The London Summer Internship Program in Economics and Finance 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 UK government policy and market-oriented economic reform designed to reverse long-term economic decline relative to the EU and the US. In the last four weeks, students work full time four days a week in their internships and participate in an internship course.
Requirements & Considerations
- Admissions requirements for all programs
- Successful completion of CAS EC 101 or the equivalent
- Priority will be given to qualified juniors and seniors
Curriculum
Note: Syllabi are for course approval and reference only. Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.
Required Course
- CAS EC 364 British Economic Performance: A Comparative Perspective (4)
- This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
- Social Inquiry II
- Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy
- Prerequisites: CAS EC 101 or the equivalent
- An economic analysis of UK government policy relating to economic performance. It explores in particular market-oriented economic reform since the 1980s designed to reverse long-term economic decline in the United Kingdom relative to the EU and USA. These reforms include privatization, deregulation, labor market reform, trade, UK economic relations with the EU, and Brexit.
- Syllabus
- This course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas:
Internship
The placement process begins before arrival and continues during the initial coursework phase in London. Each student meets with the program's internship advisors to finalize their placement details. The internship placement includes a four- credit internship course, which has a classroom component. Study Abroad will also enroll students in a non-credit Hub co- curricular regardless of track choice. Upon successful completion of the internship experience, students will receive a Hub unit in the area Individual in the Community from the co-curricular HUB SA 330.
- Non-credit Hub Co-curricular: HUB SA 330 Study Abroad Internship
- This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area:
- Individual in Community
- This course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area:
Study the current economic, political, and social issues affecting Britain and work in a London organization with an economic dimension.
Internship Course
- CAS EC 497 Internship in Economics & Finance (4)
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
- Summer Term: Late May to late July
Application Timeline
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Semester
- Applications Open December 1
- Applications 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 Considerations
- Summer 2025 Tuition & Fees: $10,471
Cost includes tuition, housing, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage. - Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses for Summer 2025
- Grants and Scholarships available
- BU Study Abroad arranges a trans-Atlantic group flight that is not included in the program fee. We recommend that students take this flight.
