Description

If you are looking for an intense and challenging academic experience in a direct matriculation setting at prestigious London university, then the Arts and Sciences study abroad program in London, England is for you. There are a wide range of disciplines available including social sciences, humanities, and sciences.

Academic Program
The CIEE Study Center in London opened in 2000. University College London (UCL) was added as a host institution in 2006. The Arts and Sciences program is designed for students who are highly motivated, think creatively, and look forward to living in a different culture. Students who apply to study at University College London should be serious-minded and motivated to work hard in their chosen discipline. Cross registration among CIEE host institutions is not possible.

Academic Culture
CIEE participants will notice a striking difference between the educational system in the United States and Britain. The British educational system allows students greater responsibility and initiative in a less structured environment. The CIEE program is geared towards students who are motivated, self-sufficient, and fully interested in experiencing the British educational system. To aid in this transition, the CIEE London Academic Advisor will cover these differences during orientation and will be available throughout the semester.

CIEE students take a series of lecture courses. Associated with each lecture course are seminars, tutorials, and possibly laboratory classes. Students are normally expected to prepare work in advance for seminars and tutorials, and this can take the form of researching a topic for discussion, writing essays, or solving problems. Lectures, seminars, and tutorials are all one hour long, while laboratory classes usually last two to three hours.

Much emphasis is put on the private study nature of the British system and students are expected to spend at least as much time studying by themselves as being taught. Each student has a UCL tutor whom he or she can consult about academic or personal matters.

The fall term at UCL runs from September to December; the spring term runs from January to March; and the summer term runs from April to June. Students participating in the U.S. spring semester attend UCL for the spring and summer terms; there is a four-week break between terms. Students may not enroll for the UCL spring or summer term only.

Highlights

Culture
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
CIEE excursions help students explore all aspects of contemporary London during their stay, including trips to Parliament, sporting events, concerts, and the theater. Each semester also includes a weekend trip to another area within the UK or Ireland. Past participants have had the opportunity to visit Edinburgh, Dublin, and the Welsh Coast.

University Life
UCL has a large and diverse Union which forms the focus of student life at UCL. There are over 120 Union-affiliated clubs and societies; cultural, sports, arts, religious, media, and departmental. The groups have access to meeting rooms, rehearsal spaces, and a resource center. The performing arts societies may have the opportunity to perform at UCL's own West End Theatre.

Sporting facilities include a well-equipped fitness center and a sports ground for team sports. All UCL students are part of the University of London Union which is located a few minutes away and houses a swimming pool, gyms, and lounges.

The Union's Volunteering Services Unit helps students get involved in a wide range of volunteering opportunities in community action projects around London.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Program Fees Include:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing, orientation, cultural activities, field trips, pre-departure advising, a host institution student card, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required

yes

• Overall GPA 3.3
• 3.5 GPA for students planning to take courses in English, history, psychology, or economics

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Independent living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Other

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947