Study Abroad in London

This is a 6-credit course on British Politics and Policy. For Political Science majors, this course fulfills the 500-level requirement for the major. 

By spending a month in London, students learn about politics while being immersed in the culture. Rather than relying mainly on lectures and written texts, this course provides students with direct access to the leading players in the media, politics, and economics of the United Kingdom. More so than other study abroad courses, we use the city as our classroom.

The course begins with an examination of UK history. This typically includes trips to Stonehenge, Bath, the British Museum, and Shakespeare’s Globe. The second week focuses on UK and EU political and economic institutions and usually includes trips to University of Cambridge, Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Bank of England. Our final two weeks explore current policy issues in the UK and EU. During a typical week, the class will meet with four guest speakers, take one day trip out of London, and visit six attractions throughout the city.

In this class, students will develop (i) an appreciation of British culture that can only be achieved first-hand with immersion, (ii) a strong practical understanding of politics and policy in the UK, (iii) improved urban navigation and professional skills. 

Logistics: Student housing is typically located in the center of London (Zones 1-2). The classroom and other facilities are in the Mayfair area of center London.

For further information, please visit the course page on the Study Abroad site or our Instagram Page.

This four-week course in 2025 will run from approximately from June 29th through July 26th. The deadline for completed applications with deposits is February 1^st, 2025.

If you have any questions about the course, please email Professor Joe Uscinski or Professor Michael Touchton.

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