England London English Literature

• All students must enroll according to, and remain in compliance with, the Boston University Study Abroad Course Load Policy.
• Priority will be given to qualified upperclassmen.
• Please note that a visa is not required for US & Canadian passport holders, but if you are a citizen of another country you may require a visa.
• Admissions requirements for all programs

Students have one required class and one research seminar. They will also take two electives, for a total of 16 credits.

Students are required to take the following class and research seminar.

Students choose one "Elective A" course for the first part of the semester, and one "Elective B" course for the second part of the semester.

Program Residences

• Accommodations for the Fall and Spring semester London Programs are residence hall style suites in BU’s own housing. Bedrooms consist of doubles, triples, and quads and all bedrooms come with an en suite bathroom. Please note housing for Fall and Spring programs in London may differ from housing provided during London Summer programs, where students are generally commuting to both their classes and internships.
• Limited single rooms may be available for an additional charge.
• Fully equipped kitchens are available within BU housing. Kitchens are shared between approximately 6-14 students.
• Board is not included in this program. Students are responsible for budgeting their own cost of meals.
• BU London does not have dining hall facilities, but there are ample grocery stores, restaurants, and other amenities in the immediate areas surrounding the residences.
• All buildings are within walking distance to local transportation, including the London Tube and bus systems. Students commute to their internships using public transportation.
• Card-operated laundry facilities are located in the basements of all residences. Cost of laundry is not included in the program fee.
• Students have access to the BU London Library for research and printing purposes. For recreational and social activities, students may take advantage of the BU London Social Programme as well as the clubs and societies of Imperial College London.
• Wi-Fi is available throughout all the BU buildings.

• Fall Semester: late August to mid-December

This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.

Fall Semester

• Applications Open December 15
• Applications Deadline March 15

This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.

Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.

• 2024/2025 Tuition & Fees: $40,434
  Cost includes tuition, housing, program related activities, administrative fee, overseas medical insurance, and emergency evacuation coverage.
• Estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses.
• Grants and Scholarships available