- London, England
*Page being updated for 2026* London has some of the most compelling, most important, and most researched crimes in world history. During the first half of the semester, students will listen to relevant true crime podcasts and visit the actual locations in London to discover why and how these crimes made history, and what we can learn about our own society today by learning about them. True Crime podcasts deal with someone's worst days. For journalists, this is often the norm in their work from covering car accidents, murders and fatal fires. The second half of the semester aims to prepare students for the mental health challenges associated with working in journalism. Some of the best journalists in the world are based in London and we'll view the field of mental health through their eyes.
Sponsored by College of Communication
Course(s)
-
J 330M
- True Crime Podcasts
and
J 339T - Journalism and Mental Health
Academic Information
Students earn 6 hours total credits upon successful completion of the program, 3 credits per course (two courses)
Faculty
Kate Dawson: At UT-Austin, I've taught six semesters of "True Crime Podcasts". I'm a true crime journalist and historian, a podcaster and author.Kate West: I currently teach students how to craft broadcast news stories in Television Reporting and Broadcast Capstone. I'm an author and a former television news journalist.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or above)
- UT enrollment during the spring semester proceeding the program
- Open to graduate and undergraduate students
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program Costs may increase for 2026* estimated Program Fee $6,160. Includes $500 non-refundable deposit, housing, some meals, excursions, administrative and instructional costs, and orientation. Program fee does not include airfare, insurance, local transportation and personal expenses. Over $25,000 in COLA scholarship funds available.
Dates:
- Program: June 4, 2026 to July 12, 2026
- Instructional: June 4, 2026 to July 10, 2026
- Priority Deadline: December 1, 2025
- Final Deadline: January 15, 2026
Application Code
353056
Program Coordinator
Farrah Burrell
Additional Resources
Video
Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships
Information Session
Scholarships
Next Step
See our Events Calendar for info session dates and times this Fall. If you have any questions, contact Program Coordinator Farrah Burrell at farrah.burrell@austin.utexas.edu