NYU Journalism in London Summer

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Summer 

Description: Great journalism has always come from the great cities of the globe, and there is no better place to learn the craft than the city of London, an international crossroads of power, culture and buzz. NYU Journalism in London, centrally located in London's famous Bloomsbury section, immerses students in the richness and vitality of the city. For budding reporters, London is our laboratory and our inspiration. The very first lesson we offer students is: Tap into it, with our help.

Samuel Johnson once famously said that a person who is tired of London "is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." Students enjoy theatre (classical, midbrow, or fringe), music (including a seat or even hipper, standing room at the world-famous BBC Proms), museums (last year's students especially enjoyed the Tate Modern down by the Thames), and an explosion of newspapers from all political perspectives. We may watch Tower Bridge open at sunset, or take a boat along the river to Greenwich. On weekends students may travel throughout the country. Oxford and Cambridge are only an hour's train ride away or visit Dublin or even Paris (only three hours on the Eurostar).

Journalism in London offers courses in writing, reporting, arts reviewing, and media analysis. All classes include field trips and frequent guest speakers, so students are introduced to many local journalists and cultural figures. On weekends we may tour the city, take a group trip to Oxford or Stratford-on-Avon, or attend a performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. (At last year's performance of "Queen Dido", students enjoyed the opportunity to meet the lead actor.) Students enrolled in the critical writing -class attend performances every week. Past excursions have included a visit by candlelight to architect John Soanes' bizarre house, a Jack the Ripper tour of London's seamy side, a visit to a simulated World War II bunker, a behind-the-scenes tour of the BBC, and a private all-day safety training session normally given to journalists about to go on dangerous missions overseas. Courses are taught by professional journalists based in London.

Students live in the NYU dormitory not far from Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Circus, and classes are held a short walk away at the NYU Center in elegant Bedford Square, located just one block from the British Museum.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website for costs.

Experience Required: no