WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) at Queen’s University Belfast is a lively and diverse community of people passionate about making a real difference. We bring together a wide range of subjects to tackle the issues that matter most—whether that’s improving lives locally, shaping national conversations, or having a global impact.
Our faculty is home to the School of Law, Queen’s Business School, the School of Arts, English and Languages, the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics, and the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work. Through our research and teaching, we aim to inspire critical thinking, creativity, and leadership, helping students understand the world around them and find ways to make it better.
Study Abroad Courses Available
Click on each school to explore more and learn about the modules that are available for the fall or spring semester/ For full module details including syllabus, teaching and assessment style please refer to our Course Catalog here: Browse Course Catalog
AHSS INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL
Our 2025 Summer School offers international students a three-week insight into Northern Ireland's unique history, culture, politics, environment, and socio-economics.
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)
Why Choose Queen's Unversity
As the leading UK university on the Island of Ireland, over 200 students from North America come to Queen’s University Belfast each year to study abroad for a semester or an academic year.
Choosing Queen’s allows students to study at a world-class university (Ivy League equivalent), make new friends and live alongside people from all over the world.