Study ABroaD

London Program

Rich in cultural and intellectual life, London is a mecca for the student of mass media and theater. Since 1969, students from across the United States attending Temple's London programs have met with the best people in British media and theater. It is also impossible to be in London and not make time for many field trips.

Application Process

Application forms for these study-abroad programs will be available from the Temple London Assistant Director in the School of Communications and Theater and on this web site. Completed applications are to be returned to Room 6 Annenberg Hall. These application materials include:

  • The application form (download it from the link above)
  • References from one (summer) or two (Fall and Spring) college instructors on forms to be sent under separate cover
  • A completed self-evaluation and goals statement
  • $50 application fee for summer only

Application Deadlines


Summer Seminar: March 1, 2009
(Review of applications begins in January. Please apply early.)

Fall Semester: April 1, 2009
(Late applications will be considered if full enrollment has not been reached by the deadline.)

Spring Semester: October 1, 2009
(Late applications will be considered if full enrollment has not been reached by the deadline.)

 

Applications for admission will be considered when the Temple London Assistant Director has received all application materials. Applicants will be notified by mail of the decision regarding their admission.

All applications, supporting materials and questions about admissions should be sent to:

Erin Palmer
Assistant Director, Study Abroad Programs
School of Communications and Theater
Temple University
Annenberg Hall, Room 6
2020 N. 13th St., Philadelphia PA 19122

Phone: 215-204-6535
sctsa@temple.edu

Internships

All Temple London Fall and Spring students may apply for an internship in London. Internships usually involve two full days a week of unpaid work at professionally relevant British or American media or theater organizations in London.

Internships are found each semester at television, film, and video production houses; public relations and advertising agencies; magazines; and theater front offices.

Students may also look for a position on their own. For this, they will receive independent study credit.

Faculty

A full-time Temple University faculty member serves as resident director each semester. This individual comes from one of the departments in the School of Communications and Theater.

Additional British part-time faculty, often prominent professionals in their field, are used regularly. They are complemented by a generous sampling of guest lecturers.

Students and courses

The student population of Temple London is small in number. Our typical student is a junior or senior from a college in the United States with an academic background in communications and/or theater.

SCT students can find courses that will fulfill required and elective credit in the School of Communications and Theater. The London Program is open to students of all majors in every college at Temple, as well as students from other institutions.

Each year the courses can vary so please refer to the most recent brochure posted above.

Housing Accommodations

Housing for the Temple London Program involves dormitory-style accommodations located in the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Some of London's most famous streets, academic institutions, and historic sites lie in the immediate neighborhood.

Each student residence hall has kitchen facilities with basic cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. You will need to supply your own bath and kitchen towels.

Rooms are cleaned and linen is changed weekly.

COST for spring 2010

Tuition and fees (per semester):

  • PA residents - $5,882
  • Non-PA residents - $10,522

Program fee: $9,525 (INCLUDES: housing, tube pass/card, insurance, orientation, academic activities)

Plane ticket (estimate): $800

Daily expenses (estimate): $5,000 but varies per student