Los Angeles offers opportunities found nowhere else in the United States. For students interested in any sort of media experience, LA is the place to be. Academics and practical experience are intertwined: instructors work in the industry, and we connect students to the vast BU in LA alumni network. Students learn about the current economic, political, and social issues affecting the entertainment industry. Internships can range from working in the finance department of a production company to a sports network to talent representation.
For this program, students receive support from our LA program staff during their independent internship search.
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.
- Undergraduate students
- Students must have rising sophomore status or higher; Priority will be given to qualified upperclassmen
- Admissions requirements for all programs
Curriculum
Students take three academic courses concurrently with their internship placement. Students typically work at one or two internships for a minimum of 20 hours per week—in some cases, up to 40 hours per week—and continue to meet with their internship coordinator during the term.
Housing & Student Services
Program Residence
Students normally live in housing in close proximity to the BU LA program office at 5700 Wilshire Blvd.
In general, students on the LA program share apartments, though floor plans and numbers of bedrooms may vary by location and/or building.
Apartments include basic kitchen utensils supplied by the program.
Board is not included in this program; housing is situated close to supermarkets and restaurants, and BU LA staff can guide students who may have specific dietary needs.
Program Dates
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Fall Term
Program Dates
Late August to Early 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 Considerations
- 2025/2026 Tuition & Fees: $41,664 per term
Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, and administrative fee. - Estimated program budget including cost of living expenses.
- Grants and Scholarships available