London, England

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An Experience Like No Other

Gain international experience and explore new cultures by spending a semester with us in London, England. Our London program is designed to offer you an experience full of new places, professors, students, perspectives, weather, and foods that all combine to create an experience that will powerfully stimulate your heart and mind. Focused on providing a faith-based context, our in-country team will be there with you through your whole semester to provide mentorship and discipleship. During your time abroad, you’ll attend University of Roehampton and earn 12-15 college credits that transfer back to your university. Living just 30 minutes outside of the city center, you’ll get to experience what life is like in the international, bustling capital of England.

Program Highlights

Wide variety of course offerings
Multi-day trip to Rome, Italy
30 minutes from the London City Center
Multi-day Independent Travel Opportunity
Full-Time Christian Program Staff
Inter-cultural classroom setting
Personal discipleship and Weekly Chapel
Program Housing and Program Meals
Additional multi-day educational excursions

Calendar

January 12 - Arrival Day
January 13-18 - Orientation
January 20 - Courses Start
April 17-23 - Rome Trip
April 24-May 4 - Independent Travel
May 31 - Program Ends

Fall & Spring Semester Courses

While in London, you will take 12-15 credits worth of courses. There is one required course, History of the Christian Church, where you will learn about the theologians of the UK and travel to Rome, Italy as a part of your studies. For your other classes, you may select from a wide variety of courses offered at University or Roehampton.

Although you are taking courses at an international institution, Biola University provides the transcripts with the grades that transfer back to your school. Biola has a list of pre-approved courses for the London program and are continually updating its catalog. Please see below for examples of the course subjects and course titles.

During the advising and onboarding process, our staff will walk with you through the course registration process.

Areas of Study

London: History, Art, Society
Renaissance to Abstraction: A History of Art in London Museums
Animation and Creativity
Photographic Practice 1
Art and Life in the Ancient World
Digital Methods I
The Linguistics of Sign Language
Pentecostal Theology in Context
Scripture 2 (New Testament)
History of the Bible in London
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
Theologies from World Christianity
Theology and Practice of Mission
Introduction to Human Disease
Comparative Zoology
Chemistry of Life Nutrition of Population Groups
Physiology and Metabolism
Clinical NutritionMolecular Biology: Theory and Practice
Immunology
Medical Microbiology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Diversity of Life
Food Science
Introduction to Evolution
Principles of Marketing
Digital Marketing
Intro to Human Resource Management
International Business Environment
Global and International Business Strategy
Consumer BehaviorCross-Cultural Management
Business Organisations in a Global Economy
Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Project Management
Business Ethics and Responsible Management
International Human Resource Management
Business Psychology
Cross-Cultural Management
Managing People and Careers
Global Marketing
International Economics
Business Planning
Producing
Digital Storytelling
Cinematography
Experimental Filmmaking
The Horror Genre and Society: Screening the Undead and Other Monsters
Fiction Production
Post-Production Techniques
Audiovisual Criticism
Approaches to Popular Film
The Politics of Screens: Women-Practice-Representation
Documentary Production
Cinema in the Digital AgeDigital Cultures Literature, Film, and Philosophy
Intro to the London Stage
Communication and Social Interaction
The Sociolinguistics of Gender
Language and Gender
The Art of the StoryMedia Language
Software Development 1
Computer Systems
Popular Literature and Culture
Shakespeare in London
Publishing: From Book to Internet
Literature, Ethics, and the Environment
Literature, Gender, and Sexuality
Modern and Contemporary Dystopias
Novel Writing
Romantic and Victorian Bodies
Tragedy: Classical, Shakespearean, Cinematic
Writing Fiction
Global London in Literature
Literature, Film, and Philosophy
Writing, Performance, Art
Creative and Professional Writing
Questioning the Canon
Perspectives on Children's Literature

Dictatorships and Democracies: Ancient and Modern
American History from Columbus to Cold War
Radicalism in the English Revolution 1640-1653
Historical Controversies
Art and LIfe in the Ancient World
Journalists and the World 1
Introduction to Digital Media
Feature Writing
Issues in Journalism: Ethics and Law
Investigative Journalism
Physiology of Exercise
Advanced Topics in Sport Psychology
Applied Biomechanics
Data Science
Freedom, Power and Politics
Ethical Theory
AestheticsPhilosophy of Religion
What is Doing Philosophy
Contemporary Political Philosophy
The Study of Religion
Practical Ethics
Love, Sex, Death, and God
Animal Rights and Environmental Ethics
Political Philosophy
Freedom, Power, and Politics
Neuropsychology
Understanding Human Behavior
Applying PsychologyAutism: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Communication and Social Interaction
Health PsychologyCriminal and Forensic Psychology
Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology
Humanistic Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Understanding the Individual and Society
The Foundations of a Helping Relationship
Psychology in a Changing Society
Understanding Psychological Distress
Psychology of Resilience and Success
The Evolution of Psychology
Counseling Skills
Behavioral Approaches to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Use of Research in Mental Health and Wellbeing
Youth Crime and Justice
Migration, Diversity and Contemporary Urban Life
Difference and Diversity
Making Sense of Society
Sociology and Everyday Life
Media in Contemporary Society
Sociology and Anthropology of Human Rights
Crimes of the Powerful Criminological Imagination
Policing and Criminal Justice
The Sociological Imagination
Drug Use and Policy
Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights
Sociological Activism and Social Injustice
Policing in Practice
Professional Practice in Social Sciences
Decision-making: Theory and PracticeActive Citizenship
Shakespeare in London
Intro to the London Stage (all sections)
Shakespeare & Contemporary Performance
Choreography & Collaboration
Dance Practice 2
Applied Lighting and Production for Dance
Dance Performance I
Writing, Performance, Art
Dance Anthropology
Dance Analysis and Philosophy of Dance
Online Video Production

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You can view a complete list of courses at University of Roehampton and if it’s not already pre-approved you can request approval by contacting us.

Life in London

Enjoy rich interaction with teachers, faculty, and ministry leaders in both a classroom setting and one-to-one meetings. We believe this unique opportunity and community setting will lend itself to lifelong impact. Study abroad with us and you'll be immersed in culture, ministry, and learning.

What’s Included

Please connect with your college or university for exact costs. In most cases, if you are a student at one of our partner schools a semester in London, England will not cost you more than what you are currently paying for school. If you are not currently enrolled in a college or university and would still like to attend, contact us.

Pricing Breakdown:

Tuition: $15,000
Room and Board: $3,000
Total: $18,000

Special discounted rate of $17,000 for the Spring 2025

Cost Includes:

Tuition for 12-18 credit hours
Room and board (Some meals included)
Arrival and departure airport transfers in London
Full-time onsite staff and support
Public transportation pass for travel in London
Select museum and excursion fees
Student Activities
International travel insurance

Does Not Include:

Airfare
Passport
Immunizations
Some meals
Personal expenses like shopping, personal needs, or personal travel.