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Academics
Our mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with City, University of London; Queen Mary, University of London; and the University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona.
This program offers unique courses that explore Health and Human Sciences through an in-depth approach. World-class professors at IES Abroad and our partner universities in England and Jamaica will enhance your studies and provide you with new perspectives each day in class, combining the traditions of your home campus with the best of the British university system.
Create your own academic experience by selecting from the following program components.
You enroll in 16 credits per semester. Academic programming is scheduled five days a week.
- HL/CB395 Social Welfare Policy in the United Kingdom and Jamaica: A Community-Based Learning Perspective & Practicum
Final portion taught at the University of the West Indies School of Nursing, Mona (required, 6 credits) - HL300 Comparative Health Care Systems & Policies in Britain, Europe & the United States (required for fall students, 3 credits)
- HL305 Public Health in Europe: Issues & Social Policies (required for spring students, 3 credits)
- An additional Health course, taught at the School of Health Sciences at City, University of London or at the School of Global Health at Queen Mary, University of London (required, 4 credits)
- Study London Program elective course (required, 3 credits)
Courses
These courses are taught at the IES Abroad Center by local faculty.
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH 341 - The Architecture of London: 1600-Present Day | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| AH/FA 390 - Western Art And The Convergence Of Technique And Philosophy | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS/CB/HL 395 - Social Welfare Policy in the United Kingdom and Jamaica: A Community-Based Learning Perspective and Practicum | Fall, Spring | English | 6 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS/CM 325 - Censored! What the British Could Not See | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| PO/CM 350 - Media and UK Politics | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU/SO 352 - British Youth Culture From 1950 to the Present | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR 315 - Theater In London: An Introduction | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR/EC 330 - The Economics and Business of Climate Change | Fall | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS/EU 335 - Visiting Europe In Cinema | Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH/FA 390 - Western Art And The Convergence Of Technique And Philosophy | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FI 355 - International Finance | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS 345 - Representations of Identity, Nation and Values in British Cinema | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| FS 390 - London Video Film Production Workshop | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| FS/CM 325 - Censored! What the British Could Not See | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| FS/EU 335 - Visiting Europe In Cinema | Spring | English | 3 |
| LT/FS 340 - Britain in the 1940s: Film and Literature | Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HL 300 - Comparative Healthcare Systems and Policies in Great Britain, Europe, and the United States | Fall | English | 3 |
| HL 305 - Public Health in Europe: Issues and Social Policies | Spring | English | 3 |
| PO/HL 310 - International and European Health and Human Rights | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| PS/CB/HL 395 - Social Welfare Policy in the United Kingdom and Jamaica: A Community-Based Learning Perspective and Practicum | Fall, Spring | English | 6 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 336 - The History Of London | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| WS/HS 366 - From Aphra Behn To The 'Blitz:' 300 Years Of London Women'S Social History | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IB 340 - Contemporary Business Issues and the EU | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| IR/IB 393 - Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| MG/IB 320 - Strategic Management | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| MG/IB 329 - Business Ethics | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| MG/IB 355 - International Marketing Management: Europe | Fall, Spring, Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IR/EC 330 - The Economics and Business of Climate Change | Fall | English | 3 |
| IR/IB 393 - Leading Across Cultures: Principles and Practice | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LT 312 - Literature And Place | Spring | English | 3 |
| LT 322 - Modern British Novel | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| LT 351 - Shakespeare the Dramatist | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| LT/FS 340 - Britain in the 1940s: Film and Literature | Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG 302 - Managing Behaviour in Organisations | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| MG/IB 320 - Strategic Management | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| MG/IB 329 - Business Ethics | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| MG/IB 355 - International Marketing Management: Europe | Fall, Spring, Summer | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PO 325 - An Introduction to European Integration: History, Institutions, and Policies | Spring | English | 3 |
| PO/CM 350 - Media and UK Politics | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| PO/HL 310 - International and European Health and Human Rights | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PS/CB/HL 395 - Social Welfare Policy in the United Kingdom and Jamaica: A Community-Based Learning Perspective and Practicum | Fall, Spring | English | 6 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CU/SO 352 - British Youth Culture From 1950 to the Present | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| TH 350 - European Approaches to Text and Theater Performance | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| TH 390 - Playwriting Workshop | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
| Course Name | Term | Language | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS/HS 366 - From Aphra Behn To The 'Blitz:' 300 Years Of London Women'S Social History | Fall, Spring | English | 3 |
Partner Institution(s)
In addition to our courses, we encourage you to enroll in a course offered at one of several prestigious British institutions. This is a great way to experience the British higher education system firsthand and meet British students.
You may enroll in one supplementary course per semester for no additional cost. If you choose to enroll in more than one supplementary course, there is an additional per-course cost.
You must meet the university’s specific requirements, including a GPA of 3.0 or above, and, in certain disciplines, prerequisites, and junior or senior standing. See the following for more specific information about each institution.
University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona - Jamaica
Located in Kingston, Jamaica, the University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona offers quality nursing education programs that demonstrate commitment to excellence in health care and nursing practices. As a leading institution of higher education in the Caribbean, the university engages in research and development designed to support the social and economic growth of the local region and to strengthen community health care services.
In the final 10 days of your study abroad term, you participate in a program-related trip to Kingston, Jamaica, hosted by the University of West Indies School of Nursing, Mona. While there, you learn about health care in a developing economy, attend lectures at the University, and finish the Social Welfare Policy in the United Kingdom and Jamaica: A Community-Based Learning Perspective & Practicum course.
The goals of this portion of the program are to:
- Demonstrate the different perspectives, challenges, and needs represented by different patient populations in terms of their interactions with mainstream health care systems.
- Examine the roles of various stakeholders in the delivery of health care.
- Facilitate your engagement with public health at the community level, particularly for socially and economically vulnerable populations.
School of Health Sciences - City, University of London
As a large, urban university with a strong international community, City University is a part of the University of London, which includes several other institutions. City’s academic roots in industry and technology reflect its contemporary commitment to such disciplines as Health Sciences, Business, and Engineering. City enrolls approximately 18,000 students, and its large international student body (more than 50%) makes it reflective of London’s incredibly multicultural population.
Previous courses available to IES Abroad students in the School of Health Sciences at City have included:
- PH3001 Health Policy and Politics (4 credits, spring)
- PH3002 Exploring Public Health (4 credits, fall)
Typically you will need 4-5 classes in a specific subject area in order to enroll in a 3000-level class.
Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL)
Located in the diverse East End, QMUL maintains its own identity and community, and yet you are never more than a convenient Tube ride to the center of London. As a large institution with more than 25,000 students, QMUL offers an extensive range of challenging academic options. In addition, the college has a long history of internationalism: 30% of the student body comes from outside the United Kingdom, with more than 160 countries represented in the international student population.
Previous courses available to IES Abroad students in the School of Global Health at QMUL have included:
- ICM6076 Governance of Migration, Displacement and Healthcare (4 credits, spring)
- ICM6077 Migrants, Inequality and the Cultural Politics of Health (4 credits, fall)
- ICM6107 Planetary Health and International Health Policy (4 credits, spring)
Level 6 modules are taken by final year degree students in the UK who will have spent the preceding years specialising in the subject area. Therefore, the expectation of seminar discussion, written work, and outside reading undertaken will be high, and there will be a significant time commitment required of students.
Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning is an essential component to the Health Practice & Policy Program. With the goal of contributing to the community being served, placements provide students with an invaluable cultural experience, practical exposure to the demands of community health care and policy, and development of professional and personal skills.
All IES Abroad community-based learning placements are supervised. Placement examples include:
London
- Education
- Mental Health Outreach
- NGO Administration
- Public Health Administration
- Social Outreach
Kingston
- Community Health Clinics
- NGOs
Field Trips & Events
Even though your adventure starts in London, our field trips and course-related trips take you outside the city to discover the culture and traditions of your host country and beyond. These trips are partially subsidized by IES Abroad. Here are a few possible destinations.
Edinburgh
3 Days | Fall & Spring
Take a trip to Scotland’s capital where you’ll learn about the city’s history on a guided walking tour. Visit Edinburgh Castle that overlooks the city from its hilltop location, and take a day trip to a wildlife reserve in the Highlands.
Bath & Stonehenge
2 Days | Fall & Spring
Visit mysterious Stonehenge and the ancient Roman baths in Bath. Marvel at the collection of world-class couture at the Fashion Museum, and explore the Jane Austen Centre.
Brighton
1 Day | Fall & Spring
Explore the historic maze of twisting alleyways and enjoy a visit to the Royal Pavilion, one of Europe’s most exotic palaces.
Cambridge
1 Day | Fall & Spring
Visit this historic university town, with its picturesque colleges and punt in a gondola on the river.
Liverpool
1 Day | Fall & Spring
Spend a Saturday experiencing Liverpool. Enjoy a guided tour around the city, including a visit to the Beatles Museum.
Stratford-Upon-Avon
1 Day | Fall & Spring
Visit Shakespeare’s house, which was the place of his birth, and Holy Trinity Church, where he is buried.
IES Abroad field trip destinations, activities, and length of stay may vary according to term and availability.
Course-Related Trips
This program also includes one course-related trip per semester that allows you to better understand first-hand the community health care challenges in a developing economy. Course-related trips are required, integral academic components of this program. The cost of the course-related trips is included in the IES Abroad program fee.
Jamaica
10 Days | Fall & Spring
A 10-day trip to Kingston, Jamaica, complements your courses and helps you better understand the local health care challenges in a developing economy through lectures, discussions, and community-based learning at community health clinics. Hosted by the University of the West Indies School of Nursing, Mona, the trip addresses multidisciplinary topics, including the response of the nursing profession in Jamaica to global health challenges, current research on regional health care needs, and local public-private partnerships.
In addition to the required course-related trip to Kingston, IES Abroad London organizes course-related trips that complement IES Abroad courses and contribute to a general knowledge of British culture and society.
Past course-related trips include:
- Performances at London’s West End Fringe and Royal Shakespeare theaters
- Architectural walking tours
- Exploration of London’s East End
Daily Life
Part of making you feel at home in England and Jamaica is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services.
Orientation
The IES Abroad orientation program takes place in and around London, and is designed to acquaint you with the program, your fellow students, and to London.
Our Comprehensive Orientation & Re-Entry Experience (CORE™) begins right when you arrive and continues through the semester with activities focusing on academic and cultural adjustment. Detailed information about housing, public transportation, culture, health and safety, and other important topics are also covered.
Other highlights include a London bus and walking tour, a welcome event, and a visit to the Tower of London.
You also learn about the teaching methods of British professors and the educational format of the Health Practice & Policy Program, including academic policies and field trips. You receive academic advising and finalize your course registration during orientation. You have additional orientation sessions on enrollment at City, University of London or Queen Mary, University of London, and at the University of the West Indies School of Nursing, Mona, in Kingston, Jamaica.
Housing
We want to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding which landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave London, it will feel like home.
Apartment in Central London - You and another IES Abroad student share a room within a two-bedroom apartment with two other IES Abroad students. The apartment includes shared kitchen, living area, and bathrooms. Meals are not provided.
Apartment in Jamaica – You will be housed in an apartment during your 10-day, program-related trip. Each apartment houses four students, and the faculty on the trip are housed in adjacent apartments. Your housing, some food costs, and internal transportation are covered in the program fee.
Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events
Take advantage of the cultural events we organize in London, such as:
- Touring Parliament, royal palaces, and gardens
- Attending local sporting events, such as the English Premier League
- Going on outings to London’s diverse markets
- Going to world-class performances at London’s many entertainment venues
Get to Know Your New City
Explore Neighborhoods
The best way to get a feel for this culturally-vibrant metropolis is to visit some of its 48 distinct neighborhoods.
Walk Along the Thames
Snap an obligatory photo from the Westminster Bridge as you begin your stroll along the Southbank.
Tour the Tower of London
Set along the River Thames, this imposing castle has been a part of the London skyline since 1078.
Unwind in Parks & Gardens
From small garden squares to sprawling grounds with herds of deer, you are always close to a green space in London. Whenever you need a break from the craziness of the city, relax and recharge in one of the city’s many parks.
Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter
Make the short trek to Leavesden to pay homage to J.K. Rowling and discover the magic of all things Harry Potter.
Program Cost
Consider these prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
Scholarships & Aid
Featured Scholarships
Robert McNeill Need-Based International Business Scholarship
This scholarship is named in honor of Robert McNeill, member of the IES Abroad Board of Directors for 25 years (6 years as Chairman). Open to students who have an interest in international business. Majors might include management, marketing, economics, finance, international relations, and social and behavioral sciences.
Edward Mowatt Endowed Scholarship
These scholarships are for students on IES Abroad London semester and year programs.
Use our budget worksheet to calculate your costs
$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid
Our Center
While in London, we want to ensure you have every opportunity to immerse yourself in new experiences. That’s why our IES Abroad London Center staff is committed to providing outstanding academic and student support services. We take care of the details, so you can soak up every moment of your London experience.
For Summer 2021, the IES Abroad London Center will be based at the Stay Club Kentish Town, the same location as your housing.
Kentish Town is a lovely area that offers plenty of things to do and see nearby, as well as great connectivity to Central London. There is no shortage of eateries and multiple supermarkets and shops. The Stay Club Kentish Town is in a quiet part of the area, just a five-minute walk from Kentish Town tube station on the Northern Line and Kentish Town West on the overground.
Hampstead Heath Park is just 12 minutes on foot, and it offers tennis courts, a running track, as well as a beautiful forest ideal for walking, jogging, and cycling. Bustling Camden Town is less than 10 minutes away, with its independent shops, food stalls and ever-evolving nightlife! Despite all this on its doorstep, the Kentish Town area doesn’t lose its residential character, making it a lovely choice for student living.
At the Stay Club:
- You will take your IES Abroad courses in the Stay Club classrooms
- You will be able to meet with IES Abroad staff
- You will have access to the on-site cafe
- You can study or socialize in numerous common areas throughout the building
- You will benefit from a great environment with multiple building amenities.
- Stay Club reception functions 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
- There is 24-hour security and CCTV coverage.
- You will have access to strong, unlimited WiFi
The IES Abroad London Center is recognized by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) for meeting or exceeding UK expectations as a quality higher education provider. Learn more about our recent QAA reports.
Our Staff
John Ockey
Center Director
John brings over 15 years of experience with IES Abroad, including seven years with IES Abroad Milan and nearly three years with IES Abroad Siena before coming to IES Abroad London. Here, he oversees all programs in London and Oxford. During his time in Siena, John developed and implemented a banner program with a strong focus on cultural immersion and academic rigor. In Milan, he played a key role in improving and developing the Milan program, notably in the areas of student housing, student activities, orientation, and supervision of the student services staff. Prior to working for IES Abroad, John received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Italian Literature and Art History from Brigham Young University and worked in Geneva for the United Nations.
IES Abroad London Staff
Martin Hannan
Head of Operations
Rohima Ahmed
Academic Coordinator
Beth Lehlbach
Internships Manager
Zosia Rutkowska
Assistant Director and Head of Customised Programmes
Health & Safety
With 70 years of experience, we are proud to set the standard for health and safety in study abroad. Our Chicago-based and on-site staff are all highly trained and experienced in the matters of health, safety, and crisis management. We are here for you from predeparture to your return, and are ready to support you—no matter what time zone you’re in.
In response to COVID-19, enhanced safety guidelines will be implemented this year—such as social distancing and personal protective equipment (PPE) in on-site classes, in-country field trips and travel only, and apartment or residence hall housing (no homestays) that ensures proper space should self-quarantining be necessary.
How We Support You
We plan for "what if" so that you don't have to. From international health insurance included in the cost of your program to highly-trained local staff who can connect you to English-speaking healthcare providers, we are working around the clock to ensure your health and safety while abroad.
Learn more about the support you can expect to receive on our programs, including:
- International health insurance through CISI in the case you need to see a doctor or mental health professional
- 24/7 emergency support whether you encounter an issue while traveling or in your host city
- Location-specific health and safety information presented at orienation by on-site staff
- TripTracker system allowing you to share independent travel plans in case you need to be contacted swiftly in a crisis
- A mandatory cell phone policy so that you can be contacted locally and receive any emergency updates via call or text
- Crisis drills so that you feel prepared to respond to an emergency should one arise
- And more!
Health & Safety Resources
You safety begins with being accurately informed from the moment you're considering study abroad through to the day you return home.
Take note of ways you can maintain your health and stay safe abroad while reviewing our resources, including:
- IES Abroad MAP for Student Health, Safety & Crisis Management
- Study Abroad Safety Tips for Traveling
- IES Abroad Student Blogs on Safety and Mental Health
- And more!
Fall 2021
We all know that Fall 2021 is going to look a bit different from other study abroad terms, but that doesn’t mean it still won’t be the most incredible semester of your life!
We’re working hard to keep you safe and well, so you can focus on what you came to do—live and learn abroad (and have some fun along the way!). Below is a summary of the main tweaks to the program this semester, which may be updated as more details become known. You can learn even more about our measures for all programs on our Fall 2021 Health & Safety page.
Academics & Partner Universities
Know that you’ll be learning from the best of the best this fall. On our Health Practice & Policy program, you’ll have the option to take courses taught by world-class IES Abroad faculty at our Center or at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL).
- HL300 Comparative Health Care Systems & Policies in Britain, Europe & the United States (required, 3 credits)
- One of the following courses taught at QMUL (required, 4 credits)
- PSY216 Health Psychology
- ECN369 Health Economics
- GEG6145 Historical Geographies of Medicine
- One intensive 6-credit Social Welfare Policy course (required, 6 credits)
- No field study component to Jamaica
- The course will incorporate virtual visits with healthcare practitioners and other guest speakers.
- Virtual experiences will expose students to diverse environments and experiences in the healthcare realm. Students will have ample opportunities to exercise critical and comparative thinking and participate in discussions about healthcare and its impact on different communities and regions.
- Students will complete a capstone project as part of the course.
- Syllabus coming soon!
- Study London Program elective course (required, 3 credits)
- List coming soon!
Explore all the IES Abroad course syllabi on the “Academics” tab.
Health & Safety Protocols
We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. So, to enhance effective social/physical distancing, IES Abroad is taking proactive measures in the classroom, including:
- limiting class enrollment sizes limitations
- adjusting space layout and room choice
- and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Learn more about our health and safety measures for Fall 2021.
Housing
You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable residence hall where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single occupancy rooms. At this time, homestays will not be offered through IES Abroad programs this fall. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Fall 2021.
Field Trips
Across all IES Abroad programs, field trips will stay local and regional this fall. Your fields trips will all take place in the United Kingdom, which means you’ll get fully immersed in the culture(s) you came for! Possible trips include:
- Rye and Hastings - Meander through these beautiful and historic seaside towns.
- Canterbury and Dover - Explore the beautiful Canterbury Cathedral, Dover Castle, and walk to the famous White Cliffs.
- Cambridge - Discover this famous university city with a tour of Kings College and a chance to go punting along the 'Backs'.
- Brighton - Visit the famous pavilion and enjoy a tour of this wonderful seaside resort.
- Stonehenge - Tour perhaps the world's most famous prehistoric monument.
- Stratford-upon-Avon - Travel to the home of Shakespeare!
Our Center
Our Center in London is your go-to spot for classes, student services, and information. Serving as your campus away from campus, you can feel safe going to class or checking in with an IES Abroad staff member because, at a minimum, IES Abroad Centers will undergo daily cleaning and disinfection by professional cleaning services.
Cost
Cost details for Fall 2021 can be found on the Cost tab. Be sure to click through the linked total to view a thorough cost breakdown PDF. Consider those prices as a starting point. We encourage you to contact your study abroad office to determine the actual cost to you when factoring in financial aid, scholarships, your home school policies, and other factors.
Go Ahead & Get Started…With a Refund Policy that has your Back
As a mission-driven, not-for-profit, we are guided by two priorities as we navigate Fall 2021: to leave the door open for your opportunity to study abroad, and to strive to keep you safe and healthy. So, what’s our advice? Give yourself the chance to have an incredible adventure—even if it’s a bit different than planned!—and know we’re right alongside you as the details unfold.
And thanks to our Fall 2021 Refund Policy, there’s no commitment just yet. What’s more, once you start an application, you’ll be in the loop and hear directly from us if any changes are made to your program.
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