Courses Abroad
Courses Abroad
All courses are 4 credits each unless otherwise noted. Individual language courses are not listed. For more information about the programs referenced below, please visit BU Study Abroad.
Arezzo, Italy
Arezzo Physical Theatre Program
Classes include:
- CFA TH 314 Applied Skills Theatre I
- CFA TH 326 Performance Practices
- CFA TH 328 Poetics I
- CFA TH 329 Social Change and the Avant Garde
Berlin, Germany
Berlin Study Abroad Program
Students take courses offered by study abroad provider, IES, and can enroll in courses at the local host university, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. They will choose one of three program tracks: Metropolitan & Urban Studies Track, Security Studies & International Affairs Track, and Language and Area Studies Track.
Copenhagen, Denmark
University of Copenhagen Exchange Program
Students directly enroll at the University of Copenhagen and typically take four courses in any and all undergraduate fields.
Copenhagen Business School Exchange Program
Students directly enroll at Copenhagen Business School and take four courses, two of which must be management courses.
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Internship Program (Summer)
Classes include:
- CAS HI 254/ PO 231: The History of Ireland
- CAS SO 341 Contemporary Irish Society
- CAS EC 372 The Irish Economy
- CAS EN 392 Modern Irish Literature
- CAS WR 153 Imitating Irish Writers
- CAS SO 341 Contemporary Irish Society
- CFA AR 340 The Arts in Ireland
- COM FT 415 Screening Ireland
- QST FE 445 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- SAR HS 422 Ethics in Health Care
- SAR HS 425 Health Care Policy and Practice in Ireland
Dublin STEM Program
Students enroll in one elective course at the BU Dublin Center and three or four STEM courses at Dublin City University:
Dublin Management Internship Program
Students enroll in three management courses and an Irish history and culture course at the Quinn School of Business at University College Dublin.
Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva Internship Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 308 From Caesar to Corbusier: The History of Switzerland Through its Art and Architecture*
- CAS IR 444 The Activities of International Organizations*
- CAS IR 445 Introduction to Public International Law*
- CAS PO 247/IR 418 Politics, Nations and Identity in the New Europe: Switzerland and the European Union
Students also enroll in one French language course suitable to their level. Courses marked with an asterisk are subject to approval for credit towards the major or minor.
Geneva Physics Program
Classes include:
- One intensive French language course
- Electrodynamics II
- Quantum Mechanics I
- CAS PY 485 Computation for Experimental Particle Physics
Students also enroll in one French language course suitable to their level.
Geneva Global Governance, Economic Development & Human Rights Program (Summer)
Classes include:
- CAS IR 421/GRS IR 621 Global Governance, Economic Development, and Human Rights
Grenoble, France
Grenoble Engineering Program
- CAS LF 299 Approaches to Contemporary French Society and Culture
- CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
- ENG EK 307 Electrical Circuits
- CAS PY 314 Modern Physics
- ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
Students also enroll in one French language course suitable to their level.
Grenoble Science Program
Classes include:
- CAS LF 299 Approaches to Contemporary French Society and Culture
- CAS BI 203 Cell Biology
- CAS CH 203 Organic Chemistry I
- CAS MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability
Students also enroll in one French language course suitable to their level.
London, England
London Art History Program with the Courtauld Institute of Art
Classes include:
- CAS AH 388 British Painting 1500-1900: From Holbein to the Pre-Raphaelites
- Physical Histories
- Students also enroll in one historical elective and in a theoretical elective taught by Courtauld.
London History & Literature Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 319 Arts and Media in Britain
- CAS AH 381 London Architecture & Urbanism
- CAS AH 388 British Painting 1500-1900: From Holbein to the Pre-Raphaelites
- CAS HI 243/IR 392 Crises and Readjustments in Post-War British Foreign Policy, 1945-1990
- CAS EC 322 The Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa
- CAS EC 330/CAS IR 336 European Business Environment: Institutions and Enterprise
- CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
- CAS EN 310 The Waste Land: British and Irish Writing since 1900
- CAS EN 340 Visionary Capital: The Writing of London CAS EN 391 Research Seminar in the Literature of London
- CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama: A Critic’s Perspective
- CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies
- CAS EN 387 The Writer in the World: Meet the Writer
- CAS EN 388 Historical Fictions: Retrospection in Contemporary British Literature
- CAS EN 391 Research Seminar in the Literature of London
- CAS HI 243/IR 392 Crises and Readjustments in Post-War British Foreign Policy, 1945-1990
- CAS HI 246 London Since 1666: Imperial Capital to World City
- CAS HI 250 British Youth Culture from 1950 to the Present
- CAS HI 252 Class, Power and the Making of British Identity
- CAS HI 249/WS 310 London Women’s Social History from Aphra Behn to the Blitz
- CAS HI 251 Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London
- CAS HI 432 Research Seminar and Tutorial in English History*
- CAS PO 220/IR 335 Britain and Europe – A New Beginning?
- CAS PO 223 Issues in Contemporary Politics and Ethics
- CFA TH 508 Theater Capital: Performance in London/London in Performance
- COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society
- COM FT 318 British Television Studies
- COM CM 334 Advertising in the UK
- COM FT 344 Curating Contemporary European Cinema: Film Festivals and Film Culture
London Internship Program
- CAS AH 319 Arts and Media in Britain: Decades of Culture
- CAS AH 320 Modern British Art and Design
- CAS AH 381 London Architecture and Urbanism
- CAS AH 388 British Painting from Holbein to the Twentieth Century
- CAS AH 411 Exploring Art and History in London: The Value of Art
- CAS EC 322 The Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa
- CAS EC 330/IR 336 European Business Environment: Institutions and Enterprise
- CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
- CAS EC 360 Macroeconomics in Contemporary Europe
- CAS EC 364 British Economic Performance: A Comparative Perspective
- CAS EN 310 The Waste Land: British and Irish Writing since 1900
- CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama: A Critic’s Perspective
- CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies
- CAS EN 387 The Writer in the World: Meet the Writer
- CAS EN 388 Historical Fictions: Retrospection in Contemporary British Literature
- CAS HI 243/IR 392 Crises and Readjustments in Post-War British Foreign Policy, 1945-1990
- CAS HI 249/WS 310 London Women’s Social History from Aphra Behn to the Blitz
- CAS HI 250 British Youth Culture from 1950 to the Present
- CAS HI 251 Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London
- CAS HI 252 Class, Power, and the Making of British Identity
- CAS HI 253 London at War: From the Home Front to the Frontline
- CAS IR 335/PO 220 Britain and Europe – A New Beginning
- CAS IR 359/PO 221 British Political Institutions
- CAS IR 361/PO 225 Understanding British Foreign and Domestic Policy
- CAS IR 392 Britain and the European Question: The Confluence of History and Politics
- CAS IR 427 International Business in a European Framework
- CAS PO 221/IR 359 British Political Institutions in Theory and Practice: A Comparative Perspective
- CAS PO 222 The English Legal System
- CAS PO 223 Issues in Contemporary Politics and Ethics
- CAS PO 224 British Law and Current Issues
- CAS PS 365 Psychology and Social Issues: British Perspective
- CAS WS 310 London Women’s Social History from Aphra Behn to the Blitz
- CFA TH 440 Experiencing London Theater: In the Postwar World
- CFA TH 508 Theater Capital: Performance in London/London in Performance
- COM FT 316 British Film and TV since 1960
- COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society
- COM FT 318 British Television Studies
- COM FT 344 Curating Contemporary European Cinema: Film Festivals and Film Culture
- COM CM 334 Advertising in the UK
- COM CM 335 Seminar in Advertising Strategy
- COM CM 413 Planning and Strategy in British Public Relations
- COM CM 446 Strategic Brand Management in the UK Context
- COM CM 457 Seminar in Global Promotional Strategies
- COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture, and Society
- QST FE 449 Corporate Finance Management
- QST IM 345 International Management Environment
- QST MK 467 International Marketing
London Acting with London Academy of Music & Dramatic Arts Program
Classes include:
- CFA TH 312 Voice and Speech/LAMDA
- CFA TH 322 Acting Shakespeare/LAMDA
- CFA TH 324 Acting Restoration/LAMDA
- CFA TH 332 Movement/LAMDA
- CFA TH 338 Historic Dance/LAMDA
London Graduate Mass Communication Program (Summer)
Classes include:
- COM CM 738 Global Marketing Communication
- COM CM 744 British Media in the Digital Age
- COM CM 809 Graduate Internship
- COM CM 909 Thesis or Project Research
London Music with the Royal College of Music Program
Classes include:
- CAS HI 251 Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London
- CFA MT 301 Music Theory 5* (2 credits)
- 3-credit CFA Music History course
London Study Abroad Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 319 Arts and Media in Britain: Decades of Culture
- CAS AH 320 Modern and Contemporary British Art and Design
- CAS AH 381 London Architecture & Urbanism
- CAS AH 388 British Painting 1500-1900: From Holbein to the Pre-Raphaelites
- CAS AH 411 Exploring Art and History in London: The Value of Art
- CAS CS 330 Intro to Analysis of Algorithms
- CAS CS 411 Software Engineering
- CAS EC 322 The Political Economy of the Middle East and North Africa
- CAS EC 330/IR 336 European Business Environment: Institutions and Enterprise
- CAS EC 346 European Capital Markets
- CAS EC 360 Macroeconomics in Contemporary Europe
- CAS EC 364 British Economic Performance: A Comparative Perspective
- CAS EN 145 Introduction to Performance
- CAS EN 310 The Waste Land: British and Irish Writing since 1900
- CAS EN 357 Modern British Drama: A Critic’s Perspective
- CAS EN 368 Seminar in Shakespeare Studies
- CAS EN 387 The Writer in The World: Meet the Writer
- CAS EN 388 Historical Fictions: Retrospection in Contemporary British Literature
- CAS HI 243/IR 392 Crises and Readjustments in Post-War British Foreign Policy, 1945-1990
- CAS HI 249/WR 310 London Women’s Social History: From Aphra Behn to the Blitz
- CAS HI 250 British Youth Culture from 1950 to the Present
- CAS HI 251 Cultural Capital: The History of Popular Culture in London
- CAS HI 252 Class, Politics and the Making of British Identity
- CAS HI 253 London at War: From the Home Front to the Frontline
- CAS IR 361/PO 225 Understanding British Foreign and Domestic Policy Processes
- CAS IR 427 International Business in a European Framework
- CAS MA 113 Elementary Statistics
- CAS PO 220/IR 335 Britain and Europe — A New Beginning?
- CAS PO 221/IR 359 British Political Institutions in Theory and Practice: A Comparative Perspective
- CAS PO 222 The English Legal System
- CAS PO 223 Issues in Contemporary Politics and Ethics
- CAS PO 224 British Law and Current Issues
- CAS PS 365 Psychology and Social Issues: British Perspectives
- COM CM 334 Advertising in the UK
- COM CM 335 Seminar in Advertising Strategy
- COM CM 413 Planning and Strategy in British Public Relations
- COM CM 447 Strategic Brand Management in the UK Context
- COM CM 457 Seminar in Global Promotional Strategies
- COM CM 521 British and European Marketing Strategy
- COM FT 316 British Film and TV since 1960
- COM FT 317 British Cinema and Society
- COM FT 318 British Television Studies
- COM FT 344 Curating Contemporary European Cinema: Film Festivals and Film Culture
- COM JO 358 British Journalism, Culture, and Society
- QST FE 449 Corporate Finance Management
- QST IM 345 International Management Environment
- QST MK 467 International Marketing
- SAR HP 522 Health and Wellbeing across the Life Course
London Wheelock Education Program
Classes include:
- CAS SO 301: Challenge and Change in British Education
- 10 -credit teaching practicum course
- 8-credit teaching practicum course
Madrid, Spain
Madrid Spanish and European Studies Program
Courses include:
- CAS AH 364 Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today*
- CAS AH 528 The Spaces of Art: from Velazquez to the Private Gallery in Spain
- CAS AN 367 Migrations and Cultural Diversity
- CAS AR 200 Heritage Matters: Introduction to Heritage Management
- CAS CI/LS 477/COM CI 477 Contemporary Spanish Cinema
- CAS HI 256 History of Spain 711-1898*
- CAS LS 241 Cultures of Spain: Past and Present
- CAS IR 323 The Iberian Peninsula in a Global Context in the 20th Century
- CAS LS 306 Spanish Through Translation
- CAS LS 312 Spanish Through Cultural Destinations: Madrid en Vivo
- CAS LS 449 Contemporary Spanish Novel: From “La Movida” to 15-M
- CAS LS 450 Contemporary Spanish Literature
- CAS PO 245 Nationalism in Spain in a European Context
- Mujeres en Espana
- Seminar on Contemporary Spain
- Spanish Economics within the European Union
Madrid Spanish Studies (Summer) Program
Courses include:
- CAS AH 364 Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today
- CAS LS 241 Cultures of Spain: Past and Present
- CAS LS 312 Spanish Through Cultural Destinations: Madrid en Vivo
- CAS LS 350 Introduction to Analysis of Hispanic Texts: Exploring Madrid through Literature
- CAS SP 345 Contemporary Spanish Politics
Madrid Engineering Program
Courses include:
- CAS LS 241 Cultures of Spain: Past and Present
- CAS LS 306 Spanish Through Translation
- CAS MA 226 Differential Equations
- CAS PY 321 Thermal Physics * (2 credits)
- CAS PY 322 Quantum Physics * (2 credits)
- ENG BE 209 Principles of Molecular Cell Biology and Biotechnology
- ENG EK 307 Electric Circuits
Madrid Internship Program
Courses include:
- CAS AH 258 The Spaces of Art: from Velazquez to the Private Gallery in Spain
- CAS AH 364 Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today
- CAS AN 367 Migrations and Cultural Diversity
- CAS AR 200 Heritage Matters: Introduction to Heritage Management
- CAS CI/LS 477/COM CI 477 Contemporary Spanish Cinema
- CAS HI 256 History of Spain 711-1898
- CAS IR 323 The Iberian Peninsula in a Global Context in the 20th Century
- CAS LS 241 Cultures of Spain: Past and Present
- CAS LS 306 Spanish Through Translation
- CAS LS 312 Spanish Through Cultural Destinations: Madrid en Vivo
- CAS LS 449 Contemporary Spanish Novel: From “La Movida” to 15-M
- CAS LS 450 Contemporary Spanish Literature
- CAS PO 245 Nationalism in Spain in a European Context
- Mujeres en Espana
- Seminar on Contemporary Spain
- Spanish Economics within the European Union
Madrid Management Internship Program
Students enroll in two management courses at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid and an advanced-level seminar on contemporary Spain at the BU Madrid center.
Madrid Science Program
Courses include:
- CAS AH 364 Art and Architecture in Madrid: 1561-Today
- CAS BI 203 Cell Biology
- CAS CH 203 Organic Chemistry I
- CAS CI/LS 477/COM CI 477 Contemporary Spanish Cinema
- CAS LS 241 Cultures of Spain: Past and Present
- CAS LS 306 Spanish Through Translation
- CAS LS 449 Contemporary Spanish Novel: From “La Movida” to 15-M
- CAS MA 213 Basic Statistics and Probability
- CAS PH 251 Medical Ethics
Madrid University Studies Program
Students enroll in a required seminar on Contemporary Spain at the BU Madrid Center and enroll in three elective courses at the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid. Courses are offered in a wide variety of subjects, including:
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Cinema
- Economics
- History of Philosophy
- Latin American Literature
- Politics
- Psychology
- Spanish Language
- Spanish Literature
- Spanish Philosophy
Courses marked with an asterisk are subject to approval for credit towards the major or minor.
Milan, Italy
Milan Bocconi University Exchange Programm
Students will enroll directly at the Università Commmerciale Luigi Bocconi and enroll in four to five courses. Bocconi specializes in Business and Economics, but also offers courses in Political Science and International Relations.
Padua, Italy
Padua Italian and European Studies Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 349 Between the Lily and the Lion: Art in Renaissance Padua
- CAS HI 260 The Venetian Republic: Rise and Fall of a Global Power
- CAS HI 263 Modern Italian History
- CAS IR 334 European Politics and Policy Challenges: Italy and the United States
- CAS LI 303 Self Expression in Italian
- CAS LI 308 Venetian Landscapes: A Contemporary Grand Tour
- CAS LI 354 Contemporary Italian Literature
- CAS LI 355 Italian Migrant Literature
- CFA MH 340 Italian Music: From Renaissance to 20th Century Avant-Garde
- COM FT 315 History of Italian Cinema
- SHA HF 323 The Italian Food Industry: Economics, Culture, and Society
In addition to the BU courses, students may enroll in one 4-credit course from the Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD). Students who wish to take a course at UNIPD should be fairly confident in their Italian language skills. Students have taken courses in the following UNIPD departments in past semesters:
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biology
- Business
- Economics
- Film
- Geography
- History
- International Relations
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Music
- Natural Science
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Padua Italian Studies Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 349 Between the Lily and the Lion: Art in Renaissance Padua
- CAS IR 334 European Politics and Migration Policies
- CAS HI 259 Italian Emigration and Immigration
- CAS HI 263 Modern Italian History
- CAS IT 344 Topics in Italian Music History*
- CAS LI 354 Contemporary Italian Literature
- CAS LI 354 Contemporary Italian Culture
- CAS LI/RN 459 Primo Levi and the Holocaust in Italy
- CAS RN 327 Jews and Christians in Italy: A Historical Perspective
Students also enroll in one Italian language course suited to their level. In addition to the BU courses, students may choose one to two 4-credit courses from the Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD). Students who wish to take a course at UNIPD should be fairly confident in their Italian language skills. Some courses that have been taken by students at UNIPD in the past are listed below:
- Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- Contemporary Italian Poetry
- History of Modern and Contemporary Italian Literature
- Early Modern European History
- Foreign Languages and Literatures (German, French, Spanish)
- History of Italian Cinema
- Film Studies
- Contemporary Italian History
- European Political Organizations
- European (EU) Studies
- International Relations
- International Law
- Political and Economic Geography
- Political Parties and Pressure Groups
- Sociology
Padua Internship Program
Courses include:
- CAS AH 349 Between the Lily and the Lion: Art in Renaissance Padua
- CAS HI 260 The Venetian Republic: Rise and Fall of a Global Power
- CAS HI 263 Modern Italian History
- CAS IR 334 European Politics and Policy Challenges: Italy and the United States
- CAS LI 303 Self-Expression in Italian
- CAS LI 355 Italian Migrant Literature
- CFA MH 340 Italian Music: From Renaissance to 20th Century Avant-Garde
- SHA HF 323 The Italian Food Industry: Economics, Culture, and Society
Padua Management Internship Program
Courses include:
- SAR HS 408 Mediterranean Diet: Food, Culture and Health
- SAR HS 608 Mediterranean Diet: Food, Culture and Health
Courses marked with an asterisk are subject to approval for credit towards the major or minor.
Paris, France
Institut d’Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) Exchange, Paris, France
Sciences Po is well known for its strong programs in political science, international relations, and history, although students from other disciplines are encouraged to apply. BU students must take their courses in French.
Paris Internship Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 356 Modern and Contemporary Art in Paris
- CAS AH 383 Paris Architecture and Urbanism
- CAS IR 305/PO 248 Comparative European Politics: France and Beyond
- CAS LF 300 Living in Paris: Practical Communication and Current Culture, Level 1
- CAS LF 301 Living French in Paris: Accent on Speaking
- CAS LF 302 Living French in Paris: Accent on Writing
- CAS LF 320 Living in Paris: Practical Communication and Current Culture, Level 2
- CAS LF 343 Literary Representation of Paris
- CAS LF 344/HI 268 Postcolonial Paris
- CAS PO PO 240 Paris Politique
- COM CM 370 Communicating in a Multicultural World: the Paris Experience
Paris Management Internship Program
Students enroll at the University of Paris IX-Dauphine and enroll in a French language course and a combination of management and elective courses.
Paris Study Abroad (Summer) Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 356 Modern and Contemporary Art in Paris
- CAS AH 383 Paris Architecture and Urbanism
- CAS LF 300 Living in Paris: Practical Communication and Current Culture, Level 1
- CAS WR 153 Get Lost: Contemporary Flanerie in Paris and Beyond
- SHA HF 210 Financial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry
- SHA HF 220 Food & Beverage Management
Rome, Italy
Rome Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies Program
The Intercollegiate Center for Classic Studies provides students with an interest in Classics to have the opportunity to study for a semester at the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome, Italy. All students enroll in a course called The Ancient City, covering Roman archaeology and topography, aspects of social and urban history of Rome, and Roman civilization. Students may then choose from other courses such as Intermediate or Advanced Latin, Intermediate or Advanced Greek, Renaissance and Baroque Art History, or Elementary Italian (no other level of Italian is available). Students are required to take at least one course in Latin or Greek.
Venice, Italy
Venice Studio Arts Program
Classes include:
- CAS AH 354 Image and Word in Venetian Renaissance Art
- CFA AR 242 Painting III
- CFA AR 321 Sculpture Studios
- CFA AR 381 Junior Graphic Design
- CFA AR 428/528 Architectural Site Design
- CFA AR 447/448 Printmaking (Intaglio and lithography)
- CFA AR 487 Typography * (2 credits)
- CFA AR 501 Drawing in Venice
- CFA AR 519 Painting in Venice
- CFA AR 522 Graphic Design
Students also enroll in one Italian language course suitable to their level.
Note: There are a number of courses taught by partner universities (such as the Universidad Autonoma in Madrid) that don’t carry BU numbers, but that could also potentially count for a European Studies major or minor. Please inquire.