London, England

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An Experience Like No Other

Gain international experience and explore new cultures by spending a semester with us in London, England. Our London program is designed to offer you an experience full of new places, professors, students, perspectives, weather, and foods that all combine to create an experience that will powerfully stimulate your heart and mind. Focused on providing a faith-based context, our in-country team will be there with you through your whole semester to provide mentorship and discipleship. During your time abroad, you’ll attend University of Roehampton and earn 12-15 college credits that transfer back to your university. Living just 30 minutes outside of the city center, you’ll get to experience what life is like in the international, bustling capital of England.

Program Highlights

  • Wide variety of course offerings

  • Multi-day trip to Rome, Italy

  • 30 minutes from the London City Center

  • Multi-day Independent Travel Opportunity

  • Full-Time Christian Program Staff

  • Inter-cultural classroom setting

  • Personal discipleship and Weekly Chapel

  • Program Housing and Program Meals

  • Additional multi-day educational excursions

Calendar

  • January 12 - Arrival Day

    January 13-18 - Orientation

    January 20 - Courses Start

    April 17-23 - Rome Trip

    April 24-May 4 - Independent Travel

    May 31 - Program Ends

  • September 11 - Depart USA

    September 12 - Program Starts & Student Orientation

    December 22 - Program Ends

Fall & Spring Semester Courses

While in London, you will take 12-15 credits worth of courses. There is one required course, History of the Christian Church, where you will learn about the theologians of the UK and travel to Rome, Italy as a part of your studies. For your other classes, you may select from a wide variety of courses offered at University or Roehampton.

Although you are taking courses at an international institution, Biola University provides the transcripts with the grades that transfer back to your school. Biola has a list of pre-approved courses for the London program and are continually updating its catalog. Please see below for examples of the course subjects and course titles.

During the advising and onboarding process, our staff will walk with you through the course registration process.

Areas of Study

  • London: History, Art, Society

    Renaissance to Abstraction: A History of Art in London Museums

    Animation and Creativity

    Photographic Practice 1

    Art and Life in the Ancient World

    Digital Methods I

  • The Linguistics of Sign Language

  • Pentecostal Theology in Context

    Scripture 2 (New Testament)

    History of the Bible in London

    Introduction to Christian Doctrine

    Theologies from World Christianity

    Theology and Practice of Mission

  • Introduction to Human Disease

    Comparative Zoology

    Chemistry of Life Nutrition of Population Groups

    Physiology and Metabolism

    Clinical NutritionMolecular Biology: Theory and Practice

    Immunology

    Medical Microbiology

    Pharmacology and Toxicology

    Diversity of Life

    Food Science

    Introduction to Evolution

  • Principles of Marketing

    Digital Marketing

    Intro to Human Resource Management

    International Business Environment

    Global and International Business Strategy

    Consumer BehaviorCross-Cultural Management

    Business Organisations in a Global Economy

    Entrepreneurial Opportunity

    Project Management

    Business Ethics and Responsible Management

    International Human Resource Management

    Business Psychology

    Cross-Cultural Management

    Managing People and Careers

    Global Marketing

    International Economics

    Business Planning

  • Producing

    Digital Storytelling

    Cinematography

    Experimental Filmmaking

    The Horror Genre and Society: Screening the Undead and Other Monsters

    Fiction Production

    Post-Production Techniques

    Audiovisual Criticism

    Approaches to Popular Film

    The Politics of Screens: Women-Practice-Representation

    Documentary Production

    Cinema in the Digital AgeDigital Cultures Literature, Film, and Philosophy

  • Intro to the London Stage

    Communication and Social Interaction

    The Sociolinguistics of Gender

    Language and Gender

    The Art of the StoryMedia Language

  • Software Development 1

    Computer Systems

  • Popular Literature and Culture

    Shakespeare in London

    Publishing: From Book to Internet

    Literature, Ethics, and the Environment

    Literature, Gender, and Sexuality

    Modern and Contemporary Dystopias

    Novel Writing

    Romantic and Victorian Bodies

    Tragedy: Classical, Shakespearean, Cinematic

    Writing Fiction

    Global London in Literature

    Literature, Film, and Philosophy

    Writing, Performance, Art

    Creative and Professional Writing

    Questioning the Canon

    Perspectives on Children's Literature

  • Dictatorships and Democracies: Ancient and Modern

    American History from Columbus to Cold War

    Radicalism in the English Revolution 1640-1653

    Historical Controversies

    Art and LIfe in the Ancient World

  • Journalists and the World 1

    Introduction to Digital Media

    Feature Writing

    Issues in Journalism: Ethics and Law

    Investigative Journalism

  • Physiology of Exercise

    Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology

    Applied Biomechanics

  • Data Science

  • Freedom, Power and Politics

    Ethical Theory

    AestheticsPhilosophy of Religion

    What is Doing Philosophy

    Contemporary Political Philosophy

    The Study of Religion

    Practical Ethics

    Love, Sex, Death, and God

    Animal Rights and Environmental Ethics

  • Political Philosophy

    Freedom, Power, and Politics

  • Neuropsychology

    Understanding Human Behavior

    Applying PsychologyAutism: An Interdisciplinary Approach

    Communication and Social Interaction

    Health PsychologyCriminal and Forensic Psychology

    Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology

    Humanistic Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy

    Understanding the Individual and Society

    The Foundations of a Helping Relationship

    Psychology in a Changing Society

    Understanding Psychological Distress

    Psychology of Resilience and Success

    The Evolution of Psychology

    Counseling Skills

    Behavioral Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy

    Use of Research in Mental Health and Wellbeing

  • Youth Crime and Justice

    Migration, Diversity and Contemporary Urban Life

    Difference and Diversity

    Making Sense of Society

    Sociology and Everyday Life

    Media in Contemporary Society

    Sociology and Anthropology of Human Rights

    Crimes of the Powerful Criminological Imagination

    Policing and Criminal Justice

    The Sociological Imagination

    Drug Use and Policy

    Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights

    Sociological Activism and Social Injustice

    Policing in Practice

    Professional Practice in Social Sciences

    Decision-making: Theory and PracticeActive Citizenship

  • Shakespeare in London

    Intro to the London Stage (all sections)

    Shakespeare & Contemporary Performance

    Choreography & Collaboration

    Dance Practice 2

    Applied Lighting and Production for Dance

    Dance Performance I

    Writing, Performance, Art

    Dance Anthropology

    Dance Analysis and Philosophy of Dance

    Online Video Production

You can view a complete list of courses at University of Roehampton and if it’s not already pre-approved you can request approval by contacting us.

Life in London

Enjoy rich interaction with teachers, faculty, and ministry leaders in both a classroom setting and one-to-one meetings. We believe this unique opportunity and community setting will lend itself to lifelong impact. Study abroad with us and you'll be immersed in culture, ministry, and learning.

three females in front of Big Ben in London, England
A group of female students outside in London, England during winter
two young females on the London Bridge in England

What’s Included

Please connect with your college or university for exact costs. In most cases, if you are a student at one of our partner schools a semester in London, England will not cost you more than what you are currently paying for school. If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university and would still like to attend, contact us.

Pricing Breakdown:

Tuition: $15,000
Room and Board: $3,000
Total: $18,000

Cost Includes: 

  • Tuition for 12-18 credit hours

  • Room and board (Some meals included)

  • Arrival and departure airport transfers in London

  • Full-time onsite staff and support

  • Public transportation pass for travel in London

  • Select museum and excursion fees

  • Student Activities

  • International travel insurance

Does Not Include:

  • Airfare

  • Passport

  • Immunizations

  • Some meals

  • Personal expenses like shopping, personal needs, or personal travel.