London - Health Practice & Policy

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.
• Study London Program elective course (required, 3 credits)
  • AH341 Architecture of London
  • CM/PO350 Media & UK Politics
  • CU/SO352 British Youth Culture
  • DR315 Theater in London: An Introduction
  • EC/IR330 The Economics and Business of Climate Change
  • FI355 International Finance
  • FS345 Representations of Identity, Nation and Values in British Cinema
  • FS390 London Video Film Production Workshop
  • HL/PO310 International and European Health and Human Rights
  • HS/WS366 From Aphra Behn to the 'Blitz:' 300 Years of London Women's Social History
  • HS336 History of London
  • IB340 Contemporary Business Issues and the EU
  • IB/IR393 Leading Across Cultures: Principle & Practice
  • IB/MG329 Business Ethics
  • IN395 Internship Seminar
  • LT322 Modern British Novel
  • LT351 Shakespeare the Dramatist
  • MG302 Managing Behaviour in Organisations
  • TH390 Playwriting Workshop

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 
• 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.

Looking ahead to Spring 2022, there will likely be some aspects of the pandemic that we are still navigating—and that’s okay! Program details may need to pivot as conditions shift, but throughout that experience our commitment to do right by you will guide the way. While it might look different from other study abroad terms, that doesn’t mean Spring 2022 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, learn, and have some fun abroad. 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 Spring 2022 Health & Safety page.

Academics & Partner Universities

Know that you’ll be learning from the best of the best this spring. On our Health Practice & Policy program, you’ll have the option to take courses taught by world-class IES Abroad faculty at our Center and at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL).

• HL305 Public Health in Europe: Issues & Social Policies (required, 3 credits)
• One of the following courses taught at QMUL (required, 4 credits)
  • ICM6107 Planetary Health and International Health Policy
  • IPH6010 Health Systems Theory, Policy and Political Economy
  • IPH6009 Global Health, Governance and Law
  • IPH6008 Gender, Sexuality and Health
  • IPH6002 Globalisations and Contemporary Medical Ethics
• 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. 
• Study London Program elective course (required, 3 credits each)
  • AH341 Architecture of London
  • AH/FA390 Western Art And The Convergence Of Technique And Philosophy
  • CM/FS325 Censored! What the British Could Not See
  • CM/PO350 Media & UK Politics
  • CU/SO352 British Youth Culture
  • DR315 Theater in London: An Introduction
  • EC/IR330 The Economics and Business of Climate Change
  • EU/FS335 Visiting Europe In Cinema
  • FI355 International Finance
  • FS/LT340 Britain in the 1940s: Film and Literature
  • FS345 Representations of Identity, Nation and Values in British Cinema
  • FS390 London Video Film Production Workshop
  • HL/PO310 International and European Health and Human Rights
  • HS/WS366 From Aphra Behn to the 'Blitz:' 300 Years of London Women's Social History
  • HS336 History of London
  • IB340 Contemporary Business Issues and the EU
  • IB/IR393 Leading Across Cultures: Principle & Practice
  • IB/MG329 Business Ethics
  • IB/MG320 Strategic Management
  • IB/MG355 International Marketing Management: Europe
  • LT312 Literature and Place
  • LT322 Modern British Novel
  • LT351 Shakespeare the Dramatist
  • MG302 Managing Behaviour in Organisations
  • PO325 An Introduction to European Integration
  • SO/ES 360 - Sustainable World and Production: Rethinking the City
  • TH350 European Approaches to Text and Theater Performance
  • TH390 Playwriting Workshop

Explore all the IES Abroad course syllabi on the “Academics” tab.

Health & Safety Protocols

Starting this spring, IES Abroad will require that students participating in our study abroad programs and in-person internship programs abroad be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of their program. Read more in our Vaccine Policy.

We’re making sure that your learning experience is a safe one so you can focus on the topic at hand. IES Abroad is taking proactive measures based on the local health and safety guidelines of your study abroad location. As more information for London becomes available, we will provide updates here and in your predeparture guide, which you’ll gain access to after applying. In the meantime, review safety measures we have taken with students this fall, some of which may extend into your experience.

• limiting class enrollment sizes
• adjusting space layout and room choice
• and promoting student/faculty use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Many countries are requiring proof of vaccination to access public and private spaces, such as restaurants, libraries, museums, festivals, sporting events, and other indoor spaces or gatherings of people. In some cases, students will be required to obtain a “Green Pass” or other health pass as official proof of vaccination, which is required upon entry to many locations. We will provide more information about your host country’s entry and green pass requirements prior to your departure through the Predeparture Information and virtual orientation sessions.

We know stepping into the unknown is part of your study abroad experience but know that you’re never alone and we’ll always have your back.

Housing

You’ll stay in a clean, comfortable residence hall* or apartment* where we’ve taken the utmost safety measures, including single occupancy rooms as needed. Learn more about the overarching housing policies for Spring 2022.

*Additional fee may apply. See the Cost tab for more information.

Field Trips

So much of the study abroad learning experience happens outside of the classroom. Our field trips and course-related excursions help you explore the ins and outs of your city and local region, adding real-life context to what you’ve read about in textbooks for years. 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!

Part-Time Internships

Our optional, part-time internships have always been designed to give you experience in what it's really like to work in London. For Spring 2022, while you’re living and studying on-site, internships may be completely online, a hybrid virtual/in-person experience, or completely in-person. It depends on a variety of factors, including country and employer-specific protocols. This uncertainty is something that every employee around the world has had to navigate in the wake of COVID-19, and it all adds to the real-life experience you’ll gain from working overseas! One thing is for sure, though—enrolling in an internship this spring will help you gain a professional edge.

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 Spring 2022 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 considerations.

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 Spring 2022: 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.