English & Humanities London
These courses are ideal for the on-site study of London’s literature and culture. Students will spend 3 weeks in London experiencing this dynamic world-class city as we explore its rich cultural heritage. The program courses have been designed for the on-site study of London’s role as a historical, cultural, and artistic capital. Students will travel to iconic sites such as Oxford, and Bath. They'll also explore a variety of London museums and galleries including the Tate Modern, British Museum, Royal Academy of the Arts, and Shakespeare's Globe Theater.
During free days, students can explore London on their own and take in sites such as Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, and more.
Students can fulfill both the Humanities or Fine Arts core requirements, as well as the Experiential Learning requirement on this program.
Courses
Students are encouraged to take both classes for a total of 6 credits. The program fee remains the same whether students take 1 or 2 classes.
The British Empire: 19th & 20th Century Literature
ENGL 212/WGS 221: S/T: Women in British Literature (3 credits)
This course surveys the impact of women as writers, readers, and characters in British literature. We will examine these roles through readings and site visits as students immerse themselves in the culture and history of one of the most dynamic cities in the world, London.
Modern-Postmodern Art & Culture in the UK
ARH 376/HUM 399 (3 credits)
Through on-site instruction at London's major monuments and museum collections, students will be introduced to the art movements and intellectual -critical shifts occurring during the historical and cultural periods of Modernism and Postmodernism (ca. 1768 - the establishment of the RA - through today's Contemporary art exhibitions). Students will become familiar with the major movements and artists, in addition to the role influential critics, scholars, and groundbreaking exhibitions had in shaping Modern and Postmodern art in the UK with an emphasis on how cultural connections and power dynamics were facilitated through colonialism and conflict.
Prerequisites
- ENGL 103, Introduction to Writing
Tentative Itinerary
Itinerary subject to change*
June 5: Depart US for London
June 6: Arrive in London, Health & Safety Orientation and Welcome dinner
June 7: Day trip to Oxford
June 8: Class and orientation, Guided bus tour of London
June 9: Class meets at Royal Academy of the Arts (pass by Spencer House, St. James's
Palace, and Marlborough House), Poetry in the park
June 10: Class meets at National Portrait Gallery, visit Keats House
June 11: Class meets at Victoria & Albert Museum, afternoon tea at an English tea
house
June 12: Train to Bath, Guided walking tour of Bath, Jane Austen museum, Train back
to London
June 13: Day Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon
June 14: Free Day
June 15: Class meets at British Museum
June 16: Class meets at Tate Britain
June 17: Class meets at the Tate Britain, Shakespeare’s Globe Theater
June 18: Tate Britain
June 19: Class meets at the Imperial War Museum, guided tour of First World War Exhibition
June 20: guided tour of the British Library’s treasures
June 21: Free Day
June 22: Class meets at British Library, Books & Bohemians walking tour
June 23: Class meets at Tate Britain
June 24: Class meets at Institute of Contemporary Arts or Saatchi Gallery (TBD)
June 25: Group Farewell Dinner
June 26: Check out of accommodations, Return to US
Important Dates
Application & $350 Deposit Deadline: February 1, 2026
Final Payment Deadline: March 15, 2026
Travel Dates: June 6 - 26, 2026
Program Cost
$6,790 - $7,670*
*Estimated range - subject to change
*$350 deposit is non-refundable. Deposit is deducted from total program cost
*Final cost dependent on program enrollment - Minimum of 10 students needed
Included in program fees
- JU Credit (6 credits)
- Airport transfer upon arrival in London
- Monthly travel card for all participants (subway/bus pass)
- Group welcome and farewell meals
- Shared flats (10 students per flat, in single bedrooms) - London
- Entrances for program related excursions (tours, museums, etc.)
- Medical & Accident Insurance
- Pre-departure orientation
- 24 hour on-site support
- On-site orientation
Not included in program fees
- Meals
- Roundtrip airfare
Scholarships
Learn about the JU Experiential Learning scholarship.
How to Apply
- Select: JU English & Humanities in London
- Need help? Download payment instructions.
Contact Us
Dr. Julie Brannon
- Office location Council 112
- Email address jbranno@ju.edu
Dr. Laura Winn
- Office location Phillip Fine Arts 116
- Email address lwinn@ju.edu
Study Abroad & Away
- Office location Gooding 105
- Email address abroad@ju.edu