United Kingdom

Psychology in London with Internship

20200225_SustainableGoals_GoodHealth-416x416.png The spring quarter Psychology in London program offers students the opportunity to gain real international work experience in the field of psychology and global health and earn major satisfying upper division Psychology credit, all while immersing themselves in one of the most significant and fascinating international cities in the world. You will take courses from faculty who are experts in psychological history and research. Gain practical and professional experience in an individualized internship placement in a variety of industry sectors...

Politics in London

Immerse yourself in current events and unprecedented political changes in the capital of the United Kingdom. Participate in two Political Science courses over a four-week experience that will explore differing perspectives on international government and policies. Meet political party leaders and discuss politics in United Kingdom in the aftermath of Brexit. With London as your classroom you’ll visit historical sites that will provide context for recent shifts in the political landscape. Scholarship Opportunity. Several program scholarships will be awarded to students accepted into the...

Liberal Arts in London with Internship

Building on a quarter-century of academic excellence, the London Centre offers multi-disciplinary courses in the liberal arts and humanities with an emphasis on experiential learning supplemented by local outings and excursions. Internship placements are also available to qualified students who are committed to gaining a unique perspective into British life. The internship placement contains both the practical element of working in the organization and a reflective element through the accompanying Internship Seminar. In addition to the internship placement, you will enroll in two to three...

Global Business in London with Internship

20200225_SustainableGoals_EconomicGrowth-416x416.png Prepare yourself for a future in global business by studying and interning in London, one of the leading financial centers of the world. You’ll take courses from faculty with international business experience who are experts in world markets in transition. Immerse yourself in business culture and best practices through an individualized internship placement in a variety of industry sectors. This intensive program in a fast-paced city will require you to balance your academic, work, and personal responsibilities while allowing you to make...

Business for a Better World: Social Entrepreneurship in London

20200225_SustainableGoals_EconomicGrowth-416x416.png Social enterprises are businesses that are changing the world for the better. They aim to make a profit like traditional businesses–but it’s what they do with their profits that sets them apart–reinvesting or donating them to create positive social change. Social entrepreneurship is an attempt to use business techniques to develop innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. This program will explore social entrepreneurship and socially responsible leadership through experiential learning, guest speakers and site visits...

Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in London

Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon academic career while studying in one of the most diverse cities in the world on Global Education Oregon’s study abroad program: Advancing Your Academic Success: Pre-Freshman Studies in London. Your experience starts in Eugene during IntroDUCKtion , where you’ll meet your fellow future Ducks, academic advisors, and have priority registration for your Fall Term courses at University of Oregon. Upon arrival in London, you’ll follow in the footsteps of the Oregon Duck as the city becomes your classroom. Your classes...

Journalism in London

Immerse yourself in the communications and media scene in London during this five-week summer program. Designed to take advantage of opportunities to experience some of the unique communication headquarters in London, excursions include visits to BBC Television and Radio, the ITN News Headquarters, and attendance at major political and art events held throughout the summer. Courses are designed with special emphasis on journalistic skill building as well as theoretical analytical components. Check out what Bethany had to say about her experience!

Gender, Race, and Class in London

20200225_SustainableGoals_GenderEquality-416x416.png Who we are and what we do, monarchies and museums, churches and brothels, detective novels and Shakespeare’ plays, all are shaped by gender. As one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, London is a great place to explore the workings of gender, race, and social class in history, society, art, architecture, science, and religion. From its ancient pagan religions to modern-day churches, mosques, and temples, from historical to contemporary monarchs, from the beginnings of the detective novel to today’s captivating crime dramas, London...

Liberal Arts in London

Building on a quarter-century of academic excellence, the London Centre offers multi-disciplinary courses in the liberal arts and humanities. Each course places an important emphasis on experiential learning, transforming the entire city of London into your classroom by incorporating several local outings and excursions. Courses take advantage of the world class galleries and museums like the National Portrait Gallery, Tate Modern, the Cabinet War Rooms, the Churchill Museums and, of course, the British Museum, which is just a short walk from the GEO London Centre . Each term, students have...

History of World Architecture

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png This experience examines architecture as a physical record of human society from prehistory through ca. 1400. As we are covering over 5,000 years of architectural practice, we will focus on periods of intense architectural innovation by looking at a series of paradigmatic buildings and analyze them in terms of their formal qualities and social role (what they look like and how they have influenced, or been influenced by,...

Contemporary British Politics

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png 2020 has already been a whirlwind for British politics. In January this year, Brexit, Britain's departure from the European Union, controlled the British political conversation. Two months later, the COVID-19 pandemic dominated the political landscape. You will explore these topics and more with a true British perspective. Other issues that are returning to center stage include: Britain's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and...

Visual Journalism

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png The past months have posed the most extraordinary challenges to visual journalists—and everyone else—the world over. Now, more than ever, accurate, accessible, and up-to-date information is a vitally precious commodity. And the thirst for such information has grown substantially as people try to make sense of the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Explore the essential principles that underpin the creation of high-...

Culture of Sport and Sports Journalism in the UK

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Analyze the perceived benefits of hosting major sporting events, and take a deep-dive into the culture of sport. Why does sport matter? Who benefits from sport? Why has it become such an important part of our society? You will delve into the practices of sports journalism and study the techniques used by sports journalists, then compare them with those used by other news journalists. You'll also take a close look at the...

Social Media for Journalists

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Social Media has changed the way that both journalists and audiences find and share the news. How are these changes affecting journalistic practice? And what are the social media skills that journalists need today? You'll explore the social media strategies of major UK news media outlets and journalists and the different social platforms and how to use them effectively. Learn how to use social media to verify and manage content...

Biography of London

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png London is one of the most represented cities in the world. Images, texts, maps, and films document its changing appearance and character. However, as with any subject, the image that we are presented with is often manipulated, corrupted, and semi-fictionalized. Explore the biography of London chronologically through history, from its Roman foundations to the impact of the Blitz and the "Swinging Sixties." Using an array of...

International News Journalism

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Are you curious about the world and the way it is changing? Examine the practice of news journalism and the manner in which it is being remoulded by new digital platforms and increasing competition. You will focus on journalism in Britain and the United States and look briefly at English-language news platforms in other parts of the word. You will need to read widely about how the world is reported. Learn more about journalism...

London Arts Journalism

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Learn about the profound diversity of London's art scene spanning theatres, opera houses, dance companies, orchestras, concert halls, and lively popular independent music scene along with a burgeoning film industry. Explore how arts journalists are uniquely skilled at writing for different media, broadcasting, print, and online sources and how they tailor their work to a specific demographic. London experiences are an...

The Play's the Thing

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Explore non-musical theatre and its interworkings. The theatre is a place of learning, and there we learn most about ourselves, our desires, our fears, our prejudices. In the theatre, we willingly agree to believe in a carefully constructed imaginary world, so the audience’s contribution to each performance is crucial. Once we have joined an audience, we allow ourselves to be manipulated, and the experience may help us to know...

Britain Today

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Scratch the surface of any aspect of London and you will soon sense the accumulation of histories. Some are juxtaposed and visible, and some exist in the shadows. THe pace of change only accelerated in the late twentieth century. But when we seek to understand how london is transforming, what of those aspects of place that are harder to see are shaped by previously far-flung places in what was once the colonial periphery? In...

Psychology in London

20200225_SustainableGoals_GoodHealth-416x416.png The spring quarter Psychology in London program offers students the opportunity to earn major satisfying upper division Psychology credit, all while immersing themselves in one of the most significant and fascinating international cities in the world. You will take courses from faculty who are experts in psychological history and research. This intensive program in a fast-paced city will require you to balance your academic, work, and personal responsibilities while allowing you to make progress towards your educational, professional, and...

Clark Honors College in London

Join Clark Honors College faculty member Casey Shoop on a 10-week fall 2020 program based in the heart of London. Satisfy two Clark Honors College colloquia courses (or one HC 221/231 and one colloquium) as you explore how writers and artists have imagined and experienced London in the 20th- and 21st-centuries. This course focuses on how English identity has evolved and adapted in the wake of the world-historical processes of modernity that have transformed London into a global city, from the industrial revolution to the center of finance capital. Alongside readings of literary London, this...

Global Economics in London with Internship

20200225_SustainableGoals_EconomicGrowth-416x416.png Prepare yourself for a future in economics by studying and interning in London, one of the impactful economic centers of the world. The spring quarter Economics in London with Internship program offers the opportunity to gain real international work experience in the field of economics and business and earn major satisfying upper division Economics credit, all while immersing yourself in one of the most significant and fascinating international cities in the world. Gain practical and professional experience in an individualized internship...

Art History in London

Art History in London will immerse students in the vibrant cultural center of London – a truly global cultural center. Site visits and hands-on projects take full advantage of London as a creative laboratory. Students will explore some of the histories greatest treasures from Viking hordes full of precious metal objects to Shakespeare's GLobe Theatre. Guest lectures and tours allow students to learn from London-based art and design historians, and museum and gallery professionals. Course readings, discussions, daily field trips, and interactive projects allow students to explore London’s most...

University of Edinburgh Exchange

NOTE: This program is ONLY open to Economics majors. In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the University of Edinburgh. The University of Edinburgh is an international university with more than 30,000 students, of which roughly 350 are international exchange students. The university was founded in 1582 and is the sixth-oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is one of the top universities in the world. Numerous key figures in modern history have studied at the university, including naturalist Charles Darwin, philosopher David Hume, inventor Alexander...

University of East Anglia Exchange

In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the University of East Anglia (UEA), in Norwich, England. This exchange program is based on intensive self-motivated study in many fields of the humanities, natural, and social sciences. You may take courses in environmental sciences, film and television studies, art history, archaeology, and cultural resource management. The UEA campus is a mini city. Almost every student need is met on campus, with a large food shop which includes a post office, bank, launderette, pharmacy, and Waterstone’s bookshop. There are plenty of places...

University of Bristol Exchange

In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the University of Bristol, a prestigious research university in southwest England. Bristol is best known for its cutting-edge research center, but also offers many courses in the humanities, social sciences, and certain professional areas. You may take courses across disciplinary lines. The British system stresses in-depth study of a few subjects and provides a level of specialization that is not generally part of the American undergraduate experience. Learning in this system is self-motivated, with instructors serving more as...

University of Aberdeen Exchange

In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, the 5th oldest university in the English speaking world. Scholars associated with the university include five Nobel Prize winners, and the inventor of the modern MRI machine. Aberdeen is recognized for studies in medicine, psychology, nutrition, and Scottish studies. Aberdeen is an excellent setting for student life and a good starting point for travel by air, train, and sea. The campus is home to world-class teaching and research facilities, as well as sporting and recreational amenities...

TASSEP Exchange

As scientific research becomes ever more international and cooperative, it is important for science students to experience scientific teaching and research in international settings. If you are an undergraduate student majoring in Physics, Math, Chemistry, or Biochemistry, the TASSEP program is a great fit for you. This program will give you the opportunity to experience a year of studying and living abroad in Europe while continuing to earn credits toward your UO degree. The program encompasses 16 different European universities, each with unique academic offerings and research...

University of Sheffield Exchange

On this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the University of Sheffield. The University of Sheffield was founded in 1905, has over 27,000 students enrolled including almost 4,00 international students, and is considered one of the best universities in the UK. Sheffield is located in northern England, in South Yorkshire, and is close to Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, and the Peak District. Students can choose courses from over 30 different subject areas and will study alongside British and international students. The student union also has over 300 societies to get...

University of Exeter Exchange

In this exchange program, you will enroll directly in classes at the University of Exeter. The University of Exeter is a top ranked British university (member of the "Russell Group" the UK equivalent of the Ivy League) with a very strong international reputation for academics and research. The university has over 22,000 students, including 18,000 undergraduates. Teaching is aligned with research and there is a strong network of support services for international students. The main Streatham Campus is located near the city center of Exeter, along the river and is among the most scenic in...

Music, Arts, and Culture in London

London’s vibrant cultural life and history provide the setting for an immersive three-week musical exploration throughout this world capital. From the serenity of Evensong to the raucousness of a West End musical, students will engage with a wide variety of musical genres spanning from Handel to Hendrix, famed artists who lived next door to each other in London, two hundred years apart. Students will learn to listen critically and analytically to music originating from a wide variety of historical eras and born from diverse circumstances. Scholarship Opportunity. Several program scholarships...

Theatre in London

The London Theatre program is a 9­ week intensive study program offered every other Spring term (odd years). During the study term, you will attend live professional theatre performances, sometimes including mixed media concerts, opera, ballet, or modern dance. In addition to contemporary London theatre, you may elect to study performance with London theatre professionals, meet with guest speakers, and have ample free time to explore London’s museums and other historical sites. In addition, you will travel to Stratford­Upon­Avon, Kenilworth and either Sudeley or Warwick Castle, Bath,...

Business for a Better World: Social Entrepreneurship

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Social Entrepreneurship involves the use of business techniques to develop innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing problems. This #NoPassportNeeded experience dives into underlying theories to explain how social entrepreneurs work to create change. This course explores the fundamentals of social entrepreneurship and examines “wicked problems” with thinking tools such as design thinking. As global hubs of commerce,...

International Conflict and Cooperation: Britain, the European Union, and Brexit

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Explore important concepts of international relations by examining Britain’s dynamic relationship with the European Union. Start by reviewing the United Kingdom’s role in World War II, which was the backdrop against which the European Union developed. That development illustrates how states seek to promote international cooperation to counter the tendency of the international system to lead to conflict and war. Britain’s initial...

Pre-Freshman Studies: Advancing Your Academic Success

20200225_SustainableGoals_ClimateAction-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_QualityEducation-416x416.png 20200225_SustainableGoals_ConsumptionProduction-416x416.png Can’t wait for college to begin? Get a head start on your University of Oregon academic career and advance your academic success with a remote #NoPassportNeeded experience this summer. Combine the 1-credit Advancing Your Academic Success experience with one or more of these other #NoPassportNeeded experiences, which are adapted from the Pre-Freshman Studies study abroad programs: The Play’s The Thing Biography of London...
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