Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above
Location: Europe, Scotland
GPA: 2.5

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Dates & Deadlines

Program Overview

In this summer program, you will be immersed in audio journalism and storytelling in Scotland. You will get to work both critically and creatively, taking courses on comparative journalism and audio storytelling, as well as exploring some rural locations in Scotland.  Excursions and local outings in and around Scotland and the Scottish highlands allow you to learn on location about the country’s rich history and practice narrative construction, intercultural communication, and ethical reporting.. 
 
The program fee includes housing, transportation, excursions, and full on-site support, and a program orientation.

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 03/15/2026 Late June Early August

This program has a rolling admission application process: GEO staff and the program faculty leader will complete a review of the application materials of complete applications in the order that they are submitted (“first come, first serve”). Decisions about acceptance will be made shortly after you submit a complete application. There are some programs that fill fast, some even before the deadline. Students are encouraged to complete applications and commit to programs early.

Acceptance is based on a holistic review of your application.  This includes a review of your GPA, transcripts (including courses taken and in-progress), any additional requirements or prerequisites (see section "Additional Requirements"), and the short statement. 

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Faculty-Led Scholarship Opportunity

Applicants to this program are eligible for program-specific scholarship funds. Award recipients are chosen based on academic merit, financial need, and overall quality of their essay. Individual awards range from $500-$1,500. To be considered, apply to the GEO General Scholarship by the advertised deadline for the term you will be abroad. Students who apply will automatically be considered for all available funding within the General Scholarship, including this program's scholarship funds.

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Academic Details

You will enroll in two classes during the program. These courses will combine classroom learning with experiential excursions that provide access to important locations and individuals within the journalism industry and communities of Scotland. 

For Non-UO students, actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your home university in consultation with your home study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information. 

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Faculty and Staff

Charlie Dietz is an Assistant Teaching Professor within the School of Journalism and Communications at the University of Oregon. He came to academia from a background as a professional journalist at NPR and has a PhD in Journalism History. Charlie's passion is in rural small town reporting. 

Housing Description

Housing is TBD. More details to come.