Degree Details
The London Summer Internship Program in Politics, International Relations & Pre-Law offers 8 weeks of study and work through academic internships that complement a student’s academic concentration. In the first four weeks, students will learn about the main political institutions and actors in Britain and popular perceptions of British political ideas and ideologies. In the last four weeks, students work full time four days a week in their internships and participate in an internship 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
- All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
The course prepares students for and contextualizes the internship experience. Internship placements are contingent upon students’ past experience, language abilities, professional interests, and available opportunities in any given term, so flexibility is essential.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residences
- All students on the summer London Internship Program live in residence hall or apartment-style housing in a variety of locations in central London.
- Dorms may include a mix of singles, doubles, triples, and quads, with en suite or shared bathrooms depending on the location.
- All students have access to kitchen facilities; depending on the location, kitchens may be within shared apartments, or may be communal spaces shared between 6–14 students.
- Students are responsible for budgeting the cost of their own meals. Board is not included in this program. BU London does not have dining hall facilities, but there are grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities in the areas surrounding the accommodations.
- All residences are within walking distance to local transportation, including the London Tube and bus systems. Students will commute to classes and internships.
- Laundry facilities are located in all residences; exact laundry arrangements vary by location, but are generally card/app operated. Cost of laundry and laundry supplies are not included in the program fee.
- WiFi is provided at all facilities.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
SUMMER TERM
Program Dates
Late May to Late July
SUMMER TERM
Applications Open
December 1
SUMMER TERM
Application Deadline
February 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
- Summer 2025 Tuition & Fees: $10,471
- 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
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