AHSS Summer School 2027

The AHSS Summer School 2027 at Queen's University Belfast is a three-week international programme introducing students to the historical, cultural, political, environmental and socio-economic contexts of Northern Ireland. Week 1 delivers a core module 'Belfast: Culture, Identity, History & Politics' with field trips including Belfast and Derry-Londonderry. Weeks 2 and 3 allow participants to choose from themed strands such as Identity & Intergroup Relations, International Relations & Diplomacy, Irish Studies or creative storytelling modules. The programme includes campus orientation, engagement with local communities and visits to political, historical and cultural sites.

21 nights university-managed accommodation (private ensuite room), utility bills, WiFi, bed linen and towels, communal kitchen and common room access, campus orientation, field trips, academic modules and engagement with local communities and organisations.

Applicants must have completed a minimum of one year of university/college study prior to the Summer School, be at least 18 years old by the programme start, have a minimum GPA of 2.7, provide a referee/referral from a global education/study abroad office or professor, and be competent in written and spoken English.

Applications open October 2026; interested students can register interest via the university's study abroad/summer schools pages and follow the application instructions provided there.