API at the University of the Arts, London

  England

• London: 
London

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Trimester, Winter 
Dates: visit API website for program dates

Description: API features an exciting and comprehensive study abroad option in London at the University of the Arts, London.

Classes are comprised of students from across the U.K. and the world. Semester, trimester, and academic year programs are available. Students typically receive 15 quarter credits or or 10 semester credits per term.

The University of the Arts, London (UAL) is comprised of multiple colleges, including The Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, Chelsea College of Art & Design, and the London College of Communication. At Chelsea College of Arts and Design you will take part in lectures by artists and designers working, visiting or exhibiting in London. You will be encouraged to be open and exploratory in your work, using the full range of media resources available to you. Central Saint Martins specialties include fine art, fashion/ textiles, graphics and communication design, 3-D design, theater and performance. Summer programs are also available at Central Saint Martins. Camberwell College of Arts is renowned for its courses in ceramics, graphics, illustration, drawing, painting, 3-D design and conservation graphics, and students are encouraged to explore their ideas through hands-on experience. At London College of Communication many of the faculty are successful journalists, graphic designers, photographers, filmmakers, publishing and retail experts teaching in the College's new state-of-the-art facility. You will automatically be a member of the University of the Arts Union (UASU) which runs sports clubs and social events for students. With more than 100 years of experience in art, design, communication, and education, The University of the Arts program will stimulate and challenge your creativity and innovation as never before!

Highlights: For many, London is Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London and red double-decker buses. For API students, London is an international center of fine arts, design and theater, technology, ideas, politics and finances that has inspired creativity and cutting-edge innovation for centuries. With a cosmopolitan population of 7.2 million people, London is the largest city in Western Europe and the ideal backdrop for studying business, social sciences, humanities, education, science, art, design, fashion and communication at some of the world's most distinguished universities.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: Please visit our website

ON-SITE SERVICES Airport Reception, Resident Directors and Staff, On-Site Orientation, Housing (Including Meals and Laundry with Some Options), Tuition, Tutoring, Language and Culture Tools, Medical and Life Insurance, Excursions (Overnight, Day and International in some locations), Social and Cultural Activities, Welcome and Farewell Group Meals, and Volunteer Opportunities.

RE-ENTRY SERVICES Re-Entry Materials and Support, Post-Program Evaluation, Transcript, Alumni-Network, and Development Opportunities.

Experience Required: yes

Courses are generally open to students who have one year's experience in the subject of choice.

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to England Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. USD250-USD1,000 per term. Details and application on website.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Academic Programs International (API)'s Mission Statement: Academic Programs International, API, is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student's academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

Year Founded: 1997