Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

London, England
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

About the Program

Live and learn in one of the world’s great cultural capitals! Home to a tremendously diverse population, London is an ideal city in which to internationalize your education. At London South Bank University, you'll choose courses in subjects like journalism, psychology, literature, political science, criminology, and photography. This program is a great way to meet your major and general education requirements! You'll attend class alongside local and other international students on this compact campus located in London’s city center.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

London

Dates:

1/19/19 - 5/18/19

Price:

$16,995

Credits:

16

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/15/18

Requirements

Personal Statement
Transcript - Official
Advisor Approval Form
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

1 Year of College

Minimum GPA:

2.75

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Where You'll Study

London South Bank University

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Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You’ll enroll in a total of 4 courses at LSBU, but please note that at least  2 courses have to be from the same school. The academic structure below lists a small sample of the hundreds of courses available. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a variety of subject areas. See below for information how to access LSBU’s Course (Module) Directory for a full list of courses.

Generally, courses are worth 4 credits in the U.S. semester system. Semester students may earn 16 credits (up to 240 contact hours).

The number of contact hours for each course varies and may be comprised of lectures, seminars, and tutorials. Due to differences in the British higher education system, there is no standard for the number of days a week a course may meet. Class meeting times vary across departments and subject areas.

Prior to departure you will select your preferred courses and enroll in them based on availability. LSBU course lists and schedules are not finalized until you’re in London. Final course registration takes place onsite. Please understand course availability is subject to change and courses are not guaranteed. It is in your best interest to get several course alternates approved by your home university prior to your departure date. This will give you flexibility during registration. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Please be aware that the university final exam period runs past the CEA program dates. Therefore, it is your responsibility to arrange an alternate due date or assessment, if necessary, with your instructor. We recommend speaking about this with your instructor before the end of the add/drop period onsite.

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
London: City of Change 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Accounting and Analysis 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural Context 2 300 En 0 4
Design 103 200 En 0 4
Design 203 300 En 0 8
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Creative Industries 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Barriers to Learning 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Qualitative Methods in Social Research 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to International Relations Theory 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Journalism 2 200 En 0 4
Global Journalism 300 En 0 4
Investigative Journalism 300 En 0 4
Journalism & Society * 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Expanded Photographic Practice 200 0 4
Photography Critical Contexts 300 En 0 4
Self Publishing and the Photobook 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
20th Century Practice 200 En 0 4
Practices of Adaptation 300 En 0 4

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in London. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 19
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at Heathrow airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to assigned housing.

January 20
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

January 26
Excursion

CEA excursion to Hampton Court.

January 30
Cultural Activity

Evening at the theatre! Phantom of the Opera!

February 09
Excursion

CEA excursion to Stonehenge and Bath.

February 13
Cultural Activity

CEA Street Art Tour in the East End.

February 23 - 24
Excursion

CEA excursion to York.

February 28
Cultural Activity

Jack the Ripper Tour

March 05
Cultural Activity

Pancake Tuesday

March 14
Cultural Activity

Climb the Monument.

March 17
Cultural Activity

St. Patrick's Day

March 29
Cultural Activity

Late Night at the Tate

April 03
Cultural Activity

Afternoon tea party with CEA.

April 08 - 26
School Break

LSBU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

April 11
Cultural Activity

Evening at the Shakespeare globe

May 04
Excursion

CEA Excursion to Brighton.

May 09
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Reception will be held

May 17
Classes End

This is the last day of classes and alternative assessment at LSBU

May 18
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$16,995
$16,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,400
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$135
$135
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$130
$293
Meals

Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$2,043
$3,536
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$4,488
$8,976
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$915
$2,439
TOTAL EXPENSES $25,406 $34,249