What can I study?
We offer courses from a wide variety of academic disciplines. You can explore what is on offer by searching the list below.
If you want to see detailed information on what each class includes, click on the module you are interested in from the list below and you can find the course syllabus located near the top of the overview section.
Classes run on Monday to Thursday, between 10am and 3pm so you will also have enough time for personal study and social activities.
Got a question? Feel free to drop us a line at summerschool@qmul.ac.uk
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British Horror and Fantasy Cinema
This course investigates the alternative history or ‘repressed underside’ of British cinema and the ways in which these films engage with the history of Britain and its capital.
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Business and Society: The Changing World of Work
This module critically evaluates contemporary trends in the changing world of work. We focus on these trends with a view to understanding their implications for work, employment and society.
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Culture and Criminal Justice
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Explore the fascinating intersection of culture and criminal justice where art, literature, performance, and law collide to reshape how we see justice.
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Environmental Impacts on Health and Disease
This summer school will provide clear understanding of the different types of environmental exposures that are related with pathogenic mechanisms of human diseases.
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Fintech, AI & Finance Law
Unpack the world of FinTech: blockchain, digital currencies, DeFi, NFTs, and more
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Intellectual Property Law & Policy
Gain a solid foundation in intellectual property law exploring patents, copyrights, trademarks, and designs, and how they shape creativity, innovation, and public interest.
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Introduction to AI and the Law
Examine the legal and ethical challenges of AI across finance, healthcare, work, and justice exploring global laws, emerging regulations, and self-regulation.
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Introduction to International Law
Gain a profound overview of international law and its various areas, its relations to politics, and the current challenges of the international legal system.
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Introduction to Law and Economics
Explore how economics shapes legal thinking, applying rationality theory and analysis to Tort, Contract, and Criminal Law, and tackling real-world legal issues.
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Legal Skills
This dynamic course will provide students with an opportunity to learn about some of the key legal skills which are used in practice to become a successful, ethical lawyer and professional.
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London's Carbon Geographies: From Coal to Climate Change
Explore London’s pivotal role in the global carbon economy from coal and empire to climate activism and sustainable futures through field trips and immersive learning.
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London History and Culture in Image and Film
You will be studying London through visits, tours, talks, walks, screenings and events.
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London: Walking the City
This module asks you to think about the different ways that we might define a city and to explore different perspectives on London inflected by mobility, migration, class and gender.
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Maritime and Aviation Law
Discover how international law regulates shipping and aviation, tackling challenges from climate change and AI to sanctions, trade wars, and global competition.
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Neuroscience of Mental Health
Explore the biological, psychological, and social roots of mental health combining theory, hands-on neuroscience methods, and a field trip into the history of mental health research in London.
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Sustainable Finance Technology and Development
Explore how global finance drives sustainable development examining the UN SDGs, climate change, biodiversity, energy, and the role of major international financial institutions.
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Tax Law: General, International, EU and Transfer Pricing
Gain a clear foundation in domestic and international taxation, exploring key principles, tax treaties, transfer pricing, and strategies to navigate double taxation and non-taxation.
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Cognitive Psychology
This module considers specific cognitive functions and properties of the human mind.
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Fundamentals of International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
Discover how international disputes are resolved through conciliation, mediation, and arbitration exploring key laws, treaties, and the divide between commercial and investment arbitration.
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Fundamentals of International Energy Law
Explore the legal foundations of the global energy sector from major project financing and hydrocarbons contracts to renewable energy, climate litigation, and international dispute resolution.
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Global Shakespeare
This course will look at Shakespeare’s plays and how they are interpreted in different parts of the world.
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International Criminal Law and Justice
This module aims to introduce students to some of these key debates, by providing an in-depth study of the legal and philosophical underpinnings of international criminal justice.
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London and its Museums
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What do cultural collections tell us about the past? Through on site visits to ten of London’s most important institutions we will explore this question.
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Public Procurement, Trade and Sustainable Development
Develop the legal and practical skills for effective, compliant, and sustainable public procurement through core principles and hands-on negotiation exercises.
