Queen's University Belfast - Summer Program

City: Belfast Country: Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Queen's University Belfast - Summer Program Website

Overview

Study in the home of Belfast and the Causeway Coast, named by Lonely Planet as the number one region in the world to visit in 2018. Discover the place that everyone is talking about. From the rugged, breathtaking landscapes of the North Coast to their award-winning museums, such as Titanic Belfast, Northern Ireland is ripe for discovery. It has a remarkable past, an exhilarating present, and an exciting future.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Summer

Dates & Duration:

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - 3 weeks, Monday 16 June - Friday 4 July 2025

2025 Summer Brochure

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences* - July - August 2025

*EPS Summer School is designed for students currently studying an undergraduate degree at stage 1 or 2 in a subject area relevant to their selected programme.

Ualberta Application Deadline: Feb. 2, 2025

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

See Eligibility.

Program Information

Language of Instruction: English

Queen's University Belfast Credit Information

University of Alberta students can choose from one of three programs at Queen's University Belfast

Irish Studies

The International Summer School in Irish Studies has been running for 19 years. The unique interdisciplinary summer programme is delivered by the Institute of Irish Studies at Queen's, the oldest Irish Studies centre in the world.

Students can further specialize in an area of their interest, choosing two strands:

AHSS International Summer School 2025 Summer School offers international students a three-week introduction to the rich tapestry of historical, cultural, political, environmental, and socio-economic factors that combine to make Northern Ireland a unique place.

Watch what past UAlberta student had to say about her experience with the Irish Studies program in 2017.

Watch a video featuring the International Summer School in Irish Studies

Still deciding? Read more about Laurel Anderson's (UAlberta 2017 participant) experience here

Conflict Transformation and Social Justice

A unique opportunity to study conflict transformation in a living case study of a society recently emerging from conflict. Hosted by the renowned Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice, a flagship centre for interdisciplinary research in areas of major societal challenge. The Institute fosters collaborations across various subject areas to address some of the key global challenges faced in seeking fairness, security, prosperity, social harmony and progress. Interdisciplinary programme, drawing on teaching from experts in various disciplines including Law, Politics, International Studies, Geography, Criminology, Anthropology, Psychology and Human Rights. Students taking the programme will examine the theories and practices of conflict transformation from within local and global perspectives, including case studies of Northern Ireland, the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia and South America, and evaluate how religion impacts peace-building.

Program video

This new International Summer School capitalizes on Northern Ireland's long-established culture of storytelling and its significant, diverse contributions to creative industries around the world. Our communities have produced storytellers of international acclaim, from the Nobel Prize-winning poet Seamus Heaney and the novelist C.S. Lewis to Lisa McGee, the writer of Channel 4's hit TV series 'Derry Girls.'

The contemporary creative landscape is also a vibrant environment for aspiring writers, producers, and performers. Emerging voices are given a place to thrive and experiment at Queen's University, which houses the Seamus Heaney Centre, The Sonic Arts Research Laboratory, Brian Friel Theatre, and Queen's Film Theatre.

All of the summer schools include:

3-4 weeks based in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Guaranteed accommodation on campus
Opportunity to explore Northern Ireland with various cultural and historical field trips, including UNESCO World Heritage site the Giant's Causeway, Titanic Quarter, UK's City of Culture 2013 Derry-Londonderry and home of Northern Ireland's government, Stormont Parliament
Opportunity to meet and question some of Northern Ireland's decision-makers, including key politicians and church and community leaders
A varied social programme including a welcome reception, social nights and 'Ceilidh' Night- a night of traditional Irish music and dance

Additional Student Support can be accessed via the Accessible Learning Support page or by emailing summerschools@qub.ac.uk

Fees & Costs

Education Abroad Nomination Fee: $250 CAD

QUB Program Fee: Summer School Fee 2025: £2,995

Includes tuition, en suite accommodation, course materials, field trips (with transportation), and certificate of completion/transcript.

* A £300 deposit is required within 2 weeks of accepting your offer to secure your place.
** Early-bird discount: Secure your place by 31 January 2025 to receive a 10% discount (applies to individual direct applicants only)

Fees are subject to change without notice. Tuition-only options are available.

Students are responsible for their travel arrangements and any additional costs, including visa fees, medical coverage, books and supplies, extra food, entertainment and incidental expenses.

Housing

Summer School participants who choose accommodation for their QUB program fee will stay in QUB's student accommodations, just a 15-minute walk from Queen's main campus (0.9 miles).

You'll be neighbours with the vibrant city centre nightlife, popular restaurants, and local supermarkets. You will also be in the middle of a fantastic coffee culture featuring some of Belfast's most popular independent coffee shops.

You will have an ensuite bedroom and share a kitchen and communal living area with nine or ten other summer school participants. The accommodation also has a self-service laundry facility (equipped with washing machines, dryers, irons, and ironing boards).

Your booking will include:

• Private room
• Private en suite bathroom
• Utility bills
• WiFi Internet
• Bed linen and towels
• Communal kitchen and common room with a TV and kitchen equipment
• 24-hour safety staff
• Reception

For students, Queen's Student Housing is a sensible choice. It is ideal for making friends and settling quickly into university life. It is situated just 15 minutes' walk from the main campus. The site is in a safe location less than 5 minutes' walk from Belfast City Hall and the main shopping district, four miles from George Best Belfast City Airport (with connections to London Heathrow), and 20 miles from Belfast International Airport.