Yale in London

Description

The adviser for this program is Jemma Field, Director of the Yale in London program.

Overview

This study abroad program is hosted by the Yale Center for British Art (YCBA) and Yale’s Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art (PMC)—a world-class research center in central London. This program is an exciting and unique opportunity for undergraduates to live and study in London during the spring term or the summer break while earning Yale credits. If you are studying a STEM field, Yale in London is a great way for you to earn a humanities credit while studying abroad.

Course Description

Courses change each term and are in humanities subjects, including art history, history, literature, politics and architecture. Courses make use of the collections and resources (museums, archives, public spaces) in London and elsewhere in the UK to explore different facets of the UK’s identity, impact and culture, both local and global. Previous courses have included ‘London and the Legacies of Empire’, ‘Writing About London’ and ‘Collecting PostWar London’.

They are offered as small seminar classes and instructors include Yale University professors and British scholars. Courses are experiential and designed to ensure a significant amount of time is spent learning outside of the classroom. Day trips, visits to museums/sites/organisations and guest speakers are a key part of their delivery. Previous course trips include a day exploring Charleston Farmhouse and Monk’s House in Sussex, a workshop at the Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, and a Jack the Ripper walking tour.

Classes generally meet Monday – Thursday for two hours and students should expect 10 hours of work outside the classroom each week, as well as other program activities and field trips. Fridays are reserved for personal time and to give you the opportunity to travel across the rest of the UK and Europe.

Credit

These courses are Yale courses and earn Yale credit. They will appear on your Yale transcript as any other courses you take at Yale. The course titles and grades will appear and will be factored into your Yale GPA.

Eligibility

The spring term program is open to undergraduate students in their sophomore spring, junior spring, or senior spring. This is the only study abroad option for your senior spring term.

In the summer, the program is open to students who have completed their first, second or third year at Yale. The program is open to all majors.

Trip and Activities

The program not only includes trips and visits as part of your course, but also includes social activities designed to help you experience all this metropolitan city has to offer. These experiences are provided on a near weekly basis and previous social activities have included a boat trip on the Thames River, watching theatre productions in the renowned West End, and a group dinner at a curry house on Brick Lane.

Each term students also take a three-day trip outside of London to explore more of the UK. Each term the location will change, and previous locations have included Edinburgh, Manchester and Liverpool.

Note for Yale-NUS Students

If you are enrolled at Yale-NUS, the program is an ideal option for your sophomore spring semester.

Contact Information

This study abroad opportunity is offered through the Yale Center for British Art.

For more information about course offerings, housing, and fees, please visit The Paul Mellon Center.

• For general questions about the program: yaleinlondon@yale.edu
• To schedule an appointment to speak with someone about the program contact: Yale in London Director in New Haven, Jemma Field

Application

The application for Yale in London Spring 2024 will be opening shortly. Please apply through MyCIPE until October 15, 2023.

For Yale Students on Financial Aid

If you'd like to take part in the spring semester and you receive Yale financial aid when on campus in New Haven, you can apply your Yale financial aid toward the cost of study abroad.

The International Study Award (ISA) provides a stipend for one credit-bearing summer study abroad experience for eligible undergraduates receiving a Yale scholarship. For all ISA-related details, including how to request funding, when it gets disbursed, how much funding you can expect, and more, visit the ISA website.

Learn More

Find detailed information about this program, including course information, dates, fees, and housing options, on the program website.

Review eligibility requirements, the application process, and deadlines:

How to Apply