Queen’s University Belfast’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences runs a three-week international summer school in Belfast, Northern Ireland, from 21 June to 9 July 2027. The 2026 round closed on 31 March 2026; the 2027 round opens on 9 November 2026.
Week one introduces the city’s history, politics and society. For weeks two and three you choose one track: divided societies, Irish studies, diplomacy, creative writing, or community-led sustainability research, with field trips and local visits.
Benefits & funding
- Fee £4,250, covering tuition, 21 nights in an ensuite room, welcome and farewell meals, and field trips.
- 10% off for individual applicants who secure a place by 1 February 2027; 10% group rate for 10+ participants.
- Each programme is worth 10 UK credits (3 US / 6 ECTS); transfer is up to your home university.
- No funding; travel and insurance are your cost — the university provides no insurance.
Eligibility
- At least one completed year of university or college study before the summer school.
- Aged 18 or over by the programme start.
- Minimum GPA of 2.7.
- A referee or referral contact from your study abroad office or a professor.
- Competent written and spoken English (no test score is set).
- No nationality is barred.
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Education required
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Age requirement
≥ 18 yrs
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Application process
- 1Apply online between 9 November 2026 and 9 April 2027 with your academic transcript, a passport image and an academic referee’s contact details (the 2026 form asked for no written letter).
- 2If offered a place, pay a £400 deposit within two weeks.
- 3Pay the balance by 23 April 2027; your place is confirmed only once the full fee is paid.
Program timeline
Applications open
9 November 2026
Early-bird discount ends
1 February 2027
Applications close
9 April 2027
Full payment due
23 April 2027
Summer school
21 June – 9 July 2027