Faculty of Humanities International Summer School
2027 Faculty of Humanities Summer School provisional dates – 17-24 July 2027.
Overview
Spend a week at The University of Manchester, learning from research experts in a range of fields such as arts, culture, economics, law, politics, business, and urban development to better understand the year’s theme.
Previous summer schools have explored the themes ‘Challenging Legacies’ and ‘We The People’, taking an interdisciplinary look at the role of the humanities and engaging with cutting-edge research and teaching from across the Faculty of Humanities. The theme for 2027 will be announced in due course.
The summer school experience will include:
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- academic sessions taught by leading experts;
- opportunities to learn and apply research methodologies, which you can use in your undergraduate projects or dissertation;
- behind the scenes sessions, for example with curators at the John Rylands Library and the Manchester Museum – European Museum of the Year 2025;
- social events where students can meet Manchester students and have fun;
- access to Manchester’s historic sites, vibrant cultures, music and food. Experience first-hand why the New York Times named the city as one of their ‘top places to go’ in 2024.
Previous summer school attendees said:
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- “It was great to be in Manchester…being more aware of the cultural differences is important.”
- “The sessions gave me more of an idea of the modern Mancunian experience and resonated more with connecting my identity to this city.”
- “I would highly recommend for a quick study abroad program!”
- “Thank you all so much for this opportunity! I didn’t want to go to graduate school until I came here. I can’t wait to come back.”
You will stay in a single, en-suite, self-catered room with a shared kitchen at our Unsworth Park student residence.
This summer school is for students, who are currently studying an undergraduate/bachelor’s degree.
There are no formal academic or English language requirements, and students can be from any year of study. Students must be over the age of 18.
Depending on your nationality, you may need to obtain a visitor visa before travelling to the UK, or you might be eligible to apply for one upon arrival at the airport.
To check if you need a visa, visit the Standard Visitor Visa page.
Tuition covers the academic programme, accommodation, bus pass and scheduled social events.
You will need to budget for living costs, such as food, private travel and personal expenses, as these are not included.
You are required to arrange your own travel to Manchester and health insurance before arriving in Manchester.
Tuition fees for 2027 to be confirmed.
You can register your interest to receive information about the 2027 Faculty of Humanities International Summer School when it becomes available by completing our form.
If you have any questions regarding the programme, please email the summer school team at humsinternational@manchester.ac.uk.
Further information
We are here to help. If you have any questions or need further information, please email us at humsinternational@manchester.ac.uk.