Degree Details

The London Internship Program, offered fall and spring terms, combines a professional internship with coursework that examines a particular academic area in the context of Great Britain’s history, culture, and society. After completing the program’s six-week core phase, students spend seven weeks in full-time internships with organizations in the greater London area while also enrolled in a related weekly seminar course.

Key Facts

Area of Study

Location

Home University

Program Structure

Internship Availability

Term

Coursework Level

BU Hub Offered

Housing

Language of Instruction


Requirements & Considerations

Curriculum

The first six weeks students take a required course associated with their internship and an elective course. The second half of the term students choose an elective and participate in the internship and an internship seminar.  The last two weeks of the term consist of completing the weekly seminar course and internship class, for a total of 15 weeks in London.

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 Program 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


Spring Term

Program Dates

Early January to Late April

Spring Term

Applications Open

June 1*

Spring Term

Application Deadline

October 1

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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