Study Abroad in United Kingdom
UC London Bloomsbury Center
Overview
EAP's exciting 16-week fall semester program in London is designed by UC faculty and taught by experienced and engaging British professors from universities in the London area. The rigorous four-course curriculum highlights London as a global crossroads of major social and cultural forces, and through a range of exciting activities outside of the classroom students actively engage some of the city's unique resources to examine these dynamics. Participants on this program will:
- Explore the interrelated themes of modernity and the city, landscapes of power and equality, and culture and identity in an urban space as they examine some of the major features of London's characteristics as a global city.
- Gain an understanding of the relationship between museum collections and key moments in the nation's history through visits to world-class museums located in London, such as the British Museum and the Tate Modern, as well as some lesser known museums such as the Museum of London Docklands and Geffrye Museum.
- Take advantage of life in one of the world's preeminent theater capitals by studying a series of plays being staged in London and attending and analyzing the performances of those plays.
- Get an insider's view of the British films through weekly viewings and discussions on cinema and society, cinematic representation, film form, narrative and genre, and authorship; and gain an appreciation for the relationship between cinema and questions of national identity by examining cinematic representations of the individual "nations" within the U.K.
This program has proven very popular with juniors and seniors. It is also one of two EAP programs in the U.K. that is open to sophomores.
Students attend classes with other UC students.
Course Opportunities
This program focuses on British history, society, and culture from a variety of humanistic and social scientific perspectives. The curriculum pays particular attention to London as a crossroads of large social and cultural dynamics, and it draws on the special resources of greater London to examine these dynamics.
Four courses are required (5 UC quarter units each):
- London Museums (ANTH 111, ARTHS 111, or SOC 111)
- British Cinema (FILM 110)
- London: Society and Space (ANTH 110, GEOG 110 or HIST 110)
- Drama in London (DRAMA 110 or ENGL 110)
Units
You are required to take a full-time course of study while abroad. The program consists of four courses (worth 5 UC quarter units each) for a total of 20 UC quarter units.
Language of Instruction
English
Language Study
None
Internships, Research, and Independent Study
Internships, research, and independent study are not possible through this program.
Duration
Go to the Participants section to see current or past calendars.
Fall semester: late August to mid-December
Housing
EAP participants live together in an exciting and diverse residential community of international students who are studying abroad from all over the world. Situated within the King's Cross area of central London, the state-of-the-art residence is minutes from interesting restaurants, pubs, galleries, and shops and within walking distance or a short bus ride from classes.
All students on this program are required to live in the housing provided.
On-site Support
This program is administered jointly by EAP and ACCENT (International Consortium for Academic Programs Abroad). A UC faculty director and local staff at the EAP London Study Center advise students on academic matters, while ACCENT staff provide information on cultural and social activities.
See the EAP Program Guide (PDF) for program-specific details about host institutions, program structure, and courses; academic culture and conduct; internships, research, & independent study; units, exams, and grades; orientation; housing; and information about the intensive language program (if applicable).
