WELCOME TO ONE OF THE MOST
DIVERSE FACULTIES IN THE UNIVERSITY
The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences spans a wide variety of disciplines that impact on the lives and world around us. Our students and academics are working to shape the future, solve big challenges and improve society. From investigating the human brain, and securing clean energy production to safeguarding our digital future.
As one of the most diverse faculties in Queen's University, we are a vibrant community that is home to some of the most innovative and globally significant research and teaching across six schools. With strength in engineering, the Faculty is also home to subject areas like psychology, geography, computer science and architecture.
Click on each school to explore more and learn about the modules that are available for the fall or spring semester
CROSS FACULTY CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
The Civic Engagement Research Project (Study Abroad) module provides international Study Abroad students with the chance to undertake a pro bono research project for a civil society organization. Typically, students collaborate in teams, each guided by an academic mentor and a representative from the organization.
Subject Areas May Involve a Range of Disciplines:
Archaeology, Palaeoecology, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Planning, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering
Spend four weeks with us in Northern Ireland, immersing yourself in a unique academic and cultural experience, and pursue your interests in one of our tailored summer school programmes. All of our Sum
- A unique immersive academic and cultural experience, with the opportunity to pursue your academic interests.
- One technical module in your chosen area supported by an additional module which teaches students professional skills.
- Guaranteed accommodation on campus for the duration of the Summer School.
- Opportunities to explore Northern Ireland with cultural and historical field trips.
- A social programme including a welcome reception, social events and ‘Ceilidh’ Night (traditional Irish music and dancing).
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.