Arcadia University: London NOW

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring 
Dates: September to December; January to April

Description: The London you'll discover on this unique study abroad program is London Now, a contemporary, multicultural, global powerhouse of history, literature, politics, and society. It's a place to be experienced as it unfolds, a place where you can also get a cutting-edge understanding of business, law, environmental studies, art, design, culture, and much more.

Arcadia embodies this world-leading seat of culture, commerce, and expanding knowledge in a curriculum that gives you a choice of ways to learn -- provided in specially-taught classes, at a renowned metropolitan university, and at a prestigious college of fashion

Through courses, internships, field study, and studio work, students learn not just about what London has to offer, but also about what they have to offer London -- so that studying abroad becomes the best experience possible.

These tracks consist of pertinent combinations of London Now, City University, and London College of Fashion options. These suggested tracks assist students in navigating the vast assortment of courses on offer.Though it is not required that students opt for a track, Arcadia's academic experts have designed courses of study specifically in the areas of:

    * Arts and Fine Arts
    * Cultural and Historical Studies
    * Criminology and Law
    * Economics and Finance
    * Fashion and Design
    * Literature and Art Studies
    * Media Studies and Journalism
    * Political Science and Current Affairs
    * Psychology
    * Sociology

Learn more about individual study tracks, and about Arcadia-taught courses on offer.   
In addition, check out course information for City University and the London College of Fashion's course pages for fashion design and fashion merchandising and communications for many other available course titles.

Credits

Past Participant ButtonStudents have to take at least one Arcadia course. You will earn the following hours of credit.

    * Fall semester: 16-18 credits.
    * Spring semester: 16-18 credits.
    * Academic year: 29-32 credits.

Admission Requirements

GPA Requirements: 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.

You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.

Highlights: An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services that we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our resident director will lead an orientation program in London that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of England as well as prepare you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, you can expect to participate in excursions that are designed to allow you to reflect on the learning that is taking place outside the classroom.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: Inquire about specific costs.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University's Mission Statement: The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.