Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University

Study + Internship in London: London South Bank University

About the Program

Get the career preparation you need with an internship in London. With the city’s thriving economy and rich culture, you’re bound to find the internship placement you’re looking for, whatever your target industry.
The study + internship program incorporates a professional internship placement into your semester or summer study program, and our strong academic focus and personal placements are dedicated to experiences that make a real impact. Multiple options and price ranges-from 6-week summer sessions to full semester programs-allow you to take care of those degree requirements and give your career a boost; all while gaining the international experience you’ve been seeking.  Learn more about the benefits of a CEA internship.

Requirements

Overview

Location:

London

Dates:

1/18/20 - 6/6/20

Price:

$17,595

Credits:

16

Deadlines

Apply By:

Closed

Withdraw By:

11/15/19

Requirements

Personal Statement
Transcript - Official
Advisor Approval Form
Cover Letter
Complete Application
$95 Online Application Fee

Eligibility

Other:

3-4 courses directly related to the internship field of interest or 6 weeks full time work in the field is encouraged.

Course Prerequisites:

Some courses may have prerequisites.

Education
Completed:

1 year as a registered college student by the time of application

Minimum GPA:

2.75

Additional Internship Documents (As Requested)

You may be required to submit additional documents, depending on the needs of your CEA CAPA Global Internship Program. A CEA CAPA representative will reach out to you after you have submitted your initial application to collect any additional documents we might need.
These additional documents may include, but are not limited to:
  • A professional portfolio
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Police Background checks: If you are applying for a placement working with vulnerable populations or children, or if CEA CAPA identifies a placement opportunity with or connected to such an organization, most likely you will be required to complete a police background check in the US and the host country for certain locations.

Internship Career Field(s)

Get a Flight Credit worth up to $1,000 when you apply with code* by January 1, 2025

Where You'll Study

London South Bank University

Established in 1892 as the Borough Polytechnic Institute, the original aim of London South Bank University (LSBU) was to promote the industrial skill, general knowledge, health, and well-being of youn...

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Student Union
16

Credits

Program Structure & Courses

You'll enroll in 1 internship seminar course that includes an academic seminar and an internship placement, and 2-3 elective courses at LSBU. Please note that at least 2 courses have to be from the same school. The academic structure below lists a small sample of the hundreds of courses available. You will have access to introductory, intermediate and advanced courses in a variety of subject areas. See below for information how to access LSBU’s Course (Module) Directory for a full list of courses.
 
Your internship seminar meets for 30 seminar hours and you'll spend a minimum of 130 hours at your internship placement. Please note, while 130 placement hours are the minimum required to earn academic credit, UK employers expect students to work an average of 12-15 hours per week, which amounts to 130-320 placement hours over the course of the semester. Together, your seminar and internship placement are worth 4 credits. Courses at LSBU are worth 4 credits. You may earn 16 credits (up to 240 contact hours).
 
LSBU courses typically meet once a week. Classes are typically held Monday - Friday. Active learning components required by your courses may be scheduled outside of your normal class time throughout the week. 
 
Your internship placement hours take place Monday-Friday; the exact time of day and days of the week will be determined after you arrive. Your work schedule will be structured with limited flexibility.
 
We strongly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Internship positions are both limited in availability and competitive; employers give priority to those who submit early!
 
The majority of internships require a video or in-person interview with the employer before placement is confirmed. For students who speak English as a second language, there will be one additional interview to assess English language fluency. All placements will be confirmed upon arrival and will each have their own set of internship guidelines for the position. We'll do our best, but we can't guarantee placement at a particular site.
 
Prior to departure you will select your preferred courses and enroll based on course availability. LSBU course lists and schedules are not finalized until you’re in London. As such, final course registration takes place onsite. It is critical to understand course availability is subject to change and courses are not guaranteed.  It is in your best interest to get several course alternates approved by your home university prior to your departure date. This will give you flexibility during registration. Please consult with your academic advisor at your home university on credit pre-approval guidelines.

Please be aware that the university final exam period runs past the CEA program dates. Therefore, it is your responsibility to arrange an alternate due date or assessment, if necessary, with your instructor. We recommend speaking about this with your instructor before the end of the add/drop period onsite.
 

All Levels Course Structure

Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Internship Seminar 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
London: City of Change 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Accounting and Analysis 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Cultural Context 2 300 En 0 4
Design 103 200 En 0 4
Design 203 300 En 0 8
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
The Creative Industries 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Barriers to Learning 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Qualitative Methods in Social Research 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Introduction to International Relations Theory 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Digital Journalism 2 200 En 0 4
Global Journalism 300 En 0 4
Investigative Journalism 300 En 0 4
Journalism & Society * 200 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Expanded Photographic Practice 200 0 4
Photography Critical Contexts 300 En 0 4
Self Publishing and the Photobook 300 En 0 4
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
20th Century Practice 200 En 0 4
Practices of Adaptation 300 En 0 4

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Where You'll Stay

*Housing options may change and will be confirmed on the housing application form prior to the start of the term. Below are the housing options that have been offered in the past.

Excursions

Get out and explore! Excursions are offered for most semester, year, and summer programs. Semester students are typically offered between two to three excursions and summer study students are typically offered between one to two excursions. You'll receive a calendar of excursions during orientation; here are a few day and overnight excursions we've offered in the past.

What's Included in your Program

From housing to excursions, our programs include a variety of inclusions to enhance your study abroad experience! Here are examples that may be available in London. Inclusions vary by program – please contact our Enrollment and Advising team to find out what options are available for you.

  • Personalized Pre-Departure Advising
  • Visa & Immigration Advising
  • Financial Advising
  • Tuition and Registration
  • Onsite Orientation
  • City Tour
  • Onsite Staff Support
  • 24/7 Emergency Assistance
  • Travel Medical Insurance
  • International Emergency Service Support
  • Welcome & Farewell Events
  • Centrally Located Housing
  • Transportation Pass
  • Wellness Activities
  • Cultural Engagement
  • Excursions
  • Student Clubs & Organizations
  • Host Institution Services & Amenities
  • Official Transcript(s)

Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
January 18
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at Heatrhow airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to assigned housing.

January 19
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.

January 20
Orientation

Mandatory LSBU Orientation will be held.

January 25
Excursion

CEA excursion to Hampton court

January 29
Cultural Activity

Evening at the theatre! Phantom of the Opera!

February 08
Excursion

CEA excursion to Stonehenge and Bath.

February 12
Cultural Activity

Afternoon tea party with CEA.

February 22 - 23
Excursion

CEA excursion to York.

February 25
Cultural Activity

Pancake Tuesday

March 04
Cultural Activity

CEA Street Art Tour in the East End.

March 17
Cultural Activity

St. Patrick's Day

March 19
Cultural Activity

Climb the Monument.

April 01
Cultural Activity

Evening at the Shakespeare Globe theater

April 06 - 24
School Break

LSBU is closed for Spring Break. No classes will be held.

May 09
Excursion

Visit to Greenwich

May 14
Farewell Reception

CEA Farewell Reception will be held

June 06
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$17,595
$17,595
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$700
$1,400
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$580
$580
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$130
$293
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for food in addition to your meal plan, such as eating out at restaurants.
$1,187
$1,780
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$976
$1,951
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$1,068
$2,374
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,236 $26,448