Description

Students will immerse themselves in the communications and media scene in London during this 5-week summer program. Designed to take advantage of opportunities for students to experience some of the unique communication headquarters in London, excursions include visits to BBC Television and Radio, the ITN News Headquarters, and attendance at major political and art events held throughout the summer. Courses are designed with special emphasis on journalistic skill building as well as theoretical analytical components. Students live in an International Residence Hall near the AHA London Centre.

Highlights

Each course offers an extensive array of excursions. Typical destinations and activities include:

* The BBC Television studios
* Back-stage tours of The National Theatre or Royal Opera House
* The Wallace Collection Cheltenham International Music Festival
* Galleries like the Tate Modern or the Victoria and Albert Museum and galleries in the East End
* The Houses of Parliament 4 Millbank, where the main political broadcast studios are based
* Press Office of a Parliamentary Committee of Inquiry
* City Hall, home of the London Mayor and Greater London Authority
* Associated Press Television News in Camden

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Communications
• Journalism / Broadcasting

Cost in US$:

USD 6,200

Program Fees Include:

AHA Center programs are designed to include many of your on-site expenses. Housing, tuition, orientation and a variety of excursions are included in every program. Everything in the list below is included in your AHA program fee:

- Tuition
- Excursions
- Housing in residence hall and 13 meals per week*
- Course texts and materials
- Transportation pass
- Medical insurance
- International Student Identity Card
- On-site orientation
- Expert support pre-departure and on-site

*Included in the program fee, students in the residence hall will receive breakfast and dinner Monday-Friday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Transcript

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

AHA International / University of Oregon's Mission Statement

AHA International offers students, faculty members, and institutions opportunities to develop intercultural competence through international experience and education. We support the development of a global perspective for: 1) students by providing supportive, academically challenging international experiences 2) faculty members by maintaining infrastructure abroad that offers them the opportunity to teach and network internationally in on-going academic programs 3) institutions of higher education by engaging them in collaborative initiatives worldwide

Year Founded

1957