research
topics are:
Melanocortin receptors
ACTH action and resistance has been a major focus
of research in the group and they have defined the
basis of ACTH receptor/ melanocortin 2 receptor
(MC2R) desensitisation and internalisation and have
described the impairment of this phenomenon as a
potential factor in adrenal tumour formation. Work
discovering genes causing inherited forms of ACTH
insensitivity has led to the successful identification
of a new gene, MRAP, that encodes an accessory
protein for the MC2R. Existence of MRAP was
predicted from earlier work, and has broader
implications for G protein-coupled receptor function
in general.
WHRI scientists have defined the transcriptional and
post-transcriptional regulation of the melanocortin 2
receptor in the differentiating adipocyte, identifying
a novel role for PPAR_ and C/EBP and alternative
splice site selection. This area has significant synergy
with the inflammation research group.
Metabolism and endocrine disease
Work has been extended on describing the role of
ghrelin in appetite regulation and obesity and has
investigated the role of ghrelin and the cannabinoids
in modulating AMP regulated protein kinase (AMPK)
in the cell. Also researching on the farnesoid X
receptor and on tumour suppressor activity in
human pituitary tumours. The latter exemplifies the
major research benefits derived from the extensive
clinical endocrine activity conducted jointly between
the WHRI and the Barts and The London NHS Trust.
Growth genetics
Work in paediatric endocrinology is being carried out
to define novel mechanisms of foetal and childhood
growth failure including identification of pseudoexon
activation as a new mechanism of disease and the
role of IGF-I in foetal growth failure. The NESTEGG
aims to identify the major genetic influences on
foetal and childhood growth failure. This study, coordinated from the WHRI, has completed collection
in four European centres of 1,500 intensively
phenotyped children with foetal and/or childhood
growth failure and their parents and is now in the
genotyping phase of the project. This study has
benefited from the Genome Centre and the expertise
and teamwork developed in the MRC BRIGHT study.
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Inflammation Research
Yuti Chernajovsky BSc MSc PhD
ARC Professor of Rheumatology and Centre
Lead Bone and Joint Research Unit
Development of Gene Transfer Strategies for
rheumatoid arthritis via cell engineering, molecular
design and genetic engineering
Rod Flower FRS BSc PhD DSc
Professor of Biochemical Pharmacology and
joint Centre Lead, Biochemical Pharmacology
Main research field is the mechanisms of antiinflammatory drugs, particularly NSAIDs and
glucocorticoids
Rizgar Mageed BPharm PhD
Professor of Experimental Immunology
Interests are focused on defining the cellular and
genetic factors that underlie the development of
immune-mediated diseases
Mauro Perretti BSc MSc PhD FBPharmaco1S
Professor of Immunopharmachology, Senior
Research Fellow of the Arthritis Research Campaign,
joint Centre Lead Biochemical Pharmacology
Interests include the host inflammatory response,
with particular attention to anti-inflammation and
the phase of resolution, specifically targeting the
leukocyte-endothelium interaction
Constantino Pitzalis MD PhD MRCP
Professor of Experimental Medicine and
Rheumatology, Centre Lead Experimental
Medicine and Rheumatology
Focuses on the development of innovative
therapeutic and diagnostic approaches to
inflammatory and degenerative arthropathies
Cardiovascular Medicine
Amrita Ahluwalia BSc PhD
Professor of Vascular Pharmacology
Identification of model mediators protecting against
vascular dysfunction. New pathways in endothelial
biology
David Bishop-Bailey
Basic Science Lecturer
Research interests include investigating the roles of
nuclear receptors within the cardiovascular system
Mark Caulfield MB BS MD FRCP
Professor of Clinical Pharmacology, Head of
Clinical Pharmacology and Institute Director
National Co-ordinator of MRC British Genetics
of Hypertension (BRIGHT) Study
Genetics of Pre-eclamsia Consortium. Metabolic
syndrome translation from models to man
Roger Corder BSc MSc PhD MRPharmS

Professor of Experimental Therapeutics
Links between diabetes and atherosclerosis.
Looking for new therapeutic approaches and
identifying biomarkers of the disease
Charles Hinds FRCP FRCA
Professor of Experimental Medicine
Research interests include pathophysiology
and treatment of sepsis, goal directed therapy,
endocrine aspects of critical illness, genomics of
sepsis and intensive care for patients with
malignancy
Atholl Johnston BSc MSc PhD FBPharmacolS CPath
Professor of Clinical Pharmacology
Interested in drug concentrations as a guide to
therapy and in relation to toxicity. Also works in
clinical trial design, statistical data analysis,
modelling pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Richard Langford MB BS MRCS LRCP FRCA
Professor of Inflammation Science
Current research interests include acute
and chronic pain studies
Sussan Nourshargh PhD FPharmacolS
Professor of Microvascular Pharmacology
Main research interests include leukocyte
transmigration and regulation of leukocyte
responsiveness
David Perrett BSc PhD FRSC CChem
Professor of Bioanalytical Science
Interested in many aspects of biomedical separation
science and decontamination of surgical instruments
in relation to vCJD
Romana Scotland PhD
Lecturer in Vascular Pharmacology
Research interests include sex-differences in
cardiovascular disease focusing on mechanisms
of vascular homeostastis and inflammation
Ken Suzuki MD PhD
Professor of Translational Cardiovascular
Therapeutics
Research interests include cardiovascular
stem cell and gene therapy research
Chris Thiemermann MD PhD FBPharmacolS FMedSci
Professor of Pharmacology, Centre Lead Translational
Medicine and Therapeutics
A leading expert in pathophysiology and therapy
of myocardial infarction, renal failure and shock

Adam D Timmis MA MB BChir MRCP MD FRCP FESC

Professor of Clinical Cardiology
Research interests include outcomes of stable
and unstable ischaemic syndromes
Peter Vanezis OBE MBChB MD PhD FRCPath
FRCP(Glas) DMJ(path)
Professor of Forensic Medical Sciences
Has an international reputation in forensic
medical sciences
Tim Warner BSc PhD
Professor of Vascular Inflammation
Main research interests include the regulation of
vascular smooth muscle function and formation and
action of mediators derived from vascular endothelial
cells
Magdi Yaqoob MB BS MD FRCP
Lead Clinician, Director of the Department of
Renal Medicine and Transplantation at BLT
Research interests include experimental and clinical
aspects of cardiovascular diseases in uraemia,
diabetic nephropathy, pleitropic effects of
erythropoietin, chemical nephrotoxicity and
mediators of ischaemia reperfusion injury
Shu Ye MB MD PhD MRCP FRCP
Reader in Human Genetics
Research interests in positional and functional
candidate genes for coronary artery disease
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Endocrine Research
Paul Chapple BSc MSc PhD
Senior Lecturer in Endocrine Cell Biology
Research interests include the mechanism by
which molecular chaperones modulate the folding of
proteins within cells and the cell biology of diseaselinked proteins that have homology to molecular
chaperones
Shern L Chew BSc MB BChir MD FRCP
Professor of Endocrine Medicine
Research interests include the mechanisms of
regulation of pre-mRNA splicing with clinical
research in clinical endocrinology
Adrian Clark DSc FRCP FMedSci
Professor of Medicine, Centre Lead Endocrinology
Molecular basis of the pituitary hormone ACTH and
its role in the pituitary-adrenal axis in health and
disease
Ashley Grossman BA BSc MD FRCP FMedSci
Professor of Neuroendocrinology
Major interest is in translational research and
working on optimising diagnostic techniques
and therapeutic modalities in pituitary and
neuroendocrine tumours
Marta Korbonitis MD PhD
Reader in Endocrine Research
Mainly interested in ghrelin, the stomach-derived
brain-gut peptide and its receptor GHS-R
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Further information
Further information on postgraduate programmes
and the area of expertise of members of staff can
be found on our website: www.whri.qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Enquiries about postgraduate programmes

Dr Martin Carrier
Postgraduate Tutor
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2104/2218

and Dentistry
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5377

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Staff profile: Sussan Nourshagh

Professor of Microvascular Pharmacology
Centre for Microvascular Research
I was appointed Professor of Microvascular
Pharmacology at the William Harvey Research Institute
to head a new Centre focusing on Microvascular
Research. My research group focuses on the
mechanisms of leukocyte trafficking into sites of
inflammation and the consequence of this response
on regulating the phenotype of emigrated cells.
The groups principal experimental approach is the
use of advanced imaging techniques (eg intravital and
confocal microscopy) for analysis of leukocyte/vessel
wall interaction in vivo. Our work is supported by The
Wellcome Trust, The British Heart Foundation and
funds from the EU and has been published in high
ranking journals such as Journal of Immunology,
Blood, Journal of Experimental Medicine, Nature
Reviews and Science.
My PhD project addressed mechanisms of neutrophil
activation in vitro, and I extended my interests in this
area to the in vivo inflammatory scenario through postdoctoral work at the MRC Clinical Research Centre
based in Harrow, and then at the National Heart &
Lung Institute (NHLI) in London where I was appointed
to Lecturer position in 1988.
In 2001, I was awarded the Quintiles Prize for
outstanding contribution to Immunopharmacology and
became Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society
in 2005. I have acted as a committee member on the
British Heart Foundation Project Grant panel (20022006), was a co-founder and committee member of
the London Vascular Biology Forum (2001-2008) and
am currently the Treasurer of the UK Adhesion Society
and Programme & Fellowship Committee member for
the American Society of Investigative Pathology
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Research strengths
Epidemiology, Preventive Medicine and Public
Health Research
The Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine is
distinctive. It captures scientific opportunities
arising from laboratory-based epidemiological and
screening research into common diseases such as
cardiovascular disease, cancer and congenital
malformations through integrating epidemiology
and statistics with pathology and clinical medicine.
The inclusion of the Centre for Psychiatry in this
internationally renowned Institute reflects the
importance of the public health implications of
psychiatric disease.
The Wolfson Institute opened in 1991, comprising
the existing Centre for Environmental and Preventive
Medicine (CEPM the Epidemiology Department of
the Medical School) and the Medical Research
Council (MRC) Epidemiology and Medical Care Unit.
In 2002 the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Centre for
Epidemiology, Mathematics and Statistics joined the
Institute following the closure of the MRC Unit (after
its Directors retirement). In 2005 the Tobacco
Dependence Research Unit joined CEPM and the
Centre for Psychiatry joined the Institute as a third
Centre. The Institute has about 140 staff whose
research continues to make a significant impact on
public health practice and advance the science of
preventive medicine.
Much research is carried out in-house, but
collaborative research also takes place with groups
within the Medical School, other Departments at
Queen Mary, and more widely within and beyond
the UK. There is benefit from east Londons unique
position with its local population. Important public
health initiatives have arisen from our research
including:
Limiting salt intake through proven links with
blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes
Fortification of flour lack of folic acid shown to
be a major cause of the serious birth defects spina
bifida and anencephaly
Antenatal screening for Downs syndrome, now
used worldwide
Prohibition of smoking in public places
environmental tobacco smokes being a cause
of lung cancer and heart disease
Development of cervical screening policy and
development of a vaccine for HPV
Prevention and treatment of breast cancer showing
the benefits first of tamoxifen and later anastrozole
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Prevention of cardiovascular disease by
pharmacoprevention and development
of the Polypill
A greater understanding of pathways to mental
health care across ethnic groups
Greater protection for schools against the effects
of aircraft noise on reading comprehension in
children.

The internationally renowned Wolfson Institute
maintained its long-held position in RAE 2008 with
a grade-point average (GPA) of 3.05 in Epidemiology,
placing it third out of 21 submissions. Psychiatry,
separately returned, had a GPA of 2.3, with noted
strengths in environmental and cultural psychiatry.
Most research income is from medical research
charities, Research Councils or government health
bodies, with little from industry. Research spend was
5.6m last year. Key funding bodies include Cancer
Research UK, MRC and NHS National Institute for
Health Research.
With the largest group of medical statisticians in the
Medical School and a number of research groups
within each Centre, the Institute is able to offer a
wide variety of subjects for postgraduate study.
Students have access to the Institutes full and
powerful computing facilities, which support
extensive databases (managed by Oracle and
Sequel-Server) and SAS and STATA, IT support,
excellent laboratory facilities and the Institutes
specialist reference library. Students can be involved
in local, national and international research networks
and increasingly national and international consortia.
Regular seminar series are organised at Centre,
Institute and School level.
Scholarship information changes every year. Recent
awards have been from Cancer Research UK, MRC,
Research Advisory Board (Barts and The London
Charity). For home and eligible EU students with a
good first degree (first or upper second) these will all
cover tuition fees and maintenance. There are also
some College studentships for which international
students are eligible. There are now a number of
studentships available from the East London NHS
Foundation Trust for their staff for programmes run
by the Centre for Psychiatry.

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Many students pursuing further study do so to seek
professional development and/or improve clinical
practice. Of the students taking the MSc/Diploma in
Transcultural and Mental Healthcare many will have
come from Mental Health Agencies or the NHS and
find the qualification assists in promotion to CaseWard- or Team Managers. Others find it useful in
going on to apply for a PhD.
Graduate profile: Rhian Gabe

Studied: An
epidemiological /
statistical based PhD
on the evaluation of
breast cancer
screening using
mammography
graduated 2007
Currently: Im a senior
statistician at the
Medical Research
Councils Clinical Trials
Unit (MRC CTU). Im
project lead for a
number of innovative studies (randomised trials) that
aim to find the best therapies and care for patients
with cancer.
My background in mathematics and epidemiology,
and an interest in cancer research led me to the
Cancer Research UK centre for Epidemiology,
Mathematics and Statistics at the Wolfson Institute.
This department and the Medical School as a whole
at Queen Mary have good international reputations
for cancer research. I was very interested in cancer
epidemiology and in particular breast cancer
screening. I knew the Centre had some of the top
researchers in this field (Professors Duffy, Cuzick,
Sasieni) and I was familiar with their work. I visited
the Centre and came away thinking that not only
did they have a range of exciting projects but these
Professors and their colleagues were friendly, easy
to talk to and learn from. I was not wrong and

enjoyed my time there immensely. This research
environment kept me motivated throughout my
studies and I finished my PhD in three years.
A greater in-depth knowledge of cancer
screening and prevention. Less obvious, is the
greater confidence acquired as a researcher,
which comes from developing the right skill set,
such as initiating and writing papers, presenting
work at international conferences, formulating
research ideas and applying for funding, and
communication and contacts for successful
collaborations. I also enjoyed meeting a variety
of people and made some good friends along
the way!
While Im lucky enough to have found a
permanent position with the MRC, its still hard
to know where your work will be in five years,
as it depends on the projects we manage to get
funded. I think studies in prostate and lung
cancer, especially in the areas of prevention,
screening or treatment of early disease should be
high priority for cancer research. Im trying to use
my experience from my PhD and from clinical
trials to take things in that direction with my
current portfolio of work. The next step up in
terms of a career at the MRC CTU would be
programme leader (which is equivalent to a
group lead in a university setting) and hopefully
my current experience and efforts to get studies
off the ground will help towards this.
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Degree programmes
MSc/Postgraduate
Certificate in Mental Health:
Psychological Therapies
MSc/Postgraduate
Certificate in Mental Health:
Transcultural Mental Healthcare
One year full-time, two years part-time.
Distance learning option available
Students on this programme aim to:
Develop more advanced understanding of the
basis of assessment, diagnosis, formulation and
care management of psychological disorders in
general and then in diverse racial, ethnic and
cultural groups drawing on cultural psychiatry,
social sciences and allied disciplines.
Have access to an academic programme that
prepares competent practitioners to deliver
effective mental health treatments for people
with psychological problems.
Develop knowledge of research methods and
systematic and critical review.
Develop and have access to a network of mental
health professionals and established academics.
Students on the Transcultural Mental Health
programme will learn how to improve their
assessment of mental health problems. The specific
strength of the MSc is that students will develop a
knowledge base derived from social anthropological,
medical, sociological, epidemiological and
pharmacological understanding of the presentation,
expression and management of mental disorders
and psychological distress amongst Black and Ethnic
minorities.
Students on the Psychological Therapies programme
will also learn and utilise an advanced level of
knowledge derived from different psychological
interventions including:
Therapeutic paradigms
Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
Cognitive analytic therapies
Group Therapies
Family Therapy
Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Therapies
Bio-psycho-social model
Programme outline
The MSc programme consists of three 12-week
modules.
Module 1 (Advanced Mental Health Assessment)
is compulsory and completion of this alone is
accredited for exit with a certificate in mental health
assessment. This is a compulsory module for all
students.
Module 2 We offer two pathways options. 1.
Psychological Therapies or Transcultural Mental
Healthcare. Completion of this module and
module one permits exit with a diploma in either
Psychological Therapies or Transcultural Mental
Healthcare.
Module 3 is compulsory to all students and includes
research methods and evidence based practice.
Students aiming for the MSc award are required
to undertake a dissertation on an original topic
that includes original research or an original and
comprehensive literature review using systematic
methods wherever possible. Completion of modules
1, 2 and 3 is accredited for exit with an MSc in
either Psychological Therapies or Transcultural
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Postgraduate Certificate
Full-time: completion in one term
Part-time N/A
Full-time: both modules are completed in year 1.
Part-time: One module is completed in each year.
MSc
Full-time: all three modules are completed in
one year.
Part-time: we advise students that it is best to
complete the first two modules in the first year,
and the third (research module) in year two.
However, we permit flexibility if individual
circumstances require this and if this still provides
the student with the best chances of progressing.
The MSc programme includes three modules, each
lasting 12 weeks, and each with 12 core teaching
and learning days. These are complemented by a
half-day work placement (Transcultural Mental
Healthcare students) for module 2 or half a day a
week of supervised treatment of two short cases of
12 to 20 sessions (for students following the
Psychological therapy pathway) to develop better
practices in real clinical settings. Students prepare a
report on this as part of the programme assessment
for Modules 1 and 2. There are also PBL sessions
(one a week), and time is required to read two key
references each week and provide a prcis each
week.
Assessment
Module 1: Practice placement plan, clinical therapy
(one brief therapy), research or literature review
plan, tutor's assessment report on PBL write ups,
oral and written examination.
Module 2: Practice placement report or clinical
practice (two brief cases), pilot study report for the
main study, student presentation, tutor's assessment
report on PBL write ups and oral and written
examination.
Module 3: Tutor's assessment report on PBL write
ups and attendance, grant writing report, dissertation
(10-15,000 words), supporting publications and
written examination.
Both programmes are also available as distance

learning options. All students will have access to
our established E-learning facilities for each module,
including: Online Programme Syllabus (student
handbook); Tools for e-lecture Materials; Tools for
online PBL materials; Tools for submitting online
assignments/homework WebCT email; Virtual
discussion board; Virtual classrooms (synchronous);
E-calendar Tools for online student feedback; Tools
for students to track online results/progress; E-notice
board and Skype tutorials as well as Skype add-ons
(ie whiteboard) to facilitate virtual classroom
interactions. In addition, Lectures are recorded using
screen capture technology and then uploaded onto
WebCT.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a basic degree in a related
subject and/or a professional qualification and have
worked in the relevant subject area for at least one
year. We wish to include people from diverse
backgrounds and career pathways especially people
working in the independent and voluntary sector and
NHS. For language requirements, please refer to the
Further information
Dr Nasir Warfa
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2035
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Research
Research degrees
(MPhil/PhD/MD) and work under the supervision of
the research councils or medical charities. A limited
see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students with upper-second class (or better)
Research areas
The Centre for Environmental and Preventive
Medicine (CEPM) focuses on preventive medicine
(with special attention to cancer and cardiovascular
diseases) and on developing novel methods for
screening and solving the statistical problems using
many tests in combination. It runs large-scale
randomised prevention trials and epidemiological
studies into the causation of disease. For example
there are major trials in screening for Helicobacter
pylori infection in the prevention of stomach cancer,
and screening and treatment for hypothyroidism in
pregnancy (assessing childhood intellectual
development) and in the elderly. Trials to evaluate
the Polypill in reducing cardiovascular disease are
planned. The Tobacco Dependence Research Unit
within CEPM, one of the leading Centres in its field,
operates a large smokers clinic providing an ample
clinical base to support its extensive research
programme. Here there are opportunities for
postgraduate projects concerning both behavioural
and pharmacological approaches to understanding
and treating nicotine dependence.
The CRUK Centre for Epidemiology Mathematics
and Statistics focuses mainly on clinical trials and
epidemiology in the treatment and prevention of
cancer. It has particular strengths in the
chemoprevention and treatment of breast cancer
with its IBIS-II trial, cervical screening and
development of HPV vaccines, colorectal cancer
(once in a lifetime sigmoidoscopy) and prostate
cancer (managed by watchful waiting). It is involved
in the development of new mathematical and
statistical methods in the study of risk factors for
cancer and projecting their future incidence and

mortality. Its new Clinical Trials Prevention Unit will
enable it to expand its research portfolio. Much of
the research here is collaborative both nationally
and internationally. There are opportunities for
postgraduate projects in many of these areas.
The Centre for Psychiatry has three distinct research
groupings:
Environmental and Cultural Psychiatry focuses
on the association of physical and social
environmental factors and ethnicity with common
mental disorders and affective disorders. (eg
RANCH trial of aircraft noise and childhood
learning). It also has an international reputation
for cultural psychiatry and health services
research. (eg Geographical mobility as a risk factor
for mental distress). This group runs the popular
MSc in Transcultural and Mental Healthcare.
The Forensic Psychiatry Unit has been studying
violence in individuals who pose a risk to the
public and is using multilevel modelling to assess
the accuracy of screening methods to identify
those who carry exceptional risks.
The Unit for Social and Cultural Psychiatry is
involved in developing concepts and methods
for assessing treatment processes and outcomes,
evaluation of mental health care and developing
and testing innovative complex interventions. It has
been successful in gaining European funding with
many projects addressing more than one area of
study.
All three Centres are involved in statistical research,
covering a wide range of methodologies and
applications. These will include epidemiology,
demography, clinical trials, longitudinal studies,
health screening, infection control, birth weight and
gestation, systematic reviews, cluster randomisation,
meta-analysis, logistic regression, survival analysis,
multi-level modelling, and models of disease
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Epidemiology and Preventive
Medicine
Jonathan Bestwick MSc
Academic Fellow in Medical Statistics
Medical screening
Jack Cuzick PhD
John Snow Professor of Epidemiology
Cancer prevention and screening with focus on
endocrine treatments and breast cancer, HPV and
cervix cancer, and natural history of prostate cancer
Stephen Duffy BSc MSc CStat
Professor of Cancer Screening
Evaluation of cancer screening programmes; cancer
epidemiology; treatment of early or screen-detected
cancers
Peter Hajek MA PhD
Professor of Clinical Psychology
Psychological treatments in medicine,
weight management
Enid Hennessy BA MSc

Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Statistical analyses primarily related to outcomes
of extreme prematurity and carriage of bacteria in
pregnant women and the newborn
Attila Lorincz PhD
Professor of Molecular Epidemiology
Human diagnostics, HPV and cervical cancer
Malcolm Law FRCP FFPH FMedSci
Professor of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Causes and prevention of coronary heart disease
and stroke, salt, blood pressure, cholesterol, folic
acid and passive smoking
Peter MacCallum MD FRCP FRCPath
Clinical Senior Lecturer in Haematology
Epidemiology and management of venous
and arterial thrombosis
Carol Rivas, PhD in Social and Cultural Contexts and

Domestic Violence
I am studying social and cultural contexts and domestic violence. I
have interviewed white British, Caribbean and African women living in
Hackney about their experiences of psychological and emerging
abuse in particular.
I have had excellent access to general practices in the area to do
my research. I am based in the Medical and Dental School, and a
number of staff there are practising GPs, so I was able to use their
own practices or build up links with other local practices based on
goodwill to the Medical School staff and research activities.
The Educational and Staff Development team run loads of courses,
aimed at personal and skills development and also career progression
and finding work at the end of your postgraduate course. I have made
several friends at these. Not least is the new postgraduate centre in
the historic Lock-keepers Cottage on the pretty canal, open to all
postgraduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences. An academic
bridging initiative was recently set up to forge better links between
some departments, and several departments have excellent seminar series that anyone can attend (at some
you get croissants and coffee too!).
The Medical School Library is an oasis in the middle of Whitechapel, with its pretty garden and its
delightful architecture hidden from the street by a high wall so you feel you are in a secret and special
place. It is also odd to see the way the shelves have had to fit the architecture!
I have really enjoyed the links I have forged with the local community, and the community group activities
that I have been able to attend, but probably the most interesting things is being able to contribute to the
Women at Queen Mary project, which involves the development and exhibiting of an archive celebrating
women who have worked and studied here through the years.
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Joan Morris MSc PhD
Professor of Medical Statistics
Epidemiology of Downs syndrome and other
chromosomal and non-chromosomal anomalies,
mathematical modelling
Rose McCabe BA PhD

Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry
Mental health service evaluation, clinician-patient
communication, therapeutic relationships, psychotic
disorder
Mark Simmonds PhD

Lecturer in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics
Preventive treatment for cardiovascular disease,
meta-analyses
Stefan Priebe Dipl.-Psych Dr. med habil.

Professor of Social and Community Psychiatry
Therapeutic processes and treatment evaluation
in mental health care
Peter Sasieni MA PhD

Professor of Biostatistics and Cancer Epidemiology
Evaluation of service screening, chemoprevention
of cancer, cervical screening and HPV, survival
analysis
Stephen Stansfeld MB BS PhD MRCP FRCPsych

Professor of Psychiatry
Environment and mental health, work and mental
health, cohort studies, depression and coronary
heart disease
David Wald MA MBBS MRCP MD

Clinical Senior Lecturer in Preventive Cardiology
Interventional cardiology, screening for prevention
of cardiovascular disease
Ruth Taylor BSc(Hons) MSc MBChB MRCPsych

Attachment, somatic symptoms and somatisation
Sir Nicholas Wald FRS FRCP

Professor of Environmental and Preventive Medicine
Epidemiology and preventive medicine, namely
antenatal screening and neural tube defects and
cardiovascular disease
Psychiatry
Kamaldeep Bhui MD MBBS FRCPsych
Professor of Cultural Psychiatry and Epidemiology
Methodological innovations for researching health
and social care of black and minority ethnic
communities
Simone Ullrich Dipl.-Psych. PhD

Senior Lecturer in Forensic Mental Health
Personality disorders, empirical research methods,
epidemiology, risk assessment
Nasir Warfa PhD
Lecturer in Transcultural and Mental Health
Cross-cultural studies of refugee and marginalised
populations, khat use and quality of life
Peter White OBE MD FRCP FRCPsych
Professor of Psychological Medicine
Causes and treatments of chronic fatigue
syndrome/ME, graded exercise therapy for ME
Charlotte Clark BSc(Hons) PhD

Lecturer in Environmental Mental Health
Epidemiology
Psychiatric and environmental epidemiology,
lifecourse predictors of mental health
Robert White MSc

Tutor in Transcultural and Mental Health
Sociocultural learning theory, violence and
depression in school-aged children
Jeremy Coid MB ChB MD FRCPsych MPhil DipCriminol

Professor of Forensic Psychiatry
Epidemiology of violent and criminal behaviour
Min Yang MD MPH

Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics
Multi-level modelling and applied statistics
in forensic psychiatry, epidemiology
Ania Korszun PhD MD MRCPsych

Professor of Psychiatry and Education
Neuroendocrinology and genetics of depression,
womens mood disorders, interface of depression
and stress with other medical conditions

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Further information
Cheryl Mason
Wolfson Institute Manager
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 6263
Lenka Buss
MSc Programme Administrator (Psychiatry)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2013
Tel: +44 (0)207 882 7952/7840
Staff profile: Dr David Wald
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
and Dentistry
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5377
Senior Lecturer and Consultant Cardiologist
trial to assess the value of coronary angioplasty in

preventing future coronary heart disease among
patients receiving angioplasty to treat an acute
myocardial infarction.
As an Interventional Cardiologist, my main

interest lies in the prevention of cardiovascular
disease, in particular bridging the interventional
and preventive approaches to cardiovascular
disease which are often viewed as distinct. I am
currently co-ordinating a proposed randomised
This follows a randomised trial which showed

the minimum fully effective dose of folic acid for
serum homocysteine reduction, for which I was
awarded the BMA Brackenbury Research Prize.
I have acted as an adviser to the Food safety
Authority of Ireland in helping them reach a
decision on dietary fortication with folic acid. In
collaboration with other members of the Institute,
this led to research into the expected effect of
folic acid intake on cardiovascular disease
prevention. This in turn showed how even the
largest randomised trials of folic acid
supplementation were underpowered to show
the expected effect.
Another recent joint initiative involved showing
that screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia,
by serum cholesterol measurement, is effective if
done in early childhood after the first year of life.
This finding underpins a novel child-parent
population screening strategy that screens
children and their parents within the same
programme. This involved assessing imaging
techniques like carotid ultrasound and CT
scanning in screening for coronary heart disease
to determine their value in medical practice.
Additionally, I coordinate the Polypill Prevention
Programme, a novel service that adopts the
Polypill approach in coronary heart disease
and stroke prevention.
Science and
Engineering
Biological
and Chemical
Sciences
MSc Bioinformatics (interdisciplinary)

(Jointly taught with the Department
of Computer Science)
MSc in Chemical Research
MSc in Freshwater and Coastal Sciences
MSc in Marine Ecology and Environmental
Management

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School of Biological and Chemical Sciences

www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk
The School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
is one of the largest departments at Queen Mary,
University of London's Mile End campus, with
over 70 members of academic staff and 1,300
undergraduate and postgraduate students. The
School is committed to excellence in research and
teaching, and offers an exciting and stimulating
environment for staff and students.
Research strengths
The School provides a friendly, interactive and lively
environment for research students, leading to PhD
or MPhil degrees, and post-doctoral research. We
benefit from strong collaboration, both within and
beyond the School, which provides additional insight
and expertise. We also benefit from Londons
position as a major international centre for scientific
meetings and conferences.
Research in the School spans from sub-atomic to
global levels of analysis, and includes research on
materials and interfacial chemistry, protein structure
and function, photosynthesis, cell biology,
evolutionary and functional genomics, neurobiology,
cognitive biology and psychology, behavioural
ecology, aquatic and terrestrial ecology.

Since the 2001 RAE, there has been a step change
in the research capacity of the School, doubling the
number of academic staff included in our RAE
submission. This investment has produced a vibrant
and developing research culture that generates
publications in high-impact multidisciplinary journals
(for example Nature, Science and top-rank specialist
journals). The 2008 RAE confirms the School's
position among the UK's leading centres for
Biological Sciences, with 85 per cent of its outputs
assessed as being of international quality. A key
feature of the School's strategy has been the
recruitment of young and enthusiastic researchoriented staff. This will ensure the continued
development of the School's exciting research
environment.
The School attracts funding from UK research
councils (BBSRC, NERC, MRC, EPSRC) and
charities (Royal Society, Wellcome Trust, Leverhulme
Trust), the EU, industrial collaborators and other
funding agencies. The School has also benefited
from substantial infrastructure funding (SRIF and
CIF) having recently been awarded more than 1m
for new facilities for protein structure determination,
and imaging for cell biology and aquatic biology.
To get an up to date impression of the International
recognition of the Schools research, please see the
News section on our website: www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/
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www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk
Research resources include: an efficient and wellequipped chemical store; various workshops; excellent
library and information services; a high-speed
computer network that provides fast access to a wide
range of databases and other electronic sources of
information; facilities for purification and analysis of
macromolecules incorporating FPLC and other
chromatographies, gas chromatography mass
spectrometry (GCMS), liquid chromatography mass
spectrometry (LCMS), electrospray mass spectrometry,
surface plasmon resonance, nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR), electron paramagnetic resonance
(EPR), electron nuclear double resonance (ENDOR),
Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), circular dichroism
(CD) and fluorescence spectroscopies, X-ray
crystallography; recombinant DNA technology; stateof-the-art light and EM microscopy; glasshouses;
controlled environment rooms; cold rooms; marine
and freshwater aquaria. In 2009 the School benefited
from over 1 million pounds of CIF investment in stateof-the-art equipment for cell biology, structural biology
and aquatic biology. The School has a Bioinformatics
Hub (shared with Computer Sciences) and the College
Genome Centre provides further specialist resources
for genomics and bioinformatics. Some of our
academic staff are based at The River Laboratory
(Wareham, Dorset) and its research facilities are
available for use by our students.
PhD Studentships
The School offers around 15 research studentships
annually, which we advertise on our website at the
beginning of the year, together with information on
how to apply. Approximately 50 per cent of these
are funded by research councils - BBSRC
(www.bbsrc.ac.uk/), EPSRC (www.epsrc.ac.uk/)
and NERC (www.nerc.ac.uk/) - UK and some EU
students are eligible to apply for these. Other
studentships are funded by the College, for which
International students are also eligible. In addition,
the School awards Graduate Teaching Studentships,
which enable students to do a PhD over a four-year
period whilst contributing to our undergraduate
teaching programmes.
MSc Studentships and Bursaries
A limited number of College-funded bursaries to the
value of 2000 are available for award to students on
our Masters programmes.
Applicants to our MSc in Freshwater and Coastal
Sciences are also considered for full and part-funded
NERC Studentships (UK/EU) and a bursary to the
value of Home Fees only, funded by the Freshwater
Biological Association.
All applicants are automatically considered for
awards and there is no separate application form.
Enquiries about studentships/bursaries should be
directed to Maggie Moran ([email protected]).
Further information
Maggie Moran
Administrative Officer (Postgraduate and Research)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3012
www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533

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Students graduating with a PhD from the School of
Biological and Chemical Sciences have excellent
career prospects. Many of our students continue to
pursue a career in research, taking up positions as
postdoctoral research fellows in laboratories based
in the UK and abroad. Some progress to become
independent research scientists, heading up their
own research groups in universities or research
institutes and going on to train the next generation
of research scientists. Others take up research
positions in industry (such as agrochemicals and
pharmaceuticals) or move on to a teaching career in
schools and other educational institutions. For some,
a PhD is a qualification that provides a strong
academic foundation for careers in business, the
civil service, health care, journalism and more.
Graduate profile: Tnia Nobre
Studied: PhD in Biological Sciences graduated

2007
Currently: Marie Curie post-doc fellow at
Wageningen University (Laboratory of Genetics),
The Netherlands
postgraduate study?
When I was looking for a University to undertake
my PhD studies I had a clear line of research that
I wanted to pursue. Furthermore, I wanted to
acquire new skills and broadening the spectrum
of my expertise, and those were the driving forces
behind my wish to undertake my PhD studies in
a country other than the one I had studied and
worked. Queen Mary offered the right expertise
and the right environment. I was looking for a
team with a solid and broad scientific basis but
also one willing to explore new areas and develop
new methods within my area of research.
During my time at Queen Mary I have grown as
a researcher. I have learned how to adapt to a
different research community with different ways
of working and in a different country. Besides the
scientific enrichment, my PhD study at Queen Mary
taught me mainly how to cope with complicated
situations, improved my social skills with respect to
building up professional relations and showed me
that there is a balance between working in a team
and individually solving problems.
After my Marie Curie post-doc (two years) my
ambition is to start establishing my own research
team in the field I am working in.
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Degree programmes
MSc Bioinformatics
(interdisciplinary)
(Jointly taught with the Department
of Computer Science)
This MSc programme is intended for graduates
of both biological sciences and computer-related
subjects (including physics and mathematics) who
want to convert to Bioinformatics.
Bioinformatics is an important and fast-developing
interdisciplinary field, combining biomedical and
computer sciences. We are witnessing a huge growth
in biological data driven by high-throughput
experimental methods, such as those used in the
human genome project. The volume of data makes
the use of computational methods vital for identifying
gene function and regulation, uncovering the
structure and function of bio-molecules and many
other problems. Great opportunities exist for suitably
qualified people both within the pharmaceutical and
biotech industries, and in research.
The programme is designed for students from two
different types of background providing essential
skills in the other disciplines required in
Bioinformatics. Students with:
A biological background will develop practical
programming ability and a more formal
understanding of computer science
A physical sciences / computing background
will learn essential concepts of the organisation of
genetic information and how the genetic blueprint
is implemented to exist as a fully functioning
organism.
You will gain experience with concepts in software
design and implementation in the context of
molecular biology, together with an understanding of
the theoretical framework that underpins some of the
commonly used methods of analysis. Project work on
the programme involves application of these
principles and techniques to biological data analysis.
Bioinformatics is one of the fastest growing
disciplines. A degree in Bioinformatics can open
up a rewarding career in the biotechnology industry,
work in pharmaceutical development, drug discovery,
forensics, or environmental and ecological research.
Programme outline
Core modules
Research Methods for Bioinformatics
(two-semester single module) MSc Project
Module options include
Advanced Database Systems and Technologies
Advanced Program Design (in Java) Algorithms
and complexity Computational Genomics
Database Systems Functional Genomics Genes
and Bioinformatics Genomics Heredity and Gene
Action IT Programming (double module)
Software Engineering Software Risk Assessment
Systems Analysis The Semantic Web
Transmission Genetics XML and Structured
Information
Entry requirements
A good first degree, minimum upper second
class honours. There are two entry routes:
You should have a first degree in biological
sciences (including a strong component of
genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or a
similar discipline). Some exposure to programming
is useful; otherwise you should be able to show
some mathematical aptitude
Alternatively, you should have a first degree in
mathematics, a physical science or computer
science and be a capable programmer. You
should have studied Biology to A-level or
equivalent.
to 391.
Further information
Please contact:
Department of Computer Science
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225

MSc in Chemical Research

The MSc in Chemical Research at Queen Mary offers
you the opportunity to make a contribution to the
fascinating world of modern chemistry, by spending
a year working on a major individual research
project. This research work is supplemented by
lecture modules and seminars, and successful
completion of the programme leads to the award of
an internationally recognised Masters qualification.
This programme provides a comprehensive
preparation for students wishing to progress onto
a research career (bridging the gap between the
lecture-dominated programme of a typical
undergraduate BSc degree and the research
intensive PhD degree), but the qualification can
also be a real asset for those wishing to pursue other
careers in industry, or in education. Training is given
in a wide range of techniques to enable candidates
to build up a substantial portfolio of experimental
skills and thereby tackle more extended research
and development projects with increased
confidence. The practical work is also reinforced by
lecture modules explaining the underlying theoretical
basis of various research methods and techniques,
and other aspects of advanced chemistry.
Programme outline
The major part of the programme is a research
project on a topic agreed in consultation with the
MSc programme coordinator. This practical work will
generally provide training in a variety of specialised
techniques appropriate to your chosen area of
research and is carried out in the main research
laboratories, under the supervision of a member
of academic staff.
The taught component of the degree programme
consists of two lecture modules, usually selected
from the range of advanced undergraduate
chemistry modules offered by the School.
Assessment
The taught modules include assessed coursework
components, but the main assessment is by
examination in May/June. For the research
project you are assessed on the basis of a
dissertation, which you submit towards the end
of the programme, a presentation of your research
work at a seminar and an oral examination of your
dissertation and the associated project topic.
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Entry requirements
The normal minimum requirement is a second class
honours degree in chemistry, or with chemistry as a
major element (or equivalent international
qualification).
to page 391.
Further information
Maggie Moran, Administrative Officer
(Postgraduate and Research)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3012
Alice Sullivan, Programme Director
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3274
email address: [email protected]
Graduate profile:
Amanmammet Bugreyev
Studied: Masters
in Chemistry
graduated 2007
Currently: I am
working in Turkey
for Schlumberger,
a leading global
oil field services
provider.
Why did you choose
Queen Mary for your
postgraduate study?
I decided to come
to Queen Mary as I wanted to gain a Masters
degree from a world-renowned institute. When I
first joined the university, the academic staff were
very supportive and helpful, and I instantly felt
comfortable. I am very pleased to have worked
with such a great research team and remarkable
academic staff, as well as been part of such a
friendly department.
My year at Queen Mary has been both socially and
academically very fulfilling, and one that I would
recommend to any prospective student. The
knowledge and experience I gained will be
useful tools in my future and career.
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Freshwater
and Coastal Sciences
(Jointly taught with Department of Geography
subject to approval)
The MSc in Freshwater and Coastal Sciences aims to
integrate ecology with hydrology and geomorphology.
In particular, the programme focuses on:
reconstructing the past; understanding the
contemporary; monitoring design; and predicting the
future via modelling. Emphasis is placed on practical
skills and field experience.
The Centre for Aquatic and Terrestrial Environment
(CATE) is an interdisciplinary collaboration between
the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences and
the Department of Geography. CATE staff have
considerable multi-disciplinary expertise in aquatic
systems sciences which is further complemented by
staff from organisations such as the UK Environment
Agency, NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology,
The Freshwater Biological Association and the
conservation agencies.
Programme outline (subject to modification)

Semester 1: Four compulsory two-week modules
and a one-week field module: Aquatic Systems:
structure and functioning Aquatic Systems:
science, policy and management Statistics for the
Biosciences Aquatic Monitoring and Modelling
Semester 2: Four module options from those listed
below. Habitat module options include: Streams and
Rivers Lakes Estuaries and Coastal Systems
Specialist organism options include: Macrophytes
Plankton Ostracods Chironomids Marine
Invertebrates Fishes
Assessment
Coursework (52.5 per cent) will be assessed via
essays, practical reports and presentations. Two
short examinations (7.5 per cent) are designed
to assess understanding of general issues. The
research project (40 per cent) is assessed via
a 12,000-15,000 word dissertation.
Entry requirements
A second-class honours degree (or the equivalent
from an overseas university) in a relevant Natural
Sciences subject. Applicants with relevant
professional experience in science or environmental
management will also be considered. For
international students, please refer to the
International students section from page
386 to page 391.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The programme is supported by NERC studentships
(www.nerc.ac.uk/) and by a limited number of
bursaries, including one from The Freshwater
Biological Association (www.fba.org.uk/).
Further information
Maggie Moran, Administrative Officer, Postgraduate
and Research), Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3012

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Graduate profile: Chris Mellor

Studied: MSc in Freshwater and Coastal Sciences
(FACS) graduated in 2007 with distinction
Currently: Studying for a PhD in Arctic Stream
Hydroecology.
Why did you choose Queen Mary
for your postgraduate study?
I chose the FACS MSc course at Queen Mary
because of its interdisciplinary nature. It covers all
aspects of aquatic systems rather than just Marine
Biology or Freshwater Biology like other
Universities.
The FACS MSc incorporates a wealth of fieldwork
and I went on at least one trip per module. The
staff are approachable and most importantly
passionate about what they teach, which given the
relatively high staff to student ratio provides a very
healthy learning environment. There was also the
opportunity to attend lectures and seminars across
London that I really enjoyed.
Chris Mellor with brown trout which have started to recolonise formerly acid streams in south east England
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Marine Ecology and

Environmental Management
One year full-time or part-time over a maximum
of five years
This programme is taught jointly by the School of
Biological and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary,
University of London and the University of London
Marine Biological Station at Millport, Isle Of
Cumbrae, Scotland (www.gla.ac.uk/centres/
marinestation/).
The aims of this programme are to:
Develop a strong interdisciplinary understanding
in marine ecology and marine environmental
management.
Provide structured training in research techniques
and practical skills, including in systematics
(biodiversity), statistics, experimental design,
project planning, monitoring, modelling and
scientific writing that will engage with user needs.
Provide a foundation for further PhD research,
or for prospective employment with marine
environmental protection and conservation
agencies, overseas development agencies, national
and local government, the water industry, the
fisheries sector, environmental consultancies,
elements of the tourist industry and national
and international non-government organisations.
This programme covers ecological issues and
environmental management in marine science. It is
taught in two institutions with roughly six months in
London and six months in Millport. The School of
Biological and Chemical Sciences at Queen Mary
has a long tradition of working in aquatic biology.
It is a large and diverse institution with expertise in
whole organism biology and molecular sciences.
The University Marine Biological station at Millport
is a smaller specialist marine institution with a range
of laboratory and research vessel facilities and
associated specialist staff.
Programme outline
Core modules
At Queen Mary: Benthic and Planktonic Processes
Marine Invertebrate Zoology Marine Pollution
Statistics for the Biosciences Project 1
At Millport: Coastal Zone Management Fisheries
Biology Project 2
Optional modules
At Queen Mary: Estuaries and Coastal Systems
At Millport: Coral Reef Monitoring and Management
(taught at Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt) Marine
Microbiology Turtles, Seals, Whales and Dolphins
Assessment
All taught and field modules will be equally weighted
at one-twelfth (8.33 per cent) of the total mark. Each
of the two projects will be weighted at two-twelfths
(16.67 per cent) of the total mark. Each taught
module will be assessed by one or more of: openessays, practical reports, laboratory or fieldwork note
books, presentations and traditional exams.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree
(or the equivalent from an overseas university)
in a relevant subject such as Environmental Science,
Biology, Chemistry or Geography will be required.
Preference will be given to candidates with an upper
second class or first class degree. Applicants with
relevant professional experience in marine science or
environmental management will also be considered.
to page 391.
Further information
Maggie Moran, Administrative Officer
(Postgraduate and Research)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3012
Helen McGrath, MSc

in Marine Ecology
and Environmental
Management
I chose to come to
Queen Mary because
of the broad range of
topics covered. I felt
that doing an MSc
would possibly open
more doors in terms
of career prospects.
I attended the
postgraduate open
day and liked the
layout of the campus
it is all on one
site and gated
with security, and as
this is my first time actually living here in London,
I considered that rather reassuring. I also really
like the fact that the campus is situated next to the
canal so you feel like you can escape a little from
the bustle of city life, plus it is situated close to
shops, tube stations and buses, which is very
handy.

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Research
Research degrees
research fellows who wish to undertake research in
our areas of interest (see below). Research students
Graduate profile:
Lily Huan Wang

see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students with upper-second class (or better) BSc
honours degrees or equivalent are eligible to apply
for admission to research degrees. For international
students, please refer to the International students
section from page 386 to page 391.
Research areas
Ecology, Behavioural Biology and Psychology
Evolutionary and Organismal Biology
Materials and Interfaces
Mechanistic and Structural Biology
Ecology, Behavioural Biology and Psychology
www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/ecology.shtml
http://psychology.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk
Ecology and behavioural biology encompasses two
major research themes of international significance:
aquatic ecosystems and behavioural/evolutionary
ecology. We have one of the strongest freshwater
ecology research groups in any British University,
covering research on population and community
ecology, empirical and theoretical aspects of food
web structure and function, the application of stable
isotopes to aquatic ecology, biogeochemical
processes (including the production of greenhouse
gases from rivers and wetlands), and studies of
acidification and eutrophication. We also have
leading experts in the biogeochemistry and ecology
of estuaries, coastal margins and salt marshes.
Included in the behavioural ecology of social animals
theme, we have world-leading research on foraging
biology of bees, social organisation and mating
systems of bats, and (eu)sociality of mole rats.
We also have excellence in the behaviour, ecology,
management and conservation of wild mammals,
on the role of termites in the productivity and
sustainability of tropical agriculture, and on the role
of pathogens and parasites in sexual selection and
behaviour in insects. Building on strengths in
behavioural ecology and neurobiology, we have
Studied: PhD Molecular Biology (Genetics) in

School the of Biological and Chemical Sciences
graduated in 2007
Currently: Postdoctoral Research in School of
Biomedical Sciences, University of Liverpool.
postgraduate study?
My supervisor Professor Conrad Lichtenstein
has strong background in Molecular Biology.
The PhD project he designed for me is exciting
and promising. I believe the academic training
I receive in Queen Mary will greatly benefit my
future career.
I have learnt how to be strong, independent,
perseverant and fearless of difficulties. Keep your
dream, however hard it is, never give up.
I want to publish some of my postdoctoral research,
furthering my career as scientist specialising in
Genetics.
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Research
(cont)
recently established new areas of research expertise

in cognitive biology and experimental psychology
including comparative cognition, psychobiology of
sex differences and sexuality, human cultural
evolution, visual attention and cognitive psychology.
Evolutionary and Organismal Biology
www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/evolution_org.shtml
Research in this area is using post-genomic
approaches to investigate the evolution and functions
of genes and proteins at an organismal level using a
range of model organisms, including plants,
invertebrates, fish and mammals. An underlying
theme is the application of comparative and
functional genomics for modern systems biology;
this is perhaps best exemplified by our world-leading
research on the role of highly conserved non-coding
sequences in vertebrate genomes. Other research is
on chromosome evolution in plants, transposable
elements in insects, developmental biology (using
zebrafish and Drosophila as model systems),
molecular neurobiology (eg endocannabinoid
signalling), behavioural genetics (eg circadian biology
of Drosophila) and population genetics of humans
and other animals. Our research utilises a range of
methods including bioinformatics, analysis of cell
and tissue structure, analysis of gene and protein
expression and the impact of gene-knockout on
phenotypes, in vitro physiology and pharmacology
and analysis of whole-organism behaviour.
www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/materials.shtml
Research on the materials and interfaces area
combines expertise in synthetic methodology and
analytical techniques to design and develop new
materials, investigate and predict their properties,
and characterise interfacial structure and chemical
reactions at surfaces. It includes work on new
materials for biomedical applications, batteries and
fuel cells, nanogels, optoelectronics and sensors.
Supporting this research are fundamental studies on
catalytic surfaces, semiconductor and insulator thin
film growth mechanisms, fluid-fluid interfacial
phenomena, and structure dynamics using high field
NMR techniques. This research group is part of the
Colleges interdisciplinary Centre for Materials
Research.
Mechanistic and Structural Biology
www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/research/mechanistic.shtml
Mechanistic and Structural Biology has traditionally
been strong at Queen Mary, and activity in this area
has accelerated over the past five years. We have
particular research excellence in: (i) photosynthesis
and bioenergetics at the molecular and cellular
levels; (ii) protein structure and structure/activity
relationships in peptides, proteins and enzymes; and
(iii) in the synthesis of biologically relevant molecular
systems, small molecule catalysts and their

biologically inspired analogues. We use a variety of
approaches including cloning and over-expression,
mechanistic enzymology and structure determination
utilising X-ray crystallography and NMR
spectroscopy. We have modern and well-equipped
facilities for these techniques and also for a variety
of other spectroscopic approaches, including circular
dichroism, both continuous wave and pulsed EPR
and ENDOR, confocal microscopy, Fluorescence
Recovery After Photobleaching (FRAP) and
fluorescence spectroscopy.

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www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/people/index_academic.shtml
Ecology, behavioural biology

and psychology
Lars Chittka PhD(Berlin)
Professor of Sensory and Behavioural Ecology
Sensory physiology, learning and evolutionary ecology
Nathan Emery BSc Hons(Central Lancs) PhD(St And)
Royal Society University Research Fellow and Senior
Lecturer in Cognitive Biology
Comparative cognition and the evolution of intelligence
Genoveva Esteban BSc MSc PhD(Madrid)
Lecturer in Eukaryotic Microbiology
Microbial ecology, taxonomy and functional groups of
free-living protozoa in fresh waters, soils and marine
habitats
Chris Faulkes CBiol MIBiol PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Molecular Ecology and Evolution
Molecular Ecology; Social evolution in cooperativelybreeding mammals
Bland Finlay BSc PhD(Stirling) FRS FRDSSL
Professor of Microbial Ecology
Ecology and physiology of free-living Protozoa;
dimensions and dynamics of biodiversity at the
microbial level
Jonathan Grey BSc PhD(Lanc)
Lecturer in Freshwater Biology
Ecology of lakes and aquatic-terrestrial links
John Gurnell BSc PhD(Exon)
Professor of Ecology
Behaviour and ecology; conservation biology;
wildlife management
Alan Hildrew BSc PhD(Wales)
Professor of Ecology
Community ecology of rivers and streams
Andrew Hirst BSc PhD(Soton)
Senior Lecturer in Marine Biology
Biological oceanography, marine zooplankton ecology
Rob Hughes BSc(Wales) PhD(Rdg)
Senior Lecturer in Marine/Estuarine Ecology
Marine and estuarine benthic ecology and conservation
Rob Knell BSc PhD(Liv)
Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Biology
Transmission dynamics of parasites
Alan McElligott BSc(Cork) PhD(Dublin)
Lecturer in Organismal and Environmental Biology
Behavioural ecology, sexual selection, vocal
communication and wildlife management
Alex Mesoudi BSc(Lond) MSc(Lpool) PhD(St Andrews)

Lecturer in Social, Evolutionary and Cultural
Psychology
Human cultural transmission and human cultural
evolution
Michael Proulx BSc(Arizona State Univ.) MA
PhD(Johns Hopkins Univ.)
Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive psychology with a focus on attention
and perception
Qazi Rahman BSc(Staffs) PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in Cognitive Biology
Cognitive Biology; Psychobiology of human sexual
orientation
Jenny Schmid-Araya BSc MSc PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Freshwater Ecology
Invertebrate body size spectra and food web
dynamics, scaling relationships in aquatic systems,
surface-subsurface patterns
Mark Trimmer BSc(Lond) PhD(Essex)
Senior Lecturer in Aquatic Biology
Nitrogen transformations in estuarine and coastal
sediments
Guy Woodward BSc(Cardiff) PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Fish Biology and Freshwater
Ecology
Freshwater food webs, biodiversity and ecosystem
functioning
Evolutionary and organismal

biology
Rachel Ashworth BSc(Birmingham) PhD(Reading)
Lecturer in Oral Biology (Physiology)
The role of calcium signalling in nerve and muscle
development
Caroline Brennan BSc PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in Molecular genetics
Neurobiology of drug addiction and cell signalling
during development
James Cotton MA(Oxon) PhD(Glasgow)
RCUK Research Fellow in Bioinformatics
Phylogenetics and Genome Evolution
Brendan Curran BA PhD(Dublin)
Lecturer in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Yeast biotechnology
Ronald Cutler MSc PhD(Lond) CIBiol CSc FIBMS FIBiol
Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science
Infectious diseases and pathology with particular
emphasis on novel treatments against multiple drug
resistant microbial pathogens
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Greg Elgar BSc(UEA) PhD(CNAA)

Reader in Functional Genomics
Comparative and functional genomics in vertebrates
Maurice Elphick BSc PhD(Lond)
Professor of Animal Physiology and Neuroscience
Neurobiology and evolution of signalling molecules
Paul Hurd BSc PhD(Sheff)
Lecturer in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Epigenetics, Epigenomics, DNA methylation, Histone
modifications, Post-translational modifications
Steve Le Comber BSc PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in Anatomy
Evolutionary modelling; mathematical approaches to
animal foraging
Andrew Leitch BSc PhD(Bris)
Professor of Plant Genetics
Evolutionary consequences of polyploidy in plants
Colin Malcolm BSc(Aberd) PhD(Manc)
Lecturer in Molecular Genetics
Insect genomics; molecular genetics of mosquitoes
Fanis Missirlis BSc(Patras) PhD(Guelph)
Lecturer in Cell biology
Genetics, cell biology and physiology of iron
metabolism
Richard Nichols BSc(Lond) PhD(UEA)
Professor of Evolutionary Genetics
Using genetic evidence to understand the biology
and history of living organisms
Ian Phillips BSc(Rand) PhD(Lond)
Professor of Molecular Biology
Molecular biology and genetics of foreign compound
metabolism
Steve Rossiter BSc(Sus) PhD(Bris)
Royal Society University Research Fellow
Molecular ecology and evolution of mammals;
main focus bats
Peter Skorupski BSc(St Andrews) PhD(Bris)
Lecturer in Neurobiology
Neurobiology of colour vision
Ralf Stanewsky PhD(Cologne) Privat
Dozent(Regensburg)
Professor of Neurobiology
Genetic and neuronal control of circadian rhythms
in the fruitfly Drosophila melanogaster
Angelika Stollewerk PhD(Cologne)
Senior Lecturer in Cell Biology and Neurobiology
Evolution and development of the arthropod nervous
system

Isaac Abrahams BSc(CNAA) PhD(City) CChem MRSC
Senior Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry
Solid-state chemistry; crystallography, materials
chemistry, solid electrolytes, glasses, biomedical
materials
Geoff Hawkes BSc PhD(Lond) CChem FRSC
Professor of Physical Organic Chemistry
Solution and solid state nuclear magnetic resonance
(NMR); spectroscopy to study structure and
dynamics at the molecular level
Roger Nix MA PhD(Cantab) CChem MRSC
Senior Lecturer in Physical Chemistry
Surface chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis,
nanotechnology
Alice Sullivan BA PhD(Trinity Dub) CChem MRSC
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry
Functional solid reagents and catalysts, porous
organosilicon materials, phosphonate coordination
chemistry
Ali Zarbakhsh BSc(Leeds) MSc PhD(Sheff) MIOP
Lecturer in Physical Chemistry
Structural studies of biological and polymeric
systems at buried fluid-fluid interfaces
Mechanistic and
structural biology
John Allen BSc PhD(Lond)
Professor of Biochemistry
Regulation of photosynthesis by protein
phosphorylation; redox signalling in cell evolution
Christopher Bray MChem DPhil(Oxon)
Lecturer in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Organic chemistry, total synthesis and new synthetic
methodology
Adrian Dobbs BSc PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in Organic and Biological Chemistry
Synthetic organic chemistry: methodology
and total synthesis
Peter Heathcote BSc PhD(Lond)
Professor of Biochemistry and Head of School
Protein cofactor interactions in photosynthetic
reaction centres, respiratory chain complexes
and enzymes involved in tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Bob Janes BSc MSc PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry
Structure-function studies of voltage-gated ion
channel toxins

Norbert Krauss Diploma in Chemistry PhD(Cologne)

Senior Lecturer in Structural Biology
Three-dimensional structures of photosystems I
and II of organisms which perform water-oxidising
photosynthesis; phytochromes
Igor Larrosa BSc PhD(Barcelona)
Lecturer in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Gold and palladium homogeneous catalysis
Robin Maytum BSc PhD(Bath)
Lecturer in Enzymology/Biochemistry
Muscle and cytoskeletal regulation
Conrad Mullineaux BA PhD(Leeds)
Professor of Microbiology
Photosynthesis and membrane dynamics in bacteria
Jonathan Nield BSc PhD(Lond) DIC ARCS
Royal Society Research Fellow, Structural Biology
Transmission electron microscopy; image-processing
technique of single particle analysis
Richard Pickersgill BSc(Lond) DPhil(Oxon)
Professor of Structural Biology
X-ray crystallography studies of enzyme structure
and function
Marina Resmini Laurea PhD(Milan)
Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry
Molecular recognition and enzyme mimics
Alexander Ruban BSc MSc(Kiev) PhD(Minsk)
Lecturer in Biological Chemistry
Molecular mechanisms of light energy utilisation
and management in the photosynthetic membrane
James Sullivan BSc(Leic) PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in Biochemistry
Protein sorting and degradation
John Viles BSc MSc(Bris) PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry
Role of metals in prion protein structure and function
Tony Vlcek RNDr(Prague) CSc(Czech Academy of
Sciences) CChem FRSC
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry
Physical-inorganic chemistry; special emphasis on
characterisation of excited states and their ultrafast
dynamics
Mike Watkinson BSc(St Andrews) PhD(UMIST) CChem
MRSC
Reader in Synthetic Chemistry
Custom design and synthesis of novel functional
ligand systems
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Shane Wilkinson BSc PhD(Wales)

Lecturer in Microbiology/Parasitology
Molecular parasitology; anti-parasitic chemotherapy
Peter Wyatt MA DPhil(Oxon) CSci CChem MRSC
Senior Lecturer in Organic Chemistry
Organic synthesis; chemical synthesis of natural
product analogues and of optoelectronic materials
Staff profile:
Professor Maurice Elphick
Professor of Animal Physiology and Neuroscience
I am interested in
the evolution and
functions of
molecules that
mediate
communication
between nerve cells
in the brain. A
particular focus is
the endocannabinoid
system, a signalling
system in the brain
that is affected by the
drug cannabis. Our
research, funded by
grants from BBSRC,
MRC, Wellcome Trust and Leverhulme Trust, has
helped to establish how this system works, when it
first evolved, and how it can be targeted to treat
medical disorders such as chronic pain.
I decided to work in this field for a few reasons:
A desire to learn more about how nervous systems
orchestrate the astonishingly complex behaviour of
humans and other animals; A conviction that
research on all forms of life is absolutely essential
for understanding human biology and for
maintaining life on earth.
I hope my research work helps me transmit the joy
of learning and discovering new things about the
natural world to the students I teach. Discovering
things yourself really helps you appreciate how
valuable knowledge and understanding are.
London is one of best cities in the world to do
scientific research because there are so many
opportunities to collaborate and learn from other
scientists. Queen Mary provides a friendly,
supportive and interactive environment that
enables scientists to do world-leading research.
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Electronic
Engineering
and Computer
Science
MSc Advanced Methods
in Computer Science (specialist)
MSc Software Engineering (specialist)
MSc Information Management (specialist)
MSc New Media Interaction (specialist)
MSc Intelligent Web Technologies (specialist)
MSc Security and Surveillance
MSc Computing and Information Systems
(generalist)
MSc Bioinformatics (interdisciplinary)
Graduate Diploma in Science and Engineering
MSc in Computer Science by Research
MSc Telecommunications (Network Pathway)
MSc Telecommunications
(Internet Computing Pathway)
MSc Telecommunications (Applications Pathway)
MSc Wireless Networks (Physical Pathway)
MSc Wireless Networks (Network Pathway)
MSc Digital Signal Processing
MSc Digital Music Processing
MSc Telecommunications in the Business
Environment (Network Pathway)
Environment (Internet Computing Pathway)
Environment (Applications Pathway)
MSc Telecommunications with Law
(Network Pathway)
(Applications Pathway)
MSc by Research
Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

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School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk
We are one of the top 20 universities in the UK for
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, with
outstanding resources, such as our state-of-the-art
listening room and laboratories in antennas and
augmented human interaction.
Science was created from the Departments of
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering when
we formalised our existing synergy in 2008. We are
well-known for our pioneering and ground-breaking
research, award-winning teaching and innovative
public engagement program.
The 2008 UK Research Assessment Exercise rated
our research as internationally leading: 75 per cent
of our Computer Science staff and 50 per cent of
our Electronic Engineering staff received the highest
possible rankings of 3 and 4 stars.
Research in the School is divided into research
groups and you will be taught by leading researchers
in these areas:
Antennas and Electromagnetics

Communication Networks
Computer Vision
Centre for Digital Music
Information Retrieval
Interaction, Media and Communication
Multimedia and Vision
Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis
Theoretical Computer Science
Students often base their projects around the

cutting-edge research taking place in the School.
Many of our researchers are connected to more than

one research group and we pride ourselves on our
success in interdisciplinary research. We work with:
psychologists developing mathematical models
of human vision and errors in software
biologists decoding genome data and
understanding cell deformation
musicians and actors producing better music
and performance
medical researchers designing new monitoring
techniques and decision-making strategies
lawyers finding ways to simplify risk and probability
to juries
linguists developing, testing and decoding the
dynamics of conversational dialogue.
The School has more than 130 members of academic
and research staff and a community of more than
2500 students. With over 150 research students and
a current research portfolio of 28 million, we clearly
have a strong research culture. We currently hold
three prestigious EPSRC platform grants worth over
3 million. These grants are awarded to internationally
leading research groups and we hold them in the
areas of extreme reasoning, digital music and
microwave and Terahertz applications to health care
and imaging. In addition, we run an EPSRC Doctoral
Training Centre for Media and Arts Technology with
almost 6 million in funding. Our School has more of
this strategic funding than six of the 19 Russell Group
universities have within their entire institution.
For more information on the research strengths,
research quality indicators, projects, funding, research
grants and awards, please see the following pages.
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Computer Science
Computer Science
www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk
Computer Science
Computer Science at Queen Mary is noted for
linking its innovative teaching to pioneering
research. We have been leaders in research since
our establishment in the 1960s and have contributed
to many developments in the field, from setting up
the first UK Internet node to developing tools that are
revolutionising the detection of bugs in operating
systems. As a leading research department we have
excellent links with industry: our current research
projects involve partners including Microsoft
Research, Yahoo, Motorola, Intel, and Airbus UK.
Research strengths
As one of the first UK computer science departments,
we have made a major impact on the discipline in
areas such as the foundations of programming
languages and parallel computing. Today we
continue to be at the cutting-edge, working on
core developments as well as novel technologies.
Our work supporting public engagement of science
has an international reputation. Research is focused
in key areas led by an internationally leading
researchers and each having strong links with
industry.
There is a significant interdisciplinary component
to our research. We work with electronic engineers,
mathematicians, biologists, linguists, psychologists
and performance artists. Our research is focused on
three key areas corresponding to groups led by an
internationally leading researcher and each having
strong links with industry:
For example, our Theory group are international
leaders in the area of Extreme Reasoning and
Separation Logic. In the latter we have solved the
long-standing problem of detecting bugs in device
drivers the major cause of operating system
crashes. This work is impacting Microsoft's software
quality research agenda.
Our researchers in the area of Interaction and Vision
are conducting ground-breaking algorithmic work
on face and behaviour recognition that can be
applied to crime prevention and security. At the
same time, members of our Interaction, Media and
Communication group are using research into verbal
and non-verbal communication to develop novel
communication tools.
In the Risk Assessment area, our work on Bayesian
nets is impacting major organisations and the work
of researchers world-wide, including in areas
beyond pure Computer Science. We lead a major
international Information Retrieval effort in XML
retrieval and work on information retrieval from
large databases.
Computer Science
We exploit our research via spin-out companies,

such as Agena Ltd in the field of risk analysis
and decision support, Apriorie Ltd in the area
of information retrieval and Vision Semantics
Ltd in the area of computer vision.

The Departments significant investment in research
expertise led to excellent results in the RAE 2008,
confirming that the Department of Computer Science
offers internationally leading research. Significant
increases in research output and funding helped the
Department achieve results that place the
department firmly in the top 20 per cent of UK
Computer Science departments.
The Department submitted 80 per cent of its
academic staff to the recent RAE 2008 and 75 per
cent of its academic staff and their research output
was deemed to be three or four star (four being the
highest possible number of stars. Our research
income also increased dramatically to 5.4 million
in new grant awards in 2007. Post RAE this
performance has continued with a current active
grant portfolio with five of our academics being
funded by prestigious external five-year fellowships.
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We continue to attract significant funding from both
UK and EU funding bodies. For example, Professor
Gong leads a project that has been awarded over 1
million to support research on enhancing situation
awareness and monitoring suspicious behaviour
using networks of smart cameras. Professor McOwan
heads a 1 million project on living with robots and
on analysing dynamic change in faces. Dr Curzon
leads a project with 610,000 of funding from
EPSRC to support our cs4fn public engagement
project.
Resources available to postgraduate students
include: our purpose-built, award-winning, threestorey Informatics Teaching Laboratory (ITL) with
state-of-the-art computer systems providing over
150 fully networked multimedia workstations, a
robotics research lab, and workshops. The top floor
is reserved exclusively for MSc students. The ITL
also has an extensive wireless LAN network so that
students can use their own laptops.
For postgraduate students on taught and research
degrees there are specialist laboratories to use for
carrying out research. Our Augmented Human
Interaction (AHI) Laboratory combines pioneering
technologies including full-body and multi-person
motion capture, virtual and augmented reality
systems and advanced aural and visual display
technologies. It exploits a unique combination of
expertise in expression and gesture recognition, 3D
modelling, human-human interaction, engagement
and creativity, and is supported through
contributions from Microsoft and EA
Games/Electronic Arts Inc. The School of Electronic
Engineering and Computer Science have been
awarded funding to develop a state-of-the-art
Doctoral Training Centre in Media and Arts
Technology.
We formed the Interdisciplinary Informatics Hub
in Collaboration with the Schools of Biological
and Chemical Science and Mathematical Science.
These laboratories and associated office spaces
house around 40 researchers, providing a meeting
place for postgraduates from all departments to
interact and exchange ideas. Significant investment
has also been made in a new high-performance
computing laboratory, which provides leading-edge
computing support for Bioinformatics research.
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Further information
MSc Scholarships
The college provides Computer Science studentships
of 2,000, to high-quality international applicants,
from a wide range of countries. Please see
www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/msc for further
information.
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
A Westfield Trust Bursary (to the value of 2,000)

is available for award to students on our MSc
programmes. All applicants will be automatically
considered for these awards and there is no separate
application form. Successful candidates will be
informed before the end of May.
UK Government Scholarships
The British Council administers the UK
Governments Chevening Scholarship programme.
This is a special worldwide scheme to fund Masters
level study by international students and Queen Mary
attracts about 20 Chevening scholarship winners
every year.
For further information please contact either
www.chevening.com or your local British Council
office www.britishcouncil.org who will also be able
to inform you of any other scholarship opportunities
open to you.
For further information regarding these scholarships
please visit www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/ or
contact our Postgraduate Administrator.
PhD Scholarships
The School has a number of EPSRC, College,
industrial and internationally funded research
studentships available for PhD students beginning in
the autumn of each year. These are available to UK,
EU and international students and pay for tuition
fees and/or a tax-free maintenance grant. There is
always strong competition for these and interested
students should apply as early as possible,
preferably between January and March. There is
no separate scholarship application form; however,
please ensure you indicate on the postgraduate
application form that you wish to be considered
for a scholarship.
For further information regarding our scholarships
please visit www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/ or
contact our Postgraduate Administrator.
Research Students Coordinator

Melissa Yeo
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5357
Director of Graduate Studies (teaching)
Dr Tony Stockman
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5202
Director of Postgraduate Studies (research)
Dr Pat Healey
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5211
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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We have a wide range of industrial contacts secured
through research projects and consultancy, our
Industrial Experience programme, and our Industry
Panel. The Industry Panel works to ensure that our
programmes are state-of-the-art and match the
changing requirements of this fast moving industry
as well as providing employment opportunities for
our students and graduates.
Links with the working world
Our various relationships with industrial and
commercial organisations ensure our Industry Panel
includes representatives from a variety of computer
science-oriented companies ranging from small and
medium enterprises to major blue-chip companies.
These include:
Hewlett Packard Labs
BT Exact
Oaklodge Consultancy
Intel Ltd
The Usability Company
Squiz UK Ltd
Arclight Media Technology Limited
Logica CMG UK
Mistle Thrush Ltd
Tower Hamlets
Promethes Limited
Standard Bank
Atkins Global
All of our Masters programmes are designed with
todays industrial and commercial needs in mind.
Our interdisciplinary programmes prepare you for a
career in a variety of areas. Many graduates combine
their advanced computing skills with those from their
first degree to become highly-desirable IT specialists
in industries linked to their original area such as
bioinformatics, linguistics, the creative arts
industries, IT law, and finance.
Our specialist MSc programmes build on your
computer science related degree with state-of-the-art
knowledge to give you that all-important edge in the
job market. Advanced Java programming, web
technologies, network computing, advanced
database development and information retrieval are
examples of cutting-edge skills that will make you
highly employable. Typical jobs include web search
engine architect, database manager/administrator,
content manager and data visualisation engineer.
Microsoft, Nokia, Barclays Capital, Logica, Sony Inc,
Macromedia, and BT have all taken on our
graduates into a variety of roles, making good use of
the skills they have developed during their time

at Queen Mary. Recent graduates have found
employment as Multimedia developers,
programmers, systems analysts and IT consultants
with well-known multinational companies worldwide.
Others have continued their education to gain a PhD.
PhD graduates have even more career opportunities.
Vodafone, Microsoft Research and Philips are just a
few of the major companies employing our graduates
in research capacities. Alternatively you might wish
to follow an academic career. Recent PhD graduates
have found post-doctoral positions at the University
of Sussex and Stanford University.
Graduate profile: Andrew Graves

Studied: MSc Advanced
Methods in Computer
Science, PhD Computer
Science
Currently: Working for a
large US investment bank,
in London. I'm involved
with the development of
software that derivatives
traders use to book trades
and manage risk.
I was working in the industry as a software
engineer and I wanted to do a research-based
postgraduate course. I found that the Department
of Computer Science had a healthy research
reputation and offered an advanced MSc that
allowed me to work closely with the research
groups. After enjoying my Masters, I decided to
stay and study for a Doctorate. This decision was
easy because the department is full of talented
researchers and, owing to its relatively small size,
offers a good, friendly environment in which to
live and study.
I managed to learn a lot about Computer Science:
how to design and perform research experiments,
how to write scientifically and get published, how
to mentor and teach.
What are your career plans for the next five years?
I am currently working in the financial sector
where I get to work on complex software
systems for demanding users. I enjoy software
development and architecture and I expect that
I will continue doing this.
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MSc Advanced Methods in

Computer Science (specialist)
This MSc programme offers a broad range of
advanced study options, with modules taken from
a variety of application areas. It is multi-disciplinary
and, in addition to computer science, you may
choose options involving aspects of cognitive
psychology, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics,
and sociology.
The programme prepares you for a wide range of
careers depending on your selection of modules
studied. Typical jobs after graduation include
advanced programmer, software development
and support, software engineer, product
designer/developer, systems analyst, interface/
interaction designer, database developer, and
other specialist employment based on your
selected study areas.
Programme outline
Core modules
Research Methods (double module) MSc Project
and Complexity C++ for Image Processing
Computability Computational Genomics
Computer Vision and Neural Networks Design
for Human Interaction Distributed Systems and
Security Entrepreneurship in Information
Technology Foundations for Information Retrieval
High Performance Computing Interactive Systems
Design Multimedia Systems Software Risk
Assessment Special Topics in Information Retrieval
Specification and Verification Techniques in
Computer Vision The Semantic Web XML and
Structured Information
Please note that module availability is subject to
change.
Assessment
The Research Methods modules are assessed
through coursework alone. All other taught modules
are examined through a combination of coursework
and written examinations taken in May/June. The
MSc Project is assessed by written dissertation and
an oral examination in September.
Entry requirements
You should possess a good honours degree
(minimum upper second class) with a substantial
computer science component (at least half) or
equivalent industrial experience. You should also
have good programming skills for undertaking the
practical elements of the programme.
For international students we require English
language qualifications IELTS 6.5, TOEFL (CBT) 237
or TOEFL (written test) 575. Please also refer to the
International Students section from page 386 to
391.
Further information
Please contact:
Rupal Vaja, Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
Asif Khan, MSc in Advanced Methods

in Computer Science
There are many things I like about studying at
Queen Mary the programme is well-designed
and gives me an opportunity to choose the modules
that best suit my area of interest, the students are
friendly and there is a good percentage of
international students.
As far as the academic and study facilities are
concerned, one can't expect more! In our first
semester, as part of our Research Methods
coursework, we were required to conduct a study
of peoples behaviours when they watch movies
together in cinema. It was a very interesting
experience being in a cinema and not watching
the movie, but rather observing behaviour.
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MSc Software Engineering

(specialist)
This MSc programme focuses on advanced
theoretical and practical techniques in program
design, and the management of software project risk.
It includes training in vital areas such as security,
specification, risk management, usability, and design
integrity.
You will learn advanced techniques in program
design (including software patterns and component
technologies) and information handling (structured
information, databases). You will study key issues
of interactive system design, leading to the ability
to identify issues and trade-offs in the design of
human-computer interaction, and to invent and
evaluate alternative solutions to design problems.
You will gain knowledge in the mathematical
foundations of software and the practical application
of these techniques. You will develop skills to
manage software project risks and learn about the
development of tools to support decision-making.
The programme will enable you to become
competitive in the most technically oriented
branches of software engineering. Typical jobs after
graduation include software risk analyst, system
designer, software quality assurance, software
engineer, programmer, usability consultant, systems
analyst, and software architect.
Programme outline
Core modules
Advanced Program Design (in Java) Research
Methods (double module) MSc Project
and at least one of:
Software Risk Assessment Specification and
Verification
Algorithms and Complexity Distributed Systems
and Security Entrepreneurship in Information
Technology Interactive Systems Design
Foundations for Information Retrieval The
Semantic Web XML and Structured Information
change.
Assessment
Entry requirements
391.
Further information
Please contact:
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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MSc Information Management

(specialist)
This MSc focuses on the specialist skills required
to develop and manage search tools for large-scale,
complex information repositories, such as the Web,
digital libraries, and interactive digital TV.
This programme provides advanced study in a range
of modelling, evaluation and design methods used in
information management research and development.
You will learn about effective and efficient techniques
for representing, managing, retrieving, and
presenting electronic information, and gain
experience of their application in practice. Strong
emphasis is given to the design of information
management systems in increasingly intricate and
diverse information environments. You will also gain
experience in the development of search engines
using the latest technologies and standards (for
example XML and MPEG-7).
The programme prepares you both for research
study and for specialist employment in the
information industry. Typical jobs after graduation
include web search engine architect, digital library
research, database manager/administrator, content
manager, knowledge engineer, and data visualisation
engineer.
Programme outline
Core modules
Foundations for Information Retrieval Special
Topics in Information Retrieval Research Methods
(double module) XML and Structured Information
MSc Project
and Complexity Computability Computational
Genomics Computer Vision and Neural Networks
Design for Human Interaction Distributed Systems
and Security Entrepreneurship in Information
Technology Interactive Systems Design
Multimedia Systems Software Risk Assessment
Computer Vision The Semantic Web
change.
Assessment
Entry requirements
391.
Further information
Please contact:
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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MSc New Media Interaction

(specialist)
This programme focuses on the theoretical
background and technical skills needed to design,
implement, and evaluate new media systems.
You will develop skills in the analysis of human
interaction with such systems and human-to-human
interaction through the use of new media systems.
Particular attention in the programme is given to
interactive systems and you might choose to
conduct a project on multimodal design, prototype,
or evaluation tools; collaborative music systems;
gesture and communication systems; or interactive
data visualisation/auditory displays.
The programme is essentially technical; further
developing your skills so you can create substantive
prototypes on your final project, demonstrating
your eligibility for employment in the multimedia/
multimodal industries. The programme also
incorporates less technical modules that give a
sound theoretical foundation in interaction design
that is not tied to any specific technology.
You will graduate with options to work in the new
media entertainment industry, especially computer
games, social software and other multi-user forms
of online interaction.
Programme outline
Core modules
Research Methods (double module) Interactive
Systems Design Multimedia Systems Design
for Human Interaction MSc Project.
Advanced Multimedia Applications Advanced
Program Design (in Java) Business Information
Systems C++ for Image Processing Computer
Vision and Neural Networks Digital Broadcasting
Image and Video Processing Multimedia Data
Retrieval Music and Speech Processing
Techniques in Computer Vision The Semantic Web
XML and Structured Information.
change.
Assessment
Entry requirements
391.
Further information
Please contact:
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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MSc Intelligent Web

Technologies (specialist)
This MSc focuses on advanced study in the
development of intelligent technologies on the
web, covering web services, software agents, and
technologies associated with the semantic web. This
programme provides you with an understanding of
the relevant standards and technologies such as
XML, XSLT, RDF, RDFS, DAML+OIL, OWL, and the
database technologies appropriate for the storage
and retrieval of both XML and RDF. You will learn
about the tools needed for working with web ontology
languages, such as OWL, for analysing intelligent
web technologies and supporting the semantic web.
You will also gain practical experience with the
relevant programming frameworks and APIs (XSLT,
DOM, SAX, and Jena). You will be able to apply this
knowledge in your project work, developing your own
intelligent web system.
The programme is aimed at preparing you both
for research study and for specialist employment
in a wide range of public and private sectors in
web technologies. Typical jobs after graduation
include web developer, web master, web architect,
e-commerce programmer, portal developer, or
mobile services developer.
Programme outline
Core modules
Foundations of Information Retrieval The Semantic
Web XML and Structured Information Research
Methods (double module) MSc Project
and Complexity Computability Computational
Genomics Computer Vision and Neural Networks
C++ for Image Processing Design for Human
Interaction Distributed Systems and Security
Entrepreneurship in Information Technology
Multimedia Systems Software Risk Assessment
Special Topics in Information Retrieval
Computer Vision
change.
Assessment
Entry requirements
391.
Further information
Please contact:
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
Computer Science

(specialist)
One year full-time, two years part-time by distance
learning (Subject to approval)
This programme enables you to design and
implement security and surveillance systems.
You will graduate with an understanding of the
techniques used to protect computer systems
against attack and how individuals can be identified
from images and video. In addition, you will be able
to implement a system that uses image and sounds
from surveillance systems to identify events.
At the end of the programme you will be able to
apply your thorough understanding of security and
surveillance issues to act as a technical consultant
for any organisation intending to develop or enhance
these systems.
Programme outline
Core modules
Advanced Transform Methods C++ for Image
Processing Computer Vision and Neural Networks
Security and Authentication Research Methods
(over two semesters) Techniques in Computer
Vision MSc Project
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Choose two of the following:
Multimedia Systems Image and Video
Processing Software Risk Assessment
Please note that module availability
is subject to change
Assessment
Assessment will be by coursework and examinations.
Assessment of the project will be by demonstration,
presentation and a written report.
Entry requirements
(minimum upper second class) in either Computer
Science or Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
The MSc Security and Surveillance programme
is subject to approval at the time of printing.
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MSc Computing and Information

Systems (generalist)
This MSc is an intensive one-year generalist
programme for highly-motivated graduates with a
good honours degree, but with little prior experience
of computer science. You will develop theoretical and
practical skills in computing and information systems
development.
The programme includes modules which introduce
core aspects of computing, including a double
module in object-oriented programming (using Java),
plus modules covering Systems Analysis and
Software Engineering essential for anyone seeking
a career in Information Systems development.
The core modules are supplemented by optional
specialist modules covering a broad range of
subjects relevant to the software industry, such
as Network Programming, Business Information
Systems and Graphical User Interface design. Your
project work will typically involve the design and
implementation of a significant piece of software
within your chosen specialism. Projects undertaken
for external organisations are encouraged.
The programme opens up a wide range of career
opportunities in the IT industry, commerce and
academia, with graduates taking up posts as
software designers and engineers, product or
systems programmers, database developers,
network engineers, analysts or consultants.
Programme outline
Core modules
Database Systems Java Programming (double
module) Software Engineering (double module)
Systems Analysis MSc Project

Network Programming Business Information
Systems Computational Genomics
Entrepreneurship in Information Technology
Graphical User Interface Design Interaction Design
Software Risk Assessment
Please note module availability is subject to change.
Assessment
The taught modules are examined through a
combination of assessed coursework and written
examinations taken in May/June. The MSc Project
is assessed by written dissertation and an oral
examination in September.
Entry requirements
A first degree in a subject not related to computer
science, or a degree with less than 50 per cent of
the modules in computer science subjects. We
require a minimum of an upper second class
honours degree, and we normally look for a Grade
Point Average (GPA) of greater than 3.2. We also
need evidence of mathematical ability equivalent to
UK GCSE grade B, and that you have completed an
individual project as proof of your ability to study
independently.
391.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
Jayashree Sathyanarayanan, MSc Software Engineering

When I considered Queen Mary as a postgraduate option,
I found that it had a good ranking and was known as one of the
best universities in London. The programme I was interested in also
offered modules I was interested in. Many of the subjects are really
practical and the modules encourages creative thinking. It has also
given me a fresh perspective on many new concepts. I have had
good experiences with the staff in the Department. I can approach
any of them whenever I have doubts and they always encourage
individual development. My project supervisor is very kind and
encouraged me in every step of my dissertation. He is very patient
and has even included me in a research group for PhD students.
This helps and accelerates knowledge transfer and gives me an
insight about other peoples research interests.
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MSc Bioinformatics
(interdisciplinary)
Entry requirements
A good first degree, minimum upper second
class honours. There are two entry routes:
(Taught jointly with the School of Biological

and Chemical Sciences)
You should have a first degree in biological

sciences (including a strong component of
genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a
similar discipline). Some previous programming
exposure or mathematical aptitude is needed.
Alternatively, you should have a first degree in
mathematics, a physical science or computer
science and be a capable programmer. You should
have studied Biology to A-level or equivalent.
This MSc programme is intended for graduates
of both biological sciences and computer-related
subjects (including physics and mathematics) who
want to convert to Bioinformatics.
If your background is in biology, you will develop
practical programming ability and a more formal
understanding of computer science. If your
background is in computing or physical sciences,
you will learn essential concepts of the organisation
of genetic information and how the genetic blueprint
is implemented. You will gain experience with
concepts in software design and implementation in
the context of molecular biology, together with an
understanding of the theoretical framework that
underpins some of the commonly used methods of
analysis. Project work on the programme involves
application of these principles and techniques to
biological data analysis.
A degree in Bioinformatics can open you to a
rewarding career in the biotechnology industry,
including pharmaceutical development, drug
discovery, forensics, or environmental and ecological
research.
Programme outline
Core modules
Research Methods for Bioinformatics (two-semester
single module) MSc Project
and Complexity Computational Genomics
Database Systems Functional Genomics Genes
and Bioinformatics Genomics Heredity and Gene
Action IT Programming (double module)
Software Engineering Software Risk Assessment
Systems Analysis The Semantic Web
Transmission Genetics XML and Structured
Information

391.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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Pre-Masters Diploma in
One year full-time
This one-year program is designed to act as a
foundation year for overseas students who have
completed their first degree in Computer Science,
but do not have sufficient qualifications to permit
direct entry onto the specialist Masters programmes.
The programme is offered jointly between Computer
Science and the Language and Learning Unit of the
College. All students on the programme will take one
compulsory module each semester in English
Language and Study Skills as part of their total load
of eight modules. All students also take six modules
in Computer Science. These modules provide a
coherent programme of study that, subject to your
performance, provide an effective pathway to study
Computer Science at Masters level.
Candidates will be able to progress to the linked
Computer Science MSc programmes if they have
achieved an overall PASS award with an average
mark of at least 60 per cent in modules taken
(minimum of four modules) and 55 per cent in the
two language modules (equivalent to IELTS 6.5).
This level is consistent with the criteria for entry
to the Specialist Masters programs in Computer
Science for graduate applicants from outside the
College.
Programme outline
Core modules
Advanced Program Design (Java) Algorithms and
Complexity Computer Graphics Further Networks
and Operating Systems
Students must choose two modules from:
Interaction Design Artificial Intelligence Machine
Learning and Data Mining Computability
Entry requirements
For entry onto our Graduate Diploma in Science and
Engineering, you should possess a first degree in
Computer Science, with sufficient evidence of
programming skills, the equivalent of Maths GCSE
grade B and related numeracy skills, as well as
having conducted a project or equivalent experience
as evidence of your ability to study independently.
or TOEFL (written test) 530 or TOEFL (IBT) 71.
Please also refer to the International Students
section from page 386 to 391.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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Research degrees
MSc in Computer Science by Research
Our MSc in Computer Science by Research involves
an extended (one-year) individual research project
carried out as part of one of our established research
groups, combined with selected taught modules.
This programme offers you the chance to undertake
an advanced Masters programme through an
extended research project. The programme is
suitable for outstanding students who have an
interest in advanced research-based study in
one of our research specialisms: Computer Vision;
Information Retrieval; Interaction, Media and
Communication; Risk Assessment and Decision
Analysis; Theoretical Computer Science.
You will join one of our research groups, taking
four selected taught modules and completing an
extended research project. You will have the
opportunity to develop further research and technical
skills and to be able to demonstrate a level of
independence that is greater than developed
on a purely taught programme.
The MSc by Research programme will give you solid
theoretical and practical research competences in
your chosen field of study and will enhance your
employability. Successful completion of the
programme may also provide a route to further study
at doctoral level or for a research and development
position in industry.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
PhD study
We are well-known for our pioneering research and
pride ourselves on the many world-class cutting-edge
projects in which we are involved. Joining us as a
PhD student gives you the chance to experience this
buzz and be part of our efforts to shape the future of
computer science.
We offer well-integrated doctoral study programmes
in our various areas of specialisation in computer
science: Computer Vision; Information Retrieval;
Interaction, Media and Communication and
Theoretical Computer Science. Based around these
themes, each of our research groups is involved in
internationally leading research, funded by UK
Research Councils, the European Union, and
industry around the world.
As one of the UKs leading computer science
departments, we offer our postgraduate students a
comprehensive and supportive training environment.
You will work as part of a friendly and vibrant
research community under the supervision of
experts in the field.
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As a member of one of our research groups you will

be accommodated in a research laboratory alongside
other PhD students and full-time post-doctoral
researchers. Students often participate
in the funded research projects of the group.
We provide a generous travel budget to enable
research students to present papers at international
conferences. Budgets for expenditure on
experiments, equipment, and software are
also available.
For more detailed information and funding
opportunities for PhD students, please visit our
website: www.dcs.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/phd/
Research areas
The following outlines our major areas of research
interest. For more detailed information please visit
each research groups web pages:
www.eecs.qmul.ac.uk/phd/
Vision and Interaction Research
Our Computer Vision group is internationally
renowned for its work on modelling object behaviour,
human facial and body action, facial synthesis and
super-resolution, multi-modal biometrics, 3D
deformable shape, and structure from motion. The
work has been widely applied to vehicle and people
detection and tracking; behaviour screening and
anomaly detection in public space CCTV.
Our core expertise includes statistical machine
learning, time series analysis, dynamic Bayesian
graph models, multi-view geometry, multi-modal data
fusion, neurobiologically inspired vision, and image
compression.
The groups research attracts significant interest from

industry and the government and has attracted a
large amount of international funding from a variety
of sources. Since 1998, the group has had direct
industrial funding from the US and Australia for an
R&D project developing computer vision-based
advanced incident monitoring systems. Since 2007,
the group has received venture capital investment;
UK and US government seed funding for video
analytics commercialisation. This work has also
been the primary IPR for two start-up companies
in the US, Australia and UK.
Some recent projects include SAMURAI, global
behaviour inference over distributed multi-camera
networks; LIREC, emotion and body language
recognition; BEWARE, multi-camera object tracking
and abnormal event recognition in CCTV; HUMANIS,
3D models of deformable and articulated objects;
ICONS, incident recognition for surveillance and
security; and VIGOUR, an Integrated Vision System
integrating face detection, head tracking, human
body modelling, feature extraction, and behaviour
interpretation. These collaborative projects link the
group with UK, EU and US government and
industrial partners as well as end-users.
Interaction Media and Communication (IMC) is an
internationally recognised interdisciplinary group
with a current grant portfolio of over 12 million. We
explore new forms of human action and interaction
using a combination of ideas and methods from the
arts, computer science, philosophy, and social
science. Our primary research areas are: human
interaction, public engagement, creativity, and
performance and advanced multi-modal interaction.
Computer Science
Our Augmented Human Interaction (AHI) Laboratory

is a unique research facility that combines state-ofthe-art multi-person motion capture equipment with
novel 3D auditory and visual displays. This enables
us to capture and transform a wide variety of
human-human and human-machine interactions.
We will shortly be extending this facility through a
new Space for Performance and Interaction (SPI).
IMCs current research projects include a large ESRC
project on human dialogue, a large EU project on
human-robot interaction and an internationally
lauded science outreach activity: cs4fn
(www.cs4fn.org). We also have new strategic links
with the Centre for Digital Music (C4DM) with whom
we share an EPSRC platform grant and jointly lead
an innovative new PhD programme in Media and
Arts Technology (www.mat.qmul.ac.uk).
We publish our research in high quality international
journals and have a strong presence at international
conferences in our area (eg Cognitive Science and
Human-Computer Interaction). We also chair
important international conferences in our area (eg
SIGDial and Creativity and Cognition). Our innovative
arts-science collaborations have been shown at the
National Portrait Galley, the ICA, SHUNT, and arts
and science festivals around the UK.
Information Engineering Research
The Risk Assessment and Decision Analysis Research
(RADAR) group is unique in the UK in its focus on
problems of decision-making under uncertainty, and
is a world-leader in the development and application
of Bayesian Net technologies.
We specialise in risk assessment in high-stake
environments, with applications in transport,
software, and finance. Since its establishment
at Queen Mary in 2000, the group has attracted
2 million worth of research funding on a range of
projects in these areas. Increasingly our research
now covers legal and medical decision-making, with
member of the group acting as expert witnesses in
a number of high profile criminal and civil cases.
In 2008 the Group was funded by EPSRC to run
a research cluster in the area of improved medical
decision-making as part of the Government
programme for the Digital Economy; we have close
ties with medics and lawyers both within and beyond
Queen Mary. This area of research is likely to be a
major focus for the group in the next few years.
Other areas of interest and expertise include the
use of Bayesian reasoning in personalisation and
recommendation systems for the media and the
web.
RADAR has close links with industry, including
companies such as Bosch, DSTL, Philips, and
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Motorola. In addition, Professor Norman Fenton

and Professor Martin Neil are founder members
and directors of Agena Ltd, a company that builds
Bayesian Network based decision support systems
for a range of major clients.
Our internationally renowned Information Retrieval
group has strong expertise in structured document
retrieval and business information domains.
Members of our group have been at the leadingedge of information retrieval research developing
specialised search tools for applications including ecommerce, financial service portals, computer crime
detection, as well as patient management in medical
fields.
Research topics include multimedia, XML, MPEG-7
and Web retrieval, knowledge-based uncertain
reasoning, formal models and theories, integration
of database and information retrieval technologies
(probabilistic SQL), personalisation, document
clustering and summarisation, evaluation of retrieval
systems, information seeking, computational
linguistics, and natural language processing. Results
from these research investigations are being applied
in the context of business search solutions, distance
learning, digital libraries, the semantic web, music
retrieval, and interactive digital TV.
Since 2002, the group has attracted research
funding from the EU, EPSRC, Royal Society, Library
and Information Commission, and the British
Council. Research projects include: SAVANT on the
integration of personalisation include techniques for
interactive digital TV domain and a range of user
devices such as PDAs, Tablet PCs and TVs; and
OntoWeb on developing search facilities based on
RDF and XML technologies for the Semantic Web.
The group has strong links with the international
Information Retrieval community and with industry in
Europe. Apriorie Ltd is a spinout company that builds
on the commercialisation of the HySpirit retrieval
platform. The group is also a founding member of
the London Knowledge Management Network and
a member of the UK Multimedia Knowledge
Management Network.
Theory
Our Theory group specialises in the logical,
mathematical and statistical foundations of computer
science, with a breadth and depth of expertise
almost unmatched in the UK. The groups expertise
is broad in range from complexity, through
automated reasoning, concurrent and distributed
systems, formal methods in human-computer
interaction to verification of systems software and
logic. We tackle the hard problems inherent in
discovering the power and limitations of computer
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systems, and how principled design, based on the

right mathematical models might make them more
robust and secure. We collaborate with NASA, Intel,
Microsoft, and other companies and government
agencies on using novel mathematical modelling
techniques.
Information Engineering:
Risk Assessment and
Decision Analysis
Our group is known as a world-leading centre for

research on logical methods for reasoning about
computer systems. We have spearheaded several
developments - separation logic, logic for continuous
systems, information theory for security, process
types for web services - in which novel theoretical
developments by us have been brought to bear in
new application areas. We have also made
fundamental contributions in pure logic (model
theory, proof theory, categorical semantics), and
in complexity theory. At the moment we have about
4m in research funding, supporting a thriving
intellectual community. This includes a prestigious
EPSRC Platform Grant, awarded to leading research
groups in the UK to underpin their strategic
development.
William Marsh MA(Cantab) MSc(Oxon) PhD(Soton)

Lecturer
Risk assessment and decision analysis with Bayesian
Networks, specialising in system safety and software
risk management
Professor Norman Fenton BSc MSc(Lond) PhD(Sheff)

FBCS MIEE AFIMA CEng CMath
Professor of Computer Science
Risk assessment and decision analysis. Renowned
for Baysien net applications and laying the
foundations of the field of software metrics
Professor Martin Neil BSc(Glasgow Caledonian)

PhD(South Bank and Strathclyde) MIEE CEng
Professor of Computer Science and Statistics
Systems risk and software project risk assessment,
operational risk in finance, and decision analysis with
Bayesian Networks
Information Engineering:
Information Retrieval
Silvano P V Barros BSc(Brun) MSc(UMIST/Brun)
PhD(Brun)
Lecturer
Application of high performance and parallel
computing techniques to improve retrieval
performance
Tassos Tombros DipEng(Patras, Greece) MSc
PhD(Glas)
Lecturer
Document clustering as a tool for effective document
retrieval, query-based similarity measures and userbased automatic summarisation techniques
Jane Reid MA(St Andrews) MSc(Glas)
Senior Lecturer
User-centred aspects of information seeking,
information retrieval, structured document retrieval
and human-computer interaction
Thomas Roelleke Diplom-Informatiker Dr rer nat
Senior Lecturer
Information management based on the integration
of database and information retrieval technologies
Theory
John Bell BA MSc(Lond) PhD(Essex)
Lecturer
Logical formalisation of context-dependent reasoning
or pragmatic reasoning
Computer Science
Gianluigi Bellin Laurea(Padua) PhD(Stanford)

Senior Lecturer
Proof theory of classical, linear and affine logic
and non-commutative logical systems
Kohei Honda MSc PhD(Keio, Japan)
Reader
Theories of interacting processes for the deeper
understanding of general computational behaviours,
from assemblers to distributed computation
Matthew Huntbach BSc(Lond) MA DPhil(Sus)
Lecturer
Concurrent programming languages, specifically
in languages to describe systems that consist of
multiple agents interacting with each other
Professor Max Kanovich MSc PhD Doctor of
Science(Moscow, Russia)
Pure and applied logic, mathematics, computational
and descriptive complexity and the design and
analysis of efficient algorithms for problems in formal
systems
Pasquale Malacaria Laurea(Rome) DEA PhD(Paris)
Reader
Semantics of programming languages and their
application to static analysis, computer and software
security
Soren Riis MSc(Copenhagen) PhD(Oxon)
Reader
Algebraic proof complexity, mathematical logic,
bounded arithmetic, complexity theory, non-standard
models, network coding and representation theory
and algebra
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Professor Ursula Martin BA MA(Cantab) MSc

PhD(Warw) FBCS FIEE CEng
Computational logic in mathematics and its
applications in pure mathematics, symbol
computation, numerical libraries and mathematical
modelling
Professor Peter OHearn BSc(Dalhousie) MSc
PhD(Queens, Canada)
Professor of Semantics and Design of Programming
Languages
Research Fellow
Logics and semantics of computation, both the
foundations and applications. Separation logic
for concurrency and local reasoning
Paulo Oliva BSc (UFPE, Brazil) MSc PhD (Aarhus
University, Denmark)
Research Fellow
Applications of proof theory in Computer Science
and mathematics
Professor Edmund Robinson MA PhD (Cantab)
Logic, category theory and the semantics of
programming languages and type theories
Hongseok Yang BS(KAIST, Korea) PhD(University
of Illinois, USA)
Research Fellow
Development of Separation logic to develop scalable
static program analyses for memory safety
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Vision and Interaction: Vision

Lourdes Agapito BSc MSc PhD(Madrid)
Senior Lecturer
Computer vision with a particular focus on the
estimation of 3D information from video sequences
Professor Peter McOwan BSc(Edin) MSc(Aberd) PhD
MSc(Lond)
Visual perception, mathematical models for visual
processing, cognitive science and biologicallyinspired hardware and software
Professor Shaogang Gong BSc(Electron Sci and Tech
China) DPhil(Oxon) FIEE
Professor of Visual Computation
Computational vision and learning. One of the worlds
leading researchers on visual motion and video
analysis, object tracking and recognition
Pengwei Hao BSc MSc(NWPU, Xian, China) PhD(IRSA
CAS Beijing, China)
Lecturer
Image coding, image retrieval, 3D modelling, mesh
coding, non-photorealistic rendering and computer
animation
Fabrizio Smeraldi MSc(Genoa) PhD(Lausanne)
Lecturer
Pattern recognition and learning theory. The
ultimate goal is to teach machines how to locate the
interesting objects in an image and recognise what
they are
Tony Tao Xiang BSc(Xi'an Jiaotong, China) MSc(CUC,
China) PhD(NUS, Singapore)
Lecturer
Computer Vision and Machine Learning. Applications
include video analysis and abnormal video behaviour
detection for Visual Surveillance
Vision and Interaction:

Interaction, Media and
Communication
Nick Bryan-Kinns BSc MSc PhD(Lond)
Lecturer
Remote group music improvisation, communication,
collaboration, engagement, creativity and novel forms
of interaction
Paul Curzon BA MA PhD(Cantab) PGCert FBCS
Reader
Interaction design, automated reasoning and formal
verification. Public engagement (editor of
www.cs4fn.org, a fun webzine on computer science)
Computer Science
Patrick Healey BSc DipAppPsych(Notts) MSc

PhD(Edin)
Professor of Human Interaction
Digital technologies to enrich and transform
human communication
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Professor Peter McOwan
Jon Rowson BSc(UMIST) MSc(Essex)

Senior Lecturer
Interaction and interactive systems, models of
interaction, formal specification and the notion
of control
Tony Stockman BTech PhD(Bradford)
Senior Lecturer
Auditory display design and data sonification:
examining how sound can be used to explore
complex data sets
Graham White BA(Oxon) SM(MIT) DPhil(Oxon)
Lecturer
Spatial and causal reasoning, the logic of
explanation, and the application of category and
type-theoretic techniques to reasoning about action.
I work on biological and computer vision, face

perception and synthesis and mathematical
modelling of perception funded by EPSRC and the
Royal Society. Expression and gesture recognition
for robots, the LIREC project funded by EU and
Public understanding of science for example
through sodarace.net funded by EPSRC.
I have long held a fascination with artificial
intelligence, human vision and perception and a
strong belief in the importance of interdisciplinary
research.
Ideally my research would lead to a deeper
understanding of how the human brain works. This
in turn would lead to better computer technologies
that can respond to human emotions.
Student projects often work directly on elements of
my main research programme. The interdisciplinary
mix of my research interests give students a range
of project options, from robots vision systems to
mood sensitive play list generation for their MP3
players.
Time and again Ive seen how students at Queen
Mary can really grow intellectually and go on to do
great things with their lives. We also never forget
that learning can be great fun too!
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Electronic Engineering enables an increasing
interconnected world to come even closer together.
Our teaching and research uses core electronic
engineering and telecommunications methods and
theory in innovative ways. Electronic Engineering at
Queen Mary is at the leading edge of research in
the use and development of advanced technologies.
In addition to offering a wide range of taught and
research postgraduate programmes, we offer unique
distance learning MSc programmes, which are
available to students in the UK, Europe, and
through partner institutions across the globe.
Research strengths
Electronic Engineering was established at Queen
Mary over 100 years ago, and since that time
we have maintained a reputation for research
excellence. We hold research grants in the areas
of antennas, telecommunications, intelligent systems,
digital signal processing and multimedia, from
organisations such as EPSRC, the EU, industry, and
government. The benefit of studying for an MSc in a
research-active department is that you are taught by
people who are research leaders in their fields.
Our research vision focuses on modern
telecommunications, and on emerging digital media
and creative industries. We produce world-class
research and engage with industry, partners and
academic colleagues, in the UK and internationally,
in a variety of disciplines, to make a difference to
real world problems.

The Departments significant investment in research
expertise led to excellent results in the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). We submitted
90 per cent of our academic staff, of which 50 per
cent were rated at either three or four star (four
being the highest possible number of stars),
confirming the standard of our internationally leading
research.
During the assessment period, the Department
awarded an impressive 77 PhDs, and attracted 126
new research grants valued at 15.2 million. We
boast a current EPSRC portfolio of 18 grants worth
6 million; a current EU portfolio of eight grants
worth 4.4 million, with an additional five secured
grants yet to start, valued at 1.46 million. We have
formed two new research groups in the last five
years and both, Multimedia and Vision and C4DM,
have moved rapidly to world leading status.
Members of our Department are developing the next
generation of electronics. The Department has been
awarded two EPSRC Platform Grants are only
awarded to groups with an internationally leading
reputation and a high international profile. Both are
valued at over 1 million, with Professor Parini
leading an award to support research in the
Antennas and Electromagnetics group on the use of
microware systems for healthcare and imaging. For
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the second, Professor Plumbley and colleagues

in the Centre for Digital Music and the Interaction,
Media and Communication group in the Department
of Computer Science were awarded 1.2 million
from EPSRC to support their collaborative research.
This same team has recently received 5 million of
funding to establish a Doctoral Training Centre for
Media and Arts Technology. The programme
provides ten four-year PhD scholarships per year
for five years and is part of a 250 million strategic
initiative, funded by EPSRC.
Science offers taught postgraduate students their
own computing laboratory, which is equipped with a
large number of workstations. An extensive wireless
LAN capability is provided where students can use
their own laptops. For both research and Masters
projects there are specialist labs for multimedia,
digital signal processing and microwave antennas.
PhD students have generous study space. In
addition, we have been awarded 1.8 million for
development of the experimental facilities for the
Antenna and C4DM groups which will be completed
by 2010.
Electronic Engineering is pleased to be able to
offer students from selected countries a 2,000
scholarship for all our taught MSc degree
programmes. Students from the following countries
are eligible for these scholarships:
Bangladesh
Brazil
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR
India
Iran
Kenya
Malaysia
Nigeria
Pakistan
Russia
Sri Lanka
South Korea
Thailand
Vietnam.
In order to be eligible for these awards you must:
Be a national of a country listed above
Be classified as an international student for
fees purposes
Apply for a masters programme by July 30
of the year of entry.
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Please note:
There is no need to make a separate scholarship
application. All eligible candidates will be
considered on the basis of the information
provided in their application form. You will be
informed whether you have been awarded a
scholarship when we make you an offer.
Early application will increase the probability of
a scholarship.
Candidates must not be in receipt of any other
College scholarship or a full fees scholarship from
any other source (for example The Chevening
Scheme).
The scholarship awards will be deducted from
tuition fees payable to the College.
Please note that in most cases the College only
awards partial scholarships and competition for
these awards is intense. Students must be able
to finance the remainder of their tuition fees and
living expenses.
in the autumn of each year. These are available to

UK, EU and international students and pay for tuition
fees and/or a tax-free maintenance grant. There is
always strong competition for these and interested
students should apply as early as possible,
preferably between January and March.
College Scholarships
Every year Electronic Engineering offers a limited
number of scholarships worth 2000 each to MSc
student (in addition to any other scholarship
awarded). The scholarships are awarded on the
basis of exceptional academic merit, on a first-comefirst-served basis and are made at the time of
application. In order to claim a College Scholarship,
students must first accept their offer of a place at
Queen Mary.

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
PhD Scholarships
The School has a number of EPSRC, College,
industrial, and internationally funded research
studentships available for PhD students beginning
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
www.elec.qmul.ac.uk
Research Students Coordinator
Melissa Yeo
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5357
Email: [email protected]
www.elec.qmul.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Mile End Road
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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We are committed to being leaders in research and
training industry leaders. The world of electronics,
communications, media technologies, and
computing offers challenging, creative, and well-paid
careers in a variety of economic sectors. There is
currently a shortage of highly-qualified graduate
engineers, making excellent salaries the norm.
Graduate profile: Ali Naiz
You may wish to work on the research and

development of new technologies and applications
either in the laboratories of a large manufacturer or
in a smaller contract research and development
company where there would be opportunities to work
with a variety of clients. For this type of work, career
progression is through project leadership into
positions of increasing technical challenge and
responsibility. Alternatively, you may prefer to work
on large projects that require organisational skills
and leadership. Initially this might involve working at
a junior level in support of major projects, but with
increased experience the career path opens into
senior project and company management.
Whether you are interested in a career that stays
very close to the latest technologies or one in which
you use your technical skills to move into
engineering management, you can be sure of a
career that is absorbing and creatively satisfying.
There is no need to worry about finding a job either
there is a great shortage of professional engineers in
the UK and the competent and motivated graduate is
likely to receive many offers for well-paid jobs.
Studied: MSc Telecommunications graduated

September 2006
We have a large database of companies currently

offering graduate opportunities in electrical
engineering and information technology, and Queen
Mary has an outstanding Careers Office that will help
you to focus on the right career and give practical
advice for completing job applications and preparing
your CV. Electronic Engineering graduates have been
recruited to work for the following organisations: BT,
Microsoft, Motorola, Nortel Oracle, and Samsung, to
mention just a few.

I wanted to study Electronic Engineering in
London. Queen Mary enjoys a good reputation
amongst UK universities. It is a respected College
of the University of London with the whole
campus located in one place, which means one
doesnt have to run around all over London to
attend classes.
Currently: I am in Telecoms R&D department with

IBM, developing HSS for Nortel as a contractor
which is a part of their IMS NGN solution.

My time at Queen Mary was very conducive to
learning. The library, the labs and other students
were very helpful. And last but not least I have
made friends there from all over the world.
I have always been fascinated by technology and
would like to learn more and more about new as
well as established technologies. I aim to build
myself a good base for the future where I
eventually want to become a solutions/
applications architect.
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Degree programmes
(Network Pathway)
learning
This programme provides postgraduate training
in the principles and applications of
telecommunications, particularly in the way the
subject is moving towards integrating voice and
data applications with the Internet. It builds on the
internationally acknowledged research expertise of
our staff, as well the substantial amount of teaching
given by staff on the University of London BT MSc in
Telecommunications Engineering. This pathway puts
emphasis on telecommunications technologies,
especially mobile technologies.
At the end of the programme, you will be equipped
with the skills needed for a wide range of jobs in the
expanding telecommunications industry, from
designing infrastructure and services for the new 3G
mobile networks to working on the expansion of the
Internet with new technologies and protocols.
Programme outline
There are no optional modules. Enrolment onto
a specific degree programme constitutes the
specialisation and module choice.
Semester 1
Either Java Programming or Advanced Software
Technologies (1) As determined by the Department
to suit the applicants academic and professional
profile Digital Broadcasting (1) Internet
Infrastructure Security and Authentication
Semester 2
Network Modelling and Performance Satellite
Communications Multimedia Systems (1)
Wireless Networks (1)
May-September
Project
(1) = This module is taken in the first year of parttime by distance learning study.
Assessment
All students are required to take written examinations
in May/June. To obtain an MSc, students must gain
passes in six of the eight modules taken with an
overall average of 50 per cent.
In addition to the above, the MSc requires that a
satisfactory individual project should be completed.
MSc students who do not pass the written
examinations are only allowed to attempt the project
after passing resit examinations the following May.
Entry requirements
You should have a first or upper second class
degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer
Science, Mathematics, or a related discipline;
some programming experience (preferably an
object-orientated language) such as C or C++, and
a basic knowledge of telecommunications networks.
Applicants with unrelated degrees will be considered
if there is evidence of significant industrial
experience. Applicants with lower second class
degrees may be considered if the undergraduate
degree specialised in relevant subjects.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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learning
The growth of the Internet has led to the emergence
of new industries, services, and products that were
unimaginable only a few years ago. With this growth
has come the need for employees with the special
skills required to build and deploy industrial-strength
Internet computing systems.
The Internet Computing pathway is designed to
equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the
Internet computing industry. This programme is
intended both for graduates in a related discipline,
who wish to enhance and specialise their skills in the
area, and also for industrialists with some experience
of working in the information technology or
telecommunications sectors, who wish to
obtain a formal qualification.
Upon completing, you will have advanced skills in
the application and underlying theory of Internet
Computing technologies. Taught modules include the
basic principles of digital networks, through modules
that describe the software technologies that drive the
Internet and to modules that describe research-level
technologies, techniques, and services. This will give
you a thorough understanding of the subject, with a
specialised knowledge of a chosen sub-field based
on your project.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Advanced Software Technologies (1) Network
Computing and Internet Technologies (1) Internet
Semester 2
Network Modelling and Performance Multimedia
Systems (1) Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent
Systems Internet Databases (1)
May-September
Project
Assessment
passes in six of the eight modules taken
with an overall average of 50 per cent.
Entry requirements
degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science,
Mathematics, or a related discipline. You should
have Java programming experience from your
undergraduate degree. Applicants with unrelated
degrees will be considered if there is evidence of
significant industrial experience. Applicants with
lower second class degrees may be considered if
the undergraduate degree specialised in relevant
subjects.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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learning
This programme provides postgraduate training
in the principles and applications of software and
telecommunications as applied to e-Commerce.
The integrated curriculum responds to rapid
developments in the discipline and attempts to
satisfy the needs of good graduates with degrees in
Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or related
subjects. The structure is similar to the Internet
Computing pathway and aims to help fill the skills
gap for e-Commerce specialists as demand
continues to grow in all sectors of industry and
commerce. It emphasises both e-Commerce
applications and the underlying information and
communication technologies.
At the end of the programme, you will be able
to construct software to deliver e-Commerce
applications over the Internet and understand how
the different types of infrastructure affect design
and commercial decisions.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Advanced Software Technologies (1) Network
Computing and Internet Technologies (1) Internet
Semester 2
Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
Mobile Services (1) Protocols for the Electronic
Marketplace Internet Databases(1)
May-September
Project
Assessment
Entry requirements
See MSc Telecommunications (Internet Computing
Pathway) on page 305.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
MSc Wireless Networks

(Physical Pathway)
One year full-time
This pathway is aimed at graduates who wish to
develop careers in the wireless telecommunications
sector, especially those concerned with the radio
aspects. The programme covers topics ranging
across all layers in the wireless and mobile
networking fields, but with particular emphasis on
the physical layer of wireless cellular telephony, adhoc networks and wireless LANs. You will also study
antenna design for mobile networks and
electromagnetics aspects.
At the end of the programme you will be equipped
with the skills needed for a wide range of jobs in
the expanding telecommunications industry, with
particular emphasis on those that are relevant to
the needs of wireless equipment manufacturers
and operators.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Fundamentals of DSP Advanced Transform
Methods Internet Infrastructure CAD Techniques
for RF Electromagnetics
Semester 2
Satellite Communications Wireless Networks
Antennas for Mobile Applications Radio Wave
Propagation for Wireless Communications
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May-September
Project
Assessment
Entry requirements
Mathematics, or a related discipline. Applicants
with unrelated degrees will be considered if there
is evidence of significant industrial experience.
Applicants with lower second class degrees may be
considered if the undergraduate degree specialised
in relevant subjects. Applicants should have a first
degree that included Electromagnetics and be
familiar with such topics as Maxwells Equations
and basic antenna theory.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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MSc Wireless Networks

(Network Pathway)
Entry requirements
See MSc Telecommunications (Network Pathway)
on page 304.

learning
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
In the MSc in wireless networks (networks stream)
you will study the architectures, applications, and
protocols for modern wireless networks, including
mobile networks, wireless LANS, WiMax, and ad
hoc networks. You will also become specialised in
network security and how to make these networks
secure for both users and operators, and the latest
concepts in mobile services, including personalised
location-based services.
with the skills needed for a wide range of jobs in the
expanding telecommunications industry, especially
those for network operators, service providers, and
content providers.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Either: Java Programming(1) or Advanced Software
Technologies(1) As determined by the Department
profile. Digital Broadcasting(1) Internet
Semester 2
Satellite Communications Wireless Networks (1)
Mobile Services (1) Ad-hoc Broadband Wireless
May-September
Project
Assessment
MSc Digital Signal Processing

learning
This programme is specifically intended to respond
to a growing skills shortage in industry for engineers
with a high level of training in signal processing, and
to support Internet, multimedia, broadcast,
communications, and consumer industries.
You will develop core knowledge of basic DSP theory
and its implementation in hardware. In addition you
will be able to specialise in areas including
multimedia and intelligent signal processing. The
taught modules are fully supported, with computing
and laboratory work.
The MSc is intended for graduates in a related
discipline, who wish to enhance and specialise
their skills in the area, and also for industrialists
with some experience of working with signal
processing in the IT sector, who wish to obtain
a formal qualification.
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Programme outline
Semester 1
Fundamentals of DSP (1) Advanced Transform
Methods Digital Broadcasting Java Programming
(1)
Semester 2
Multimedia Systems (1) Speech and Music
Processing Video and Image Processing Machine
Learning (1)
May-September
Project
(1) = This module is taken in the first year
of part-time by distance learning study.
Assessment
Entry requirements
Mathematics, or a related discipline. You should
have Java programming experience from your
undergraduate degree. Applicants with unrelated
degrees will be considered if there is evidence of
significant industrial experience. Applicants with
lower second class degrees may be considered if
the undergraduate degree specialised in relevant
subjects. Applicants should also have completed
an undergraduate programme in at least one of
the following areas: Signal Processing, Control,
or Analogue Filters.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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MSc Digital Music Processing

learning
Based on our Digital Signal Processing (PSP)
programmes, but incorporating specialist modules
and a specialised project, this Masters will help to
you to understand not only how todays audio and
music technology works, but also to become a leader
in developing the next generations of these
technologies.
Entry requirements
Please see MSc Digital Signal Processing on page
309.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
You can choose from two options of study: Digital

Music Processing with DSP or with Multimedia.
The DSP option delves further into the techniques
that can be used for processing, analysis and
synthesis. It will provide you with a strong
background for further DSP work or research.
The Multimedia option incorporates a more general
understanding of how music processing is performed
in broadcasting systems and in relation to other
media. This option also emphasises many of the
technical issues currently of concern to industry,
such as watermarking, copyright protection, and
Internet streaming.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Fundamentals of DSP (1) Advanced Transform
Methods Java Programming (1) Digital
Broadcasting.
Semester 2
Music and Speech Processing Music Analysis
and Synthesis Digital Audio Effects (1) Machine
Learning (DSP option) or Multimedia Systems
(Multimedia option) (1)
May-September
Project
Assessment
Christopher Sutton, MSc in Digital Music

Processing
I chose Queen Mary mainly because the Digital
Music Processing course so closely matched what
I wanted to do and the Department is very highly
regarded in the Digital Music field.
Im studying Digital Music Processing which
combines the more traditional Digital Signal
Processing with music-specific elements. Its
a combination only tackled by a few Masters
programmes in the UK and the Queen Mary
programme is particularly well designed.
The programme is great because the lecturers
are experienced and enthusiastic about their
subjects and the Department is particularly
friendly to students.
I have been consistently impressed by the
teaching standards and the attitudes of staff
towards Masters students. The Department is
certainly innovative, with the Centre for Digital
Music rapidly expanding and making its mark
on the research field.
At the moment Im most excited about the project
Ill be undertaking in a couple of months It gives
an opportunity to carry out significant, useful,
original research alongside members of the
department and thats really what made me
consider doing a Masters in the first place.

learning
This programme enables you to design and
implement security and surveillance systems.
You will graduate with an understanding of the
techniques used to protect computer systems
against attack and how individuals can be identified
from images and video. In addition, you will be able
to implement a system that uses image and sounds
from surveillance systems to identify events.
At the end of the programme you will be able to
apply your thorough understanding of security and
surveillance issues to act as technical consultants
for any organisation intending to develop or enhance
these systems.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Advanced Transform Methods C++ for Image
Processing Computer Vision and Neural Networks
Security and Authentication Research Methods
(over two semesters)
Semester 2
Research Methods (over two semesters)
Techniques in Computer Vision
And two of the following:
Multimedia Systems Image and Video Processing
Software Risk Assessment
May-September
Advanced MSc Project
Assessment
Assessment will be by coursework and examinations.
Assessment of the project will be by demonstration,
presentation and a written report.
Entry requirements
(minimum upper second class) in either Computer
Science or Electronic Engineering, or an equivalent.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
The MSc Security and Surveillance programme
is subject to approval at the time of printing.
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Degree programmes
(cont)
in the Business Environment
(Network Pathway)
One year full-time
This programme prepares you for a career in
telecommunications and its applications, for example
the integration of voice and data applications, within
a business context. The programme combines indepth coverage of the main technical aspects of
telecommunications with advanced business
modules.
the expanding telecommunications industry,
with emphasis on those that are relevant to
business/financial needs, particularly in the
small business and start-up sector.
Programme outline
a specific degree programmme constitutes the
Semester 1
Either Java Programming or Advanced Software
Technologies (1) As determined by the Department
profile Digital Broadcasting Internet Infrastructure
Total Quality Management
Semester 2
Entrepreneurship Satellite Communications
Business Technology Strategy Wireless Networks
May-September
Project
Assessment
Entry requirements
See MSc Telecommunications (Network Pathway)
on page 304.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
One year full-time
This programme is aimed at graduates planning to
work at providing underlying Internet software and
infrastructure in a business context. You will develop
knowledge of Internet protocols and applications, an
understanding of the Internet can benefit business
and how the underlying infrastructure can enhance
or limit possibilities. The programme combines indepth coverage of the software technologies for the
Internet, as well as advanced business modules.
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Semester 2
Business Technology Strategy Multimedia Systems
Entrepreneurship Internet Databases
May-September
Project
Assessment
Programme outline
Entry requirements
See MSc Telecommunication (Internet Computing
Semester 1
Advanced Software Technologies Network
Computing and Internet Technologies Internet
Infrastructure Total Quality Management
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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Degree programmes
(cont)
One year full-time
This programme is aimed at graduates with an
entrepreneurial approach, who see themselves
working in e-Commerce applications in small
businesses or start-up companies, where a
knowledge of both the applications software,
infrastructure and business issues is necessary.
The programme combines in-depth coverage of
the applications and software technologies for eCommerce as well as advanced business modules
relevant to the sector.
By the end of the programme, you should be able
to demonstrate that you can construct e-Commerce
applications that are relevant to business needs,
particularly those in the small business and start-up
sector.
Programme outline
Semester 1
Infrastructure Total Quality Management
Semester 2
Intelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
Entrepreneurship Protocols for the Electronic
Marketplace Business Technology Strategy
May-September
Project
Assessment
Entry requirements
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
with Law (Network Pathway)
Fifteen months full-time
The Telecommunications with Law programme is a
joint collaboration between The School of Electronic
Engineering and Computer Science and the Centre
for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS). The programme
consists of eight taught modules; five of these are
technical and three are focused on legal issues. In
addition, students also undertake a compulsory law
orientation weekend and a preparatory law module
before starting the three legal modules.
This programme is aimed at graduates planning
to work in telecoms and telecommunications
applications, for example integration of voice and
data applications. This programme combines indepth coverage of the main technical aspects of
telecoms plus advanced law modules.
the expanding telecoms industry, with particular
emphasis on those that also require knowledge of
the legal sector.
Programme outline
Our Telecommunications with Law programmes are
taken over 15 months. The first two semesters run
from September to April where you would study the
five technical modules of the programme and start
your project. The written examination for the
technical modules takes place in May and June of
each year. The three optional law modules begin
the following September and conclude in December,
with the examinations in January.
Semester 1
Either: Java Programming* or Advanced Software
Technologies* as determined by the Department
profile. Digital Broadcasting Internet
Infrastructure Law Orientation Weekend
compulsory but not assessed as part of the degree
Semester 2
Satellite Communications Wireless Networks
In addition to the above modules, students will
be expected to undertake a short Law Preparatory
module. This will be compulsory but not assessed
as part of the degree
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Semester 3
A choice of three Law modules* taught by the Centre
for Commercial Law Studies from the following list of
options: Computer Crime IT Outsourcing
Internet Content Regulation Intellectual Property
Foundation European Telecoms Law International
Telecoms Law Privacy and Data Protection Trade
Marks and Domain Names e-Commerce
*Subject to availability
Assessment
Entry requirements
See MSc Telecommunications (Networks Pathway)
on page 304.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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Degree programmes
(cont)
with Law (Internet Computing
Pathway)
joint collaboration between Electronic Engineering
and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS).
The programme consists of eight taught modules;
five of these are technical and three concentrate on
legal issues. In addition students also undertake a
compulsory law orientation weekend and a
preparatory law module, before starting the three
legal modules.
This programme is aimed at graduates planning to
work at providing underlying Internet software and
infrastructure. To do this requires knowledge of
Internet protocols and applications, an
understanding of how the Internet fits into, and
benefits, business and how the underlying
infrastructure can enhance or limit possibilities.
The programme combines in depth coverage of the
software technologies for the Internet plus advanced
law modules relevant to the commercial and IT
sector.
Programme outline
from September to April where you would study the
five technical modules of the programme and start
your project. The written examination for the
technical modules takes place in May and June of
each year. The three optional law modules begin
the following September and conclude in December,
with the examinations in January.
Semester 1
compulsory but not assessed as part of the degree
Semester 2
Multimedia Systems Internet Databases
Semester 3
options:
Computer Crime IT Outsourcing Internet Content
Regulation Intellectual Property Foundation
European Telecoms Law International Telecoms
Law Privacy and Data Protection Trade Marks
and Domain Names e-Commerce
Assessment
Entry requirements
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
MSc Telecommunications with

Law (Applications Pathway)
joint collaboration between Electronic Engineering
and the Centre for Commercial Law Studies (CCLS).
The programme consists of eight taught modules;
five of these are technical and three concentrate on
legal issues. In addition, you will also attend a
compulsory law orientation weekend and a
preparatory law module, before starting the
three legal modules.
This programme is aimed towards graduates with
an entrepreneurial approach who see themselves
working in e-Commerce applications in small
businesses or start-up companies where a
knowledge of the applications software, infrastructure
and legal issues is necessary. The programme
combines in-depth coverage of the applications
and software technologies for e-Commerce plus
advanced law modules relevant to the sector.
Programme outline
from September to April where you will study the five
technical modules of the programme and start your
project. The written examination for the technical
modules takes place in May and June of each year.
The three optional law modules begin the following
September and conclude in December, with the
examinations in January.
Semester 1
(compulsory but not assessed as part of the degree)
Semester 2
ntelligent Agents and Multi-Agent Systems
Protocols for the Electronic Marketplace
Semester 3
options: Computer Crime IT Outsourcing
Internet Content Regulation Intellectual Property
Foundation European Telecoms Law International
Telecoms Law Privacy and Data Protection Trade
Marks and Domain Names e-Commerce
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Assessment
Entry requirements
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Research
MSc by Research
Research degrees
One year full-time
We have a dynamic community of approximately 100

PhD students and 40 research assistants in our labs
working on leading edge research. The current active
grant portfolio for the School is 28 million, and is
sourced from UK Research Councils, EU, industry,
and government organisations.
An MSc by Research will provide you with the
necessary skills to undertake research, either in an
academic or industrial environment. You will study
four taught modules and undertake a major research
project in conjunction with any of the research
groups in the Department; the expectation is that
every graduate from the degree publishes at least
one conference paper as part of the research.
Research groups
Applicants should specify in which of the following
they wish to do research:
Antenna and Electromagnetics
Centre for Digital Music (C4DM)
Multimedia and Vision (MMV)
Networks
Programme outline
Core taught module Research Methods
Module options
Any three modules, chosen with the approval of
your supervisor, from within the Advanced MSc
programme to fit your research area to provide
background skills and knowledge.
Assessment
passes in two of the four modules taken with an
satisfactory research project should be completed
and mark of 50 per cent or more attained.
Further information
Rupal Vaja
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5225
We welcome postgraduate students to undertake

research in our areas of interest (see below).
Research students are registered for University of
London degrees (MPhil/PhD) and work under the
supervision of members of academic staff. Students
are eligible for research studentships offered by the
research councils (including CASE studentships in
collaboration with an industrial sponsor).
see page 16.
Entry requirements
BEng/MEng/ BSc(Hons) degrees or equivalent are
eligible to apply for admission to research degrees.
Students who have attained an MSc with a 70 per
cent average of higher may also apply for admission.
International students section on pages 386 - 391.
Research areas
Antenna and Electromagnetics
Antenna research at Queen Mary was established
in 1968 and since then has built an international
reputation for its research in the areas of microwave
antennas and electromagnetic analysis.
Comprehensive experimental facilities are housed
in the Antenna Measurement Laboratory, which
has recently received 1.4 million in infrastructure
investment. The group has strong links with industry
ranging from providing MSc summer project
placements, through providing PhD studentships, to
collaborative research contracts. The group has been
awarded a prestigious EPSRC platform grant valued
at 1.2 million to fund post-doctoral researchers as
well as in-reach and out-reach activities with other
world-leading antenna laboratories.
Our research on antennas for mobile
communications includes multi-band handset
antennas, multiple antennas for multiple input
multiple output (MIMO) applications, semi-smart
base station antennas and antennas and radio
propagation for wireless wearable computers. In the
area of theory and application of metamaterials we
study computational electromagnetic models for lefthanded materials, the design and applications of
EBG structures and left-handed materials in
microwave engineering. Our research on quasi-optics

and millimetrewave antennas focuses on tri-reflector
compact antenna test range (CATR), 90GHz imaging
for security applications and THz spectroscopy. In
the area of antennas and healthcare we study the
interaction of electromagnetic waves with biological
tissue, dosimetry, wireless implants and RF
controlled drug delivery. We also apply CEM to
Microwave Electron Tube Devices to understand
CEM design of magnetrons and low power phase
locking of high power magnetrons. In the area of
antenna metrology we work on near-field
measurement and compact antenna test ranges.
Centre for Digital Music (C4DM)
The Centre for Digital Music is a world-leading
multidisciplinary research group in the field of music
and audio technology. In less than a decade, the
Centre has grown to become the UKs leading Digital
Music research group. We hold several substantial
EPSRC Grants, including a platform grant, and a
Doctoral Training Centre. Resources include our
state-of-the-art Listening Room, and from 2010, the
Space for Performance and Interaction, including 3D
sound and video systems.
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Our research into technologies for audio and music

has a long and successful history, starting in 1978
with pioneering work on digital power amplification.
Today, our work on music ontology
(www.musiconology.com) and using the Semantic
web for music is blazing the trail.
Our research covers music and audio technology
from record/replay equipment in the home or studio,
to the simulation and synthesis of instruments and
voices, acoustic spaces, music and audio
understanding, delivery and retrieval. Our main
areas are: music informatics, machine listening,
audio engineering and interactional audio.
We have developed systems for automatic
play-listing from personal collections
(www.isophonics.net/SoundBite/), for looking inside
the audio (www.sonicvisualiser.org) for automatically
synchronising to a drummer for collaborative
composition (DaisyPhone for iPhone), and many
others. We regularly release algorithms under open
source licenses. See our interactive art installations
at www.c4dmpresents.org
David Turner, MSc in Telecommunications

I chose Queen Mary because of its excellent reputation
academically and because the course I was interested in
targeted the key skills currently demanded of specialists
in the software engineering sector. Moreover, I found the
delivery of the course through virtual lectures and tutorials,
together with electronic message boards well suited to my
needs as a distance-learning student.
The academic staff are very strong in their field and
excited by the technology. This is evident in their delivery
of the course, which is well-researched and clearly
communicated. The support staff are also first class and
are always quick to respond to any queries distancelearning students may have.
I would rate Queen Mary very highly in terms of teaching.
It is internationally recognised as a leading teaching and
research institute and this is certainly reflected in the
standard of teaching I have experienced during my time at
Queen Mary. One of the coursework assignments focused
on wireless security. This is an area that I am particularly
interested in and is particularly topical in the e-Commerce
sector at the moment. Those distance learning students
that I have spoken to either during exam week or through
the electronic message boards strike me as being very
focused and professional individuals who are clearly
dedicated to their studies.
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Research
(cont)
Multimedia and Vision (MMV)

Our Multimedia and Vision groups expertise is
broad, ranging from multimedia coding to visual
information retrieval. Our work includes scalable
source and channel video coding, surveillance
centric coding, object segmentation, and tracking
for surveillance, multimodal signal processing,
mobile multimedia systems, interactive media
computing, semantic inference for visual information
retrieval, multi-view based 3D modelling, pattern
recognition, and artificial intelligence. Members
of the group have published numerous technical
papers, several of them in the highest ranked
journals of the field, including the IEEE Transactions.
We are currently cooperating with top academic
institutions and industrial players world-wide,
including research centres in France, the
Netherlands, USA, and Spain. We have developed
practical applications for relevant multimedia
systems including a complete framework for
Scalable Video Coding and is contributing to other
standardisation activities as JPSearch and MPEG4/7/21. We are a member of the European
Networked Electronic Media Platform and participate
in a selected group of international experts making
up the Future Media and 3D Internet Task Force of
the European Commission.
The current research portfolio consists of a healthy
mixture of academic and industrial oriented
research. We hold three EPSRC research projects
and two substantial industry funded grants.
Members of the group are currently coordinating the
IST Network of Excellence K-Space and the

European COST292 action. Our international projects
include the FP6 IP projects aceMedia and MESH,
the FP7 NoE PetaMedia and the STREPs Papyrus
and Apidis.
Networks
The Networks group was founded in 1987, and
has since expanded greatly. We now have an
international reputation for excellence in bringing
intelligence and performance assessment techniques
to both fixed and mobile communication networks.
We work on intelligent resource management for
configuration, accounting, and security; advanced
models to safeguard resources, based on trust,
security, privacy, and anomaly modelling; ubiquitous
computing systems and applications including
home-networks, mobile data and communication
systems, location-aware systems, and services;
semantic and agent-based services; resource
management, capacity planning, measurement, and
performance evaluation; mapping complex network
topologies; complexity in social networking;
simulation and accelerated simulation; and
protocols, including IP, MPLS, and optical burst
switching.
Our group are key players in several international
collaborative projects and recent projects include:
CRUMPET where we research ubiquitous
computing; EDEN-IW, the uses of semantic Web for
water data; ADAMANT where we study distributed
optimal control of wireless LAN resources; TORRENT
is focused on intelligent access networks; and
SAFEGUARD explores the security and survivability
of large-scale critical infrastructures.
We have achieved notable success in PhD student
supervision and have had 34 PhDs awarded since
the last RAE period in 2001. Many research students
in the group received support from both industry and
EPSRC. Companies that sponsored our students
include: BT, Lucent, Motorola, and Nokia.
The Group has a long-standing interdisciplinary
collaboration with the School of Mathematical
Sciences, supported by a succession of EPSRC
(and recently EU) funded projects. This
encompasses areas such as non-linear dynamics
and experimental design.
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Antennas and Electromagnetics

Akram Alomainy MEng PhD(Lond)
Lecturer
On-body radio propagation, wearable antennas,
compact sensors for medical devices, small and
efficient antennas, computational electromagnetic,
metamaterials for performance enhancement
Xiaodong Chen PhD SMIEEE MIET(UESTC, CHINA)
Professor
Microwave devices, antennas, wireless
communications and bio-electromagnetics
Rob Donnan PhD MInstP MIET(Wgong, Australia)
Lecturer
Metrology of quasi-optical systems, spatial analysis
of signal beams, RF characterisation of natural and
meta-materials, development of high-power THz
sources, THz spectroscopy
Yang Hao PhD(Bris)
Professor of Electromagetics
Antennas and propagation for body-centric wireless
communications, microwave metamaterials and their
applications, computational electromagnetics,
millimeterwave, THz and photonic antennas
Clive Parini BSc(Hons) PhD FIET MIEEE CEng(Lond)
Professor of Antenna Engineering
Microwave and millimetrewave antenna theory,
design and measurement, antennas for mobile
communications, metamaterials
Centre for Digital Music

Simon Dixon AMusA LMusA BSc (Hons) PhD(Sydney)
Lecturer
Music information retrieval, digital audio, beat
tracking, audio alignment, onset detection,
automated transcription, musical performance
analysis, semantic audio, music representations
Katy Noland BMus MSc
Teaching Fellow
Automatic musical tonality modelling and analysis,
signal processing for musical applications
Mark Plumbley MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor in Signal Processing
Analysis of audio and music signals, including audio
source separation and automatic music transcription
and beat and rhythm analysis
Joshua D Reiss BScMath BSc PhD(Georgia Tech, USA)

Lecturer
Application of state-of-the-art signal processing
techniques in order to enable improved recording,
mixing, mastering and distribution of digital music
Mark Sandler BSc PhD SMIEEE FAES CEng FIEE(Essex)
Professor of Signal Processing
Digital audio and music, music information retrieval,
semantic and intelligent audio
Multimedia and Vision

Andrea Cavallaro MSc PhD(Lausanne, Switzerland)
Lecturer
Multimedia signal processing, object tracking,
perpetual semantics and interactive media
computing
Ebroul Izquierdo BSc MSc PhD MBMVA FIEE
SMIEEE(Humboldt, Berlin) CEng
Professor of Multimedia and Computer Vision
Visual information retrieval, image and video
segmentation, image and video watermarking
and multi-view based 3D modelling
Ioannis Patras BSc MSc(Heraklion, GR) PhD(Delft, NL)
Lecturer
Computer vision, pattern recognition and artificial
intelligence and their application in multimedia
analysis
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Alan Pearmain BScEng PhD CEng MIET(Soton)

Senior Lecturer
Indexing and content adaptation of video and mobile
multimedia systems
Networks
John Bigham BSc MSc PhD(Edin)
Reader in Electronic Engineering
Wireless networks, security and artificial intelligence
Eliane Bodanese BScEng MSc PhD MIET(Lond)
Lecturer
Multi-agent systems, particularly applied to
communication networks and the quality of service
mechanisms for wireless networks
Laurie Cuthbert BSc(Eng) PhD CEng FIET MIEEE(Lond)
Professor of Electronic Engineering
Wireless networks beyond 3G, intelligent control of
networks, radio resource management and quality
of service
Paula Fonseca BSc PhD MIET(Lond)
Teaching Fellow
Before joining the Department, worked for Telecoms
companies implementing features for network
switches, and modelling the control of IP DiffServ
Athen Ma BEng(Hons) PhD(Lond)

Distance Studies Director
Intelligent networks, self organising networks,
Information systems, network security and
security at the application layer
Ling Ma BEng MSc PhD(York)
Teaching Fellow
Context-aware information systems, acoustic
environment classification, mobile computing,
information retrieval
Raul Mondragon MSc PhD(Bris)
Lecturer
Application of non-linear dynamics to network traffic
and the development of chaotic control techniques
to reduce end-to-end delay in packet traffic
Chris Phillips BEng PhD MIET(Lond)
Reader in Electronic Engineering
Internet technologies, next generation optical
networking, distributed systems and nomadic
computing
Jonathan Pitts MEng PhD MIEEE(Lond)
Professor of Communications Engineering
Quality of service, network performance, teletraffic
analysis, accelerated simulation, traffic control, and
resource management for converged IP network
infrastructure
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Staff profile: Dr Andrea Cavallaro

Lecturer
Stefan Poslad BSc (Hons) PhD MIEEE(Newcastle)

Lecturer
Ubiquitous computing; interoperability, orchestration
of services involving semantic web and software
agents; system management including security,
safety, trust, privacy
John Schormans BSc (Hons) PhD MIET CENG(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Simulation, analysis and measurement of broadband
networks, including traffic and switching systems
Karen Shoop BA MSc PhD(Lond)
Teaching Fellow
Intelligent agents and multi-agent systems, reasoning
and decision-making under uncertainty
Laurissa Tokarchuk BA BSc(Saskatchewan, Canada)
PhD(Lond)
Lecturer
Application of artificial intelligence (co-evolution,
reinforcement learning algorithms, etc) and
recommendation systems techniques in telecoms
(peer-to-peer, ad-hoc and wireless)
Recent projects include an EPSRC project and an

EU project on multi-camera people tracking for sport
analysis and for security applications. For example, in
football matches there is an interest in the automated
analysis of the violation of the offside rule.
I also have two projects in collaboration with British
Telecom. The first is on perceptually-sensitive video
coding, where the aim is to define an improved
video coder (eg, for transmission to a mobile
phone) that maximises perceived visual quality
such that it produces for example higher visual
quality on faces that on the background if you are
doing a video call. The second is on audiovisual
scene understanding and its aim is to find unusual
events or unusual people interactions in large
collections of data.
Video information is all around us: YouTube, CCTV,
video on mobile phones, Skype Video Calls. I find it
exciting to discover ways to filter or to enhance
information so that our quality of life is improved for
applications going from security to entertainment.
For example, personalised access to local sport
events through a web portal, or fully automated
production of a wedding souvenir DVD.
Students at Queen Mary get exposed to these
latest technologies as I like to add in my lectures
many practical examples coming from our research
projects. Moreover, students can do internships for
their final project with companies I interact with or
work on campus on interesting topics, such as face
tracking, sound recognition, eye tracking for
controlling a wheelchair, to name only a few recent
student projects.
Engineering
and Materials
Science
MSc in Aerospace Engineering

MSc in Biomedical Engineering
MSc Computer Aided Engineering
MSc Sports Engineering and Design

MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems

MSc Medical Electronics and Physics
MRes Materials Research
MSc Materials Research
MSc in Biomaterials
MSc in Dental Materials

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School of Engineering and Materials Science

www.sems.qmul.ac.uk
Queen Marys School of Engineering and Materials
Science (SEMS) was formed in January 2007,
bringing together two prestigious Departments,
Engineering and Materials. The new School
continues to push forward the boundaries of
engineering and materials science, and is committed
to internationally competitive research.
There is significant collaboration and interaction

between academics working in the multidisciplinary
research areas. The research findings are
incorporated into postgraduate teaching, such
that our graduates develop cutting edge skills and
become equipped to become future research leaders
in their chosen fields.
Research strengths
Engineering at Queen Mary has a distinguished

tradition in both teaching and research, dating back
to the beginning of the 1900s. Today, research at the
College benefits from both excellent well-equipped
laboratories and an extensive infrastructure of
computational facilities. We have internationally
renowned academics working in a diverse range of
fields from aerodynamics and aerospace structures,
to mechanical engineering, including thermodynamic
principles, combustion and condensation heat
transfer, electrospray technology and medical
engineering.

Materials research at Queen Mary was assessed as
a top 5 activity in the 2008 RAE in terms of research
power (quality multiplied by volume) of any
University Materials activity in the country. The RAE
also showed that 90 per cent of our research activity
is internationally recognised, and that 55 per cent of
our research activity is internationally excellent. The
diverse nature of Engineering research at Queen
Mary was assessed as 75 per cent internationally
recognised, and 45 per cent internationally excellent.
In addition, the research outputs from the Medical
Engineering and Experimental and Computational
Fluids groups in Engineering were highlighted as
being particularly strong.
Materials research has been carried out at Queen

Mary longer than any other institution in the UK, and
we have an international reputation for excellence in
metals, polymers, composites, ceramics and
adhesives. Biomaterials research, including tissue
and cell engineering, orthopaedic implant design,
biointerfical science and bio/nano science which are
performed under the auspices of the well-established
Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) in
Biomedical Materials.
Research is not pursued in isolation, but feeds into
postgraduate teaching and aims to develop cutting
edge skills in our graduates, equipping them to be
leaders in their chosen fields. The Schools research
is coordinated within the following research groupings:
Computational Solids
Experimental and Computational Fluids
Energy Systems and Environment
Functional Materials and Devices
Medical Engineering and Biomaterials
Nanomaterials and Nanomechanics.
Projects, funding, research

grants and awards
continues to gain valuable investment in its research.
The Schools research areas are supported by
external grants from UK Research and Government
Agencies including the Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), the Technology
Strategy Board (TSB) and the European Union as
well as from a multitude of industrial sponsors which
fund postdoctoral research fellows, research
students and overseas academic visitors.
In the last year the School won more than 1.5 million,
including a grant from EPSRC of 370,000 awarded
to study Self-Organised Nanostructures and a grant of
300,000 to undertake research into harmful
particulate emissions from combustion in IC engines.
The School has recently been awarded, jointly with
another university, a Doctoral Training Centre in Plastic
Electronics worth 6 million. It has also been awarded
800,000 from The Dutch Polymer Institute for
research in Functional Polymers.
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Research resources include: Comprehensive
computing facilities, SRIF-funded high performance
computing cluster, several high-performance PC
clusters and parallel SGI computer clusters,
extensive network of Linux and UNIX workstations.
Wind tunnel facilities include eight low-speed wind
tunnels, a very low turbulence wind tunnel, three
high-speed wind tunnels, computer-based flow
control system with high-speed real-time data
acquisition and processing system, Colour and highfocused Schlieren systems, interactive aerodynamic
simulator, PIV system.
Experimental thermofluids engineering facilities
include heat transfer and condensation rigs, a large
flume, six IC-engine test beds and three combustion
rigs, laser doppler anemometry, electron microscopy
gas/particulate-sampling and analysis facilities,
several exhaust gas sampling and testing kits for
engine and combustion emissions and thermal
instrumentation.
Two new electrospray technology laboratories were
created with the support of the UK Joint Research
Councils. The facilities include a wide range of
instrumentation including a mass spectrometer
capable of resolving high m/z particles up to 40,000,
Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrometer, a wide
range high voltage power supplies and a high speed
camera.
A cell and tissue engineering suite houses cell
culture labs, a molecular biology unit with
quantitative rtPCR capability, and a radio-isotope
labelling facility. A general purpose laboratory
incorporates advanced mechanical test machines
and standard biochemical/cell biology analysis
equipment. The microscopy unit incorporates two
confocal microscopes.
The School is well-equipped with the latest electron
microscopes and a range of modern materials
characterisation facilities including: FTIR and FTRaman spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence (XRF),
inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, x-ray
diffractometer (XRD),calorimetric (DTA, DSC) and
thermomechanical (DMA, rheometer) techniques,
analytical and computational facilities and image
analysis, materials processing and fabrication, heat
treatment equipment and dielectric and electrical
characterisation.
In 2009 a grant from the Royal Society/Wolfson

will create new laboratories to support functional
materials research. The laboratories will hold the
latest processing and characterisation equipment for
organic solar cells.
The new NanoVision Centre enhances the
experimental nanomechanics and high resolution
imaging capabilities of the School. The centre
houses two high resolution environmental scanning
electron microscopes (SEM) one with an additional
focused ion beam, a custom built atomic force
microscope and a cryo-sample preparation stage.
Both SEMs incorporate the latest STEM technology
and are supported by transmission electron
microscopy. Our scanning probe laboratory contains
two low drift, high stability closed-loop Scanning
Probe Microscopes (SPM).
Research Council Studentships (Home and EU
students only)
These are the primary source of funding for Home
and EU students and cover tuition fees and
maintenance. The studentships are normally only
available for candidates who have obtained a first
degree of good honours standard.
Scholarship information changes every year.
Please contact the Research Administrator for
current opportunities. See below for contact details.
Further information
For all MPhil/PhD admissions enquiries
Research Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8730
For all MSc admissions enquiries
Postgraduate Admissions Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel. +44 (0)20 7882 5533

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maintains strong links with many industrial partners
both in terms of research collaboration and funding
and through the Industrial Advisory Board which
currently includes around 150 representatives from
companies involved in the engineering and materials
sector.
Our annual school prize day offers an excellent
opportunity for PhD researchers to present their
projects for discussion to the industrial contacts and
gain valuable feedback.
The School is proud to have the following
programmes accredited by the Institute of Materials,
Minerals and Mining (IOM3):
MSc Biometarials
MSc Dental Materials
IOM3 accreditation contributes to the professional
portfolio which enhances career prospects and can
form the major component of an application for
Chartered Engineer status. In addition, the School
has links with Student Employment Services Limited
(SES) who provide additional support in arranging
postgraduate placements and work experience.
Postgraduates are also encouraged to join the
various research institutes, which include:
Institute of Materials, Mining and Minerals (IOM3)
Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE)
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
(IPEM)
Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS).
The strong industrial links fostered by the School,
combined with the skills and training acquired
during your postgraduate studies are highly valued
by employers in all sectors of industry and academia.
Our graduates have been successful in finding jobs
in a wide and diverse range of interesting careers,
both in the UK and worldwide, as an example our
graduates have gained research, development and
consultancy positions within the companies such as
Airbus, Corus, Rolls Royce, Dow Chemicals, DePuy,
Avon, Bridgestone, SuperAguri F1, DSTL (Defense S
T L) and many more.
In addition, many graduates of Masters programmes
have subsequently continued their studies to PhD
level, either within Queen Mary, University of London,
or at other prestigious universities around the world.
Our PhD graduates have achieved success in a wide
range of post-doctoral positions both within the world
of academia or in research posts in industry.
Graduate profile: Alves Nuno

Studied: BEng and
PhD in Aeronautical
Engineering
graduated 2005
Currently: I work for
British Petroleum
as a reservoir
engineer, analysing
multi-phase flow
behaviour in the oil
field reservoir,
helping to devise
depletion strategies,
well numbers and
locations as well as
working on surveillance activities during field
operations. I work with geologists, geophysicists
and petroleum engineers to ensure a coordinated
cross-discipline decisions in multi-billion dollar
projects.
postgraduate study?
I was invited to an open day for Aeronautical
Engineering and was fascinated with the wind
tunnels and laboratory equipment. This for me
demonstrated Queen Marys commitment to
practical learning to complement the theoretical
teaching. I also liked the fact that most faculties
were in a single campus with good library at
hand. This seemed indicative of a good studying
environment.
I learned a lot and made good friends in the
almost eight years I spent as an undergraduate
and then as a research student. I matured as a
person, and learned how to manage my personal
time and finances as well as how to deal with
people from various backgrounds. I made many
friends from students to lecturers, and we are
still in contact today. I picked up good general
engineering skills which have helped me as I
moved into the oil industry and getting a degree
from University of London has opened doors to
me all around the world.
I plan to remain working in the oil industry
because I find the technical challenge very
interesting. Another ambition of mine is to
go back to teaching.
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Degree programmes
MSc in Aerospace Engineering

One year full-time
Aerospace engineering has come a long way since
the Wright brothers first succeeded in powered flight
in 1903. The subject has evolved and diversified,
ranging in topics from aerodynamics to flight control,
from space engineering to simulation and design,
requiring engineers to have the ability to operate and
develop advanced devices that are based on
complex theoretical and computational models.
This programme aims to prepare specialists with
advanced skills in computational modelling,
numerical techniques and in-depth understanding in
engineering approaches to aerospace problems, with
particular emphasis on space, aerodynamics and
flight simulation. Upon completing this programme
you should be able to develop novel computational
and technology products for the aerospace
industries.
Programme outline
The programme includes two core modules,
six module options and a research project.
Core modules:
Mechanics of Continua Research Methods
and Experimental Techniques Research Project
(four modules)
Advanced Flight Control and Simulation of Aerospace
Vehicles Principles of Spacecraft Design Space
Missions Engineering Computational Fluid
Dynamics Advanced Topics in Aerodynamic
Aeroelasticity Vehicular Crashworthiness
Computational Engineering Combustion Concepts
and Modelling Robotics
Assessment
The methods of assessment include coursework and
formal examinations. Many modules will include
continuous assessment and some or all of the work
over the course of the programme will count towards
the final mark. The Research Project will be
conducted under close supervision during the
summer term and is evaluated by thesis,
presentation and viva examination.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree (minimum second class
honours or equivalent) in Aerospace or Mechanical
Engineering or a related discipline. Each application
is individually assessed; you are recommended to
write for guidance in specific cases. For international
students, please refer to the international students
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735

MSc in Biomedical Engineering

One year full-time
Biomedical engineering is a new and rapidly
emerging field of engineering that relies on a multidisciplinary approach to research and development
by applying the principles of science and
engineering to biological and clinical problems.
Specialists in this area face problems that differ
significantly from the more traditional branches of
engineering. Nevertheless, the biomedical engineer
relies on methodologies and techniques developed in
more traditional engineering fields, which are further
developed and adapted to the particular complexities
associated with biological systems. These
applications vary from the design, development and
operation of complex medical devices used in
prevention, diagnosis and treatment, to the
characterisation of tissue behaviour in health and
disease, to the development of software products
and theoretical models that enhance the
understanding of complex biomedical issues.
This programme aims to prepare specialists with
advanced skills in experimental and numerical
techniques, computational modelling and in-depth
understanding of engineering approaches to
biological problems, allowing you to participate in
the advancement of knowledge and technology in
this field. Case studies are provided throughout the
programme involving a range of clinical disciplines
including orthopaedics, cardiovascular medicine,
urology, radiology and rehabilitation.
The MSc in Biomedical Engineering is organised by
a team of Medical Engineers within the School of
Engineering and Materials Science, which has an
internationally leading reputation in research,
working closely with collaborators in Europe, US and
Asia, on exciting research and development projects
in this field.
Programme outline
The programme includes three core modules,
five optional modules and a research project.
Core modules:
Mechanics of Continua Research Methods and
Experimental Techniques Medical Ethics, Law and
Regulatory Practice in Bioengineering Research
Project (four modules)
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Biomechanics Advanced Biofluid Mechanics
Tissue engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Functional Materials in Medical Engineering
Principles and Applications of Medical Imaging
Biomedical Engineering of Urology Implant Design
and Technology Clinical Measurements Surgical
Techniques
Assessment
The methods of assessment include coursework
and formal examinations. Many modules will include
continuous assessment. The Research Project will
be conducted under close supervision during the
Entry requirements
honours or overseas equivalent) in Engineering or
the Physical Sciences. Each application is
individually assessed; you are recommended to
write for guidance in specific cases. For international
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc Computer Aided

Engineering (Subject to approval)
One year full-time
Computer Aided Engineering is a strongly growing
field within Engineering. This programme aims to
provide you with a solid background in
computational methods which have become
increasingly central to the industrial design and
analysis process. The skills and knowledge you
will develop will enhance your career prospects
for employment in competitive industrial companies
and research institutions.
This programme aims to provide you with a solid
background in computational and numerical
methods, aspects of programming in highperformance computing environments. The skills can
then be applied to problems arising from aspects of
engineering such as aeronautical, mechanical, biomedical and sustainable energy engineering.
You will be introduced to all aspects of computation
in engineering, both in structures and in fluids,
including numerical optimisation.
You will complete modules which will enable you

to understand the method and application of
computational structures, computational fluid
dynamics and numerical optimisation. Background
techniques such as mathematical techniques and
principles of programming in large software
packages in a high-performance computing
environment will be taught. You will also deepen your
understanding in one of the engineering themes at
Queen Mary, these are: Aerospace, Energy or
Medical Engineering, as well as develop project
management and research skills through a
computational research project in your chosen
theme.
Entry requirements
honours or equivalent) in Engineering, Physics,
Mathematics or Computer Science. For international
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735

MSc Sports Engineering

and Design
One year full-time
The MSc in Sports Engineering and Design covers a
combination of engineering disciplines with human
physiology. The programme enables you to develop
unique analytical skills to evaluate a range of sportsrelated problems. It is delivered by experts in
Medical Engineering, Materials Science and Sports
Medicine at Queen Mary, some of whom are actively
involved in the London Olympics of 2012. On
graduation, you will be able to look for employment
in a range of industries, including those associated
with sports related products. An in-depth
understanding of new technological developments
will be obtained through the analysis of sporting
activities, sports-related products and repair
strategies for sports injuries. A comprehensive
knowledge of the functions of the human body in
relation to sporting activities and exercise activities
will also be acquired. The programme is designed to
appeal to students with an engineering or biomedical
science background.
Core modules
Mechanics of continua fluid dynamics structural
mechanics research methods and experimental
techniques
Biomechanics Crash worthiness Materials
selection in design Medical Ethics, Law and
regulatory practice in bioengineering Advanced
topics in materials Structural properties of
advanced materials Biomechanics and
rehabilitation Advanced tissue engineering and
regenerative medicine
Programme outline
The programme includes two to four core modules,
four to six module options and a research project.
Assessment
and formal examinations. Many modules will
include continuous assessment. The Research
Project will be conducted under close supervision
during the summer term and is evaluated by thesis,
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Entry requirements
Undergraduate degree with a minimum second class
honours (or equivalent) in an engineering related
subject. Each application is individually assessed;
you are recommended to write for guidance in
specific cases. For international students, please
refer to the international students section from page
386 to page 391.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735
Osnat Hakimi,
PhD
in Tissue
Engineering
I chose Queen
Mary as
I was excited
by the idea of
studying in a
multi-disciplinary
environment
where engineers,
chemists and
biologists
collaborate and
work together.
My project combines cell biology with material
science. I am looking at the physical properties of
silk, which is a very tough natural material, and at
the interaction of cells with the silk.
The programme is very interesting and also
a challenge: as a PhD student I get a lot of
responsibility, and can actively influence the
direction of my project. Also, the informal, friendly
atmosphere in the College is very stimulating, as
you are constantly encouraged to share ideas and
exchange knowledge.
The laboratories I work in (medical engineering)
are well equipped and excellently run. I also like
the layout of the campus, as the library, lecture
halls and offices are all within easy reach.
Hoxton, Spitalfields, and Brick Lane are a stones
throw away, so you really get London at its best:
the coolest bars, the liveliest clubs, the craziest
art galleries, and most important the best curries
in town!
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Sustainable
Energy Systems
One year full-time
The MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems is an
interdisciplinary degree addressing the scientific,
engineering and technical aspects of global concerns
about the availability of energy sources, sustainability
of these sources through exploitation of new
technologies or preservation of existing sources, and
environmental concerns. The impetus to specialise in
this area stems from the large projected increases in
global population and energy demand and is
underscored by the need for new workable global
supplies of affordable sustainable energy. These
concerns elevate this energy need as perhaps the
greatest single challenge facing the world in the
Twenty-First Century. The current acute nature of the
challenge results from the confluence of concerns
about energy supply and demand, security, and the
effects of energy production and use on the
environment. As a result there is an increasing
demand for postgraduates specialising in this field.
This programme will provide you with unique
expertise in the fundamentals of energy and the
environment. Specialist modules provide knowledge
and understanding of existing technologies as well
as the ability to contribute to the design and
development of new technologies and devices in this
field, to develop new technologies to extract energy
from diverse energy sources and to use existing and
design new energy conversion devices as necessary.
Programme outline
The programme includes two to four core modules,
four to six module options and a research project.
Core modules:
Advanced Environmental Engineering Research
Methods and Experimental Techniques Engineering
Thermodynamics (depending on background)
Mathematical Methods (depending on background)
Research Project (four modules)
Renewable Energy Engineering Renewable Energy
Materials Sustainable Energy Economics
Advanced Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Combustion Concepts and Modelling Advanced
Propulsion Piston Engines and Analysis
Advanced CFD Advanced Aerodynamics
Assessment
during the module will count towards the final mark.
The Research Project will be conducted under close
supervision during the summer term and is
evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva
examination.
Entry requirements
honours or equivalent) in engineering, physical
sciences, mathematics or equivalent. Each
application is individually assessed; you are
recommended to write for guidance in specific
cases. For international students please refer to the
international students section from page 386 to page
391.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735

MSc Medical Electronics

and Physics
This programme was established in 1968 and
has been tremendously successful in producing
graduates in the health professions. Graduates from
this programme have pursued careers in the NHS,
private research laboratories and some have
continued their studies to PhD level.
The MSc in Medical Electronics and Physics has
been designed to provide a bridge between the
Physical and Engineering Sciences and Biomedical
Science, applying the principals of these fields to the
practical problems of Biomedicine. The programme
focuses on medical electronics, medical physics,
physiology, physiological measurement techniques,
and the design of instruments and safety of
electronic devices. No previous biomedical
knowledge is required. The intention of this
programme is to broaden prior undergraduate
knowledge in electronic engineering or physics,
to encompass the aspects of both disciplines as
applied to medicine, and also to provide the medical
vocabulary you will need to communicate effectively
with clinical colleagues. In parallel with lectures, you
will work on a research project, such as the design
and development of a medical instrument. Our
association with a number of medical electronics and
physics departments in local NHS Trusts, as well as
Barts and The London, Queen Marys School of
Medicine and Dentistry is of great benefit. These in
addition to the Medical Engineering and Biomaterials
research groups in the School of Engineering and
Materials Science greatly enhance the learning
experience. On graduation from this programme you
should be in a position to make contributions to the
advancement of medical science and technology that
will genuinely benefit patients.
Programme outline
Core modules:
Physiology Surgical Techniques and Safety
Radiation Physics and Lasers Digital Electronics
Research Techniques Analogue Electronics
Ultrasound and Imaging Clinical Measurements
Research Project (four modules)
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Assessment
The Research Project will be conducted under close
supervision during the summer term and is
evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva
examination.
Entry requirements
honours or equivalent) in physics or an engineering
discipline, other qualifications with relevant work
experience may be accepted. For international
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735
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Degree programmes
(cont)

One year full-time
This long established programme provides rigorous
training in both theoretical and applied research for
those who wish to pursue their career as a
professional materials scientist. Technological
advances, as well as methodological issues, have
contributed to the transformation of materials and
their functions. A number of challenges lie ahead,
as manufacturing supply chains become global,
involving companies in strategic alliances and
partnerships. Materials research is of great use here,
as competition can only be achieved through the
development of innovative approaches to the design,
development and manufacture of novel materials
and their characterisation.
The MSc in Materials Research will provide an
insight into areas of manufacturing, planning and
control systems, knowledge based systems and
measurements and manufacturing systems. The
programme is interdisciplinary in nature and involves
a combination of theoretical and practical
approaches.
A substantial component of the programme is the
research project. This is undertaken alongside taught
modules throughout the academic year, and will be
based within one of the materials-based research
groups of the School of Engineering and Materials
Science. The research project may be focused in
the fields of Ceramics, Polymers, Composites,
Elastomers, Functional Materials or Manufacturing
Technologies.
Programme outline
The programme includes four core modules,
one module option and a research project.
Core modules:
Research Methods Materials Selection and Design
Operational and Financial Management Research
Project
Manufacturing Processes Advanced Ceramics
Advanced Topics in Biomaterials Thermodynamics
and Kinetics of Phase Transformations Composites
Environmental Properties of Materials
Nanotechnology and Advanced Functional Materials
Assessment
The MSc Research Project will be conducted under
close supervision throughout the academic year, and
is evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva
examination at the end of the summer term.
Entry requirements
honours or equivalent) in Materials Science,
Engineering or a related discipline. For international
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735


One year full-time
The Research Masters (MRes) programme in
Materials Research is designed, following guidelines
provided by the Engineering and Physical Sciences
Research Council (EPSRC), to provide graduates
with the foundations for a research career in
industry, the service sector, the public sector or
academia. It serves both as a qualification in its own
right for an immediate entry into a research career
or as an enhanced route to a PhD through further
research.
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Entry requirements
honours or equivalent) in Materials Science or a
related discipline.
international students section from page 386
to page 391.
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735
The taught modules within this programme are

designed to provide high quality training in the
methods and practice of research, as well as
providing complementary transferable skills through
the optional modules which focus on business and
management related topics.
A substantial component of the MRes Materials
Research programme is the research project. This is
undertaken alongside taught modules throughout the
academic year, and will be based within one of the
materials-based research groups of the School of
Engineering and Materials Science. The MRes
Materials Research may be focused in the fields of
Ceramics, Polymers, Composites, Elastomers,
Functional Materials or Manufacturing Technologies.
Programme outline
The programme includes three core modules,
two module options and a research project.
Core modules:
Research methods Materials Selection and Design
Research Project
Professional, Industrial and Management Studies
Total Quality Management Operational and
Financial Management
Assessment
The methods of assessment include coursework and
The MSc Research Project will be conducted under
close supervision throughout the academic year, and
is evaluated by thesis, presentation and viva
examination at the end of the summer term.
Amanpreet Kaur Bembey, PhD in Materials

I chose Queen Mary because of its excellent
reputation and the fact that I always wanted to
study in one of the universities of London. The
Department of Materials is the oldest and largest
in the UK and I wanted to be part of this up and
coming field.
The greatest asset of the College is being a
campus-based university where student
accommodation, library and Students Union
are within walking distance. It provides the ideal
environment to meet a range of people and not
only be restricted to people on the same course.
Queen Mary has created a wholesome
environment to promote progression both
academically and socially. You are at the doorstep
of central London with the bars, clubs, shops all
within easy access, but you dont have the skyhigh prices for the student or rented
accommodation. The Students Union caters well
for most societies and clubs, and if you find that
there isnt already a group for your interest, then
you could set one up!
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Degree programmes
(cont)
MSc in Biomaterials
One year full-time
Biomaterials save lives, relieves suffering and
improve the quality of life for a large number of
patients every year. Technology Foresight, UK
People are living longer and expect to be more
mobile and active after injury or as they get older,
therefore the demands for biomaterials and devices
are increasing. Biomaterials combine engineering
expertise with medical needs for the enhancement
of healthcare. Biomaterials are either modified
natural or synthetic materials which find application
in a spectrum of medical implants for the repair,
augmentation and replacement of body tissues.
Queen Mary University of London has been a
pioneer and led the field in teaching and research
of Biomaterials for over 28 years. In the early 1980s
we were the first UK department to teach
Biomaterials modules and in 1991 the first to offer
an undergraduate degree in the subject. This MSc
programme will provide students with the knowledge
in the field of biomaterials necessary to participate in
biomaterials research or product development.
The MSc in Biomaterials has been designed for
those with conventional materials expertise, or with
expertise in engineering or medically related
disciplines, who wish to facilitate their development
into the biomaterials field. It provides an advanced
level of understanding and appreciation of the
principles and applications of biomaterials and
their functional properties. You will learn about
the function and application of biomaterials, their
characteristics and their surface, physical and
mechanical properties. You will study materials- and
medicine-based modules, as well as those written
specifically for the biomaterials programme. There
are significant research elements in this programme
including a research project based on the research
interests of academic staff working in the field of
biomaterials.
Programme outline
Core modules:
Materials Research Techniques (two modules)
Biomaterials and Biomechanics Application of
Biomaterials Materials Selection and Design
Advanced Topics in Biomaterials Research Project
(four modules)
Advanced Ceramics Materials and the Environment
Composites Rheology and Structural Properties
of Advanced Materials Nanotechnology and
Advanced Functional Materials Dental Materials
Assessment
Methods of assessment include coursework and
continuous assessment. The MSc Research Project
will be conducted under close supervision during
the summer term and is evaluated by thesis,
Entry requirements
Engineering or a related discipline. For international
Further information
Please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735

MSc in Dental Materials

One year full-time
Use of dental materials dates back to 500 BC when
ancient Greeks and Romans manufactured gold
crowns and bridges. Their use has since expanded
which has only been possible due to the imagination
of both dental surgeons and materials scientists.
The MSc in Dental Materials is an advanced
programme designed to develop a broad knowledge
of the principles underlying the mechanical, physical
and chemical properties of Dental Materials with
special emphasis placed on materials-structure
correlations in the context of both clinical and non
clinical aspects. It provides the necessary tools and
principles of Dental Materials that are currently used
in Clinical Dentistry and covers the underlying
principles of their functional properties, bioactivity
and biocompatibility.
This programme will equip you with an overview
of the field of dental materials and the knowledge
necessary to participate in research or product
development. The first portion of the programme
will provide an introduction to materials science
focusing on the major classes of materials used in
dentistry including polymers, metals, ceramics and
composites. First semester topics will include
material properties, chemistry, testing, and
processing. The second semester covers
biocompatibility of dental materials, including protein
and cell interactions with materials, immune and
inflammatory responses to implanted materials,
blood compatibility and toxicity. The programme also
covers specific dental materials applications such as
drug delivery, and tissue engineering and regulatory
affairs.
Luca Achilli, PhD in Biomedical

Materials
I selected Queen Mary as I
wanted to study in the oldest and
largest Materials department in
the UK, as well as wanting to
live in a cosmopolitan European
metropolis such as London.
The Department of Materials
is a well-known and prosperous department.
Materials science is not a pure science but an
exciting combination of physics, chemistry,
engineering and biology. My research for my PhD
consists of researching natural polymers to be
used for drug delivery or tissue engineering
purposes. The environment in the College is very
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The MSc in Dental Materials is designed for dental

surgeons, materials scientists and engineers who
wish to work in the dental support industries and
the materials health sector generally. There are
significant research elements in this programme
including a research project based on the research
interests of academic staff working in the field of
dental materials.
Programme outline
Research Methods Dental Materials Advanced
Topics in Dental Materials Biomaterials and
Biomechanics Application of Biomaterials
Materials Selection and Design Advanced Topics
in Biomaterials Research Project (four modules)
Assessment
Methods of assessment include coursework and
continuous assessment. The Research Project will
be conducted under close supervision during the
Entry requirements
Engineering, Dentistry or a related discipline.
international students section from page 386
to page 391.
Further information
Please contact: Postgraduate Admissions Coordinator
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8735
friendly and informal. Since the teaching at Queen

Mary is performed by leading experts in whichever
subject is taught, you are more likely to fully
understand even the most complex concepts. The
constant research exposes the students to the latest
and most exciting discoveries. The College offers
great facilities for the students to be lectured in and
plenty of venues for both individual and group study.
Queen Mary is at the heart of the East End and
just a few underground stops from the centre of
London. A vast number of societies and activities
are offered here. The fact that the campus is all in
one place (not scattered throughout London) brings
students from all different departments to mix and
bond.
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Research
Research degrees
Research areas

members of academic staff.
Research in this area is further subdivided into two
main themes: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
and Computational Mechanics. Research covers the
broad area of development of computational
mechanics methods, techniques and solutions and
application of these to problems in aeronautical,
mechanical and medical engineering sectors.
Nanomaterials and Nanomechanics

see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students with first or upper-second class honours
degrees or equivalent in a relevant subject area are
to page 391.
The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Group

investigates flow phenomena using a broad variety
of computational methods for a range of research
applications including aerodynamic and
environmental flows; simulation of shock waves
and other gas dynamic phenomena; aero-acoustics;
combustion; free-surface and buoyant flows and
biofluid dynamics.
The Computational Mechanics Group focuses on the
development of computational methods and almost
all software supporting the above research has been
developed in-house. As a result, the group is now
well regarded for pioneering several computational
methods, techniques and solutions, which are now
Graduate profile:
Zeeshan Sheikh
Studied: MSc in Dental Materials graduated 2007
Currently: Assistant Professor in the department
of dental materials and pre-clinicals at Altamash
Institute. I am also working as an associate dental
surgeon at the Altamash Dental Hospital.
Why did you choose Queen Mary for your postgraduate
study?
The excellent research facilities along with an
exceptional faculty were the major motivation for
me wanting to secure an admission at Queen Mary,
University of London.
The MSc gave me the opportunity to learn some
critical research skills which are helping me greatly
in my professional life.
My ultimate aim would be to amalgamate clinical
and biomaterial research in Pakistan.

used by both industry and researchers worldwide.

As an example, the group is internationally
recognised for pioneering the combined discrete
element/finite element method and the development
of fundamental solutions such as Non-Binary Search
(NBS) that have enabled systems comprising millions
of particles to be analysed on a PC. The group is also
internationally recognised for its pioneering work in
the development of boundary elements and
computational methods in fracture mechanics.
The activities in this research group cover a
broad spectrum of applications and includes
both compressible and incompressible fluid flows.
Research takes place within the School in two
laboratories: the Whitehead Laboratory, which now
includes an interactive aerodynamic simulator, and
the recently opened state-of-the-art Electrospray
Laboratories. A new PIV system, has been recently
commissioned in the Whitehead, this will be used
for a variety of purposes including boundary layer
studies, jet flows and synthetic jets. Specific activities
are also underway to investigate practical methods
for boundary layer control.
The development of innovative applications for
Electrospray technology have been underway in this
now well funded research activity within the group.
One of these applications is a novel micro-fabricated
electrospray colloid-thruster for space vehicle
attitude and orbit control. This has been in
collaboration with a number of Institutes including
the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, EPFL in
Lausanne. This colloid thruster offers the potential
for high specific impulse propulsion units on-a-chip,
ideally suitable for use on micro satellites. These
activities led to a second major project, a Basic
Technology-grant for 3.3 million. Here the
technology is being developed principally for the
fabrication of tissue engineering scaffold structures
but the programme is also being evaluated for the
production of quantum dots. Recent research has
led to the filing of a patent, and a spin-out company
formed to utilise a new mode of electrospray
operation.
Energy supply and the resultant climate change
are arguably the greatest long-term unavoidable
challenges facing the human race. Attention has
moved from a concern with energy prices to
concerns with energy security, the mix of energy
supply, and climate change. We need to gradually
replace traditional fossil-fuelled powerplants for
electricity, heating and transportation needs with
other sources of sustainable and renewable energy.
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Queen Mary has a long internationally-recognised

reputation for research in the areas of heat transfer,
combustion and emissions, engines and turbines,
and future energy conversion systems suitable for
renewable and sustainable energy in future
generations including wind and solar energy.
Recently emphasis in heat transfer has been on
condensation on and inside micro-channels and
condensation from the exhaust stream of a fuel-cell
powered motor vehicle. One exciting new topic is
heat transfer in 'nanofluids', typically fluids in which
nano-particles are suspended, thus resulting in
enhanced thermal conductivity.
Combustion in internal combustion engines
(reciprocating piston engines and gas turbines)
and the influence of combustion conditions on
emissions represents another major research area.
As an example, we are investigating the combustion
of biogas and other bio-derived liquid fuels such as
hydrogen, as well as a novel concept of using
metallic nanoparticles as future clean fuels.
We have developed a renewable energy laboratory
in which we use a wind turbine to produce
electricity, an electrolyzer using electricity to produce
hydrogen, a fuel cell, solar photovoltaic and solar hot
water panels etc. These are used to investigate the
performance and showcase the limitations of various
renewable and sustainable energy technologies.
Other research areas include the development of
new materials and processes to improve the energy
density of solar panels, and advances in
biodegradable plastics and compostable 'green'
composites.
Research in functional materials for electronic,
optical, electro-optical, sensing and actuating
applications is centred around two areas; organic
electronics and electro-optics, and functional
ceramics. Activities span from synthesis, processing,
characterisation and modelling to device production.
Research on oxide functional ceramics is focused on
ferroelectrics, photovoltaics and fuel-cell
membranes. It brings together a unique combination
of expertise in mechanical properties and
ferroelectric/ferroelastic ceramics that lead to
new insights into electromechanical properties
of ferroelectric ceramics and thin films.
Plastic materials are now being created with
increasingly useful electronic and optical properties.
These developments extend the application of
plastics into "smart" electronic devices such as
identification tags, programmable credit cards, solar
cells and flat-panel displays. The goal of all-polymer
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electronics has motivated an increasing number of

research groups around the world for the past 20
years. These groups hope to provide plastics which
have the advantages of low-cost processing, flexibility
and toughness with the electronic properties
needed for practical circuitry.
Activities in organic electronics, optics and electrooptics at Queen Mary involve the synthesis of new
organic materials and new means of controlling the
microstructure and properties of these materials to
generate practicable, multi-functional architectures
and devices. Fundamental charge-transport
phenomena and other, fascinating electronic
characteristics of organic materials are investigated
in collaboration with the Department of Physics. The
group has well established, national and international
collaborations, such as those with Eindhoven
University of Technology, ETH Zrich, Brown
University, Max-Planck as well as with industrial
partners, such as Philips and Merck Chemicals.
The development of research activities in both
Medical Engineering and Bio-interfaces have evolved
from Queen Marys long standing commitment to
Biomedical Materials, as exemplified by the
Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC). The
multidisciplinary research involves both experimental
work at various hierarchical levels and the modelling
of both biological fluid and solid systems. Our project
teams have many collaborators with Barts and The
London, Queen Marys School of Medicine and
Dentistry, as well as external collaborators from

academic institutions and the health care industry.
For example, in orthopaedic implants we have
developed novel test protocols to examine joint
replacement designs. This approach has formed
the basis of a project to develop smart bioactive
nanocomposite coatings for enhanced hip
prostheses.
Studies to determine the spatial and temporal
profiles of cell viability, phenotypic stability and
metabolism in tissue-engineered systems form
another major focus. Recently FRAP has been used
to estimate molecular diffusion coefficients within 3D constructs during the elaboration of extracellular
matrix.
Our cardiovascular research examines mechanical
factors, in health and disease. For example, this
involves the measurement of arterial compliance in
early life, using wave propagation, and modelling of
fibre orientation and matrix protein distribution in
conduit arteries.
Another long-standing interest has focused on the
pathophysiological processes associated with soft
tissue breakdown leading to the development of
pressure ulcers. The hierarchical approach has
focused on the susceptibility of compressed muscle
tissues, using techniques from deformation of cellmodel systems to in vivo MR imaging to monitor realtime muscle damage.
A researcher working on the new duel beam scanning electron microscope at the Nanovision Centre

Our work on biosensors involves the development

of miniaturised devices for continuous monitoring
of glucose and lactate in biological fluids.
Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in
men and women alike, and the supply of donor
hearts for transplants satisfies only about 1 per
cent of the demand. We are working on designs
of cardiac support and assist devices that optimise
energy transmission and energy power density.
Many research projects involving both natural and
synthetic polymers are carried out in the School.
Their synthesis has been used for the development
of many prosthetic devices (such as heart valves
artificial kidneys, artificial lungs and cosmetic
implant materials), fixation materials (such as
sutures, bone cement and surgical adhesives)
and drug delivery systems. From these bioactive
polymers, ceramics and composites have been
developed allowing the mechanical properties of
the implant material to approach those of the natural
material through the production of bioactive
composites. An example is bone, inducing materials
which can attract stem cells after implantation that in
turn stimulate bone formation.
Nanomaterials and Nanomechanics
The development and understanding of new
materials with reduced dimensions is currently
a major research theme at Queen Mary. These
nanomaterials have a range of unique physical and
chemical characteristics, and have the potential to
be used in a multitude of novel applications from
new functional materials and sensors, materials for
energy conversion and storage to biomaterials. It is
because of this diversity that the work of this group
overlaps with other research groupings within Queen
Mary.
Research highlights reflect the specialities of staff in
the College and infrastructure which supports these
pursuits. The group has a large activity in the area of
nanocomposites using particle-filled polymers for
which at least one dimension of the dispersed
particles is in the nanometre range, in particular a
wide range of nanofillers. This includes the use of
nanofillers to construct advanced functional fibres
for smart textile applications. The application of our
research in this field has been enhanced by the
creation of Nanoforce Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary
company devoted to developing research solutions
that allow nanomaterials to be exploited by industry.
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A very distinctive new area of research is nanoencapsulation. It is anticipated that this work will
inform the development of devices such as
controlled drug delivery of biological or other agents.
Queen Marys significant expertise in
nanomechanical testing and manipulation using
indentation and scanning probe techniques has
been reinforced by our state-of-the-art NanoVision
Centre. We have established a leading position on
the assessment of mechanical and
electromechanical properties of nanocrystalline
materials, as well as complex composites, ranging
from synthetic composites to biological composites
such as bone and teeth.
SPM image of bone
Polymer morphology induced by indentation testing
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Engineering
Matthew Alexander BSc(Portsmouth) PhD(Manc)
Lecturer in Energy Engineering
Electrospray atomization, microfluidics, microencapsulation and electrostatic deposition of
functional materials onto surfaces
Professor Theodosios Alexander (a.k.a Professor
Theodosios Korakianitis) BSc(Newcastle) SM SM
SM(MIT) ScD(MIT)
Professor of Energy Engineering
Energy engineering, turbomachines, piston engines,
airfoil and blade design, cardiovascular system,
cardiac assist/prosthetic devices
Eldad Avital BSc(IITHafia) MSc(Tel Aviv) PhD(Lond)
SMAIAA
Reader in Computational Fluids and Acoustics
Fluid mechanics, computational aero-acoustics,
aerodynamics, flow control, simulations,
hydrodynamics, water wakes
Professor Dan Bader BSc MSc PhD(Lond) DSc MIPEM
Professor of Medical Engineering
Cell and soft tissue mechanics, aetiology of pressure
ulcers, multiscale mechanobiology for tissue
Engineering
Adrian Briggs BSc(Eng) PhD(Lond)
Reader in Mechanical Engineering
Enhanced heat transfer, Two-phase flow,
condensation
Tina Chowdhury BSc MSc PhD(Lond)
Academic Fellow
Bioreactors, mechanotransduction, inflammation,
osteoarthritis
Professor Roy Crookes BSc PhD(Leeds) CEng FEI
Professor of Combustion Engineering
Combustion in engines, renewable fuels performance
and emissions, diesel particulate formation,
sustainable transport fuels
Peter Dabnichki BSc MSc(Sofia) PhD(BAS)
Senior Lecturer in Medical Engineering
Biomechanics, mathematical and computer
modelling, medical systems, biological systems,
intelligent systems
Graham Dorrington BSc(Soton) PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in Aerospace Design
Airships, fixed wing aircraft, reusable launch
vehicles, flow control, aerodynamics, dendronautics
Fabian Duddeck Dr Ing habil

Reader in Computational Mechanics
Crashworthiness, car body design, optimisation,
robust design, boundary element methods, finite
Element Methods
Professor Mike Gaster BScEng PhD(Lond) FRS
Research Professor in Experimental Aerodynamics
Laminar boundary layers, stability, transition, active
control, roughness transition
Henri Huijberts MSc PhD(Twente, Netherlands) CMath
FIMA SMIEEE
Reader in Control and Dynamics
Nonlinear control systems, nonlinear dynamics,
chaos, synchronisation, robotics, time-delay systems,
power control in ad-hoc networks, traffic dynamics
Martin Knight BEng MSc PhD(Lond)
Reader in Mechanobiology
Mechanotransduction, mechanobiology, intracellular
calcium signalling, cell mechanics, cytoskeleton,
cartilage, neurones, confocal microscopy
Professor Chris Lawn MA PhD(Cantab) CEng FIChemE
FIMechE
Professor of Thermo-fluids Engineering
Turbulent combustion, gas turbines, thermoacoustics, biomass combustion, tidal power
generation, particle separation
Professor David Lee BSc(UCW, Aberystwyth) MA
PhD(Lond)
Professor of Cell and Tissue Engineering
Mechanobiology of musculoskeletal tissues;
tissue engineering; stem cell biology; Biomaterials;
Bioethics
Terese Lovas CandMag CandScient PhD(Lund,
Sweden) MIoP
Energy, combustion, turbulent flows, chemical
kinetics, emission control, atmospheric dispersion
Yiling Lu BSc(USTC) PhD(Lond)
Lecturer in Bio-Fluid Mechanics
Poroelastic theory, cell and tissue biomechanics,
haemodynamics, finite element method.
Fariborz Motallebi PhD(Liv)
Senior Lecturer in Aerodynamics
Flow control, Aerodynamics of sport vehicles,
high speed aerodynamics, boundary layer flows,
instrumentation and optical diagnostics in flow
measurements

Jens-Dominik Mueller Dipl-Ing(Munich) PhD(Michigan)

Lecturer in Bio-fluids
Computational fluid dynamics, fluid-Structure
Interaction, biofluids, shape optimisation, adjoint
methods, mesh adaptation
Professor Ante Munjiza PhD(Tohoku University Japan,
Swansea UK), PostDoc (MIT, USA)
Professor of Computational Mechanics
Finite element methods, discrete element methods,
molecular dynamics, structures and solids, structural
dynamics, fracture, fragmentation, particular matter,
software engineering, blasts, impacts, nanomaterials,
parallel and grand scale computations, complex
systems modelling
Professor Nobuoki Ohtani MDes(RCA)
Professor of Design
Sports equipment design, medical design,
design innovation, electric vehicle design,
design management
Professor John Rose BSc(Eng) PhD DSc(Eng) CEng
FIMechE FASME
Research Professor in Mechanical Engineering
Heat transfer, convection, phase change,
condensation, microchannels, refrigeration,
air conditioning, enhanced heat transfer
Hazel Screen BEng MRes PhD(Lond) CEng MIMechE
MIPEM
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
Connective tissue mechanics, microscale
and nanoscale mechanical properties,
mechanotransduction, tendon diseases
and tendinopathy
M Hasan Shaheed BSc MSc(Dhaka) PhD(Sheff) MIEE
MIEEE
Lecturer in Robotics, Control and Computing
Robotics, nonlinear system, system identification,
modelling, optimization, control, artificial intelligence,
neural networks, wavelets, fuzzy logic
Professor Julia Shelton BA(Cantab) PhD(Lond)
Professor of Biomechanical Engineering
Wear of total hip replacements, surface coatings,
particle analysis, orthopaedic systems, tissue
engineering, tendon mechanics
Dr Kate Smith BEng PhD (Lond)
Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering
Physical processes involved in electrospray,
development of novel technologies using electrospray
including small satellite propulsion and pulmonary
drug delivery
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Staff profile: Himadri S Gupta

Lecturer in
Biomaterials
My research is
focused on the
structure-function
relations at the microand nanoscale in
biomineralized
systems like bone.
Such systems are
highly hierarchical in
their architecture and
are optimized to
function at each
length scale. Using
novel synchrotronbased techniques
for combining
micromechanics
with real-time
nanostructural
investigations, my
team is seeking to understand the supramolecular
mechanisms that make such materials resistant to
fracture. We have published our work in journals
such as Nano Letters, Proceedings of the National
Academy of Sciences, Journal of the Royal Society
Interface, Journal of Structural Biology and Bone.
I find it a challenge to apply and modify complex
techniques from materials science and modelling to
look at materials that nature has made and see how
they function. From a medical perspective, my work
is concerned with understanding quantitatively how
changes in composition and structure at the
nanoscale in bone diseases (eg osteoporosis) and
ageing can affect mechanical properties. Such
information is important for the design of effective
clinical strategies against these conditions. From a
materials science viewpoint, the best outcome of
my research would be models or design principles
for biologically inspired composite materials for use
as bone and tissue replacements.
Queen Mary offers an excellent research
environment, with expertise in a range of topics
from materials for aerospace and fuel technologies,
to biomaterials. It also has some unique
experimental facilities for nanomechanics and
characterisation, for example at NanoVision, as well
as strong links to industry, and an interdisciplinary
centre for biomaterials.
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Professor John Stark JPW BSc(Exon) MSc(Manc)

PhD(Lond) FRAS FRAeS
Professor of Aerospace Engineering, Head of School
Electrospray technology, spacecraft propulsion,
spacecraft design, direct printing
Ranjan Vepa BTech(IITMadras) MASc(Wat) PhD(Stan)
Lecturer in Avionics
Simulation, control engineering, aeroelasticity,
smart structures, flow control, biomimetic robotics,
biomedical control systems
Alexander Vikhansky PhD(BGU)
Academic Fellow
Laminar microflows, mixing, Monte Carlo, granular
media, non-linear dynamics, lattice boltzmann
equations.
Hua Sheng Wang BSc MEng PhD(XJTU)
Enhanced heat transfer, condensation and boiling,
HVAC, refrigeration, renewable energy, bioheat and
mass transfer
Professor Wen Wang BSc DIC PhD(Lond)
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Vascular endothelial mechanics, flow and solute
transport in extracellular matrices, microcirculation,
arterial haemodynamics, cell an tissue mechanics
Dongsheng Wen BEng MEng DPhil(Oxford) CEng CSci
FIoN MEI
Lecturer in Future Energy
Future energy and fuels, nanotechnology and
nanoscience, flow and heat transfer, cryogenics
Pihua H Wen BA MSc(CSU, China) PhD(WIT,
Southampton)
Senior Lecturer in Computational Mechanics
Solid and Fluid mechanics, fracture and damage,
computational methods, numerical simulation in
manufacturing and engineering
Dr Andrew Wheeler MEng PhD
Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering
Gas turbine aero-dynamics and heat-transfer, high
pressure transonic turbines and high pressure
compressors
Professor John Williams BSc(Aston) BSc(Lond)
PhD(Aston) FIMA CEng CMath MICE MIWEM
Professor of Computational Fluid Dynamics
Computational fluid dynamics of environmental
flows, large eddy and direct numerical simulation of
free-surface flows, modelling of flow in compound
channels, over rough beds and submarine fins.
Materials
Asa H Barber BSc MSc PhD(Lond) DIC
Lecturer
Nanomechanics of synthetic and biological
composites, polymer surfaces and interfaces,
electron and scanning probe microscopy
John Behiri BSc PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer
Structure and mechanical properties of bone,
bone cements
James Busfield MA PhD(Lond) MIMMM CEng
Senior Lecturer
Strength, fatigue, dynamic, frictional and abrasion
properties of rubbers, nanostructured fillers, smart
elastomers
Andy Bushby BSc PhD(Lond)
Reader
Nanomechanics, electromicroscopy
Professor Joost de Bruijn BSc PhD(Leiden)
Professor of Biomaterials
Bone replacement, stem cells, tissue engineering,
regenerative medicine, calcium phosphates,
osteoinduction, bioreactors
Dr Himadri Gupta MSc PhD
Lecturer in Biomaterials
Mechanical characterisation combined with
synchrotron small angle X-ray diffraction, Microstrain
mapping, structure/function relations at the
nanoscale in biological composites, synchrotron
scanning microbeam scattering and diffraction
Steffi Krause Dr rer nat (Humboldt University Berlin)
Senior Lecturer
Electrochemistry, impedance imaging by
photocurrent measurements at field-effect
capacitors, field-effect gas sensors, biosensors,
enzyme detection, quartz crystal microbalance
Professor Ton Peijs BSc PhD(Eindhoven)
Professor of Materials
Composite materials, nanocomposites,
high-performance fibres, biobased materials
Stuart Peters BA MSc PhD(Brunel)
Lecturer
Systems of Innovation, long run evolution of
technologies, flat panel displays
Professor Asim Ray PhD DSc FInstP FIEE SMIEEE
Professor
Thin film technologies for the formation of
nanostructures, organic electronics, optoelectronics
for chemical and biosensors and sensor arrays,
oxide electronics

Mike Reece BSc PhD(Essex) PGCE MIMMM

Reader
Functional ceramics, single crystals and thin films:
ferroelectric, ferroelastic, piezoelectric, sensors and
actuators, domain dynamics, rapid sintering
Ihtesham ur Rehman BSc MSc PhD(Lond) CChem
MRSC MESB, MUKSB
Reader
Biomaterials, dental materials, glass ionomers, FTIR
and Raman spectroscopy, cancer imaging, surface
modifications, polymer synthesis, drug delivery,
bioceramics and biocomposites
Ray Smith PhD(Manc)
Senior Lecturer
Degradable polymers, polymer coatings,
infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy
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Professor Gleb Sukhorukhov MSc PhD

Professor of Biopolymers
Nanocapsules, layer-by-layer, colloids, core-sjell
structures, polyelectrolytes, thin films, ultrathin
coating, nanoparticles, microencapsulation, drug
delivery systems, controlled release, nanoscaled
materials, composite materials, multifunctional
nanosystems, remote controlling
Professor Pankaj Vadgama MB BS BSc PhD FRCPath
CChem FRSC CPhys FInst FIM CSci
Director of the IRC in Biomedical Materials
Biosensors, membrane technology, microfluidics,
surface biocompatibility, electrochemistry,
biomaterials
Shoufeng Yang BEng PhD(Tsinghua)
Lecturer in Materials
Metamaterials, powder dispensing, tissue
engineering scaffold, biomaterials, ink-jet printing,
combinatorial research, solid freeforming.
Staff profile: Martin Knight

I hope to be able to use my research to develop
new treatments for painful and debilitating
conditions such as osteoarthritis. In addition, I
hope that my work in medical engineering design
will lead to the development of new medical
technology.
I try to integrate my research interests into my
lectures and hope that my enthusiasm for both
research and medical engineering design rubs of
on my students. I am also heavily involved in the
admissions process and enjoy interacting with
potential students to explain the importance of
medical engineering and scientific research for
developing the future of medicine.
Reader in Mechanobiology
I have always been interested in medical
engineering and the idea of designing products
that can be used within the medical field to
improve people lives, whether this is implantable
devices, diagnostic systems or rehabilitation
equipment. In addition I have a passion for
research. In my case, I am interested in how
living tissues and cells respond to mechanical
forces. In particular I am focused on articular
cartilage, the specialised tissue that covers the
ends of bones within synovial joints such as the
hip and knee.
At Queen Mary, we have the best medical

engineering undergraduate and postgraduate
degree programmes in the UK with fantastic
facilities, excellent medical and industrial links
and a large multidisciplinary group of academics.
This enables us to provide students with
experience in a wide range of medical
engineering related topics from implant design
to tissue engineering and biomechanics to
biomaterials. In addition we have excellent
student employment record. All this makes for a
dynamic and exciting place to work with a friendly
atmosphere.
Mathematical
Sciences
MSc in Mathematics
MSc and Diploma in Astrophysics
Postgraduate Certificate in Astronomy
and Astrophysics
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School of Mathematical Sciences

www.maths.qmul.ac.uk
Mathematics has been taught at Queen Mary since
1887. Active in research since the 1950s, and with
the Astronomy Unit founded in 1966, the School of
Mathematical Sciences boasts a long and proud
history. As one of the largest mathematics
departments in the UK, with over 50 members of
staff, the School can offer energetic and diverse
postgraduate activity across the spectrum of
mathematical sciences from pure and applied
mathematics and statistics to astronomy. Our staff
includes international leaders in many areas of
mathematical research, and the School is a hive
of activity, providing a vibrant postgraduate life.
Research strengths
We have over 40 students currently studying for
PhDs. The disciplines covered include
combinatorics, group theory, computational group
theory, representation theory, analysis, complex
iteration, dynamical systems, statistical mechanics,
design of experiments, Bayesian statistics and
biostatistics, combinatorial and statistical design
theory, relativity, cosmology and the early universe,
solar and space physics, solar system dynamics, the
formation of extrasolar planetary systems, and survey
astronomy. An interdepartmental consortium,
EPSTAR, fosters collaborations across Experimental
Particle Physics, String Theory, and Astronomy
Research.
Many academic visitors come to the School, for

either short visits or longer periods, and there are
numerous postdoctoral research staff working within
it, usually funded by Research Councils or similar
bodies. This all contributes to our rich academic
atmosphere. Staff from the School also travel widely
to attend conferences and conduct research with
international collaborators which ensures that we
remain at the forefront of activity in all the Schools
fields of interest. For similar reasons, the School is
generous in supporting research students
attendance at national and international conferences.

The department makes a return under four headings
or Units of Assessment: Pure mathematics,
Applied mathematics, Statistics and Operational
research, and Physics. It has always received
positive assessments, and the most recent Research
Assessment Exercise, RAE 2008, was no exception.
Over half of the department's research activity overall
was declared to be internationally excellent and,
within this category, 20 per cent was judged to be
of world leading quality. But the department is not
complacent, and aims to improve its position further
by appointing more world-class researchers and by
enhancing the research environment it provides.
Research in pure mathematics is, in the nature
of things, loosely structured, but the School has a
flourishing algebra group and boasts one of the
largest and most active combinatorics groups in the
UK. Funding of applied mathematics has remained
strong, and the applied group is responsible for over
2 million in grant income in the burgeoning area of
complexity science. The Statistics Group has a
strong international status in the design of
experiments and is currently supported by EPSRC,
with 470,000 coming from one grant alone. The
Astronomy Unit leads the construction of VISTA
(the Visible and Infrared Survey Telescope for
Astronomy), which will revolutionise infrared survey
astronomy. It has further increased its international
profile through major participation in the ESA/NASA
space missions Cassini, Cluster and CoRoT, with
major roles in mission planning and data handling,
as well as scientific output.
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There are formal and informal seminars, colloquia
and small study groups in the various areas of the
Schools research activity many in collaboration
with other colleges of the University of London. In
addition, there are always unplanned (and
sometimes speculative) discussions over coffee in
the School Common Room. Research students and
staff participate in all these activities.
We have excellent computing facilities, and all fulltime research students have a work station on their
desks. MSc students share a large office with a
dedicated computer network. The College Library
takes many mathematical, statistical and
astronomical journals which are supplemented by
an extensive electronic periodicals library. There are
also exceptional libraries in other London University
Colleges as well as The London Mathematical Society
Collection, the Royal Astronomical Society Library
and the Royal Statistical Society Library.
We expect to be able to offer on-campus
accommodation to most new full-time postgraduate
students coming from outside the London area.
Please apply as early as possible.
The School is normally able to offer about ten fullyfunded research studentships to MPhil/PhD
applicants each year. Six of these (three for
Mathematics or Statistics and three for Astronomy)
are funded by UK Research Councils (EPSRC and
STFC) and are restricted to UK or EU citizens. The
remaining four are funded by Queen Mary: these
are available for Mathematics, Statistics or
Astronomy and have no nationality restrictions.
Further studentships are offered from time to time,
supported by various funding agencies (eg CASE
studentships, Research Council Project
Studentships, and studentships supported by
charitable foundations). All graduate students are
offered the possibility of earning extra income from
marking undergraduate work and/or teaching
undergraduate exercise classes within the School.
If you are interested in applying for support you
should contact the Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
for Mathematics, Statistics, or Astronomy through
the Postgraduate Administrative Assistant.
Further information
Postgraduate Administrative Assistant
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5454
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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One obvious reason for undertaking an MSc or PhD
in the School of Mathematical Sciences is with a
career in academia in mind. A significant number
of our MSc graduates go on to study for a PhD at
Queen Mary or elsewhere, and many of our PhD
graduates embark on careers in university research
and teaching we have graduates in distinguished
positions in universities at home and abroad.
Graduate profile:
Cheng Yeaw Ku
However, MSc and PhD graduates in Mathematics,

Statistics and Astronomy or Astrophysics also have
wide career opportunities in finance, industry, and
the public sector. The analytic and computing skills
acquired by these students in their studies are much
valued in the financial sector and a number of recent
PhD graduates have gone to work in investment
banking, just down the road from us in the City.
Among career choices of recent MSc graduates
are financial modelling, the Civil Service and FE
teaching. Part-time MSc students include school
teachers who continue to work while studying.
There is a global shortage of well-qualified
statisticians, and PhD graduates in Statistics have
a wide variety of job opportunities in which to apply
their professional expertise. Recent PhD graduates
have gone on to work for pharmaceutical companies,
the NHS and the financial services industry, as well
as in universities.
Studied: MSc and PhD in Mathematics, graduated
2005
Currently: Research Instructor in Mathematics
at California Institute of Technology.
postgraduate study?
Queen Mary has world-class mathematicians.
Just like playing chess, it is important that I learn
from the master.
I gained the opportunity to work with experts in
the area which I was interested in. I also enjoyed
and learned a lot from the courses and seminars
at Queen Mary. They were foundational for my
continuing research in mathematics.
Recently, I have become interested in stochastic
calculus and its application in financial
engineering and investment. With emerging
financial markets in Asia, I plan to become a
quantitative analyst in the next five years in Asia.
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Degree programmes
MSc in Mathematics
The MSc in Mathematics gives an in-depth training
in advanced mathematics to students who have
already obtained a first degree with substantial
mathematical content. Students successfully
completing the MSc will acquire specialist knowledge
in their chosen areas of mathematics, and the MSc
is an excellent preparation for those who are
considering pursuing research in mathematics.
The main areas of mathematics that may be pursued
within this MSc are pure mathematics (especially
algebra and combinatorics), dynamical systems,
probability and statistics, and astronomy. The MSc
programme is very flexible, and in consultation with
your adviser you may choose modules in different
areas or specialise in one.
Programme outline
You will normally take eight modules in total, with
one module typically comprising 24 hours of lectures
and 12 hours of tutorials given during a twelve-week
semester. In addition to the MSc modules offered at
Queen Mary, you can also choose from an extremely
wide range of advanced mathematics modules
offered at other Colleges of the University of London.
During the summer period, supervised by an
academic member of staff, you are required to
complete a dissertation, working largely
independently in an advanced topic in mathematics.
For details of modules typically offered, see
www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/msc/
modules.shtml
Assessment
Examinations are held between May and early June
on the modules taken. Dissertations are evaluated in
September. Successful completion of the MSc
programme will result in the award of the degree of
MSc in Mathematics (possibly with Merit or with
Distinction).
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirement for the MSc in
Mathematics is the equivalent of a British first or
good upper second class honours degree in
mathematics, or in mathematics with another
subject, such as statistics, philosophy, physics or
computing. In addition, the undergraduate modules
you have taken must provide sufficient background
to enable you to take an appropriate selection of our
MSc modules.
page 391.
A limited number of 1,000 scholarships will
be available for highly qualified self-funded MSc
applicants. No further application is required for
these scholarships.
Further information
For general enquiries, please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5454
For academic enquiries, please contact:
Professor Leonard Soicher
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5463
www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/msc
MSc and Diploma

in Astrophysics

to page 391.
A limited number of scholarships should be

available for highly qualified MSc applicants.
Recent observational and theoretical advances have
led to significant leaps in our understanding of the
universe and its constituents. These programmes are
unique in the UK in the scope of material covered.
They offer the opportunity for students with a variety
of backgrounds and interests to study a broad range
of advanced topics in modern astrophysics. You will
have the opportunity to learn about these recent
fascinating discoveries, while being taught by
researchers in the Astronomy Unit who are leaders
in their fields.
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Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5454
Dr James Cho
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5498
For many students who progress to the MSc from

their undergraduate degree, the programme provides
a useful stepping-stone to research work. Part-time
students include teachers and other professionals
who wish to upgrade their qualifications, or those
who are studying for their own interest.
Programme outline
In both programmes you take eight taught
modules. For the details of the modules
typically offered (subject to some changes) see:
www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/msc/#astro
These programmes also allow some flexibility with
the choice of the modules from related disciplines,
subject to the agreement of the programme director.
For the MSc you are also required to complete a
written project on an advanced topic in Astrophysics.
Assessment
For the MSc, you are required to satisfy the
examiners in modules with a total of 180 credits,
120 of which are for taught modules and 60 for the
written dissertation. Diploma students are required
to satisfy the examiners in modules with a total of
120 credits, but do not submit a dissertation.
Entry requirements
For the MSc and Diploma a first or upper second
class honours degree (or equivalent) is required
in physics, applied mathematics or astrophysics/
astronomy. The Postgraduate Certificate in
Astronomy and Astrophysics may also qualify you
for entry on to the MSc.
Sally Gatward,
PhD focusing on Lambda-trees and Braid Groups
Queen Mary offered me funding to continue my
research, and it was a fantastic opportunity.
There are many good lectures that
I can go to, without having to worry about exams,
on subjects in my area, and there are weekly
algebra and pure maths seminars. I find this a
sociable and friendly place to work. I especially
enjoy working in Room 201 in the Maths
Department, my office. I share it with about ten
other postgraduates, all working in my area, and
we all get a desk and a computer each. It is big
and has big windows, south facing. I find the
atmosphere in there sociable and work friendly.
I joined the womens football club and the music
society, which has both a choir and an orchestra.
All three clubs have been very friendly and I have
made good friends there.
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Degree programmes
(cont)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Graduate profile: David Mulryne
Nine months part-time

Students who do not qualify for admission to the
MSc or Diploma in Astrophysics may consider our
part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Astronomy and
Astrophysics. This programme consists essentially
of the first year of the part-time MSc in Astrophysics.
Assessment
For the Postgraduate Certificate you must satisfy
the examiners in four modules.
Entry requirements
You should have a degree (or equivalent) in a
subject with substantial mathematics or physics
content.
to page 391.
A limited number of partial scholarships will be
available for highly qualified MSc applicants.
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5454
Dr James Cho
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5498
Studied: PhD in Theoretical Cosmology

graduated 2006
Currently: I am currently a postdoctoral research
associate in the Department of Applied
Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at the
University of Cambridge.
postgraduate study?
For me it was important to be in a department with
a good research reputation for the field I wanted to
specialise in, but also one which I felt had a
friendly, relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The
Astronomy Unit within the School of Mathematical
Sciences fulfilled these criteria.
Apart from a PhD, my time at Queen Mary has left
me with lasting friends, both among the staff and
fellow postgraduate students, and many rewarding
and enriching experiences. Queen Mary really is a
melting pot of people from many diverse cultures,
making it a very special and interesting place to be.
I am currently in the second year of my first
postdoctoral research post. My goal is to
eventually get a permanent position somewhere.
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Research
Research degrees
Research areas

Mathematics Research Centre

see page 16.
Entry requirements
Candidates for the PhD or MPhil programmes in
mathematics or statistics should normally have a
first or good upper second-class honours BSc in
mathematics or statistics, or a more advanced
qualification such as MSci, MMath, or MSc.
Candidates for the PhD or MPhil programmes in
astronomy should have a first or good upper secondclass honours BSc in mathematics, physics or
astronomy, or in a subject with substantial
mathematics or physics content, or a more advanced
qualification such as MSci or MSc.
to page 391.
Algebra
Research work centres on group theory, especially
linear groups and algebraic groups, topological and
combinatorial aspects of group theory, finite pgroups, computational group theory, and
representation theory.
Analysis
Research work centres on harmonic and functional
analysis, especially harmonic analysis on groups,
operator algebras, infinite dimensional manifolds
and holomorphy.
Combinatorics
A very active group that works both on topics within
combinatorics (especially finite geometry and design
theory) and on links with algebra (permutation
groups), logic (model theory), information and coding
theory, and design of experiments.
Number Theory and Topology
There are several overlapping areas of activity within
the Mathematics Research Centre, for example
topology and number theory are not only researched
independently, but they are also used as research
tools in group theory and dynamical systems.
Dynamical Systems
Areas of current research interest are: dynamics on
discrete phase space, bifurcation theory, complex
maps, ergodic theory, control systems, spatiotemporal chaos, applications of chaotic systems to
packet traffic, thermodynamic formalism, algebraic
dynamics, number theory and functional equations.
Statistical Mechanics
Research interests of this group include generalised
statistical mechanics methods applied to a variety of
complex systems (hydrodynamic turbulence,
econophysics, traffic flow, biological and medical
applications). The group uses tools from large
deviation theory, nonequilibrium statistical
mechanics and the theory of stochastic processes.
Relativity and Computation
The Relativity group is a collaboration between the
Mathematics Research Centre and the Astronomy
Unit. Research interests include: exact solutions of
Einsteins equations and applications of algebraic
computing, topological questions, alternative theories
of gravity, black holes, and gravitational radiation.
Within the Astronomy Unit there is research in
cosmology, alternative theories of gravity, and
experimental tests.
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Research
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Probability
The group concentrates on probabilistic problems
arising on the interface between Probability and
Physics and Probability and Combinatorics. The
main research topics are random matrix theory,
differential and difference equations with random
coefficients, in particular, random Schroedinger
operators, Lyapunov exponents, Poisson
approximations, and random combinatorial objects.
evolution of large-scale structure, dark matter

and gravitational lensing.
Statistics
The Statistics group works on the design of
experiments, on Bayesian statistics, and on
sequential analysis. In the design of experiments
there is particular emphasis on applications in the
pharmaceutical industry agriculture, the food
industry and chemistry, but the underlying algebraic
theory and combinatorial structure are also explored.
Planetary Formation, Astrophysical Fluids,

and Accretion Discs
A primary research area is the formation and
evolution of planets and planetary systems,
especially their interaction with protoplanetary discs.
Simulations employing state-of-the-art hydrodynamic,
MHD and N-body codes on parallel supercomputers
are used to study topical problems in planetary
formation and accretion disc theory. Simulations are
also employed to study the dynamics and evolution
of planetary atmospheres, especially those of
terrestrial planets and short-period extrasolar giant
planets (hot Jupiters).
Astronomy Unit
Cosmology
The aim of cosmology is to unravel the mysteries
of the universe as a whole. It addresses such
fundamental questions as: why does the universe
have its observed structure; how did it develop into
its current form; what will happen to it in the future?
Specific interests include the origin of the universe,
inflationary and superstring cosmology, primordial
black holes, the cosmic microwave background,
inhomogeneous cosmology, the formation and
Gravitation
Work within the group covers theory, data analysis
and experiments. Research areas include space
experiments on gravitation, gravitational waves,
theories of gravity and tests, relativistic astrophysics,
black holes.
Solar and Stellar Physics

The work of the group covers many areas. Stellar
physics constrains the ages of different stellar
components and hence the evolution the Galaxy
itself. Stars are used to calibrate age and distance
measurements on the largest cosmological scales.
They are the sources of most of the chemical
Kotub Uddin, Research in Cosmology

My research is a theoretical project that aims
to explain the observational evidence we have that
the universe is undergoing a phase of accelerated
expansion, ie that gravity is a repulsive force on
very large scales.
Queen Mary is involved in some very interesting
research in Cosmology. As well as being a
discipline in its own right, Cosmology plays a
crucial role in many other areas of physics,
including high energy particle physics, quantum
gravity and string theory. The Astronomy Unit at
Queen Mary is very diverse and has research
interests ranging from survey astronomy, solar
system dynamics, planet formation and stellar
structure. To work in such an environment with
experts from a range of fields is exciting.
You have access to central London within 15
minutes (ideal for your partying needs, or if you
prefer culture, you are surrounded by it). The new
Mile End Leisure Centre (which I use) includes a
swimming pool, basketball courts, five-a-side
football pitches and is just five minutes walk from
campus.
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evolution in the universe, elements being created

and destroyed by nuclear burning and subsequently
ejected into the interstellar medium. They are
laboratories to study astrophysical processes such
as convection, nucleosynthesis, mass loss and
accretion, rotation and magnetic fields. The sun is
uniquely valuable because we can study it close up,
observing many phenomena that cannot be resolved
in more distant stars.
Solar System Bodies and Dynamics
Work covers theory, data analysis, observations
and simulations. Research areas include: physical
studies of asteroids, comets and Kuiper Belt objects;
long-term dynamics and orbital stability of
meteoroids, asteroids, comets, natural satellites
and planets; chaos in the solar system; resonance
passage and tidal evolution; astrometric observations
of planetary satellites; Voyager image analysis;
planetary ring dynamics; computer algebra in
celestial mechanics. The group is also involved in
the highly successful NASA/ESA Cassini mission to
Saturn and ESAs Rosetta mission.
Space Plasma Physics
Research areas cover: the structure of collisionless
shocks, including the Earths bow shock and
interplanetary shocks; particle acceleration; kinetic
waves and associated features; plasma turbulence.
Theoretical work includes numerical self-consistent
particle simulations and kinetic wave theory.
Survey Astronomy
Surveys involve both statistical studies of large
numbers of objects for astrophysical studies, and
samples of rare objects whose properties can be
studied in greater detail. They are relevant to the
solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, the
structure and evolution of our own and other
galaxies, large-scale cosmological structure, dark
matter and dark energy. Our research programmes
use multi-wavelength wide-field imaging surveys
at infrared and optical wavelengths. There is a
strong involvement in VISTA and various
spectroscopic surveys.
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www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/personnel/academicstaff
Mathematics Research Centre

Professor David Arrowsmith BSc PhD(Leic)
Head of School
Professor of Mathematics
Dynamical Systems, Telecommunications: Chaotic
dynamical systems, applications to modelling
telecommunications networks, control theory
Professor RA Bailey MA DPhil(Oxon)
Professor of Statistics
Statistics, Combinatorial Design: Design of
experiments, Latin squares, association schemes
Oscar Bandtlow MPhil PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in Applied Mathematics
Dynamical Systems and Functional Analysis:
applications of operator theory to probabilistic
behaviour of chaotic dynamical systems and to
statistical mechanics
Professor Christian Beck Diplom PhD(Aachen)
Professor of Applied Mathematics
Dynamical Systems: interplay between nonlinear
dynamical systems, statistical mechanics and
stochastic processes; spatio-temporal chaos
Barbara Bogacka MSc PhD(Poznan)
Reader in Probability and Statistics
Statistics: Experimental designs for linear and nonlinear models of observations; optimisation of designs
for parameter estimation, hypothesis testing, and
discriminating between models
Professor Shaun Bullett MA(Cantab) PhD(Warw)
Dynamical Systems, Algebraic and Geometric
Topology: Dynamics of complex maps, Kleinian
groups and holomorphic correspondences,
hyperbolic geometry, topology, symbolic dynamics
John Bray BA(Cantab) PhD(Birmingham)
Lecturer in Pure Mathematics
Algebra and Combinatorics: Finite groups, explicit
representations and presentations of groups,
computational group theory
Professor Peter Cameron BSc(Q/land) DPhil(Oxon)
Algebra, Combinatorics: Permutation groups, and the
(finite or infinite) structures on which they can act
(designs, graphs, codes, geometries etc)
Professor Ian Chiswell BA(Oxon) MSc PhD(Mich)
Professor of Pure Mathematics
Combinatorial Group Theory: Generalised trees,
logic, low-dimensional topology, equations over
groups, right-ordered groups, cohomology of groups
Professor Cho-Ho Chu BSc(Hong Kong) PhD(Wales)

Analysis: Harmonic and functional analysis, Jordan
operator algebras, infinite-dimensional manifolds
Steve Coad BSc(CNAA) MSc DPhil(Oxon)
Reader in Statistics
Statistics: Sequential analysis, asymptotic
approximations, inference, medical applications,
multivariate analysis
Matthew Fayers MA PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer in Mathematics
Algebra: Representation theory of groups and
algebras, Hecke algebras, Schur algebras
Professor Steven Gilmour BSc(Heriot-Watt) PhD(Rdg)
Statistics: Statistical aspects of the design and
analysis of experiments, particularly experiments
with complex treatment structures
Professor Ilya Goldsheid DSc(Moscow)
Professor of Probability Theory
Analysis: Asymptotic Behaviour of Products of
Random Matrices, Anderson localisation, spectral
analysis of random operators, dynamical systems
and probability theory
Heiko Grossmann Dipl-Math(Berlin)
Lecturer in Statistics
Statistics: Design of experiments, optimal design,
hierarchical generalised linear models, response
surface methodology, discrete choice experiments
and applications
Rosemary Harris MPhys DPhil(Oxon)
Stochastic Non-equilibrium Systems: Large
deviations, fluctuation theorems, applications
(including traffic, econophysics, biological modelling)
Professor Anthony J Hilton BSc PhD(Reading)
Professorial Fellow
Graph Theory, Design Theory: Graph Theory, Design
Theory, and areas of interaction between them
Peter Keevash PhD (Princeton)
Combinatorics: Graph theory, hypergraphs / set
systems, algebraic and probabilistic methods in
combinatorics, random structures, combinatorial
optimisation and combinatorial number theory
Professor Bill Jackson MSc PhD(Waterloo)

Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Combinatorics, Algebra: Graph Theory, Matroid
Theory, motivated by applications in areas from
mathematical physics to computer science and
Operations Research
Professor Oliver Jenkinson BSc MSc PhD(Warw)
Dynamical Systems: Ergodic theory of chaotic
dynamical systems, thermodynamic formalism,
ergodic optimisation, continued fractions, algorithms
for computing geometric and dynamical invariants
Professor Mark Jerrum MA(Cambridge)
PhD(Edinburgh)
Director of Postgraduate Studies
Combinatorics, computational complexity, stochastic
processes: Randomised algorithms, Markov
processes
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Robert Johnson MA PhD(Cantab)

Lecturer in Mathematics
Combinatorics, Graph Theory: Extremal
combinatorics, problems at the interface
of graphs and set systems
Wolfram Just Diplom PhD(Darmstadt) Habil
Reader in Mathematics
Nonlinear Dynamics and Statistical Mechanics:
Applications of equilibrium statistics to dynamical
systems, pattern formation and phase transitions in
dynamical systems; control of chaotic behaviour by
time-delayed feedback
Professor Boris Khoruzhenko PhD(Kharkov)
Deputy Head of School
Random Matrices and Operators: Statistical
properties of eigenvalues of non-Hermitian
random matrices
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(cont)
Rainer Klages Diplom PhD(Berlin)

Habilitation(Dresden)
Dynamical Systems: Applications of dynamical
systems theory to nonequilibrium statistical
mechanics, chaotic and fractal properties of
transport, anomalous transport, diffusion in
nanopores, the modelling of biological cell migration.
Professor Charles Leedham-Green MA DPhil(Oxon)
Professorial Fellow
Algebra, Computational Group Theory: The matrix
group recognition project, p-groups and pro-pgroups.
Professor Malcolm MacCallum MA PhD(Cantab)
General Relativity, Computer Algebra: Classical nonNewtonian gravity, general relativity, cosmological
models, black holes, gravitational waves, asymptotics
of spacetimes, applications of computer algebra in
ordinary differential equations and in gravity theory.
Professor Angus Macintyre FRS PhD(Stanford)
Research Professor
Mathematical Logic and Model Theory: Applications
to algebra, geometry, number theory and theoretical
computer science
Professor Shahn Majid MA(Cantab) PhD(Harvard)

Quantum Groups: Noncommutative differential
geometry, quantum groups, Hopf algebras,
representation theory, knot theory, noncommutative
geometry of discrete systems
Professor Thomas Mller MSc PhD(Frankfurt am Main)
Habil
Group theory, Combinatorics: Subgroup counting
functions and their properties
Lawrence Pettit BA(Oxon) MSc(Lond) PhD(Nott) CStat
Statistics: Bayesian Statistics, outliers and
diagnostics for model choice, degradation models,
inference for stochastic processes
Professor Donald Preece MA(St Andrews) PhD(Kent)
Professorial Fellow
Design of Experiments, Combinatorics: Nonorthogonal Graeco-Latin designs, neighbour
designs and tight single-change covering designs
Staff profile: Professor Peter J Cameron

This question leads to interesting problems about
permutation groups, graphs, and many other
important areas of mathematics, some of which
are at the limit of what we can currently do by
computation.
The best outcome my research would be a
proof of a 40-year-old conjecture called the Cerny
conjecture. But even if this doesn't happen, I have
been involved with uncovering many important
connections in this area.
A recent project I was involved with arose out of
the theory of automata, but can be described like
this. You are in a dungeon consisting of a number
of caves; each cave has three doors (red, green
and blue), opening into passages going to other
caves. There is one further door in each cave; from
one cave it leads to freedom, from the others to
instant death. You have a map of the dungeon,
but don't know where you are. What do you do?
Thanks to my own research activities, students

get a vivid sense of how unexpected research
outcomes can be. For example, one never knows
where research is going to lead, and it is very
important for students to become aware of
unexpected directions and connections.
The School of Mathematical Sciences is the best
department I know for interactions between all
areas of the subject. I have collaborations with
colleagues in many areas of pure and applied
mathematics, probability and statistics.
Thomas Prellberg MSc MSc PhD(Virginia Tech)

Dr Habil(Clausthal)
Reader in Applied Mathematics
Statistical Mechanics and Dynamical Systems:
Exactly solvable combinatorial models of statistical
mechanics, application of statistical mechanics in
dynamical systems analysis, development of
approximate counting algorithms for statistical
mechanics models
Linda Rass BSc PhD(Lond)
Senior Lecturer in Mathematics
Mathematical Modelling in Biology: Epidemics,
genetics, evolutionary games, and branching
processes
Professor Leonard Soicher BSc MCompSci(Concordia)
PhD(Cantab)
Computational Group Theory and Geometry:
Applications of computation to the investigation
of groups and combinatorial structures, the GAP
computer system for group theory and discrete
mathematics
Dudley Stark BSc(Rochester) PhD(USC)
Reader in Mathematics and Probability
Probability and Statistics: Probabilistic combinatorics,
the study of ramdomly chosen combinatorial
structures
Roger Sugden MA(Cantab) Dip Stat(Edin) PhD(Soton)
Statistics: Sample Surveys; exchangeability and
ignorability, sufficiency and linearity, unequal
probability sampling, asymptotoic expansions
and poststratification
Ivan Tomasic PhD(Edinburgh)
Model Theory, Algebraic Geometry, Number Theory:
Arithmetic aspects of the Frobenius automorphism,
geometry of fields with measure, (nonstandard)
cohomology theories, motivic integration
Hugo Touchette BSc(Sherbrooke) MSc(MIT)
PhD(McGill)
Dynamical Systems and Statistical Mechanics:
Applications of the theory of large deviations,
the control of stochastic systems, applications
of information theory in control
Professor Franco Vivaldi Laurea in Fisica (Milan)
Algebraic Dynamical Systems: Arithmetical
phenomena underlying strongly chaotic motions,
applications to the study of round-off errors in
computer representations of dynamical systems
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Mark Walters PhD(Cantab)

Combinatorics and Probability: The border between
combinatorics and probability with particular
reference to percolation and random methods in
combinatorics
Professor Robert Wilson MA PhD(Cantab)
Professor of Pure Mathematics
Group theory, representation theory: Computational
techniques for calculating in large groups, including
the Monster group
Francis Wright MA(Cantab) PhD(Bris)
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Reader in Mathematics
Computer algebra, Computation: Algebraic and
symbolic computation, symbolic/numeric solution
of problems in the optimum design of experiments,
exact symbolic solution of differential equations,
interactive mathematics via the web
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(cont)
Astronomy Unit
Craig Agnor BSc(Denison) PhD(Colorado)
Lecturer in Astronomy
Solar system origins, celestial dynamics, giant
impacts: The origin and evolution of planetary and
satellite systems, dynamical studies of planetary
accumulation and orbital migration, numerical
models of giant impacts between planets
David Burgess BA(Oxon) PhD(Lond)
Reader in Mathematics and Astronomy
Space plasma physics and computational
astrophysics: Connections between the Sun, the
Earths magnetosphere and the interstellar medium,
computational models of the solar wind,
development of parallel simulations using large
clusters of computers
Professor Bernard Carr BA PhD(Cantab) FRAS
Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy
Cosmology and Relativistic Astrophysics: The early
universe, primordial black holes, Population III stars,
dark matter, cosmological solutions of Einsteins
equations and the anthropic principle
James Cho BS MS MPhil PhD(Columbia)
Lecturer in Astrophysics and Planetary Science
Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Fluids,
Applied Mathematics: Mechanisms that transport
momentum, heat, and tracers in or on planets and
discs, the atmospheric dynamics and climate of
solar and extrasolar system planets
J Richard Donnison BSc(Surrey) MSc(Lond) PhD(Lond)
FRAS
Senior Lecturer in Astronomy
Dynamics and planetary sciences: Dynamics of
N-body systems related to the orbits of planets,
asteroids, trans-Neptunian bodies and comets,
statistics of various distributions of bodies in
the solar system
Professor Jim Emerson MA(Cantab) PhD(Lond) MInstP
CPhys FRAS
Professor of Astrophysics
Survey Astronomy: Infrared surveys for exploration
of galactic structure and its evolution, large scale
structure, brown dwarfs and high red shift quasars,
dark energy/matter studies. Leader of VISTA
telescope project at ESO in Chile
Professor James Lidsey BSc(Birmingham) PhD(Lond)
Cosmology and the early universe: The inflationary
scenario, primordial gravitational waves, primordial
black holes, higher dimensional theories, the
formation of large scale structure in the universe,
superstrings and M-theory
Staff profile: Richard Nelson

Professor of
Mathematics
and Astronomy
My main
research is in
the area of
planet formation
theory. The first
planet orbiting a
star outside of
the Solar System
was discovered
in 1995, and
since this time
over 300
extrasolar
planetary
systems have
been
discovered.
Many
of these systems are very different from the Solar
System, which raises questions about how they
have formed and evolved. My research uses largescale computer simulations to model the formation
of these planetary systems, including many physical
effects such as orbital migration due to interaction
with the protoplanetary disc, and MHD turbulence
within the discs.
I was working of the dynamics of discs
surrounding young stars when the first extrasolar
planet was discovered in 1995. The question of
how planetary systems form is now one of the
hottest topics in astrophysics.
Ultimately, we want to be able to compare
the predictions of our theoretical models with
observations of planetary systems. The best
possible outcome would be good agreement
between the models and observations, showing
that we really do understand planet formation.
My research provides many ideas for MSc and
PhD projects, and having a supervisor who is
actively pursuing research gives students
confidence that their projects are on interesting
topics of relevance to the broader scientific
community.
The study and working environment at Queen
Mary is fantastic because it combines a relaxed
and informal atmosphere with the highest levels
of academic rigour. In my opinion this makes it a
great place to undertake postgraduate study.
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Professor Ian Roxburgh BSc(Nott) PhD(Cantab) FRAS

Research Professor
Astrophysical fluids, solar and stellar physics,
theoretical and experimental gravity: Structure and
evolution of the sun and stars, the internal structure,
dynamics, and state-of-evolution of stars, multimode oscillations of stars, theories of gravity, and
experimental tests
William Sutherland MA PhD(Cantab)
Senior Lecturer in Astronomy
Observational Cosmology and Survey Astronomy:
Large-scale structure and galaxy surveys, Project
Scientist for VISTA telescope and Principal
Investigator for VIKING (VISTA Kilo-degree Infrared
Galaxy survey)
Professor Reza Tavakol BSc PhD(Lond) FRAS
Cosmology, nonlinear stellar dynamos, early
universe and cosmological aspects of superstrings
and M-theory, nonlinear dynamics
Karim Malik BSc(Sussex) Dipl.-Ing.(Stuttgart)

PhD(Portsmouth)
Cosmology and Perturbation theory: Physics of
the early universe, perturbation theory and its
applications to cosmology, inflation and nongaussianity, primordial black holes, brane world
models
Professor Carl Murray BSc PhD(Lond) FRAS
Solar System: Dynamics of the solar system, from
the motion of cosmic dust particles to the stability
of planetary rings, member of the Imaging Team on
the Cassini mission to Saturn
Professor Richard Nelson BSc PhD(Lond)
Planet Formation, Accretion Discs, Astrophysical
Fluid Dynamics, Computational Astrophysics:
Formation and evolution of extrasolar planetary
systems, the structure and evolution of accretion
discs, star formation, the dynamical evolution of
molecular clouds, and computational astrophysics
Alexander Polnarev DSc(Moscow) FRAS
Early universe, quasars, AGN, gravitational waves
and experiments: Detection of polarisation of the
Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation (CMBR),
gravitational wave detection, supermassive binary
black holes
Professor Iwan Williams BSc(Wales) PhD(Lond)

FRAS FInstP
Physical properties of asteroids, comets and
meteorites: Dynamics and physical properties
of asteroids, comets and meteoroids, and interrelationships between all the minor bodies of the
Solar System
Sergei Vorontsov DSc(Moscow)
Senior Research Fellow in Astronomy
Astrophysical fluids, solar physics, helioseismology:
Investigation of the internal structure and internal
dynamics of the sun by means of solar seismology,
development of theoretical tools of asteroseismology
to study the internal structure of the distant stars
Physics
MSc in Physics (EuroMasters)

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Department of Physics
www.ph.qmul.ac.uk
The Physics Department has an international
reputation for its research. You will be able to pursue
your own research interests, in a wide range of areas
ranging such as experimental particle physics,
nanotechnology, organic electronics, quantum
computing, string, superstrings and M-theory.
The 27 teaching staff in the Physics Department
take particular pride in providing a first-class
education for our students and performing cuttingedge research, providing a stimulating and
supportive environment.
Research strengths
Early studies in radioactivity were made at Queen Mary
by Marsden in collaboration with Rutherford, research
which eventually led to Rutherfords discovery of the
atomic nucleus. More recently, the Department of
Physics was involved in the Nobel Prize winning
discovery of the W and Z elementary particles, in
developing Superstring Theory, probing the cosmic
background radiation and in mapping the infrared
skies from satellites and telescopes. Other research
areas in the Department are: nanotechnology and the
study of the electronic properties of molecular films
and structures; the use of high-pressure techniques
to study the structure of materials and to design new
materials.
Experimental particle physics research is carried out
within the Particle Physics Research Centre (PPRC)
and research in string theory in the Centre for
Research in String Theory (CRST). Together with the
Astronomy Unit, from the School of Mathematical
Sciences, these Centres form the Experimental
Particle, String Theory and Astronomy Research
(EPSTAR) Consortium. Molecular and Materials
Physics is carried out by the Molecular and Materials
Physics Group which is part of the Centre for Materials
Research.
Our breadth of research is made possible by the
excellent interaction between different research groups,
who share their enthusiasm and findings via regular
seminars and a wealth of specialised discussion
groups. The department also regularly hosts national
and international meetings. PhD students are integral
members of their research groups and present their
work at international conferences.
Many leading academic visitors spend time working
with these groups, frequently funded by the various
research councils. In addition, between four and
seven permanent academic staff normally hold
personal fellowships at any one time. Staff lead and
participate in international collaborations. Finally,
Queen Mary is a contractor in a multinational Marie
Curie Research Training Network in string theory.

Our department has an international reputation
for excellence, confirmed by the latest RAE 2008
results. We achieved an average of 2.50 in our
research outputs, which is very close to the
maximum score of 2.90. The result confirms the
Departments position as one of the countrys top
research-led departments.
Much of the research undertaken in the Department
is funded the Science and Technology Facilities
Council (STFC) and Engineering and Physical
Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Additional
resources and funding are provided via the
Organisation Europenne pour la Recherche
Nuclaire (CERN), as well as the Royal Society,
the Leverhulme Trust, the European Commission,
industry, and the Government.
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Our groundbreaking research is supported by an
extensive infrastructure. You will be able to use
some excellent IT equipment to do your research.
Moreover, excellent clean rooms are provided for
molecular electronics and particle physics detector
development. Research groups have a range of
lithographic facilities, including e-beam for nanolithography, various atomic force microscopes and
extensive organic-film deposition equipment. There
are also laboratories for optical spectroscopy
including tunable nanosecond-pulsed lasers, and
various materials and semiconductor characterisation
equipment. Comprehensive computing facilities are
connected by a fast LAN to central College
computers and from there to JANET and other
WANs.
The department is offering up to eight PhD threefour year PhD studentships, including fees and a
maintenance grant of 14,940 a year, to start in
October 2009. The positions are available in the
areas of experimental particle physics, string
theory and molecular and materials physics. The
department also has access to studentships through
the SEPNET collaboration and through an EPSRC
Doctoral Training Centre in Plastic Electronics in
collaboration with Imperial College.
In addition to the above studentships, we also offer a
number of four-year teaching studentships that cover
fees as well as a standard STFC-level Londonweighted living stipend (approximately 14,940 per
annum). Successful candidates will be required to
undertake 400 hours of teaching during the
academic year, spread over two 12-week semesters.
Teaching duties will include marking coursework,
conducting tutorials and supervising laboratories.
Students who submit their thesis within three years
may, if they wish, terminate their studentship in less
than the full four-year period.
Graduate profile: Mark Frogley

Studied: BSc and PhD
Physics graduated 1996
(BSc) 2000 (PhD)
Currently: Beamline Scientist
at Diamond Light Source
Why did you choose Queen
Mary for your postgraduate
study?
When I was choosing a
university for my BSc, I was looking for a good
course and I wanted to live in London. When I
decided I wanted to do research, I knew Queen
Mary has great facilities and a good reputation.
The academic staff were friendly and made time
to discuss the science.
I feel I got a good degree, and then my PhD,
and I developed the ambition to become a
professional scientist. I also made good friends
and gained a bigger view of the world.
I hope to establish myself as a beamline scientist
and then progress to principal scientist either at
Diamond or at another large facility.
Further information
Dr William Gillin
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5524
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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Degree programmes
Once you have completed your Masters or PhD

you will have many career opportunities open to you.
You may choose to continue your study and go on
to a research career in academia or in industry.
Salaries can start from 25,000 for a post-doctoral
researcher or a technical sales person.
MSc in Physics (EuroMasters)
Alternatively you may choose a different path. If so,

you will find that the skills gained during your PhD or
MSc will open up a number of opportunities. These
include: a practical approach to problem solving, the
ability to reason and communicate complex ideas,
IT skills, self-study skills, experience of working with
others, reporting/presentation skills.
For example, your analytical and problem solving
skills are useful to the business and finance sector.
Starting salaries for actuarial positions in London
start from around 23,000, whilst management
consultants can expect to earn upwards of 25,000.
Our graduates have found work in a number of
sectors including engineering, finance, management
consultancy, medical physics, patent examining,
renewable energy, science journalism, software
engineering and teaching.
For specific advice on the career options available to
you, you will be able to consult the careers service at
Queen Mary, as well as members of staff in the
Physics Department.
Two years full-time (Subject to approval)

The aim of the programme is to deepen
understanding of a chosen branch of contemporary
physics or astrophysics, covering advanced concepts
and techniques, leaving you well prepared for further
doctoral level study and research. The programme
will also enable you to develop skills transferable to
a wide range of other careers. The MSc in Physics is
designed to provide a postgraduate award, with 120
ECTS credits, which will allow you to enter doctoral
level programmes in other European countries.
The programme will leave you well prepared for
further doctoral level study and research, particularly
in other European countries. The programme covers
advanced concepts and techniques in either
astrophysics or an area of physics. The combination
of advanced taught programmes and an extended
research training project will allow you to gain a deep
understanding of your chosen area of physics or
astrophysics. The MSc in Physics is an initiative of the
South East Physics Network (SEPnet). The consortium
institutions each offer programmes, which are
mutually compatible. This allows you to have the
possibility of transferring to a partner institution for
the second year (see http://www.sepnet.ac.uk/).
Programme outline
Year 1: Either eight modules from the Intercollegiate
MSci fourth year or eight taught modules of the MSc
Astrophysics (please see page 351)
Year 2: either 8 modules from the MSc Astrophysics
(please see page 351) or an extended researchtraining project, including appropriate taught material
and training, and the production of a dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment will be by examination, and in some
modules with a coursework component, for taught
programmes. The research-training project is
assessed by written dissertation. Lab work may
be required for some modules and/or projects.
Entry requirements
Entry to the Programme requires a minimum of an
upper second honours degree at Bachelors level in
Physics, or its equivalent. Direct entry to the second
year of the Programme requires students to have
achieved the equivalent of a Postgraduate Diploma
in Physics at a SEPnet partner. Entry to either year
is subject to availability of appropriate courses and/or
projects and the suitability of the applicant for the
intended programme.
Further information
Professor David Burgess,
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5460
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Research degrees
Research areas

Experimental Particle Physics

see page 16.
Entry requirements
Students accepted for postgraduate study usually
have a first, or good upper-second class, honours
degree in Mathematics, Physics, Electronic
Engineering, Computer Science, or a related
discipline from a British university, or the equivalent
from an overseas university.
page 391. Students with upper second class (or
better) BSc honours degrees, or equivalent, are
Shima Shams, PhD
in Molecular and
Material Physics
I did my
undergraduate
degree at Queen
Mary, and I
really liked the
Department (both
the academic and
non-academic
staff). I was also
lucky enough to
be awarded a
scholarship.
We work in a
group with two supervisors. We have a meeting
every Tuesday and I like the fact that I work on
theory and practical experiments at the same time.
The staff are really kind and friendly, especially
to international students like me. My supervisor
is the Head of the Department, and despite the fact
that he is really busy, he always makes sure that I
am okay, and he is available whenever I have a
problem.
Molecular and Materials Physics

Theoretical Physics
Experimental Particle Physics (PPRC)
The research programmes of this group span the
complete spectrum of investigations of the current
Standard Model of the weak, electromagnetic and
strong interactions. It is currently in the analysis phases
of three experiments at international laboratories, and
preparations for one of the next major world projects in
particle physics is underway.
The Queen Mary group is participating in the ATLAS
Experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at
CERN. The LHC started operations in 2008 and
should provide definitive answers to questions, such
as whether the Higgs mechanism is correct and
whether supersymmetry exists. Queen Mary has
important hardware responsibilities in the ATLAS
Level-1 Calorimeter Trigger, and in the
Semiconductor Tracker.
The T2K experiment is a long baseline neutrino
oscillation experiment that probes physics beyond
the Standard Model by high precision measurements
of the neutrino masses and mixing. T2K envisages a
near detector at 280m to measure the neutrino beam
before it oscillates and reaches the far detector. The
main goal of T2K is the observation for the first time
of the oscillation of a muon neutrino into an electron
neutrino. The Queen Mary group is currently involved
in the construction of the near detector and in the
preparation for data analysis. T2K will become fully
operational at the end of 2009.
The BaBar experiment at the Stanford Linear
Accelerator, USA, where we have provided the
physics coordination and taken part in building the
electromagnetic calorimeter, which measures the
energies and positions of electrons and photons
produced in the decays of the B mesons. The BaBar
experiment has been built, primarily, to measure CPviolation, a delicate asymmetry between matter and
antimatter. This asymmetry is thought to explain why
the universe is made predominantly of matter, rather
than antimatter. It stopped data-taking in 2008 and is
currently analysing the last years data.
The H1 experiment on the proton-electron collider
(HERA) at DESY in Hamburg, Germany. The Queen
Mary group has played a key role in the
instrumentation for this experiment and now leads
the UK physics studies of precision measurements of
proton structure and the fragmentation of quarks into
hadronic final states. It stopped data-taking in 2007
and is currently analysing the last years data.
Physics
Grid development is an area of central importance

to the Queen Mary Particle Physics group who are
heavily involved in the setting up of a global
computing resource to analyse data from current
and future particle physics experiments.
In addition to these experiments, the group has
several programmes of detector development and
industrial collaboration, and is taking leadership roles
in all these projects. Research students join one of
these international collaborations, attending the
University of London intercollegiate lectures on
particle physics prior to spending some time at one
of the laboratories.
Molecular and Materials Physics
This group carries out experimental and theoretical
research in condensed matter, with an emphasis on
low-dimensional materials and nanostructures.
These materials include organic semiconductors,
nanotubes and semiconductor heterostructures,
as well as structural materials such as metals and
ceramics. Experimental techniques include a range
of electrical and optical characterisation techniques
in the areas of picosecond photoconduction and
high pressure spectroscopy the group is a world
leader high resolution x-ray diffraction, solid state
diffusion and mechanical testing. The group also
uses the techniques of scanning probe microscopy
and scanning electron microscopy to create
nanostructures for molecular electronics studies.
There is extensive collaboration with industrial,
government and academic laboratories in the UK,
Europe, the USA and Japan.
Recent achievements within ongoing programmes
include:
the development of the exction polaron interaction
model to explain organic magnetoresistance
the measurement of carrier transport in the
presence of excited states in organic materials
the synthesis of novel perfluorinated molecules
for efficient infrared light emission from
organolanthanide molecules
showing that coherency strain improves the
strength of materials at high and at low
temperature
demonstrating and explaining massively non-linear
elasticity in single crystals
patenting a novel tuneable optical filter
demonstrating one-dimensional charge transport
in columnar molecular structures
measuring intra-molecular electron motion on
molecules in solution with sub-nanosecond time
resolution.
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Theoretical Physics
Research in this group is focusing on string theory.
String theory is currently our best candidate for
a theory which unifies gravity with the other
fundamental forces (the strong nuclear, the weak
nuclear and the electromagnetic forces) it is a
proposed Theory of Everything. String theory was
discovered in the 1960s by nuclear theorists. The
birth of string theory as a possible Theory of
Everything came when it was suggested that string
theory was not a theory of hadrons and mesons, but
was a fundamental theory, with the massless spin
two particle identified as the graviton the
conjectured carrier of the gravitational force.
The first string revolution occurred in the early
1980s, when researchers at Queen Mary and Cal
Tech discovered superstrings. Soon after, new
heterotic strings were found, leading to a total of
five superstring theories, labelled I, IIA, IIB, HE, HO.
A second string revolution occurred around 1995
in work at Queen Mary, Cambridge and Princeton.
Duality symmetries between different string
theories were found, which led to the proposal that
the five known theories are different realisations of
one underlying fundamental theory, called M
theory, whose low energy limit is eleven-dimensional
supergravity. Furthermore, the fundamental objects
in string theory and M theory were found to include
higher dimensional surfaces called branes as well
as strings.
A new paradigm of gauge-string duality emerged in
the late-nineties, where gravity, strings and branes
emerge from gauge theory at large N. The twistor
string-gauge theory duality found in Princeton in
December 2003 and developed further at Queen
Mary, has lead to dramatic progress in practical
calculations of scattering amplitudes. This is relevant
to forthcoming experiments at the LHC at CERN in
Geneva from 2009 as well as giving new insights into
the structure of gauge theory. Other areas of active
research in current string theory include the study of
time-dependent and cosmologically relevant aspects
of brane dynamics, multi-matrix models and Brauer
algebras in connection with emergent D-branes from
gauge theory, integrability and new geometries in
string theory. Queen Mary researchers play leading
roles and are involved actively in many of these new
areas of research.
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www.ph.qmul.ac.uk/people.php
Particle Physics Research Centre

Adrian Bevan MPhys(Surrey) PhD(Cantab)
Lecturer
BaBar and ATLAS
Tony Carter PhD(Cantab) FInstP CPhys
Professor of Particle Physics
ATLAS
Lucio Cerrito Laurea(Rome) PhD(Lond)
Lecturer
ATLAS
Francesca Di Lodovico Laurea(Rome) PhD(Zurich)
Reader in Experimental Particle Physics
T2K and BaBar
Alex Martin PhD(Bris)

Senior Lecturer
ATLAS and GridPP
Eric Eisenhandler BS(CCNY) PhD(Cornell) MInstP

CPhys
Professorial Research Fellow
ATLAS
Eram Rizvi BA(Manc) PhD(Lond)

Lecturer
ATLAS and H1
Peter Kalmus PhD(Lond) FinstP CPhys OBE

Emeritus Professor of Physics
Contribution to the discovery of the W and Z
particles; Outreaching
Graham Thompson PhD(Lond) FInstP CPhys

Professor of Physics, Dean of the Faculty
of Natural Sciences
ATLAS and H1
Steve Lloyd PhD(Lond) FInstP CPhys

Professor of Experimental Particle Physics
ATLAS and GridPP
Molecular and Material

Physics Group
Mark Baxendale BSc(Liv) PhD(Lond) MinstP CPhys
Reader in Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology
John Dennis BSc MSc DPhil(Sus) MRSC CChem Csci
Reader in Molecular Nanostructures
Nano-electronics and quantum information
processing
A.J. Drew BSc MRes PhD(St Andrews)
Leverhulme Research Fellow
Superconductivity, Spin/charge transport in organic
material.
Kevin Donovan PhD(Lond) MInstP CPhys
Reader in Molecular Physics
Transient photoconductivity, Electric field induced
polarisability
David Dunstan MA(Cantab) PhD(Hull) ScD (Cantab)
FInstP FRSA
Professor of Experimental Physics,
Head of Department
High-pressure properties of matter, coherency strain
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Staff profile: Francesca Di Lodovico

Reader in Experimental
Particle Physics
My interests are in
understanding the
properties of the
elementary particles in the
lepton and quark sectors. I
am currently involved in the
long-baseline neutrino experiment T2K (see
http://pprc.qmul.ac.uk/research/t2k/) based in
Japan, which will investigate muon to electron
neutrino oscillations, aiming to perform the first
observation of this process.
My passion for discovering new and exciting
results which result in a step forward in our
understanding of how the laws of nature work is
what led me to work in this area. I started during
my PhD looking for the Higgs boson at LEP, then
I moved to BaBar where CP violation was
discovered. My hope is that CP violation will
also be discovered in the neutrino sector.
A non-zero oscillation value of the muon to

electron neutrino oscillation could hint at CP
violation in the neutrino sector, which could
explain the current matter-antimatter asymmetry
in the Universe. CP violation is a very hot topic,
and the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2008 was
awarded to two scientists, Kobayashi and
Maskawa, who gave a framework to interpret
the CP violation in the quark sector.
Students, together with post-doctorate staff, are
the people who do the actual research analysing
data. They are guided by staff members, but they
all contribute with original analyses to the
experiment results.
The Physics Department has an international
reputation for its research. The breadth of
research is made possible by the excellent
interaction between different research groups,
who share their enthusiasm and findings via
regular seminars and a wealth of specialised
discussion groups.
William Gillin BSc PhD(Surrey) MInstP CPhys

Reader in Experimental Physics
Optoelectronics and photonics
Sanjaye Ramgoolam PhD(Yale)

Lecturer and PPARC Advanced Fellow
String theory, M-theory
Theo Kreouzis PhD(London) MInstP Cphys

Lecturer
Charge carrier transport in organic semiconducting
systems
Rodolfo Russo PhD(Torino)

Lecturer
String theory, gauge theory
Andrei V Sapelkin MSc(MIPT, Moscow) PhD(DMU)

Lecturer
XAS3, DIAMOND, nanomaterials
Centre for Research

in String Theory
David Berman BSc(Manc) PhD(Durham)
Reader in Theoretical Physics
M-theory
Andreas Brandhuber PhD(Vienna, CERN)
Reader
String theory, supersymmetric gauge theories,
and their interactions
John Charap PhD(Cantab) FInstP CPhys
Professor of Theoretical Physics
Einsteins general relativity theory, string theory
Oleg Soloviev PhD(Tomsk)

Lecturer
Superstrings, financial mathematics
Bill Spence BSc(ANU) PhD(Lond)
String theory, M-theory
Steve Thomas PhD(Lond)
Superstrings
Gabriele Travaglini PhD(Roma)
Lecturer and EPSRC Advanced Fellow
String theory, gauge theory
Statistics
MSc in Finance and Econometrics
Statistics
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Centre for Statistics

www.stats.qmul.ac.uk
The cross-faculty Centre for Statistics brings together
all of the statisticians at Queen Mary. The Centre
runs high-profile events, as well as keeping members
informed of statistical activities throughout the
College. Queen Mary has an international reputation
for research in the design of experiments, medical
statistics, econometrics and Bayesian statistics. With
approximately 25 academic staff, the Centre is one
of the largest groups of statisticians in the UK.
Research strengths
The cross-faculty Centre for Statistics was created
in 2005 to bring together all statisticians at Queen
Mary for the first time. The breadth of importance of
statistics is illustrated by the fact that research takes
place in several departments and across all three
sectors, Science and Engineering, Medicine and
Dentistry and Humanities and Social Sciences. As
a PhD student working on a statistical project in
any department of the College you will automatically
become a member of the Centre for Statistics, and
will be encouraged to take part in its activities.
Queen Mary has an international reputation for
research in statistical methodology, medical statistics,
econometrics and other areas of applied statistics.
The design of experiments group is internationally
known as being a unique centre of excellence in the
theory and application of planning experiments and
analysing the resulting data. This is closely related to
research in clinical trials, which is a major strength
of the medical statistics group, along with
epidemiological methods. Econometric time series
methods form an important part of research in
economics. The Centre is also well-known for its
work in Bayesian statistics, covering both
methodology and decision support software.

Statisticians at Queen Mary were assessed under at
least seven different units of assessment in the 2008
Research Assessment Exercise, across several
different departments at Queen Mary. This reflects
the great importance of statistics activity across
Queen Marys research profile. You can find the
results in each departments section of this
prospectus.
The design of experiments group is currently running
a project on unifying approaches to the design of
experiments. This project has employed five postdoctoral researchers and a PhD student and has
led to the organisation of a workshop at the Isaac
Newton Institute for the Mathematical Sciences.
The medical statistics group have several ongoing
projects, including a high-profile study on antenatal
screening. This involves working directly with
pregnant women to develop improved screening
protocols for conditions such as Downs syndrome
and neural tube defects.
The Bayesian statistics group attracts large amounts
of funding from research councils and industry. For
example, an ongoing project funded by EPSRC and
Motorola aims to produce decision support programs
for component based software testing.
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www.stats.qmul.ac.uk
As a research student you will be admitted to, and

based in, one of the departments of the College,
although you might have a second supervisor in a
different department. For information on facilities,
see the appropriate departmental entry. The main
Library at Mile End has an extensive collection of
books on statistical theory, methods and applications
and a broad collection of journals on statistics and
econometrics, while the medical library has a further
collection of books and journals related to medical
statistics. You also have wider access to other
libraries in London.
Studentships are available from various sources

and change from year to year. In 2009, we had one
EPSRC studentship and one College studentships
earmarked specifically for statistics, but several other
studentships were also open to those doing statistical
projects. Studentships are allocated by the relevant
department, who should be contacted for specific
details. For general information, however, see
www.stats.qmul.ac.uk or contact
[email protected].
You will take some courses in your first year of study

and statisticians from Queen Mary played a leading
role in the development of the London Taught Course
Centre (LTCC) for research students in mathematical
sciences. This brings together students from all over
London for courses aimed specifically at PhD
students in statistics and will help you to gain an
internationally leading breadth of knowledge in the
subject, as well as becoming part of the London-wide
research community.
For enquires about the Centre for Statistics

Professor SG Gilmour
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7833
Further information
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 7952/7840

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
For study in medical statistics,
applications should be sent to
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
For study in econometrics or quantitative geography,
applications should be sent to
London E1 4NS
Tel:+44 (0)20 7882 5533
For study in statistical methodology, or decision
support systems, applications should be sent to
London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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Statistics is ubiquitous in the working world, so
highly qualified statisticians are in great demand
in industry, the public sector and charities. Many
research students in statistics work on projects in
collaboration with, or directly motivated by, industry
or research organisations. The value of a PhD
qualification as an indication of transferable skills,
as well as statistical expertise, is being increasingly
recognised in industry.
Graduate profile:
Sandra Eldridge
Current research students are working in

collaboration with Pfizer Global Research and
Development, on Bayesian design and analysis of
industrial experiments, and with Cancer Research
UK, on analysis of multi-arm clinical trials, as well
as with academic researchers in other disciplines,
including electronic engineering, on design of
communication network measurements.
Recent PhD graduates have gone on to work in
academia, research organisations and industry,
including as a medical statistician at the University
of Warwick, as an epidemiologist at the Medical
Research Council and as a software engineer at BT.
Studied: PhD Statistics graduated 2005

Currently: Professor of Biostatistics at
postgraduate study?
I was already working at the College, and the idea
for my PhD was developed in collaboration with
senior colleagues who were then the ideal
supervisors.
A better understanding of research and research
management, an in depth knowledge of statistics
in one particular area at the same time as
continuing with collaborative multidisciplinary
health services research.
To continue to work in health services research
developing methodology particularly relevant to
trials in primary health care and complex
interventions in healthcare.
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Degree programmes
MSc in Finance
and Econometrics
and econometrics. The programme provides training
for those who wish to specialise as financial
economists and econometricians in the private sector
or government, or who wish to follow an academic
career. The programme has a research dissertation
component and has recognition as a Research
Training degree by the ESRC under their 1+3
scheme.
Econometrics take three core modules in the first
semester and two core modules in the second
semester. Thereafter you may choose the mix of
modules making up your degree according to the
options below. MSc Finance and Economics students
are also required to take pre-sessional modules in
Mathematics and Statistics, designed as refresher
courses so that their background knowledge is at the
level of required for postgraduate study in Finance
and Econometrics.
Programme outline
Presessional modules
Core modules
Quantitative Asset Pricing Time Series Analysis
Financial Econometrics Econometrics A
Econometrics B.
Graduate profile: Nick Parsons

Studied: PhD
Statistics graduated
2004
Currently: I work at
Warwick University
as a statistical
consultant. I do
collaborative work
with colleagues in
a range of other
Departments within
University and with
external clients in industry and the private and
public sector. For the last six months I have spent
the majority of my time working with clinicians
within the Medical School here, planning and
analysing data from clinical trials and also doing
some teaching.

B Labour Economics Corporate Finance
Financial Derivatives Advanced Asset Pricing and
Modelling International Finance
Assessment
four modules.
Entry requirements
and students are required to sit presessional
Further information
Sandra Adams
Programme Manager (Postgraduate)
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5096
Dr Marika Karanassou
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5090

postgraduate study?
Mainly through personal contact and reputation;
I was interested in studying part-time for a PhD,
and as I knew Steven Gilmour who had at the time
just moved to work at Queen Mary, it seemed like
the ideal opportunity.
I received excellent support and guidance from
staff through regular seminars and meetings. On
my many visits to Queen Mary I was always struck
by the vibrancy and enthusiasm of fellow students
and the campus environment. I look back on my
study at Queen Mary as being extremely rewarding
both academically and personally.
I enjoy my job, which is very varied and often
challenging, so in the medium term I plan to
continue my career here in academia at Warwick
University.
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Research
Research degrees
research fellows who wish to undertake research
in our areas of interest (see below). You will be
registered for a University of London degree
(MPhil/PhD) and work under the supervision
of members of academic staff. You may receive
see page 16.
Entry requirements
International students section starting on page 386.
Research areas
Research interests can be broadly grouped into
five overlapping areas:
Bayesian Statistics
The Bayesian approach to statistics has long been
considered theoretically sound and has more
recently made great inroads into practice. Current
interests include systems risk and software project
risk assessment, operational risk in finance, decision
analysis with Bayesian networks, outliers and
diagnostics for model choice, degradation models
and inference for stochastic processes, with
applications in medicine and engineering.
Design of Experiments
Planning investigations so that they will produce
useful data is at least as important as analysing the
data which are collected. Research interests in this
area include: experiments with multiple phases (eg
a field phase followed by a laboratory phase), doseescalation designs in clinical trials, experiments in
genomics and proteomics, industrial experiments
with hard-to-set factors, design of measurement
schedules for communication networks, experiments
in enzyme kinetics and pharmacokinetics, discrete
choice experiments in market research, design for
generalised linear mixed models and computer
experiments.
Econometrics and Time Series

The science of economics is based largely on data
collected on economic phenomena over time and
research in time series methodology continues to
deal with the larger and more complex data sets
which have become common in practice. Interests
at Queen Mary include the econometric analysis of
present value models, theory and application of
nonparametric methods to high frequency financial
data, parametric and semiparametric estimation for
weakly and strongly dependent time series models,
ARCH type models, econometrics of auctions,
adaptive nonparametric specification testing,
nonlinear stationary processes and estimation of
dynamic panel data models.
Medical Statistics
The medical field continues to be a source of
challenging statistical problems, as well as a major
area of application of statistical methods. Particular
interests at Queen Mary include cancer prevention
and screening, design and analysis of cluster
randomised trials, the assessment and
communication of risk-benefit of medicines,
systematic reviews of evidence, spatial epidemiology,
regional demography, epidemiology of dense, highrisk breast patterns, evaluating the effectiveness of
prenatal screening strategies and the prevention of
cervical cancer in both the developed and the
developing world.
Statistical Inference
Frequentist and likelihood-based inference continues
to require development in response to the ever morecomplex studies being carried out in applications.
Current areas of interest include sequential analysis,
asymptotic approximations, inference, medical
applications and multivariate analysis.
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Statistics

www.stats.qmul.ac.uk/staff
Bayesian Statistics
Econometrics and Time Series
Professor Martin Neil BSc(Glasgow Caledonian)

PhD(South Bank and Strathclyde) MIEEE CEng
Professor of Computer Science and Statistics
Systems risk and software project risk assessment,
operational risk in finance, decision analysis with
Bayesian networks
Andrea Carriero PhD(Bocconi University, Milan)

Lecturer
Applied macroeconometrics, forecasting
Lawrence Pettit BA(Oxon) MSc(Lond) PhD(Nott) CStat

Theory and applications of Bayesian statistics,
outliers
Design of Experiments
and Surveys
Professor RA Bailey MA DPhil(Oxon)
Design of experiments with complex unit structures,
randomization, Latin squares
Francesca Cornaglia PhD(Torino)

Lecturer
Labour economics, applied micro-econometrics,
health economics
Professor Marcelo Fernandes BSc MSc(Rio de
Janeiro) PhD(Solvag, Brussels)
Professor of Economics
Econometric theory, financial econometrics,
empirical finance
Ana Beatriz Galvao PhD (Warwick)
Senior Lecturer
Applied econometrics, forecasting, empirical
macroeconomics
Barbara Bogacka MSc PhD(Poznan)

Optimal experimental designs for linear
and nonlinear models of observations
Professor Liudas Giraitis PhD(Vilnius)

Parametric and semiparametric estimation for
weakly and strongly dependent time series models,
long memory, ARCH type models
Professor Steven Gilmour BSc(Heriot-Watt) PhD(Rdg)

Director of the Centre for Statistics
Design and analysis of experiments, particularly
experiments with complex treatment structures
Professor Emmanuel Guerre PhD(Universit Paris 6)

Econometrics of auctions, adaptive nonparametric
specification testing, time seres
Heiko Grossmann BSc MSc(Berlin) PhD(Munster)

Design of experiments, including discrete choice
experiments and response surface designs
Hugo Maruri-Aguilar BSc(ITQ) MSc(UIA,UGTO)
PhD(Warwick)
Design of experiments, algebraic statistics,
space-filling designs
Roger Sugden MA(Cantab) Dip Stat(Edin) PhD(Soton)
Senior Lecturer in Statistics
Sample surveys, especially foundational issues,
poststratification
Professor George Kapetanios BSc MSc(Lond)

PhD(Cantab)
Econometrics and macroeconomics
Marika Karanassou BSc(Asoee, Athens) MScEcon
PhD(Lond)
Reader in Economics
Natural rate of unemployment, adjustment
dynamics, the inflation-unemployment trade-off
Hugo Kruiniger MSc(Erasmus, Rotterdam)
PhD(Limburg, Maastricht)
Lecturer in Economics
Econometric theory and applied econometrics
Stepana Lazarova Dipl Eng(Prague) MSc(Lond)
PhD(Prague)
Lecturer of Economics
Time series econometrics
Statistics
Marco Mariotti PhD (Cambridge)

Game theory, decision theory, axiomatic collective
choice
Duo Qin MA DPhil(Oxon)
Senior Lecturer in Economics
Econometrics (history and methodology), applied
macroeconomics, development economics, finance
Guglielmo Volpe PhD (Dundee)
Senior Lecturer
Spreadsheets and Data in Economics, Statistical
Methods in Economics
Medical Statistics
Professor Peter Congdon BSc MSc PhD(Lond)
Research Professor of Quantitative Health Geography
Quantitative and modelling applications and has wide
experience of research in spatial epidemiology,
health service research, regional demography
Professor Jack Cuzick BSc(Claremont, California)
MSc(Lond) PhD(Claremont, California)
John Snow Professor of Epidemiology,
Head of Cancer Research UK Centre for
Epidemiology, Mathematics and Statistics
Cancer prevention and screening with special
attention to breast, cervix, colon and prostate cancer,
statistical methodology
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Professor Stephen W Duffy BSc(Edin) MSc(Lond) CStat

Professor of Cancer Screening
Cancer screening evaluation, markers of cancer
risk and prognosis, epidemiology of dense, high-risk
breast patterns
Professor Sandra Eldridge BA(Oxon) MSc PhD(Lond)
Professor of Biostatistics
Cluster randomised trials, modelling complex
interventions, statistics in primary care
Professor Joan Morris BA MA(Cantab) MSc(Oxon)
PhD(Lond) CStat
Professor of Medical Statistics
Deputy Director of the Centre for Statistics
Evaluating the effectiveness of prenatal screening
strategies for different disorders, for example cystic
fibrosis, fragile X syndrome, neural tube defects and
Down syndrome
Professor Peter Sasieni BA MA(Cantab) MS
PhD(University of Washington)
Professor of Biostatistics and Cancer Epidemiology
Cancer screening and the prevention of cervical
cancer in both the developed and the developing
world
Statistical Inference
Steve Coad BSc(CNAA) MSc DPhil(Oxon)
Sequential analysis, asymptotic approximations,
medical applications and multivariate analysis
Staff profile: Steven Gilmour

My research is in the
design and analysis of
experiments, covering
the general theory,
methodology and
applications, especially in
the pharmaceutical, food
and chemical industries
and related sciences, such
as biochemistry, food
science and chemical
engineering.
Current projects include a large EPSRC grant on
Unifying Approaches to Design of Experiments in
which we have developed new classes of response
surface designs. We are working with the
pharmaceutical industry to develop optimal
designs for nonlinear models used in enzyme
kinetic studies.
In another EPSRC-funded project, I am working

with colleagues in the School of Electronic
Engineering and Computer Science to apply the
statistical methods of design of experiments to
measurement of communications networks.
I became interested in the design of experiments
when I was an undergraduate and chose to do my
PhD in that area. I am always on the lookout for
opportunities of improving the methods for
collecting data in different application areas.
My breadth of experience and mix of theoretical
and applied interests means I can offer students
supervision across a wide range of topics. It also
means I can advise my research students to look
in sometimes unexpected places for what might
be solutions to specific methodological problems.
Queen Marys Centre for Statistics provides a
space for students from across the College to
meet informally. The LTCC is also a great place
to meet other statistics PhD students in London.
Essential
information
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How to apply
All applications should be made on an official

application form.
Application methods
Applications should be made on the official
application forms. There are two ways in which
you can apply for a postgraduate programme:
1) Apply Online using our Online Application Form
This is our preferred method of application.
Please go to our website for further details of how
to apply online:
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/apply/index.html
2) Paper-Based Application
You will find two application forms inserted at the
end of this prospectus. Please fill in the one that
applies to your subject choice:
Non-medical
If you are an applicant for any non-medical courses
Medical/dental applicants
If you are an applicant for medical or dental
courses, please send your application to the School
of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate School.
Please complete carefully and return to the address
at the bottom of the form.
If no application form is enclosed, or if it has

been misplaced or damaged, please contact
the Admissions and Recruitment Office for a
replacement.
The application form can also be obtained from
the Queen Mary website:
The Admissions and Recruitment Office is happy
to answer any application queries you may have,
although if you would like more information on
programme content, please contact the relevant
department.
There are no closing dates for applications to
postgraduate study, although entry to some
programmes is very competitive and places may be
full several months before the start of the academic
year.
If you are concerned about programmes filling up
and would like advice on availability, please contact
the Admissions and Recruitment Office. International
students applying overseas may wish to contact one
of our representatives in-country. See contact details
below. A list of all postgraduate taught programmes
offered by the College can be found on page 392.
If you have any admission enquiries the Admissions
and Recruitment Office will be pleased to advise you.
Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road
London, E1 4NS
Freephone 0800 376 1800
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
www.qmul.ac.uk
For medical and dental admissions enquiries,
please contact: Freephone 0800 376 1800
or: +44 (0)20 7882 5511 email: [email protected]
For a full list of our representatives overseas, visit:
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/countries/
If you would like information on individual
programmes or research areas, please contact the
relevant department. All departments have a head
of graduate studies and an admissions tutor, who are
listed in the appropriate departmental sections of the
prospectus. In order to apply for research
programmes you should initially speak to the
relevant person in the department.
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Undertaking postgraduate study is a serious

commitment and involves careful financial planning
at the time of application and for the duration of the
programme. Prices will almost inevitably rise and you
must allow for this when planning your finances.
Your costs will comprise tuition fees and living costs.
Tuition fees for EU and UK

students
The postgraduate tuition fee rates for 2009-10 are
as follows:
Research degrees
Full-time 3,390
Part-time 1,695
Taught programmes
Full-time 4,200
Part-time 2,100
Please note that these fees are correct at the time

of going to print, and will be subject to changes for
entry in 2010. The level of tuition fees is reviewed
annually. For more information, please visit
www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
There are certain variations from the above fees. In
particular, many taught postgraduate medical and
dental programmes of study have separate tuition
rates, and we would advise you to confirm the cost
with the Admissions and Recruitment Office.
For a comprehensive list of international tuition fees
and scholarships, please see page 390 or visit:
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/feesfinance/
Freephone (UK callers only): 0800 376 1800
Overseas callers: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
For a detailed list of medical and dental tuition fees,
please contact:
School of Medicine and Dentistry, Graduate School
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5377
If you are in doubt as to whether you will be classed
as an overseas or home student please consult the
Admissions and Recruitment Office at an early stage.
No additional charges are made for registration,
examinations, or membership of the Students
Union. Additional costs will be incurred, however,
in the following cases:
Students attending field or language courses away
from the College will be required to pay part or all
of the cost
Examination re-entry fees are charged to students
who are not in attendance
Research students taking longer than twelve

months after finishing their research to write up
their thesis will become liable to pay a writing-up
fee equivalent to the relevant part-time fee.
The Research Councils and many other funding
bodies pay fees direct to the College. Students who
are not sponsored by public bodies, either in this
country or abroad, are required to pay their fees
either before, or at the time of enrolment at the
beginning of the session.
Policy on ELQ students

and Fees
Queen Mary, University of London welcomes
students who wish to embark on equivalent or lower
level qualifications (ELQs). Since we will no longer
receive HEFCE funding for these students, however,
we will be charging a higher level of fee. This affects
ELQ students studying both undergraduate and
taught postgraduate programmes.
These fees will be as follows:
6,000 per year
8,500 per year
Medicine and Dentistry*
charged at the appropriate Overseas rate per year
* only programmes not eligible for a NHS Bursary will be
affected in SMD
Living costs
The cost of living in London depends on your
lifestyle. Typically, however, postgraduates need at
least 9,600 to cover food, accommodation, travel,
books and so on for a full year (52 weeks), plus
adequate funds to maintain any dependants. Under
UK Border Agency rules, international students are
expected to have 535 a month for each dependant,
in addition to the 800 a month for themselves.
Please note that while the College will offer advice to
students who encounter financial difficulties, it is not
able to fund postgraduate students who have started
a programme without adequate or reliable funding.
Although hardship funds may be available, payments
are small and cannot cover fees or compensate for
not having adequate funding in place.
There are no mandatory awards for postgraduate
study, and alternative funding sources are limited.
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Funding your study
Consequently it is vital that you consider how you will

pay your fees and maintain yourself at an early stage
in the application process. All funding information for
taught and research students is available through the
relevant Graduate School Website. Please visit:
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/graduate for
further information.
Research students
Possible funding sources to consider include:
Queen Mary, University of London Research
Studentships
Research Council Studentships
Charities and Trusts.
Queen Mary, University of London Research
Studentships
(Home, EU and International students)
The College offers a number of research
studentships each year, which are tenable for up to
three years. The studentships cover tuition fees and
provide maintenance at the basic research council
level (for guidance: 14,940 during the 2008/09
session). Any applicant for admission to an MPhil
or PhD programme to commence in the 2009/10
session will automatically be considered for a
studentship, there is no separate application form.
Details on the number of studentships available in
each department can be obtained directly from the
department.
PhD studentships, including those linked to specific
funded projects within the College, are advertised on
the following websites: www.findaphd.com
www.jobs.ac.uk
Research Council Studentships
(Home and EU students only)
These are the primary source of funding for Home
and EU students and cover tuition fees and
maintenance. They are available for research
and some Masters programmes. Candidates must
ordinarily be resident in the UK for a period of three
years prior to the date of application (excluding any
period spent in further or higher education). The
studentships are normally only available for
candidates who have obtained a first degree
of good honours standard.
For further information about funding via the
respective Research Councils please visit their
websites:
The Arts and Humanities Research Council
(AHRC) www.ahrc.ac.uk
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research

Council (BBSRC): www.bbsrc.ac.uk
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research
Council (EPSRC): www.epsrc.ac.uk
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
(incorporating former Partcle Physics and
Astronomy Research Council (PPARC):
www.scitech.ac.uk
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC):
www.esrc.ac.uk
Natural and Environmental Research Council
(NERC): www.nerc.ac.uk
Medical Research Council (MRC): www.mrc.ac.uk
To be considered for research funding from the
research councils, contact the relevant academic
department for details on the application process.
Most of the research councils now operate schemes
where the College is given a set amount of funding
and selects the students to whom this will be offered
prospective students do not apply directly to the
research council.

(Home and EU students)
Postgraduate students wishing to undertake certain
vocational programmes who cannot obtain alternative
funding may borrow a maximum of 8,000 to cover
80 per cent of tuition fees plus related expenses.
Repayments are delayed and the Government pays
the interest for the duration of your study and for one
month afterwards. Details are available from the
Directgov website (www.direct.gov.uk) and
participating banks.
Overseas Research Students Award Scheme(Queen
Mary funded)
(International students only)
ORSAS awards offer international students the
opportunity to carry out a broad range of research
at Queen Mary. The College provides funding for a
number of awards each year to assist students in
meeting the cost of the overseas rate of tuition fees.
The awards provide funding to pay the difference
between the international student tuition fees and
the home/EU student tuition fees. These awards are
highly competitive and restricted to international
(non-home/EU) research students, awarded on
academic merit and research potential.
For details of the scheme, please go to the website:
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/scholarships/
ORSAS.html
Or contact the Research Degrees Office
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3657
There is a separate application form for ORSAS
awards available from the website. Details of
closing dates can also be found on the website.
British Council Awards
A number of scholarships are awarded via the British
Councils representatives in an applicants country of
origin. This scheme operates in approximately 70
countries. The British Council publicises the awards
and is responsible for the selection of candidates.
See: www.britishcouncil.org.
The British Council may also be able to give
information on other schemes operating in
particular countries.
Chevening Scholarships
This is a special scheme to fund study by individuals
who are identified as having potential to make a
particular contribution to their countrys future.
For further details see: www.chevening.com/
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China Scholarship Council scholarships

Queen Mary Joint PhD Scholarships with the China
Scholarship Council. Available to students from
China for PhD study in various areas. Under this
scheme Queen Mary, University of London provides
a scholarship to cover all tuition fees and the China
Scholarship Council (CSC) provides living expenses
and one return flight ticket to successful applicants.
Please refer to:
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/scholarships/
index.html#CSC
Queen Mary, University of London Bangladesh
Capacity Building Scholarships
Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the
development of the higher education sector in
Bangladesh and is pleased to announce the creation
of two Queen Mary, University of London
Bangladesh Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of
these scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full
time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the
following areas: Biological and Chemical Sciences,
Computer Science, Electronic Engineering,
Engineering, Materials, Mathematical Sciences
and Physics.
For more information, see:
index.html
Or contact:
Ms Runa Noman
Alpha-i Consultants Ltd
House:99 (4th Floor) Road: 11/A
Dhanmondi R/A
Dhaka-1209
Tel: 880-2-9111957
Mobile: 01712-018876; 01713-040100
www.alphai.co.uk
Ms Angeliki Polatou
London E1 4NS
Phone: +44 20 7882 3080
Queen Mary, University of London Pakistan Capacity
Building Scholarships
Queen Mary is keen to contribute actively to the
development of Pakistans higher education sector
and is pleased to announce the creation of two
Queen Mary, University of London Pakistan
Capacity Building Scholarships. Each of these
scholarships will provide full tuition fees for full
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Funding your study
(cont)
time MPhil/PhD study at Queen Mary in one of the

following areas: Biological and Chemical Sciences,
Computer Science, Electronic Engineering,
Engineering, Materials, Mathematical Sciences
and Physics.
For more information, see:
index.html
Or contact:
Mr Nabeel Vehra
Regional Manager
Mr Mahmood Ur Rehman
Business Development Manager
Queen Mary, University of London (Regional Office)
Tel: +92 42 5692705
Fax: +92 42 5692706
Ms Angeliki Polatou
London E1 4NS
Phone: +44 20 7882 3080
Taught Masters students

There are also some scholarships for international
students. Please refer to
AHRC
(Home, EU only)
For Arts and Humanities disciplines only. Apply
to the relevant academic department for details.
Westfield Trust Bursaries
A small number of Westfield Trust bursaries worth
2,000 are available each year to students on
selected taught postgraduate programmes. Any
applicant for admission to one of the selected
programmes will be automatically considered for a
bursary, and there is no separate application form.
Details are available from the Admissions and
Recruitment Office from January each year.
College Postgraduate Bursaries
A small number of College Postgraduate Bursaries
are available each year to students on selected
taught postgraduate programmes. Values vary (from
500 to 3200, depending on the programme of
study). Any applicant for admission to one of the
selected programmes will be automatically

considered for a bursary and there is no
separate application form.
(Home and EU students)
Postgraduate students wishing to undertake certain
vocational programmes who cannot obtain alternative
funding may borrow a maximum of 8,000 to cover
80 per cent of tuition fees plus related expenses.
Repayments are delayed and the Government pays
the interest for the duration of your study and for one
month afterwards. Details are available from the
Directgov website (www.direct.gov.uk) and
participating banks.
Casual/part-time paid work

earning while you study
Postgraduate students are allowed to undertake parttime work, but the hours you are able to work will be
constrained by the demands of your studies.
International students can work for up to 20 hours a
week in term-time and full-time during the vacations.
We know that many students may need to
supplement their income while they study and we do
our best to help facilitate this by offering paid work.
Queen Mary provides various types of employment in
vacation and term time from assisting with
conferences to working in QMSUs bar, cafs and
restaurants. Postgraduates are often particularly
attracted to stewarding work, where College
accommodation on campus is provided at a reduced
rate in return for residential supervision duties.
For more information about catering or stewarding
work, please contact:
Student and Campus Services
Business Support
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8615/7669
All jobs offered by the College have rates of pay
that are competitive with other local employers, and
students can rest assured that they will not be
exposed to unsafe conditions, unreasonable hours or
unpleasant working environments. Further details are
also available from the Students Union.
Financial advice and guidance

Our experienced Welfare Advisers have specialist
training to offer you professional advice on a range
of financial issues. Our aim is to advise you about
possible financial solutions and options, so that you
can concentrate on your academic progress. Most
of our work is about helping you with your rights and
entitlements, including:
postgraduate funding
financial support for student parents
(childcare costs etc)
fee status
planning a budget
dealing with debt
welfare benefits and tax credits
hardship funds
funding from trusts and charities
council tax
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As well as helping you to find solutions to problems,

we can give you information and advice to help you
to avoid problems before they happen. We can also
give you advice before you start your studies.
For example, we can help you to plan a budget, and
check that you are getting all the funding that you
are entitled to. We can offer you advice by telephone
if you cannot attend in person:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8717
www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk
Further information
If you have any queries about tuition fees or the
scholarships and bursaries available through
Queen Mary, please dont hesitate to contact us:
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5533
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Queen Mary has a cosmopolitan graduate community, with

students from all over the world making a valuable and active
contribution to academic and social life. Whether or not you have
studied in the UK before, you will find a very warm welcome at
the College.
Entry requirements
Each application received at Queen Mary is evaluated on a case-by-case basis, comparing international and
UK qualifications. We look both at your qualifications and the institution you have attended. As a guide, we
would normally consider applications from students with the following grades:
Countries
Law
Bahrain
Four-year degree with a

minimum GPA of 3.2 (out of 4)

Four-year degree with a minimum

GPA of 3.5 (out of 4)
Bangladesh
Bachelors degree with a

minimum sGPA of 3.0 or 60%+
Bachelors degree with a

minimum GPA of 3.0 or
between 60%+
Law Bachelors degree with a

minimum GPA of 3.5 or 60%+
Brazil
Holders of the degrees of

Bacharel, Licenciado or an
equivalent level from a
recognised institution in Brazil.
Applicants are usually required
to have a 75% average.

equivalent level from a
recognised institution in Brazil.
Applicants are usually required
to have a 75% average

equivalent level from a recognised
institution in Brazil. Applicants are
usually required to have a 75%/
titulo 7.5 on courses rated A or B
Canada
GPA of 3.2 or higher
GPA of 3.2 (good B grade) or

higher in an undergraduate Law
or JD degree
China
Four-year Bachelors degree from

recognised Chinese universities:
70% + from Premier Universities,
75%+ from Project 211
Universities; 80%+ for other
universities

recognised Chinese universities:
70%+ from Premier Universities,
75%+ from Project 211
Universities; 80%+ for other
universities
Four-year LLB degree from

leading Chinese law institutions:
75%+ for premier law
universities; 80%+ for Project 211
universities and 85%+ for other
universities
Ghana

recognised Ghanaian universities
with an upper second class


with an upper second class (min
65%)
Hong Kong
Three year Bachelors degree

Three year Bachelors degree

Three year LLB degree with

an upper second class
India
60%+ overall or first class

Bachelors degree
60%+ overall or first class

Bachelors degree
55%-60% or above in LLB

from a recognised university
Jordan
Four-year Bachelors degree with

a minimum GPA of 2.9 (out of 4)

a minimum GPA 2.9 (out of 4)

a minimum GP of 3.0 (out of 4)
Kenya

60% + or 2:1 (grade B)
Four-year Bachelors degree

with 60% + or 2:1 (grade B)
Four-year Law degree with 70%

+/Division 1 or high 2:1
Kuwait


Four-year Law degree with a

Korea

a minimum GPA of 3.2 (out of
of 4) or 75%

a minimum GPA of 3.2 (out of
4 ) or 75%
Four-year Law degree: 70%+

from premier law universities,
GPA 3.2 on a scale of 4 / 75%
from other recognised universities
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Countries
Law
Malaysia
Three/four-year degree with

upper second class
Three/four-year degree with

upper second class
LLB with a first or upper second

class
Mexico
Licenciado (4 years) with good

grades
Licenciado (4 years) with good

grades
Licenciado (4 years) with min.8

bueno
Mauritius
A good Bachelors honours

degree
A good Bachelors honours

degree
LLB with 60%
Nigeria
GPA 3.2 or above
GPA 3.2 or above
GPA 3.2 or above in five-year

Bachelors honours degree from
a recognised university
Oman

GPA of3.0 (out of 4)


Pakistan
Three/four year Bachelors degree

with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or
average grade B
Four years undergraduate study

with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or
average grade B
LLB with 55% or above from

traditional universities and 70%
or above from universities using
the new marking scheme
Qatar



Saudi
Arabia

of 70% or GPA 2.6

minimum of 70% or GPA 2.6

minimum of 70% or GPA 3.0
Singapore
Upper second class Bachelors

degree
Upper second class Bachelors

degree
LLB with upper second class

Bachelors degree
Sri Lanka
Four-year degree with 60% or

above overall
Four-year degree with 60%

or above overall
LLB with 60% or above overall

from a recognised university
Russia
Four year Bakalavr Diploma or

five-year Specialist Diploma with
GPA 4.0 or above
Five-year Specialist Diploma in

science or engineering with GPA
4.0 or above
Four-year Bakalavr Diploma

(Jurisprudence) or five-year
Specialist Diploma (Specialising
in Law) with GPA 4.0 or above
Taiwan
GPA 3.0 or higher
GPA 3.0 or higher
GPA 3.0 or higher in LLB
Thailand
GPA 3.0 or higher
GPA 3.0 or higher
GPA 3.0 or higher in an LLB
Turkey
Minimum GPA of 2.8 or above or

at least 65% in the Lisans
Diplomasi, Mhendis Diplomasi
or Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi or an
equivalent minimum four year
Bachelors degree.
Minimum GPA of 2.8 or above

or at least 65% in the Lisans
or Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi or
an equivalent minimum four
year Bachelors degree.
Minimum GPA of 2.8 or above

or at least 65% in the Lisans
or Yuksek Lisans Diplomasi or an
equivalent minimum four year
Bachelors degree.
UAE



USA
GPA of 3.2 or higher in an

undergraduate Law or JD degree
Vietnam

upper second class

upper second class
Four-year Law degree with high

upper second class or GPA of
7.5-8.5 or above
All other
countries
Good upper second class

honours degree from a UK
university, a recognised
equivalent from an accredited
overseas institution or an
equivalent professional
qualification
Good second class honours

degree from a UK university, a
recognised equivalent from an
accredited overseas institution
or an equivalent professional
qualification
Good second class honours

degree from a UK university, a
recognised equivalent from an
accredited overseas institution
or an equivalent professional
qualification
NB Please note that the requirements listed above are intended as a general guide only. For more information on our international
entry requirements please refer to: www.qmul.ac.uk/international/countries/ or contact the Admissions or International offices directly.
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Support for international

students
We offer a range of support services to help
our international students feel at home.
Airport collection
New international students are offered a free
airport collection service before the start of term in
September 2010. This service will be advertised on
the international pages of our website along with an
online booking form: www.qmul.ac.uk/prearrival/ and
details of the welcome programme.
The welcome programme

A welcome programme is provided for all new
international students before the start of term in
September 2010. This is an opportunity to meet
other international students studying a variety of
programmes and gain practical advice about
studying and living in London.
Advice and counselling

The Advice and Counselling Service offers
professional advice and support to international
students throughout your time here. We can advise
you on finance and funding, visa extension issues,
immigration requirements, UK work schemes after
study, and offer counselling support for
personal/emotional issues. We also organise a range
of events through the year especially for international
students at Queen Mary. Aside from the welcome
programme, these include various social events such
as visits to other parts of the UK and information
sessions to help you make the most out of your time
here. See: www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk
As a member of the international community at
Queen Mary, you will automatically have membership
of International Students House (ISH) in central
London. ISH offers a wide range of services to
international students including advice on travel,
accommodation and an extensive social programme.
For details of these and other services please see the
ISH website: www.ish.org.uk
Healthcare
There is a Student Health Service on campus. You
(and your spouse and children if they are in the UK
with you as your dependants) are entitled to free
medical treatment on the UK National Health Service
(NHS) if you are registered on a programme lasting
six months or longer. If your programme lasts for less
than six months, you should make sure you have
adequate medical insurance cover. If you are an EEA
national, you should obtain a European Health

Insurance Card (EHIC) before coming to the UK,
which entitles you and your family to full NHS
treatment.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.studenthealth.qmul.ac.uk
Careers
The Queen Mary Careers team can support you with
all aspects of your career preparation: from getting
part-time work and volunteering whilst you study to
deciding which job or study option would suit you
best afterwards. Pick up our list of part-time work
opportunities for international students when you
arrive. We also stock directories of graduate job
vacancies with global firms. Whilst we don't run a
placement service, we do organise over 30 employerand alumni-led events every year on campus to help
you to explore the job market and meet employers. To
prepare you for these, come to our training sessions
on job-hunting approaches and how to write a UK CV.
For more information, please visit our website:
www.careers.qmul.ac.uk/students/international
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Accommodation
Representatives in your country
All single international students are offered the

chance to live in College accommodation (subject
to availability). We have many attractive new
developments situated on-campus or nearby,
overlooking the Regents Canal and Mile End Park
areas.
In many countries we have offices or educational

representatives, who you can visit to discuss
applying to Queen Mary. Contact details can
be found at www.qmul.ac.uk/international/countries/
If you are a first year postgraduate, there is no

specific deadline for the submission of housing
applications, but as the allocation of places
commences at the beginning of June, the earlier you
apply the better your chances will be of securing a
place.
Members of staff at Queen Mary, regularly make

visits overseas to meet with students and academic
institutions. For more information on any aspect of
life at Queen Mary as an international student,
please see the international section of our website
pages www.qmul.ac.uk/international/events or
contact us:
Students with families are able to apply for

intercollegiate halls of residence (International Hall).
If you wish to apply for a flat, you must apply using
the application form on the website at
www.lon.ac.uk/halls
International Office
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
www.qmul.ac.uk/international
The deadline to apply for family accommodation

is March. Flats are offered and allocated by
International Hall and not by the Queen Mary
Residential Services. Alternatively students with
families are able to apply for International Student
House or Goodenough College accommodation, or
take up other private accommodation.
For further information on accommodation,
please visit: www.residences.qmul.ac.uk
Living costs
The cost of living in London is very much dependent
on your lifestyle, however the UK Borders Agency
require students to budget 9,600. This will cover
accommodation costs, food, travel, books and so on
for a full year. You should budget an additional
3,000 or so for each dependent. For further
information please visit
www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/international/money
Scholarships
We constantly seek students of the highest quality,
and, in recognition of the important investment that
international students are making in their education,
we are pleased to offer a range of scholarships to
reward outstanding academic achievement.
For 2010-11, there will be a number of scholarships
available for international students, in many subjects
including Biological Sciences, Computer Science,
Economics, Electronic Engineering, Engineering,
Law, Materials, and more. Details of the various
scholarships or bursaries available for international
students can be found at
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Tuition fees (2009/10) for International (non EU) students

Postgraduate taught programmes
Arts programmes
Laboratory-based programmes
9,900
11,700
Exceptions to the above:

MSc Finance and Investment
11,750
LLM
12,000
MSc in Management of Intellectual

Property
9,735
LLM Computer and Communication

Law (Distance Learning)
8,900
PG Diploma Computer and

Communication Law (Distance Learning) 5,250
Diploma in International Mediation
(ADR) (Distance Learning)
5,250
Diploma in International Commercial

Arbitration (Distance Learning)
5,250
Certificate in International Property Law 4,200

Semester in London Programme
(inc Texas students)
MA International Human Resource
Management and Employment
Relations
4,750
11,250
MSc Management and Organisational

Innovation
11,250
MA International Financial
Management
11,250
MSc Marketing
11,250
Law and Finance
12,500
Postgraduate research programmes

Arts programmes
Laboratory-based programmes
Laws MPhil/PhD (Arts Courses)
Medical at (Barts and the London)
9,250
10,400
12,000
12,300
Postgraduate taught programmes at Barts and

For further information please see
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/feesfinance/
Please note that these fees are correct at the time
of going to print, and will be subject to changes for
entry in 2010.
To check the fees please look on the international
pages of the website:
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/ feesfinance/
English language
All tuition and examinations at the College are in
English, so a sound command of the language is
essential for success in any course of study, or when
following a research degree. Queen Mary provides a
number of programmes in English for academic
purposes to help international students get the most
out of their study. You need to be able to cope with
reading, note taking from lectures, books, journals
and other materials; to speak well in seminars,
discussions groups and tutorials; and to present
yourself effectively in written assignments and
examinations.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you must provide
evidence that your English skills are sufficient by
including with your application details of recognised
language qualifications and experience in using the
language. If you are an international applicant you
are strongly advised to contact your local British
Council Office, take the IELTS (International English
Language Testing Service) test and submit the
results with your application. The Colleges minimum
requirement for postgraduates is an IELTS score of
6.5, or TOEFL 580 (computer-based TOEFL 237;
internet-based TOEFL 92). However, some
departments, such as Law, Business Management
and Medicine and Dentistry, require a higher score.
For detailed English language entry requirements for
different types of programme, you should check
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/
Other qualifications may be considered. Applicants
who score slightly below the required IELTS band
may be offered a place on the condition that they
attend a pre-sessional English Language Summer
programme (see below).
English Language Summer programmes
(pre-sessional programmes)
From June to September, we arrange a series of
English language programmes for students who wish
to improve their proficiency in English before starting
their university studies. The programme aims to
enhance ability in the four language skills of
listening, speaking, reading and writing; to teach
study skills such as note-taking, academic writing
and seminar participation; to develop skills essential
to working independently at postgraduate level; and
to familiarise you with life in Britain. We encourage
independent work and use of English by setting
individual projects. Queen Mary academic staff and
other visiting lecturers will participate by giving a
series of introductory guest lectures. We provide
residential accommodation on summer programmes
in the Colleges halls of residence.
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Year-round English programmes

If you need a longer period to improve your
English, you can join the year-round Campus
English Programme. The minimum entry level
for this programme is IELTS 4.0 or TOEFL 450
(computer-based TOEFL 133; Internet-based TOEFL
40) and it aims to improve overall ability in English
grammar, vocabulary, speaking, listening, reading
and writing. There are monthly enrolments.
Pre-Masters Programmes
If you need to improve your English and academic
skills and become familiar with the UK system before
post-graduate study, you can join one of our PreMasters Programmes. The minimum entry level is
IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL 530 (computer-based TOEFL
197; Internet-based TOEFL 71). For further
information, contact the English Language and Study
Skills office or see
www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk/premasters/
Insessional English language support
For students who were educated in a language other
than English and need to improve their command of
the language for study purposes, the Language and
Learning Unit runs a series of insessional English
programmes in academic writing, grammar and
vocabulary, lecture comprehension and seminar
skills and general English during the main teaching
periods of the academic year. These are free of
charge.
Academic study support
To help students with the transition to higher degree
study, the Language and Learning Unit runs a
programme of short courses, tutorials and drop-in
classes in such skills as organisation and time
management, research and note-taking, oral
communication and presentation, academic writing,
personal development planning and revision and
examination skills.
For more information about English Language
and Academic Study programmes:
English Language and Study Skills Office
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2827
www.languageandlearning.qmul.ac.uk
Student
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Accommodation
Finding suitable accommodation while studying at
Queen Mary is relatively easy. The Colleges own
facilities are both extensive and competitively priced.
The Colleges Student Village is the largest selfcontained campus within the University of London.
Privately-rented accommodation
Once settled in London, many postgraduate students
prefer the independent lifestyle offered by sharing
flats or houses with friends. The Residences Office
can provide advice, information and up-to-date
listings of privately owned accommodation available
for rent.
All accommodation is in self-catered houses, flats

and maisonettes. Queen Mary students also have
access to places in the fully catered intercollegiate
halls in central London, which are owned by the
University of London. Additionally, there is a range
of private sector housing in the east London area
surrounding the campus. If youd prefer to live in
private accommodation, the College can help you
find a suitable place, by providing you with guidance
notes and up-to-date listings of available properties.
Please note, you need to be in London to commence
your search, as pre-bookings from international
students overseas are almost impossible.
Family accommodation
If you have a family, we would strongly advise you
not to bring your partner or children to live in London
until you have secured suitable, affordable housing.
There is very little university or hostel
accommodation for students with families, and
housing in the private sector can be very expensive.
Once you have firmly accepted your offer to study at

Queen Mary, full details of how to apply for College
housing will be sent to you by the Admissions Office.
For all enquiries about accommodation:

The Residences Office
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5522
www.residences.qmul.ac.uk
Some residences are reserved solely for

postgraduates, while others may be shared with
final year undergraduate students; all residences
are for both male and female students. Single sex
accommodation is available in the non-en-suite style
of housing, subject to availability.
Rent scales and information
The prices quoted relate to Session 09/10 and are
reviewed annually.
Queen Mary Student Village and Halls of Residence
Rents for single rooms range from 88-119 a week,
inclusive of gas and electricity bills. Accommodation
rents are payable each term in advance and are
reviewed annually. The licence agreements are for
a 38-week continuous period from the beginning of
the academic year. If your programme continues
over the summer vacation period, you will have the
opportunity to extend your licence agreement. We
offer housing between June and September, subject
to availability, but you may be required to transfer
from your original hall of residence into another one.
University Intercollegiate Halls of Residence
About 200 Queen Mary students live in the
University of Londons Intercollegiate Halls in central
London, alongside students from other London
colleges. Rents for single rooms are from 130 per
week, inclusive of breakfast, evening meals and all
gas and electricity bills.
Contact
Full details of the accommodation options for
postgraduates can be found on our website.
Normal office hours are 9am-5pm throughout
the year, except weekends and UK Bank Holidays.
Queen Mary combines the

intimacy of a campus setting
with living in the capital.
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Advice and Counselling Service
Alumni
Welfare advice
Our experienced welfare advisers have specialist
training to offer you professional advice on a range
of financial, practical and legal issues. Our aim is to
advise you about possible solutions and options
relating to financial, practical and legal issues, so
that you can concentrate on your academic
progress. Most of our work is about helping you
with your rights and entitlements, including:
When you finish your studies at Queen Mary you will

have something in common with over 60,000 former
students around the world: a global network of
people, from all walks of life, who share your
experience as a Queen Mary student. Our alumni are
amongst our best ambassadors and most of them
have taken advantage of their Queen Mary degrees.
You can see how their studies have influenced some
of their career choices on our website.
postgraduate funding
council tax.
When you leave, this will not be the end of your

relationship with the College. We will send you our
biannual alumni magazine QUAD which includes
news of the College and other alumni, as well as
invitations to events and reunions worldwide. Our
termly QM Alumni e-Newsletter also keeps you in
touch with what is going on. You can join our Web
email Directory where you can share your email
address with your contemporaries on a passwordprotected site. You may also sign up for the Alumni
ID card, which gives you a Queen Mary Lifelong
email Address and entitles you to use the library for
reference purposes. So theres no excuse for losing
touch!
Counselling
Being a student can present you with many personal
and emotional challenges, and sometimes these can
have a negative impact on your experience of
student life.
Contact
Anila Memon
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3732
www.qmul.ac.uk/alumni
financial support for student parents

fee status
planning a budget
dealing with debt
welfare benefits and tax credits
hardship funds
immigration law and international student issues
housing rights
Counselling can be helpful for all kinds of difficulties,

whether you are dealing with something quite serious
that youve struggled with for many years, or
something small that has happened recently.
We also offer cognitive behavioural therapy, ongoing
weekly therapy groups and support groups on
specific issues such as anxiety, academic
performance or for specific groups of students such
as postgraduates.
All counselling and welfare advice sessions take
place in a confidential one-to-one setting. All of
our staff participate in continuing professional
development and work within ethical and
professional guidelines.
Contact
Geography Building, Ground Floor
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8717
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Careers
Catering outlets at Queen Mary
The Queen Mary Careers team can support you in

any aspect of your career preparation: from deciding
which job or study option would suit you best, to
training you in job-hunting approaches and CVwriting. We help all students whether you are
interested in research or teaching, development or
design, forensics or finance. The service is free while
you are a student at Queen Mary.
Queen Mary ensures that all ingredients are fresh

and quality-controlled, that operations are run in
an environmentally friendly way based on its Food
Sustainability Policy, and its employees enjoy fair
wages and working conditions in two outlets on
Campuses:
Careers events
We run regular events designed to give you an
insight into graduate employers, job-hunting and
selection methods. These include:
A series of professional panels on particular topics,
such as our Political Soundbites event, Marketing
& PR Forum and Focus on Finance Week
Recruitment events offering an opportunity for
employers to highlight job opportunities, for
example at our annual Queen Mary recruitment
fairs and presentations
Regular master classes over lunchtime and early
evening to train you in job-hunting and employer
selection processes from application through to
assessment centre.
One-to-one guidance
If youre not sure how to proceed career-wise, the
best starting point is to drop in to see one of our
careers advisers or information officers. Youll get a
starter session of 15 minutes, after which you can
book a longer appointment if necessary. You can
also use the starter session to get feedback on your
application, personal statement, job-hunting or
interview approach. These sessions are completely
confidential.
For further information:
Careers Service
W03, Queens Building, Mile end Campus
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8533
www.careers.qmul.ac.uk
The Curve (Mile End Campus)

The Curve is a fresh and airy, modern outlet that
combines the versatility of a contemporary canteen
with a great ambiance of Starbucks. The Curve
accommodates three areas under one roof:
The Deli offers fresh sandwiches, salads and jacket
potatoes under its fresh DELIcious brand.
The Eatery serves a meat, a fish and a vegetarian
main course. The hot menu changes daily, and
sample menus can be accessed on the website.
The Eatery is very popular for its trademark dishes
and homemade soups at an affordable price. Also
worth trying is the great value breakfast.
The Caf proudly brews Starbucks coffee, offering a
comprehensive range of hot and cold beverages.
The Cafs comfortable seating area is an ideal place
to relax with a coffee or tea between lectures.
The Nucleus (Whitechapel Campus)
The Nucleus is a lively venue, and a great place
to catch up with friends and colleagues, or to grab
some fresh food or hot coffee on the go. It is a
bright, vibrant, deli-style outlet serving a variety of
sandwiches, jacket potatoes, pastries and
confectionary. It also provides a coffee shop service
with an excellent range of hot and cold beverages.
For opening times, menus and more information,
please visit our website:
www.catering.qmul.ac.uk
Ground (Mile End Campus)
Ground is a vibrant, high-street caf serving Costa
coffee, refreshing frapps and real fruit smoothie.
World March (Mile End Campus)
World March offers Costa coffee, pastries, tapas,
salads, paninis and sandwiches with a great view
of Regents Canal and the Mile End park.

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Students with disabilities and/or Faith at Queen Mary

Queen Mary is fortunate to have a truly multicultural
specific learning difficulties
student population, reflecting the diverse ethnic mix
The Colleges Disability and Dyslexia Service (DDS)
offers advice, guidance and support for students with
disabilities, as well as specific learning difficulties like
dyslexia and dyspraxia. The service employs
dedicated disability and dyslexia advisers, a pool of
support workers and a team of dyslexia specialist
tutors, offering non-subject specific study skills
support, as well as providing a number of assistive
technology rooms that are regularly augmented with
both assistive software and ergonomic hardware.
The range of support that is available at DDS:
Support and guidance in applying for the Disabled
Students Allowance
A fund for supporting international students with
disabilities
Liaising with academic staff regarding appropriate
adjustments and support for both students with
disabilities and specific learning difficulties
Support in ensuring that course materials are fully
accessible
Screenings for students who think they might
have specific learning difficulties
Advice and guidance in arranging appointments
with an educational psychologist to assess whether
a student is dyslexic
On-site, one-to-one study skills support for
students with dyslexia and other specific
learning difficulties
Training in using assistive technology
Mentoring support (including peer mentoring)
Guidance in accessing examination concessions
such as additional time
Contact
Disability and Dyslexia Service
Francis Bancroft Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2756
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 5223
www.dds.qmul.ac.uk
of London and welcoming international students from

over 120 countries. There are many different faith
communities and places of worship near the Mile
End Campus, including all kinds of churches,
mosques, synagogues, temples and a Buddhist
meditation centre.
The College encourages religious tolerance,
understanding and co-operation, and every effort
is made to meet the practical needs of students
whatever their faith background. Students of all
faiths have access to our new Multi-Faith Centre
located on the College campus (www.qm-mfc.co.uk).
The Queen Mary Students Union (www.qmsu.org)
includes many active student-led religious and
cultural societies
St Benets is the official name of the long-established
College chaplaincy. Its a modern weekday kind of
church, based in its own building on the Mile End
Campus, with a beautiful chapel, relaxing lounge
area and a small team of friendly chaplains. St
Benets is Christian and ecumenical, and gives a
warm welcome and support to all students and staff
at Queen Mary regardless of belief. We hold social
events, including film nights and international
lunches, as well as regular services of prayer and
worship.
Contact
The Chaplain
Revd Jenny Petersen
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3179
www.faith.qmul.ac.uk
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Health Services
Nursery
The Geography Building houses two services that

work closely together to support the health and wellbeing of students these are the Student Health
Service (SHS) and the Occupational Health Service
(OHS).
The Nursery at Queen Mary is available to the

children of staff and students. All staff are fully
qualified and experienced in all childcare matters
and are led by a manager and deputy with 32 years
experience in the field. The Nursery is housed in a
purpose-built building and has 65 places available
for children under five. CCTV protects the Nursery
and access is controlled by entry phone.
Student Health Service (SHS)

The SHS is located in the Geography Building on
the Mile End Campus and is part of the Globe Town
Surgery. It provides a full range of medical services
on site including contraception and emergency
contraception, sexual health advice and care,
psychological counselling, substance misuse, and
immunisation.
The SHS provides emergency health care for any
student or staff member on campus, should it be
required. Please contact the SHS for information
about who is eligible to register at the Globe Town
Surgery for 24-hour, 365-day cover.
Please note, international students staying in the
UK for less than six months will need to arrange
adequate health insurance to cover the duration
of their stay.
Contact
Student Health Service
Ground Floor, Geography Building
Mile End Campus
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8710
The Occupational Health Service (OHS)
The OHS provides a service to healthcare students
where the nature of their studies can pose a risk to
the health of the individual.
We provide pre-study health assessment to all
candidates applying for programmes offered by the
School of Medicine and Dentistry. This includes a
blood test checking for infection with hepatitis B,
hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV) as advised by the Department of Health. We
also provide an immunisation service is offered to all
students who are at occupational risk of infection.
Students on any programme may also be referred to
the OHS for formal assessment if there is concern
about their health, performance or attendance.
Contact
Occupational Health Service
Ground floor, Geography Building
Mile End, London E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 8700
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 7053
The Nursery achieved Investors in People status

in 2004, and the Investors in Children Quality
Assurance award in 2007, in association with the
National Day Nurseries Association. The Nursery
works closely with Tower Hamlets council and is
regularly inspected by Ofsted.
Our primary aim is to provide care, which fosters the
learning, development and well-being of every child.
In order to gain a true picture of each child and to
help every child have the best start, we build close
partnerships with parents, valuing their input into
what we do. We believe that the environment should
be safe, welcoming, clean and relaxed. By providing
a range of stimulating activities, both inside and out,
we meet the childrens individual needs and
interests.
We believe in going beyond Ofsteds standards.
The early years is a field that continually develops
and changes. By staying up to date with best
practice, we aim to provide the highest possible
care for the Universitys children and families.
The Nursery is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm
Monday to Friday, 48 weeks of the year.
Contact
Max Moorcock or Karen McDowell
Early Years Management team
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 2782/90
www.nursery.qmul.ac.uk

Students Union
MAD magazine
As a Queen Mary student, you will automatically

become a member of the Students Union (QMSU).
QMSU has a presence across the two main
campuses: Mile End, at Bancroft Road and in the
Student Village; and Whitechapel at the Barts and
The London Student Association building. Through
an ever-growing range of services and facilities,
QMSU aims to ensure that your time at university is
not just about work, but also socialising and personal
development.
Computer workstations
QMSU: Blomeley Centre, Student Village, Mile End

The Blomeley Centre is your one stop shop for the
vast array of non-commercial activities and services
provided by QMSU. We are located in the Student
Village, next to the Village Shop. Come and see us
for any or all of the following (all covered in more
detail below):
Representation
Advice and Advocacy on complaints about
the College and academic disputes
Clubs and Societies memberships and advice
Volunteering community action opportunities
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Student Discounts NUS cards and Transport

for London discounts
The Coffee Clinic, where you can pick up a book
as well as a coffee
Facilities at QMSU
QMotion Health and Fitness Centre
2008 saw the opening of a brand new Health and
Fitness Centre, QMotion. This enables students to
enjoy good value, high-quality gym facilities on
campus. It houses a range of gym equipment
supplied by Life Fitness, leading manufacturers
to the leisure industry. Our trained gym instructors
are on hand to give expert advice, from improving
technique to constructing your very own personal
fitness programme.
The Centre offers:
A cardiovascular zone with over 35 machines;
such as treadmills, rowing machines, cross-trainers
and cycles
A resistance machines zone
Free weights areas
Cub and QMessenger the student magazine

and newspaper
Large stretch space areas
Computer workstations
Two studios hosting over 30 classes per week

(fitness, strength and holistic)
Student Discounts NUS cards and Transport

for London discounts
Events tickets and information
QMSU: Bancroft Road, Mile End
No more than five-minutes walk from the Student
Village, Bancroft Road was the original site of Queen
Mary Students Union. Come and see us to access
the following (all of these are covered in more detail
below):
QMotion Health and Fitness Centre
Drapers Bar
Infusion Shop
BLSA: Association building, Whitechapel
Based on the Whitechapel Campus, BLSA (Barts
and The London Student Association) is part of
QMSU catering specifically for Medical and Dental
students. Most of the non-commercial services we
offer at QMSU are replicated here (all of these are
covered in more detail below):
Representation
Advice and Advocacy
Clubs and Societies memberships and advice
Sports studio available to hire for specialist

training
Ladies-only gym
Squash court
Sports hall available to hire for all indoor sports
Treatment rooms hosting massage and beauty
therapy sessions each week
Membership is competitively priced at less than 22
per month (2008 prices). Alternatively a discounted
annual membership can be purchased at the
beginning of the academic year. Opening times are
7am-10pm Monday to Friday and 9am-5pm at the
weekends and public holidays.
Shops
The Students Union runs three shops on the various
campuses:
Infusion, located next to the Health and Fitness
centre, sell a range of products from lunch time
snacks to stationery
The Village Shop, in the Student Village, offers
a much larger range of food to cater for those in
the adjacent halls, as well as being the closest offlicence
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The Coffee Clinic at Whitechapel (BLSA building),
stocks core dental and medical text books, as well
as equipment needed for those courses, and
lunchtime snacks and drinks. If they dont have
your book, they are more than happy to order it in
for you
Bars
The main bar on campus: Drapers was fully
refurbished in 2007-08. A large investment has
enabled the Students Union to offer a very high
quality social space, as good as the best available
on the high street. During the day it offers:
Fresh coffees
Smoothies and juices
A range of healthy food and vegetarian options
Traditional bar food
In the evening, Drapers is a stylish bar with great
facilities for showing live sports in high definition,
and as a nightclub boasting state-of-the-art light and
sound systems. Our entertainments programme aims
to please everyone, with a range of events including
typical student cheese nights, RnB, alternative/indie,
live music and cinema.
The Griff-Inn bar at Whitechapel (BLSA building),
also offers high quality food and coffee during the
day, and a range of entertainments most evenings.
This is predominantly where our medical and dental
students like to unwind, but is open to all students.
Activities at QMSU
The Union is not just about entertainment and
commercial services. It should be your first port of
call to meet people, make friends and learn new
skills. We fund more than 150 sporting clubs and
societies, so whether your interest lies in sport,
politics, history or conservation, the Union is the
place to make it happen. Furthermore, through
a variety of Community Action projects such as
working with children, the disabled and the
homeless, Union members also have the opportunity
to get involved with the local community, through
our accredited volunteering scheme: Provide.
Sports
Students are responsible for running all of our clubs,
across both campuses, covering a wide range of
sports at a variety of different levels. Whether you
play for fun, or compete at either an intercollegiate
(ULU League) or national level (BUSA leagues), as a
club member you can enhance your skills, improve
your general fitness and, of course, make friends
and have fun. If you are a Medical or Dental student,
you have the option of joining one of the BLSA
teams; as well as the standard leagues (ULU and

BUSA), they also enter the University Hospitals
Cup and the NAMS league each year.
If you feel there is a sport we should be providing
come in and let us know, we can support you to start
your own club. Go to www.qmsu.org for our detailed
listings on sports club activities, and membership
costs.
Societies
Students also run our 100+ societies across both
campuses, offering a host of cultural, special interest
and leisure activities to satisfy every taste. If your
particular interest is not listed here, you can always
start a society yourself. As above, if youre a Medical
or Dental student you can join any of the BLSA
societies, catering for additional interests relating
to your studies.
Go to www.qmsu.org for our detailed listings
on society activities and membership costs.
Provide Community action volunteering
Provide offers the chance to volunteer with charities
and voluntary groups in London, on either a weekly
basis or whenever you have spare time. Community
Action Days offer an excellent opportunity to get a
taster for what is out there. You can volunteer for
one a year, or all 15 no regular commitment is
required, its all down to you. There are lots of
opportunities out there, so make sure you come to
the Blomeley Centre to ask about whats on offer.
Go to www.qmsu.org/provide to find out more.
Cub magazine, QMessenger and MAD magazine
Cub, the student monthly magazine, and
QMessenger, our newly launched fortnightly
newspaper, are the Student Unions main
publications. MAD magazine is written by the
Medical and Dental students of Barts and The
London. If you are interested in journalism it is a
unique opportunity for you to work on a real high
quality publication, and to develop your journalistic,
photographic and marketing skills. QMessenger is a
fortnightly newspaper covering relevant news stories,
sports and societies updates (bragging about
successes and reporting victories), and general
campus news. Go to www.qmsu.org to check out
the latest edition now!
Advice and Advocacy
Sometimes things dont go to plan, whether its an
exam you couldnt attend, or an assignment you
couldnt hand in because of illness or other good
reason. You may have a grievance against a School
or Department, or another student. You may be
facing a disciplinary or a fitness to practise hearing.
We are here to help. We can provide you with

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Sabbaticals are supported by the Student

Councillors; some of whom have specific portfolios
(international students, postgraduate). At an
academic level, all programmes at Queen Mary,
and Barts and The London Medical School, are
represented by student representatives these
students volunteer to hold this post for a year, taking
any concerns you have about the delivery of your
programme, your overall satisfaction, and any
recommendations you may have, to the relevant
committee within your department.
We have over 100 elected students each year. You
can stand, and vote, for any position that is relevant
to you/your department. We make a big point of
publicising these nearer the time, as participation
is very important to us.
Go to www.qmsu.org to check if there are any
available positions for you.
comprehensive information, support and guidance

within both the Blomeley Centre, and at the BLSA
building, offering surgery times and appointments.
Our advisers are fully versed in the College
regulations and can support you in your time of
need. Where a matter needs to be raised at a higher
level within College, our advisors are well placed to
brief the Sabbatical Officers where necessary.
Please note: we do not provide counselling, legal,
financial or housing advice, as these are provided
by the College we can refer you if you are not sure
where to go. Go to www.qmsu.org to check on our
surgery times or arrange an appointment.
Student representation
The Students Union is run by students for students.
Union policies are decided during Student Councils
and General Meetings, held during term time, and
all students are encouraged to take part. Elected
officers, five of whom work full-time (Sabbatical
Officers), are appointed in cross-campus ballots
each year, usually during the second semester, and
represent the student body around College, within
the University of London Union and beyond. The
External Organisations:
University of London Union (ULU)
The University of London Union (ULU) is the Union
for all the Colleges within the University of London.
Representing over 120,000 students, it is the largest
organised Students Union in Europe. Based in
central London (Malet Street), ULU provides a range
of services on an intercollegiate and complementary
basis, including cultural, recreational and sporting
activities. The ULU building houses places to eat,
bars, shops and a fitness centre called Energy Base
(including a swimming pool and a weights room),
ticket shop, and day nursery. It is also home to
London Student the University of London
newspaper. Go to www.ulu.co.uk to find out more.
The National Union of Students (NUS)
Membership of the NUS is automatic for Queen
Mary students, and membership privileges include
discounts at numerous shops, theatres and cinemas
across London. The NUS have introduced an
exciting initiative called The NUS Extra Card, which
means for just 10, students can enjoy even more
discounts with several favourite shops and services.
The NUS campaigns nationally on student issues,
giving you a voice that is heard by the government,
political parties and local authorities. Go to
www.nusonline.co.uk to find out more.
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Next steps

The best way to find out more about Queen Mary is
to come and visit. The Education Liaison and Access
Office organises Campus Tours throughout the year.
These are intentionally informal and restricted to
small groups so everyone has the chance to ask
questions. They are a great way of finding out about
living and studying here and normally last about one
hour. You will be shown around by a current student.
If you want to see a particular department, this can
usually be arranged when you book your visit.
Open Evenings
Queen Mary offers two cross-College Open Evenings,
usually in late November and late April each year.
The Open Evening gives visitors the opportunity to
hold individual discussions with departmental
representatives, visit subject specific facilities, tour
the general research and learning provision available
on campus and speak to all the Queen Mary support
services including Careers and Admissions staff.
The event runs from 5pm until 7pm, and finishes
with an informal networking reception with
academics and current postgraduate students.
The event is held at the Mile End Campus for
students wishing to apply to departments in the
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science and
Engineering and Medicine and Dentistry.
The Open Evening for Law students is held at the
Lincolns Inn Field Campus in Holborn which is in
the heart of Londons Legal Community.
To find out when the next Open Evening is and to
book your place:
www.qmul.ac.uk/pgopenevening
Contacts
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
www.qmul.ac.uk
Postgraduate admissions
All departments have a head of graduate studies and
an admissions tutor, who are listed in the appropriate
departmental sections of the prospectus. Please
contact the person listed if you want more detailed
information on particular departments or courses.
If you have an admissions enquiry please contact:
Freephone (UK callers only) 0800 376 1800
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
School of Medicine and Dentistry Graduate
School Office
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End
E1 4NS
Tel: Freephone (UK callers only) 0800 376 1800
or: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
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If you are an international student please contact:
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3066
Residences Office
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5522
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Useful Queen Mary websites

Disability and Dyslexia Service
www.dds.qmul.ac.uk
Application forms
Careers Service
www.careers.qmul.ac.uk
Faith
www.faith.qmul.ac.uk
www.qm-mfc.co.uk
International office
www.qmul.ac.uk/international/
Nursery
www.nursery.qmul.ac.uk
Occupational Health Service (OHS)
www.ohs.qmul.ac.uk
Residential Services
www.residences.qmul.ac.uk
Students Union
www.qmsu.org
Student Health Service
Other useful websites

Greater London Authority
www.london.gov.uk
International Students House (ISH)
www.ish.org.uk
The National Union of Students (NUS)
www.nusonline.co.uk
Student Travel Association (STA)
www.statravel.co.uk
Transport for London
www.tfl.gov.uk
University of London Union (ULU)
www.ulu.co.uk
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How to find us
The easiest way to get to Queen

Mary is to use public transport.
There are two Underground
stations and many bus stops
within a few minutes walk.
The nearest Underground station is Barbican

(Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan and Circle
lines). Farringdon is also not far away.
Underground
Queen Marys Mile End Campus is located between
Mile End station (Central, District, Hammersmith
and City lines) and Stepney Green station (District,
Hammersmith and City lines).
The Postgraduate Law Centre at Lincoln's Inn Fields

is home to the Centre for Commercial Law Studies
and a base for LLM teaching and postgraduate
research students.The nearest Underground station
is Holborn (Central and Piccadilly lines).
From Mile End station, turn left and cross Burdett

Road and Mile End road at the traffic lights.
Continue along Mile End road until you reach the
College buildings on the right. From Stepney Green,
turn left out of the station, cross Globe Road and
continue along Mile End Road.
From Holborn station, turn left on to Kingsway, and

left again on Remnant Street. The school of Law is
on your left hand side.
Our Whitechapel Campus is right behind the Royal

London Hospital on Whitechapel Road. Whitechapel
Underground station (Hammersmith and City, and
District lines) is directly across the road from the
Hospital.
Based in the City of London, close to the Barbican,
Queen Marys Charterhouse Square Campus is five
minutes walk from St Bartholomew's Hospital, and
not far from the main University of London campus.
From Barbican station, turn left onto Aldersgate,

and left again on Carthusian Street. Cross the road
and take the first right on Rutland Place, and walk
through two sets of gates. Dean Rees house is
on your right hand side.
Buses
All of our campuses are well served by London bus
routes. Please check the Transport for London
website for detailed bus route maps and timetables.
Theres also a useful interactive journey planner:
www.tfl.gov.uk
You can also find links to road maps and more
detailed campus information on the Queen Mary
website at: www.qmul.ac.uk/about/campus/index.html
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
The nearest DLR station to Queen Mary is Bow
Church, a short walk or bus ride from the College.
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Travelcards and Oystercards

Daily, weekly, monthly or annual Travelcards are
the best, most cost-effective way to pay for public
transport in London. (Buying tickets for single
journeys is much more expensive).
Taxis
Black cabs use a meter to calculate your fare and
you can hail one in the street. They are safe to use,
but can be expensive.
Mini-cabs are normal cars and charge a fixed price.
Only use registered mini-cab firms. If you want to
find the licensed minicab and black cab operators
in your area, you can text HOME to 60835. For more
information, see www.tfl.gov.uk/pco/findaride/
A Travelcard offers unlimited travel on all forms of

London transport Underground, overground and
buses. The current cost of a monthly Zone 1 and 2
Travelcard (extending from Central London to any
Zone 2 destination including Mile End) with a
student discount of 30 per cent is approximately
65.
Airports
The closest airport is London City Airport just five
miles away which offers regular flights to UK and
other European cities.
Load your tickets and Travelcards on to an

Oystercard (Londons travel smart-card).
Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted are within

easy reach of the College, and all can be reached
in anything from one to two hours by train or
Underground.
Cars
Traffic is heavy and parking difficult, making driving
in London an unattractive option.
There are no parking places for students on campus,
with the exception of students displaying an
authorised blue disabled sticker (who have applied
for and received a College parking permit. Contact
the Disability and Dyslexia Service for advice on 020
7882 2756).
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and Cottages (Student
Residences)
Arts Research Centre
Beaumont Court
(Student Residences)
Catering Building
- The Hive
- Gallery
- Ground
- Bank
- Book shop
- Conference and
Hospitality Office
Chapman House
Chesney House
Computer Science
Creed Court
School of Law
(also at Lincolns Inn
Fields site)
East Gate
Engineering Building
- School of Engineering
and Materials
Sciences
- Department of
Electronic
Engineering
Faculty of Arts
13 Francis Bancroft Building

- Mason Lecture
Theatre
- Clinical Medical
Lecture Theatre
- School of Business
and Management
- Education and Staff
Development
- Turnball Centre
- Biophysics in Dentistry
- Biomaterials
- Disability and Dyslexia
Service
- Audio Visual Services
- Language Lab
- Bar Med
14 G E Fogg Building
- School of Biological
and Chemical
Sciences
15 G O Jones Building
- Department of Physics
- Learning Resource
Centre
- Lecture Theatre
16 Geography Building
- Drapers Lecture
Theatre
- Advice and
Counselling
- Health Centre
- Department of
Geography
17 Graduate Centre
for Humanities
and Social Science
(Lock-keepers Cottage)
18 Hatton House
19 QMotion (Health and
Fitness Centre) Students
Union shop
20 Humanities Building
(under construction
2009)
21 Ifor Evans Place
22 Informatics Teaching
Laboratory (ITL)
23 Library
24 Lindop House
25 Lodge House
26 Lynden House
27 Mathematical Sciences
28 Maurice Court
29 Maynard House
30 Multi-Faith Centre
31 Nursery
32 Peoples Palace
- Great Hall
- Skeel LT
33 Pooley House
35 Principals Office
34 Queens Building
- Main
Reception/Enquiries
- College Administration
- Admissions Office
- Residences Office
- Security Lodge
- The Octagon
- Department of
Economics
36 Richard Feilden House
- Blomeley Centre
(Student Union
Offices)
- The Curve
- Student Residences
37 Selincourt House
38 Sir Christopher France
House (Student
Residences)
39 St Benets Chaplaincy
40 Student Village Shop
41 Varey House
42 John Priestley Building
- Engineering and
Materials Science
(Nanoforce)
- School of Biological
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3 Arthritis and Rheumatism Council
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4 BioEnterprise Innovation Centre
5 Blizard Building
5a Perrin lecture theatre
6 64 Turner Street
7 David Hughes Building

Childrens Unit
8 City University/School of Nursing
and Midwifery
9 Dental Institute/Student Union
10 Fielden House
11 Floyer House (Student Residences)
12 Laird Hall (Student Residences)
13 Garrod Building (Medical and
Dental School Administration)
14 Out-Patients Department
15 Pathology and Pharmacy Building
16 Royal London Hospital
17 St Philips School of Medicine

and Dentistry Church
Library and Museum
18 The Wingate Building
19 Temporary Building in Walden
Street opposite the Blizard Building
Occupational Health
Professionals Complementary
to Dentistry
Joint Research and Development
Office
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Campus maps
Lincolns Inn Fields
Postgraduate School of Law and Centre for Commercial Law Studies
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Further information
Degree programme index

Corporate Social Responsibility, Governance and
Ethics (MSc )
A
Advanced Methods in Computer Science
(specialist) (MSc)
24
284 Crusader Studies (MA)
94
328
D
195
Dental Clinical Sciences (Postgraduate Diploma) 214
108
Dental Implantology (MClinDent)
215
Aerospace Engineering (MSc)

Aesthetic Surgery (Postgraduate Diploma)
Anglo-German Cultural Relations (MA)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
(Postgraduate Certificate)
352
Dental Materials (MSc)
337
Astrophysics (MSc and Diploma)
351
Dental Public Health (MSc)
216
Dental Technology (Graduate Certificate)
218
Dental Technology
(MSc/Postgraduate Diploma)
217
Dentistry research degrees
226
B
Banking and Finance (MSc)
Bioinformatics (interdisciplinary) (MSc)
48
268, 291
Dermatology (Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical) 196

research degrees
273
Biomaterials (MSc)
336
Biomedical Engineering (MSc)
329

research degrees
201
Burn Care (Postgraduate Diploma in)
195

Research degrees
30
Digital Music Processing (MSc)
310
Digital Signal Processing (MSc)
309
Drama research degrees
42
E
Economics (Certificate)
53
Economics (MSc)
49
Economics research degrees
55
C
Cancer Therapeutics (MSc)
Editing Lives and Letters research degrees
63
183
Electronic Engineering by Research (MSc)
318
Chemical Research (MSc)
269
Electronic Engineering research degrees
318

research degrees
338
Cities and Cultures (MA)
81
Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) (MSc)
213
Clinical Drug Development

English research degrees
73
244
English Studies: English Literature (MA)
68
Clinical Microbiology
197
English Studies: Writing and Society

1700-1820 (MA)
72
Computer Aided Engineering (MSc)
330
English Studies: Writing in the Modern Age (MA ) 71

(Diploma/LLM )
136
Experimental Oral Pathology

(Oral Sciences) (MSc)
219
Computer Science research degrees
293
Computing and Information Systems

(generalist) (MSc)
290
F
Film Studies (MA)
109
34
Film studies research degrees

Finance and Econometrics (MSc)
Finance and Economics (MSc)
110
51, 374
50
Finance and Investment (MSc)

Forensic Medical Sciences (MSc/Postgraduate
Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate)
French research degrees
Freshwater and Coastal Sciences (MSc)
Further information
413
52 International Dispute Resolution (Mediation)

(Postgraduate Diploma)
135
245 International Financial Management (MSc)
26
112 International Human Resource Management

and Employment Relations (MSc)
270
International Mediation (ADR)
G
Gastroenterology (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma)
198
Genomic Biotechnology (MSc)
199
Geography (MA/MSc)
80
Geography research degrees
85
27
138
International Relations (MA)
165
International Relations (MRes)
166
L
Law and Finance (MSc)
54, 133
German research degrees
113
Global and Comparative Politics (MA)
164
Law research degrees
140
Global and Comparative Politics (MRes)
164
Law, Research by (MA)
139
Global Business (MSc)

Globalisation and Development (MSc)
Law Postgraduate Diplomas
25
Leo Baeck European Jewish History (MA)

82 Linguistics research degrees
LLM Programme
H
Health Sciences Education Research degrees
238

244
Hispanic studies research degrees
114
History (MA)
134
98
115
126
London Studies (MA)
83
M
Management and Organisational
Innovation (MSc)
28
95
Management of Intellectual Property (MSc)
131
History of Political Thought and

Intellectual History (MA)
96
Marine Ecology and Environmental

Management (MSc)
272
History research degrees
99
Marketing (MSc)
I
Implant Dentistry (MSc)
Inflammation: Cellular and Vascular
Aspects (Mres)
220
29
Materials Research (MRes)
335
Materials Research (MSc)
334
Mathematics (MSc)
350
246
Mathematics research degrees
353
333
Information Management (specialist) (MSc)
286
Medical Electronics and Physics (MSc)
Institute of Cancer research degrees
186
Medical Law and Ethics (MA)
129
Intellectual Property Law (Certificate)
132
Intelligent Web Technologies (specialist) (MSc)
288
Medical Terminology and Health Care

Administration (Postgraduate Certificate)
233
International Commercial Arbitration

(Distance Learning) (Postgraduate Diploma)
Migration (MRes)
170
137
Migration (MSc)
169
International Dispute Resolution (Arbitration)

135
Migration and Law (MA)

Molecular Pathology and Genomics (MSc)
130, 171
184
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Further information
Degree programme index
(cont)
N
New Media Interaction (specialist) (MSc)
Surgical Skills and Sciences (MSc)

287 Sustainable Energy Systems (MSc)
O
Oral Biology (MSc)
220
Oral Surgery (MClinDent)
221
Orthodontics (MSc)
222
P
Paediatric Dentistry (MClinDent)
223
Periodontology (MClinDent)
224
Philosophy research degrees
154
Physical Geography by Research (MSc)
84
Physics (EuroMasters) (MSc)
365
Physics research degrees
366
Politics research degrees
172
Primary Care (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma)
234
Primary Health Care Management

235
Prosthodontics (MClinDent)
224
Psychological Therapies (MSc/Postgraduate

256
Public Health (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma)
236
Public Policy (MRes)
168
Public Policy (MSc)
167
T
Telecommunications (Applications Pathway)
(MSc)
305
304
Telecommunications in the Business

Environment (Applications Pathway) (MSc)
314

Environment (Internet Computing Pathway)
(MSc)
313

Environment (Network Pathway) (MSc)
312
Telecommunications with Law

(Applications Pathway) (MSc)
317

(Internet Computing Pathway) (MSc)
316

(Network Pathway) (MSc)
315
Trade Mark Law and Practice

S
Science and Engineering (Graduate Diploma)
292
Science Journalism (MSc)
247
285
237
331
Statistics research degrees
375
97
308
Software Engineering (specialist) (MSc)
Sports Engineering and Design (MSc)
200
Wireless Networks (Network Pathway) (MSc)
Security and Surveillance (specialist) (MSc)
Sport and Exercise Medicine

134
W
research degrees
272
Wireless Networks (Physical Pathway) (MSc)
311 Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine
289 research degrees
Security and Surveillance (MSc)
40
Transcultural Mental Healthcare (MSc/

Postgraduate Diploma/Postgraduate Certificate) 256
69 Twentieth-Century History (MA)

Renaissance and Early Modern Studies (MRes)62,70
115
306
Telecommunications (Network Pathway) (MSc)
Translational Neuroscience (MSc/Postgraduate

Russian research degrees
332
Telecommunications
(Internet Computing Pathway) (MSc)
Theatre and Performance (MA)
R
Renaissance and Early Modern Studies (MA)
185
307
258
Further information
415
General index
A
Academic standards
H
4
Health Services
398
406
Accommodation
394
How to find us
Admissions
404
395

Graduate School
Alumni
395
Apply, How to
380
I
B
Bars
400
Bursaries
384
10
8
386
L
Lincolns Inn Fields campus map
411
Living costs
381
London
Careers
396
Casual/part-time paid work

earning while you study
385
Catering outlets at Queen Mary
397
Charterhouse Square Campus map
409
Mile End Campus map
Contacts
404
Costs of study, Financial
381
12
408
N
Nursery
398
D
Disabilities and/or specific learning difficulties
397
O
Open Evenings
404
E
English language
391
378
Policy on ELQ students and Fees

381
16
F
Faith at Queen Mary
397
Financial advice and guidance
385
381
Fitness Centre QMotion Health
399
Funding your study, Research students
382
RAE
Funding your study, Taught Masters students
384
Research excellence
Roots
416
Further information
General index
(cont)
S
Scholarships
382
14
Sport
399
392
Students Union
399
Studentships
382
T
Taught programmes
16
Tuition fees for EU and UK students
381
Tuition fees, International students
390
U
University of London
We would like to thank all the students and

staff who took part in photographs.
V
The information given in this prospectus is correct at

the time of going to press. The College reserves the
right to modify or cancel any statement in it and
accepts no responsibility for the consequences
of any such changes.
404
Student and departmental photography by Jonathan
Cole (www.jonathanjamesphotography.com)
W
Whitechapel Campus map
410
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Are we the right

choice for you?
Postgraduate study is an excellent way to
enrich your academic experience and open
up new career opportunities. Queen Mary,
University of London is the right choice
because:
We offer taught Masters courses and PhD

research opportunities in the following areas:
We are a research-led institution with

an international reputation. Our performance
in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise
confirmed this; we are ranked 11th overall in
the UK (The Guardian)
Computer Science
We offer postgraduate students teaching and

supervision by leading researchers in their
academic fields a thriving and stimulating
research community
Drama
Economics
English
Geography
Global Studies
History
Law
We are one of the largest colleges of the

University of London graduate students
have access to resources and facilities in
the wider University as well as those at
Queen Mary
We are the only multi-faculty University of
London college to benefit from an integrated
teaching, research and residential campus
in central London
Philosophy
Physics
Politics
Statistics
We offer a wide range of subjects in: Arts;

Laws and Social Sciences; Engineering and
Mathematical Sciences and Natural Sciences.
Queen Mary also incorporates the Barts and
We offer an international environment,
with students from over 125 countries
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
Freephone: 0800 376 1800
www.qmul.ac.uk

Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 5511
Fax: +44 (0)20 7882 5588
QUEEN MARY, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS ENTRY 2010
We are in the top 5 in the country in

individual Department rankings (RAE 2008);
including Linguistics (1st), Geography (1st),
Drama (1st), Dentistry (1st), English
Language and Literature (2nd), Epidemiology
and Public Health (3rd), Pre-Clinical and
Human Biological Sciences (4th), Health
Sciences Research (4th), and Cancer
Studies (5th)

Postgraduate Prospectus
Entry 2010
Postgraduate Application Form

for non-Medicine/Dentistry subjects
(An alternative application is available for the School of Medicine
and Dentistry. Please contact us if you are unsure
which application form to use)
Completing Your Application

1.
2.
3.
4.
Read the instructions on the form carefully as you complete your application
Please type or complete the form using black ink
Please provide the documents in the checklist below
Please return completed application form and all documents to:
The Admissions and Recruitment Office,
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End Road
London
E1 4NS
United Kingdom
5. If you require assistance please contact us on Tel +44(0)20 7882 5533, or via email: [email protected]
Document Checklist
1 Completed Application Form
2 Transcript
Please provide a transcript of your degree(s). If you have not yet completed your degree please provide a
transcript of results achieved to date.
3 Two References
Please provide two references from your previous academic institution. If you have left university it is
acceptable to provide one academic and one employer reference. Please enclose the reference letters with
this application.
4 Proof of English Language Ability
Overseas applicants please provide evidence of English language ability IELTS, TOEFL, or other
acceptable proof please see www.qmul.ac.uk/international for details.
or
If you have not taken an English language test, or have taken the test but you are awaiting results
please tick here.
5 Resum/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please provide a recent resum.
6 Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose should explain why you chose your proposed course and how your
studies will help your life and career. This should be one side of A4.
Research Students Only
7 Research Proposal
If you are applying for a PhD / MPhil degree you should include a research proposal, which should typically
be a minimum of 500 words. You are advised to contact the relevant department as this requirement can vary.
Please tick if
provided
Personal details
Male
Gender:
Female
Date of birth (dd:mm:year):
Nationality:
Please tick appropriate title
Dr
Mr
Mrs
Given Names:
Ms
Other:
Family Name:
Please provide your name as on your passport

If the name which appears on your official documents, (eg transcripts) is different to that given above, enter your former
name in the boxes provided below. You will be required to produce documents authenticating any change of name.
Former Given Name:
Former Family Name:
Note: correspondence will be sent to your correspondence address. You must inform us every time your address changes.
Permanent home address
Address for correspondence
Postcode:
Postcode:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:
Telephone number:
Fax number:
email
You must provide a personal active email address, this is essential for you to be kept informed about your application.
Programme details if you wish, you may apply for two taught programmes or one taught and one research
programme. Note: If offered places on both, you may only accept one and must decline the other.
Study by taught programme

Programme of study
Level of study
(MA, MSc, LLM, Dip, Cert)
Full-/part-time
Year of entry
Programme Code
Official use only
LLM students please see prospectus/website and specify options (four if full-time, two if part-time)
1
Study by research
Area of study
Name of Supervisor
If known
Department
Start date
Full/part time
Official use only

Programme Code
For office use only

Date received ________________
Place of birth:
Decision:
Highest
Qual
Date logged ________________
App No. _________________ Fee status
Nationality:
C
Quals
Verified
Reply: F
Jis sent
Domicile:
Confirmation: R
D
Trans to
SRS
Special
Needs
A
Prev QM
Previous education
Continue on a separate sheet if necessary
Please provide details of your educational history, stating your most recent institution first. Continue on a separate sheet
if necessary.
Degree/qualifications Main field of study Name and location of Dates of study
institution(s) attended (from-to)
gained (eg BA, BSc, MB BS)
Results
Date of
Qualification
English Language Proficiency

Please give information regarding the level of your English language proficiency. Continue on a separate sheet
if necessary.
Title of Qualification
(eg IELTS, TOEFL etc)
Name and location of institution/test centre attended
Result
Date awarded/
to be awarded
Employment History
If you have been in paid or voluntary employment, either during your studies or since graduating from university, please
provide details including a brief description of your main duties and responsibilities. Please continue on a separate sheet
if necessary.
Job Title
Employers Name
and Location
Dates
from to
Brief description of main duties and responsibilities
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Queen Mary University of London is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. To enable the College to monitor the
effectiveness of this policy, applicants are asked to complete this monitoring form. This information is used solely for the
purpose of monitoring application and admission rates and forms no part of the selection procedure. The monitoring form
will be separated from the application in the Admissions and Recruitment Office and will not be forwarded to the department
to which you are applying.
Please complete in block capitals and tick the boxes which most closely relate to you
Ethnicity
Disability
11 White - British
0 No known disability
12 White - Irish
1 Dyslexia
13 White - Scottish
2 Blind/partially sighted
14 Irish Traveller
3 Deaf/hearing impairment
19 Other White Background
4 Wheelchair user/mobility difficulties
21 Black or Black British - Caribbean
5 Need personal care
22 Black or Black British - African
6 Mental health difficulties
29 Other Black background
7 Unseen disability eg asthma, diabetes, epilepsy
31 Asian or Asian British - Indian
8 Multiple disabilities
32 Asian or Asian British - Pakistani
9 Disability not listed above
33 Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi
I am a registered disabled person
34 Chinese or Other Ethnic background - Chinese

39 Other Asian background
41 Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
42 Mixed - White and Black African
43 Mixed - White and Asian
49 Other Mixed background
80 Other Ethnic background
90 Not known
98 Information refused
Finance
We need detailed information about your areas of residence over the past four years to assist us in assessing your status
for the purpose of paying fees.
Nationality
Country of birth
Area of permanent residence

If you are not a British citizen but you do reside permanently in the United Kingdom, please give details of your
immigration status, for example, asylum seeker, recognised refugee, granted exceptional leave to enter or remain etc.
Please attach certified copies of relevant Home Office documents.
How do you intend to finance your studies at Queen Mary?
Please give details of any scholarships or grants you are applying for or have already secured:
Disability
All applications are considered on academic merit in accordance with the Colleges commitment to promoting equal
opportunity applicants. It would assist us in offering you appropriate advice if you would give brief details of any
disability or special requirements you have provided below:
A detailed guide outlining current policy and provision for students with special needs is available from the Disability
Co-ordinator, Admissions Office or the College website. Please contact us if you would like a copy.
If you would like to discuss your needs before submitting this application, you can talk in confidence to the Disability
Coordinator on +44 (0)20 7882 3132.
Optional Questions
(These questions are for internal marketing purposes and will not be considered when
assessing your application. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary)
How did you first hear about Queen Mary?

Which other institutions have you applied to?
Previous Queen Mary Students

Have you previously attended any course of study (undergraduate, postgraduate or associate/occasional) at Queen Mary?
If yes, please give details
Declaration
All applicants must read and sign the following declaration:
I certify that the statements made by me on this form are correct. I understand that the College reserves the right to
withdraw any offer it may make, should any statement in this application prove to be false.
I confirm that, if admitted to the College, I will conform to all College Regulations.
I understand that the College reserves the right to withdraw or alter any course at any point before the start of the
academic year in which that course is due to be offered.
Signed:_____________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________
Postgraduate Application Form

(An alternative application is available for the Non-Medicine/Dentistry
subjects. Please contact us if you are unsure
which application form to use)
Completing Your Application

1.
2.
3.
4.
Read the instructions on the form carefully as you complete your application
Please type or complete the form using black ink
Please provide the documents in the checklist below
Please return completed application form and all documents to:
The Admissions and Recruitment Office,
Room CB02
Queens Building
Mile End
E1 4NS
United Kingdom
5. If you require assistance please contact us on Tel +44(0)20 7882 5533, Fax +44 (0)20 7882 5588
or via email: [email protected]
Document Checklist
Please tick if
provided
1 Completed Application Form

2 Transcript
Please provide a transcript of your degree(s). If you have not yet completed your degree please provide a
transcript of results achieved to date. MD(Res) students should also include a copy of their GMC Registration.
3 Two References
Please provide two references from your previous academic institution. If you have left university it is
acceptable to provide one academic and one employer reference. Please enclose the reference letters
with this application.
4 Proof of English Language Ability
Overseas applicants please provide evidence of English language ability IELTS, TOEFL, or other
acceptable proof please see www.qmul.ac.uk/international for details.
or
If you have not taken an English language test, or have taken the test but you are awaiting results
please tick here.
5 Resum/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Please provide a recent resum.
6 Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose should explain why you want to study your proposed course and how it
will help your life and career. This should be one side of A4.
Research Students only
7 Research Proposal
If you are applying for a PhD/MPhil or MD(Res) degree you should include a 500-word research proposal.
Note: If you are applying for an advertised studentship you do not need to attach a research proposal.
Guidelines for research students are available on the graduate school website: www.smd.qmul.ac.uk/cgs/guide.htm
Personal details
Gender:
Male
Female
Date of birth
(dd:mm:year):
Area of permanent residence:

Please tick appropriate title
Nationality:
Country of birth:
Dr c Mr c Mrs c Ms c Other: c
Given Names:
Family Name:
Please provide your name as on your passport

If the name which appears on your official documents (eg transcripts) is different to that given above enter your former
name in the boxes provided below. You will be required to produce documents authenticating any change of name.
Former Given Name:
Former Family Name:
Note: correspondence will be sent to your correspondence address. You must inform us every time your address changes.
Permanent home address
Address for correspondence
Postcode:
Postcode:
Telephone Number:
Telephone number:
Fax Number:
Fax number:
email
You must provide a personal active email address, this is essential for you to be kept informed about your application.
Programme details if you wish, you may apply for two taught programmes or one taught and one research
programme. Note: If offered places on both, you may only accept one and must decline the other.
Study by taught programme

Programme of study
Route
Level of study (MSc,
(if applicable) MClinDent, Dip, Cert)
Full-/part-time
Year of entry
Official use only

Programme Code
Study by research
Area
of study
Level of study
Name of Supervisor
MPhil, PhD, MD(Res) (If known)
Department Start date Year of Full-/part- Official use only

entry
time
Programme Code
English Language Proficiency

Please give information regarding the level of your English language proficiency. Continue on a separate sheet if necessary.
Title of Qualification
(eg IELTS, TOEFL etc)
Name and location of institution/test centre attended
Result
Date awarded/
to be awarded
The School normally requires an overall score of at least 6.5 IELTS or TOEFL 590, however some programmes require a
higher minimum score and applicants are advised to consult the prospectus or contact the relevant Institute/Centre for
further details. www.qmul.ac.uk/international/
Previous education
Please provide details of your educational history, stating your most recent institution first. Continue on a separate sheet
if necessary.
Degree/qualifications
Main field
gained (eg BA, BSc, MB BS) of study
Name and location of

institution(s) attended
Professional Qualifications (if applicable)

Title (eg MRCP, FDS etc)
and result achieved
Level and field

of study
Dates of study
(fromto)
Results
Date of
Qualification
Name, Address and Country of

Institution(s) attended
Dates of study
fromto
Date of
qualification
Employment History
If you have been in paid or voluntary employment, either during your studies or since graduating from university, please
provide details including a brief description of your main duties and responsibilities. Please continue on a separate sheet
if necessary.
Job Title
Finance
Employers Name and

Location
Dates
fromto
Brief description of main duties and responsibilities
We need detailed information about your areas of residence over the past four years to assist us in assessing your status
for the purpose of paying fees.
If you are not a British citizen but you do reside permanently in the United Kingdom, please give details of your
immigration status, for example, asylum seeker, recognised refugee, granted exceptional leave to enter or remain etc.
Please attach certified copies of relevant Home Office documents.
How do you intend to finance your studies at Queen Mary?
Please give details of any scholarships or grants you are applying for or have already secured:
Please note that students are expected to have secured funding for the whole programme by the time of enrolment.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Queen Mary, University of London is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. To enable the College to monitor the
effectiveness of this policy, applicants are asked to complete this monitoring form. This information is used solely for the
purpose of monitoring application and admission rates and forms no part of the selection procedure. The monitoring form
will be separated from the application in the Admissions and Recruitment Office and will not be forwarded to the department
to which you are applying.
Please complete in block capitals and tick the boxes which most closely relate to you
Ethnicity
Disability
11 White - British
0 No known disability
12 White - Irish
1 Dyslexia
13 White - Scottish
2 Blind/partially sighted
14 Irish Traveller
3 Deaf/hearing impairment
19 Other White Background
4 Wheelchair user/mobility difficulties
21 Black or Black British - Caribbean
5 Need personal care
22 Black or Black British - African
6 Mental health difficulties
29 Other Black background
7 Unseen disability eg asthma, diabetes, epilepsy
31 Asian or Asian British - Indian
8 Multiple disabilities
32 Asian or Asian British - Pakistani
9 Disability not listed above
33 Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi
I am a registered disabled person
34 Chinese or Other Ethnic background - Chinese

39 Other Asian background
41 Mixed - White and Black Caribbean
42 Mixed - White and Black African
43 Mixed - White and Asian
49 Other Mixed background
80 Other Ethnic background
90 Not known
98 Information refused
Optional Questions
(These questions are for internal marketing purposes and will not be considered when
assessing your application.)
How did you first hear about Queen Mary?
Which other institutions have you applied to?
Disability
All applications are considered on academic merit in accordance with the Colleges commitment to promoting equal
opportunity applicants. It would assist us in offering you appropriate advice if you would give brief details of any disability
or special requirements you have provided below:
A detailed guide outlining current policy and provision for students with special needs is available from the Disability
Co-ordinator, Admissions Office or the College website. Please contact us if you would like a copy.
If you would like to discuss your needs before submitting this application, you can talk in confidence to the Disability
Coordinator on +44 (0)20 7882 3132.
Hepatitis B
All Clinical students must provide, with their declaration of health, an original or certified copy of an authentic laboratory
report from a United Kingdom source depicting either their level of Hepatitis B antibody or results confirming that they
are not infectious carriers of the disease Hepatitis B. All students will be screened by the Occupational Health Officer if
their application is accepted. Evidence of immunity to Rubella and TB may be required by certain departments.
Occupational Health Requirements
All successful candidates are required to have health clearance from the Colleges Occupational Health Service before
their place can be finalised on the course.
Blood Tests
If the course includes exposure prone procedures (EPPs)*, to obtain health clearance candidates are required to have
satisfactory blood test results to show that they are not infected with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). These blood tests are carried out in the Colleges Occupational Health Service under
strictly controlled circumstances.
To prevent wasted applications, candidates from overseas who are applying for courses requiring EPP work are advised
to have these blood tests carried out by their own doctor first. They will be retested by the Occupational Health Service
on arrival in the UK.
*EPPs are those invasive procedures where there is a risk that injury to the worker may result in the exposure of the
patients open tissues to the blood of the worker. These include procedures where the workers gloved hands may be in
contact with sharp instruments, needle tips or sharp tissues (eg spicules of bone or teeth) inside a patients open body
cavity, wound or confined anatomical space where the hands or fingertips may not be completely visible at all times.
Tuberculosis
Prior to commencing the course you must be free from infection with tuberculosis.
Previous Queen Mary Students

Have you previously attended any course of study (undergraduate, postgraduate or associate/occasional) at Queen Mary?
If yes, please give details
Declaration
All applicants must read and sign the following declaration:
I certify that the statements made by me on this form are correct. I understand that the College reserves the right
to withdraw any offer it may make, should any statement in this application prove to be false.
I confirm that, if admitted to the College, I will conform to all College Regulations.
I understand that the College reserves the right to withdraw or alter any course at any point before the start of the
academic year in which that course is due to be offered.
Signed:_____________________________________________ Date: _____________________________________________

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