- London, England
London is a truly international city, and living there allows students
to experience people and cultures from around the world in one vibrant
and exciting location. As a global leader in finance, industry,
education, the arts and more, London has limitless opportunities for
students looking to boost their resumes. On the London Internship
Program, students will engage with this exciting city as both a
professional and a student, interning part-time while earning academic
credit. Coursework is designed to complement their work experience and
to reinforce their professional and academic interests.
The Parliamentary Internship is available for students interested in
British or international politics and public policy. Arcadia
University organizes the logistics for students on this program,
including internship placement, housing, orientation, etc. Special
Arcadia scholarship money is available for UT Austin students.
Area(s) of Study
- Accounting
- Developmental Studies
- Italian
- Public Relations
- Advertising
- Economics
- Journalism
- Radio-Television-Film
- Aerospace Engineering
- Energy And Earth Resources
- Kinesiology
- Rhetoric And Writing
- Anthropology
- English
- Law
- Social Science
- Architecture
- Finance
- Liberal Arts
- Social Work
- Art History
- French
- Management
- Sociology
- Astronomy
- General Engineering
- Marketing
- Spanish
- Biology
- German
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Business Administration
- Government
- Mechanical Engineering
- Studio Art
- Communication
- Health Education
- Music
- Sustainability Studies
- Communication And Leadership
- History
- Natural Sciences
- Textiles And Apparel
- Comparative Literature
- Humanities
- Physical Science
- Theatre And Dance
- Computer Science
- Information Studies
- Psychology
- Women's And Gender Studies
- Design
- International Relations And Gl
- Public Health
Sponsored by ARCADIA - a UT Affiliate
Academic Information
Students take a required Internship Cornerstone Course (3 credits). Students take additional coursework alongside their internship. Non-internship courses can be found in My Credit Abroad under the code 340057 (summer) 340067 (semester). Students intern for the equivalent of 8 hrs per day for 3 days per week.
Faculty
Courses are taught at the Arcadia in London Center. In the semester track, students may choose to take electives at British universities like City, University of London; Goldsmiths, University of London; London College of Fashion; Queen Mary University of London; and University of Westminster for an additional fee.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Semester: 2.8 GPA minimum
- Summer: Recommended 2.8 GPA, 2.5 for consideration
- 3.7 GPA required for Finance & Banking placements
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - Yes
Housing
Students are guaranteed accommodation in Arcadia student residences. Arcadia students typically share a room with one other, and share a bathroom and kitchen with 2-3 other rooms. Housing options have a comfortable, close-knit atmosphere with 24-hour live-in staff and free resident life events. A typical London commute is 45 minutes.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
Students will pay $75 app fee, $600 affiliated registration fee and $19/wk for overseas insurance to UT Austin. Students pay a program fee (tuition, housing) to Arcadia (see provider website for more details). Federal financial aid and scholarships apply for full-time summer (6 credits)/semester (12) enrollment.
Dates:
- Program: January 7, 2024 to April 13, 2024
- Instructional: January 7, 2024 to April 13, 2024
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2023
- Program: May 12, 2024 to August 2, 2024
- Instructional: May 12, 2024 to August 2, 2024
- Priority Deadline: February 15, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 1, 2024
- Program: August 15, 2024 to December 16, 2024
- Instructional: August 15, 2024 to December 16, 2024
- Final Deadline: March 15, 2024
Application Code
340058
Program Coordinator
Stephanie Cushey
Additional Resources
Program Website
Peer Evaluations
Scholarships
Blog
Video
Next Step
1) View mandatory advising videos: Explore: Education Abroad 101. Attend a live EA Q&A to ask questions. 2) View the Ready to Apply video. 3) Self-authorize your application via the Get Started link below and apply! Find advising videos, Q&A events at https://global.utexas.edu/abroad/apply/advising