Degree Details
The London Wheelock Education Program, offered only in fall term in partnership with University of Roehampton in southwest London, provides BU students the opportunity to gain international teaching experience through specialized coursework in cross-cultural studies and student teaching in a community institution.
Key Facts
Area of Study
Location
Home University
Program Structure
Internship Availability
Term
Coursework Level
BU Hub Offered
NoneHousing
Language of Instruction
Requirements & Considerations
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Boston University students only
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
All students are enrolled in SO 301: Challenge and Change in British Education. This course begins on campus at Roehampton University for the first two weeks of the term, and then is subsequently held at the BU London site in the evenings after teaching hours.
Students will be in a similar environment to US-based teaching placements where they have a cooperating teacher and will be assisting and observing the majority of the time. They complete a two-week “classroom takeover” period in November where they must organize all lesson plans and teach by themselves (with observation). A member of Wheelock also travels to London to observe them during their placement to maintain licensure requirements.
Students focusing on Elementary Education are enrolled in a 10-unit teaching practicum course, plus the 4-unit British Education course, totaling 14 units.
Secondary Education students are enrolled in an 8-unit teaching practicum course in addition to the 4 British Education course, totaling 12 units.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residences
- Accommodations for the Fall and Spring term London Programs are residence hall style suites in BU’s own housing. Bedrooms consist of doubles, triples, and quads and all bedrooms come with an en suite bathroom. Please note that housing for the Summer London Internship Program is in a variety of locations in central London, and Summer London Internship students commute to classes and to internships.
- Limited single rooms may be available for an additional charge.
- Fully equipped kitchens are available within BU housing. Kitchens are shared between approximately 6-14 students.
- Board is not included in this program. Students are responsible for budgeting their own cost of meals.
- BU London does not have dining hall facilities, but there are ample grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities in the immediate areas surrounding the residences.
- All buildings are within walking distance to local transportation, including the London Tube and bus systems. Students commute to their internships using public transportation.
- Card-operated laundry facilities are located in the basements of all residences. Cost of laundry is not included in the program fee.
- Students have access to the BU London Library for research and printing purposes. For recreational and social activities, students may take advantage of the BU London Social Programme as well as the clubs and societies of Imperial College London.
- Wi-Fi is available throughout all the BU buildings.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Program Dates
Late August to Mid-December
Fall Term
Applications Open
December 15
Fall Term
Application Deadline
March 15
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $42,284
Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available