Degree Details

The London History Program, offered during the fall, is open to all students but especially designed for those studying history. Students take classes at the centrally located BU London Academic Center and have one required class and one research seminar in history. The program will help students learn how to conduct advanced research projects and introduce them to the best modern scholarship in their field—a unique opportunity for students considering advanced study in history.

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Key Facts

Area of Study

Location

Home University

Program Structure

Internship Availability

Term

Coursework Level

None

BU Hub Offered

Housing

Language of Instruction

Requirements & Considerations

Curriculum

Students have one required class and one research seminar. They will also take two electives, for a total of 16 units.

Students are required to take the following class and research seminar.

Students choose one “Elective A” course for the first part of the term, and one “Elective B” course for the second part of the term.

Curriculum & Courses

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 housing for Fall and Spring programs in London may differ from housing provided during London Summer programs, where students are generally commuting to both their classes and 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

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