AHSS Summer Schools 2025
Our 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. This experiential programme will situate Queen’s, Belfast, and the north of Ireland within the key conversations that shape our wider world.
Not simply academic in scope, Queen’s 25 provides insights into the histories, locations, and future visions of Belfast by engaging with local people and visiting a range of political, historical and cultural sites. You will learn about our city and explore this country alongside peers from other international universities, drawn from across the world.
In Week 1 all students take the introductory module 'Belfast: Culture, Identity, History & Politics' which comprises core content, and includes field trips around Belfast and Derry-Londonderry.
In Weeks 2 & 3 participants can tailor their Summer School experience by choosing from a range of exciting programmes:
- Identity & Intergroup Relations in Divided Societies
- Irish Studies
- Leadership
- Sustainability
- Creative Writing
- Creative Media (Immersive Audio Production / Video & Podcasting / Interactive Visuals)
Monday 16th - Friday 20th June 2025
Monday 23rd June- Friday 4th July 2025
Discover inter-disciplinary perspectives on the causes and consequences of division, and the processes that can be used to promote social cohesion
Find out more about the programmeUnderstand identities in Ireland and their relationship with the wider world, through explorations of the country’s history, culture and language
Find out more about the programmeEngage with leading academics on topics spanning the smallest atom to the largest universe and how these impact human culture and our future
Find out more about the programmeExplore the importance of leadership in addressing divisions, challenging narratives, and building stronger and more resilient communities
Find out more about the programmeDiscover the skills required to read and write short stories, and practice elements of craft including the writer’s voice, character development and structure
Find out more about the programmeDevelop the skills to record, edit and mix soundscapes and music for immersive audio presentation and create your own immersive audio work
Find out more about the programmeGain practical experience of the tools and techniques used in recording and editing videos and podcasts, and develop your own creative media project
Delivered by Queen’s MediaLab, this strand combines creative and engineering expertise in the development of digital, virtual, and immersive technologies
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