Creative Writing Study Abroad Programs in London, England

Spend a semester or academic year interning in the classic capital of England with AIFS Abroad! You’ll earn up to 15 credits per semester through an internship placement and courses taken at our Global Education Center (GEC) in London. Courses are taught in English. AIFS Abroad Internship Program provides vital insight into a career field, experience in the global workplace, practical exposure to the demands of specific jobs, and the development of professional and personal skills. Placements are available in a wide range of companies and institutions in advertising, art, design, art history, fashion, international business, marketing/market research, media, journalism, politics and government, PR/communications, psychology, theater, and more. In addition to participating in the internship, students will take Contemporary British Culture and elective courses. Enjoy cultural and social activities including: • Guided city tours • Theater performances • Music concerts • Visit to an English soccer game • Day trips to Cambridge, Stonehenge, and Salisbury

London, the vibrant capital of England, is also one of the world's most diverse and multicultural cities. It is a place where students can meet people from all around the world and still feel at home. The city sits atop the Thames River, which meanders its way through this cultural, business, and historic heart of Europe. With its accessible public transport, all of London is within the grasp of students seeking to know this vibrant and diverse center of the world. London students can spend time in famous museums and art galleries, sample a seemingly never-ending array of restaurants, and shop in world-famous department stores and local markets. Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Soho, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and Westminster Abbey are only a few of the landmarks that make up the heart of this great city.

Your Open Campus Block program in London lasts 6, 12, or 18 weeks and is designed to be completely customizable. You will enroll in CIEE courses and online courses taught through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in British culture. Live and learn in London! London is the UK’s innovative, forward-thinking city, offering an inspiring environment for students of all disciplines. Spend 6-, 12-, or 18 weeks exploring London’s world-class institutions, thriving startup scene, and historic landmarks like the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, London is the perfect place to study abroad.

Students at NYU London choose from courses across a wide range of offerings—from business and science to art history and urban design. Pre-health students can take the science courses needed to stay on track with their majors. NYU faculty organize class trips to historic locations around London, incorporating the city's sights and sounds into their courses. NYU London students live and learn near the British Museum in Bloomsbury, a tree-lined central neighborhood with a long literary history. The academic center consists of three beautifully restored 18th-century townhouses on one of the best-preserved Georgian squares in London. It contains offices, classrooms, computer labs, and a lounge. Throughout the semester, NYU staff plan cultural outings within London, as well as to destinations such as Cambridge, Oxford, Stonehenge, and the city of Bath. Opportunities vary based on local restrictions. Visit the NYU London website for up-to-date information.

Home of rigorous academics and groundbreaking research! Choose from a range of liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and competitive premed at one of the University of London’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious colleges. On the Thames River, Strand Campus (humanities, law, science, math, and more) is full of famous architecture. If scenes look familiar, you’ve likely seen them on the big screen in Enola Holmes, The Imitation Game, and The Importance of Being Earnest. From your location in the heart of the city, it’s easy to reach nearby hot spots like the West End, Covent Garden, or Soho after class. To help you make the most of England’s cultural treasures, your program includes IFSA excursions and activities (no extra cost) that get you out and about. Experience world-class West End theater. Roll up your sleeves in the famous Great British Bake Off tent. Explore below ground with a former coal miner in Wales and more.

London is ready for you. Are you ready for London, with its rich history, grand architecture, bustling markets, jolly pubs, and black umbrellas? Spend a summer in this city for a transformative experience. On the Summer in London – University of Roehampton program, you’ll study at the highly ranked University of Roehampton. Roehampton makes it easy to be a student in a city of over eight million people. Your housing, support services, classrooms, shops, and student union are all within a fifteen-minute walk from each other. And just a 20-30 minute bus or train ride from your doorstep lies central London, including its theaters, museums, international cuisine, parks, and the famous Buckingham Palace.

Intern in London, the perfect place for a semester-long internship abroad, with IES Internships. As a major driver of the global economy with internship placements in Finance, Politics, the Arts, and so much more, London is an ideal place for earning invaluable professional experience in a field. With IES Internships, guarantee an unpaid, for-credit internship placement of 32 hours to 40 hours per week in a business or organization that suits your career goals. Build a global network of professional contacts and gain real-world experience, all while exploring everything that London has to offer.

The University of Westminster is a diverse and dynamic university located in the heart of London, England. Offering a vibrant learning environment and a commitment to education for professional life, one of our core aims since our foundation as the Royal Polytechnic in 1838. We offer a wide range of bachelor's and master's courses, ranging from Business Management and International Relations to Conflict Resolution and Museum Studies. The university has very strong links with industry and professional organizations in London and across the United Kingdom, making sure courses are professionally relevant and offering students extensive placement and internship opportunities in leading businesses in their chosen sectors. Complete a Bachelor's degree in 3 years (or 4 years with a work placement or Study Abroad Year) or a Master's degree in 1 year.

The University of Roehampton offers students the opportunity to live and learn on a close-knit collegiate campus just a stone's throw away from the sights and sounds of the capital city. Students experience the 'best of both worlds' at London’s only parkland campus. You will study for one semester or a full year alongside Roehampton students from over 130 countries worldwide. Guaranteed on-campus accommodation at one of our four colleges will give you a truly British university experience. Modules are offered in diverse subjects, and our unique field-based ‘London Studies’ classes allow students to explore the city's rich history and culture. Our optional social program offers exciting trips around the UK. Past excursions have included visits to Oxford, Christ Church’s Great Hall—the Hogwarts Dining Hall, as you may know it! Recognitions: Number 8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (NSS 2024) Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024) We maintained our TEF Silver award from the Office for Students in the latest review (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)

A transformative two-week summer programme for motivated students aged 15-18, built around the art of communication, storytelling, and public speaking. Through a blend of theory and practice, small-group collaboration, and personal coaching, participants learn to shape powerful ideas and deliver them with clarity, confidence, and presence. The experience culminates in each student presenting their own TED-style talk to a live audience, captured on video. Why choose TED Summer School? Great communicators don’t just inform, they inspire action. TED Summer School offers ambitious students a rigorous, high-support environment to master the skills that make ideas resonate: clear structure, compelling narrative, evidence, voice, presence, and visual design. Beyond the talk, participants leave with a toolkit they can use across essays, interviews, leadership roles, and academic or professional pursuits. Locations: London, New York, Singapore

Discover the excitement of studying in London, a global hub of culture, history, and innovation! London Metropolitan University is renowned for its diverse student community and practical, career-focused programs. Ideal for adventurous, globally minded students, this program combines academic excellence with the opportunity to explore one of the world’s most vibrant cities. At London Met, you’ll study alongside peers from over 150 countries, take courses led by expert faculty, and gain skills that set you apart in today’s global job market. Outside the classroom, London’s iconic landmarks, lively neighborhoods, and rich history provide endless opportunities for adventure. This program is open to students eager to challenge themselves academically and culturally while embracing the vibrant energy of London. Dive into courses that align with your goals, build a global perspective, and create unforgettable experiences in one of the world’s most exciting cities.

The Buckingham Palace. Big Ben. The London Eye. Stonehenge. Visit these amazing places (and more!) while studying in England! Enroll in your chosen non-profit, low-cost, direct study program. We connect you to university-level, academic-type programs that are available all year round. Choose from weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, and academic year terms. Plus, stay in low-cost housing on campus or in nearby areas. Overall, avoid expensive, for-profit programs and register directly with a school in England. After successful completion, you will earn academic credits that are transferable to your home school. These study abroad programs are open to students worldwide. See more details on the NPSA website. Use this website to review and book your study abroad program in England.

Arcadia Abroad has operated a continuous program in London since 1965. Generations of students have been transformed by our unique blend of site-specific curricular offerings, comprehensive student services, and individually tailored guidance. Over these decades of student interaction, we've learned that no two students are alike, and we’ll work with you and your goals. Arcadia Abroad has worked with both local faculty and partner institutions in London to create an array of Center-based and direct-enrollment courses to enable you to take what you need while abroad to satisfy major requirements and graduate on time. You can choose to study within a familiar American university system by taking all your courses at the Arcadia London Center, in the heart of the city. Or, you can mix our courses with electives chosen from a select group of London partner institutions. If you'd like to add an internship option to your study, check out the London Internship Program.

Lite Regal Education offers an immersive Summer School experience for students aged 10 to 24 at prestigious universities in London, Cambridge, and Oxford. Designed to inspire academic excellence, the programs provide a unique opportunity to study in world-renowned institutions while living in authentic university dormitories. Students can choose from a wide range of courses, including Law, Medicine, Business, Engineering, and Creative Arts, taught by expert tutors from top universities. Classes emphasize interactive learning, critical thinking, and practical application, ensuring a dynamic and engaging educational experience. Beyond academics, the program includes cultural excursions, social activities, and leadership workshops, fostering confidence, independence, and international friendships. With small class sizes and personalized attention, Lite Regal Education offers a transformative summer for students eager to explore their passions in an inspiring academic setting

Study Abroad at Goldsmiths, University of London. At just a 10-minute train ride from London Bridge, it’s easy to access all central London has to offer, while being based in a vibrant and diverse local area. Goldsmiths is a creative powerhouse with a rich academic heritage that stretches back to 1891. Today we have a close-knit community, with students and staff from around the world who are inventive, imaginative and original. Our Study Abroad programme gives you the chance to live, learn and socialise with Goldsmiths students for half or a full academic year. You can choose from courses spanning the arts and creative industries through to the humanities, social sciences, business, management and computing, all on our friendly, accessible, single-site campus in London. Our world-renowned academics will stimulate you intellectually, while our onsite Global Opportunities, Wellbeing, Disability and Student Support teams do all they can to make you feel safe and happy on campus. We offer tailored support for students of all identities, and pride ourselves on being a space where all students feel welcome to be their true selves.

This journalism course will introduce students to London as a political nerve center and cultural hub not just of Great Britain, but of Europe and the international community at large. As part of the coursework, students will focus on one of four major topics as part of this unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of London’s people and politics. The course is aimed at (a) helping students to develop journalistic skills and multimedia storytelling techniques, and (b) enabling more advanced students to exercise those skills in a challenging new international environment. Students will also work on narrative long-form audio storytelling by working on a three-part podcast about a historical event in London. Students will report, write and produce the podcast with guidance from professors and the final product will be published in a digital magazine back in the U.S.

Experience an extraordinary summer of learning and growth at Brunel University of London. We are hosting four summer school programmes which will offer students a unique opportunity to enhance their academic, social and cultural skills in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities! Our Sustainable Future Leadership programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge surrounding AI leadership, regulation, managing innovation and more. Our Engineering and Robotics programme offers an immersive experience filled with academic training, collaborative group projects, and engaging lectures on robotics and engineering topics. Our International Careers Pathway in Health & Biomedical Sciences will enhance your knowledge, hone your skills, improve your employability and help you to build lasting connections with experts in the field. Our distinguished faculty, cutting-edge laboratories are at the foundation of this programme. Our Ideas Factory programme brings together students, faculty, researchers, and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds, to blend expertise and drive creative thinking. In this programme, we welcome a business to present a challenge.