Originally from Suffolk, Helen has been living in London for 7 years and has worked at the CAPA London Study Center since 2001. Prior to this she worked in operations for an educational travel company organizing tours around the UK and Europe. Helen earned a BA from the University of East Anglia in Business Studies with Tourism and her interests include multicultural London and world travel.
Study Abroad in London
Experience one of the world’s great cities — a bustling metropolis where history and culture surround you. London has been part of many movements and phenomena throughout history, such as the English Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution, and the Gothic Revival in architecture. Such a locale combines education and culture into one of the most sought after study abroad experiences.
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The London Experience
Study abroad in London and live like a Londoner. The CAPA London Program offers you the opportunity of a lifetime to travel abroad, while immersing yourself academically and socially in the local culture.
The London classroom is like no other, and CAPA brings you the best it has to offer. Awaiting you is a city of international business, fine arts, design, theatre, technology, politics and finance. Multi-faceted London inspires creativity amongst visitors the world over.
Regardless of your major, the CAPA London Program has academic courses to keep you on track while you soak up the history and culture of London and the surrounding areas. CAPA offers a variety of study abroad courses with local visits, the option of doing service-learning, and special lectures relevant to your study abroad experience. These courses are designed to engage you in critical thinking and challenge you to pursue subjects in depth through academic and field research in London.
CAPA International Education is one of the largest internship providers in London. We have built an extensive network of internship sites, with opportunities available in businesses, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations. Work with locals! Enhance your resume! Build professional skills and gain perspective! CAPA's internship program will help you build a network of international contacts in your field.
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London Program Center
Europe's largest and most cosmopolitan city, London has everything from the oldest to the most modern, from science to music, theater and art, from every corner of the globe.
The campus is located in the Kensington district of West London, and has fully equipped classrooms, a faculty office, a computer lab and resource room, the CAPAccino student lounge, wireless Internet access, and local library access. The facilities are housed within two adjoining Victorian townhouses which were refurbished at the start of 2009. The campus is well served by public transportation, including three Underground lines and several bus routes, providing easy access to all parts of the city.
Students live within commuting distance of the center, either in homestays, in shared apartments, or in dormitories.
CAPA hosts a number of activities each term to introduce students to the local culture. Through the My Education program, students are encouraged to go on walking tours of different parts of London, attend guest lectures on current events, visit a variety of museums, and join other students at theater nights and group dinners. CAPA also offers a workshop at the start of the term introducing them to the culture and history of London.
CAPA International Education has been licensed by the UK Border Agency to enroll international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.
Common Questions About the London Center
- Where is the CAPA London Center?
- The CAPA London center is in the lively area of Kensington. Centrally located near the Gloucester and Earl’s Court tube stops, the CAPA London Center is only steps away from pubs, shopping, a supermarket, as well as Kensington Palace and Gardens. The classrooms in which most of your courses will be taught are conveniently located in and around the CAPA center. This will allow you to have easy access to the CAPA computer lab, and allows you to touch base with the CAPA support staff when necessary.
- Who is the local staff?
- CAPA’s International Programs Team staffs the CAPA center in London. They are true experts in their field, and you’ll find them to be a great resource on many British subjects, from the best place for fish and chips, to the directions to the closest metro station.
- Are there Internet facilities? Should I bring my laptop?
- The CAPA London center has a computer lounge with wireless access and computers for student use. While some student residences have Internet access, this is not standard. Where it is provided, access to certain websites and downloads are prohibited and students should be prepared for slower access than what they are used to at home.
- Bringing a laptop is a personal decision. CAPA does not require the use of a laptop for anything. If you do bring one, you may want to consider purchasing additional insurance on it.
Resident Director, The London Center
Helen Reed
Academics
Click on a course name below for a brief description and example syllabus.
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20th and 21st Century Art (ART 353 / LNDN 3213)
The course provides an introductory insight into the many different ‘works of art’ that have been produced during the last century and also introduces some of the most controversial contemporary British art. All the major art movements will be examined in relation to advances in technology, historical events and sociological changes. The course offers a unique opportunity to study the art works in London galleries and museums.
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British Broadcasting Today (BRC 390 / LNDN 3412)
This course aims to examine the variety and range of program genres on British television and radio. Reference will be made to the philosophy and the industry structures that nurture them. New delivery systems, new approaches to regulation and the international market will also be considered, as will scheduling issues. Finally, there will be a survey of the development of the British broadcasting system, contrasting it with the US model.
Download sample syllabus -
Ethics in the Media (BRC 395 / LNDN 3530)
This course will address the principal ethical issues facing print and broadcast journalism. It will consider the practical dilemmas reporters and editors have to deal with and relate them to a moral framework. The focus will be on the real time arguments that arise almost daily in media coverage of matters of public controversy – crime, war, privacy and the like. The course objectives are to learn how to evaluate the performance of the media and to help students develop their own ethical philosophy. Problems of regulation and codes of practice will also be examined. Students will be able to take advantage of London’s global importance as a media hub and the distinctive media culture of the UK through a program of case studies, visits and guest lectures by practitioners.
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Advertising and Public Relations (BUS/COM 380 / LNDN 3531)
This course will introduce students to the knowledge and skills required to create and implement integrated advertising and public relations activities. This course analyses the main forms of advertising and public relations techniques used by organizations to communicate with the various stakeholders of a business. It seeks to develop the theoretical constructs of the discipline and to develop analytical skills and managerial competencies that are needed to plan and control an integrated program of communications within an organization. Topics include consumer motivation and appeal, media structures and effectiveness, target audiences, print and broadcast production, budgeting and promotion mix planning. Students are required to design, cost and implement their own advertising campaign and to project the likely success rates of their efforts.
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International Finance (BUS/FIN 326 / LNDN 3733)
This course will examine the structure and principal operations of the international financial economy. It will examine operations and their impact in terms of trade, the trading of financial assets and capital movements. It will also assess and risk management techniques used by governments, corporations and other entities operating internationally and the global regulatory challenges posed by these developments. The course covers topics such as the historical development of money and capital markets, the role of major central banks, the maintenance of price stability, the control of interest rates, the management of monetary policy and the management of global systemic risk.
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International Marketing (BUS/MKT 390 / LNDN 3752)
This course reflects the increasing amount of international marketing carried out by a wide and diverse range of organizations. Starting with why organizations may wish to expand their activities across national boundaries, students develop knowledge to identify which markets to enter, the methods of market entry available, and the management and control implications.
Download sample syllabus -
International Economics (ECO 344 / LNDN 3753)
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the theoretical analysis of international trade and commercial policy. Students will look at the pure theory of international trade as exemplified by comparative advantage and gains from trade in the classical and neo classical models and explore alternative explanations of trade and development. The theory of customs unions and modern day explanations of preferential trading arrangements will be explored and some of the principal unresolved theoretical and practical problems of free trade will be examined.
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Introduction to Shakespeare (ENG 319 / LNDN 3323)
In this course, a range of plays will be studied from Shakespeare's middle to later periods, with equal focus in the genres of comedy, history and tragedy. For a written portrayal of a range and depth of human emotion, Shakespeare has never been equalled. Students will examine the notion of Shakespeare as 'timeless' to understand how vitally he moves from the concerns of his own day to ours.
Download sample syllabus -
British 20th Century Fiction (ENG 323 / LNDN 3324)
This course focuses on a legacy of the British Empire, verbalized through fiction. Students look at the nature of nineteenth-century empire in the well-researched historical fiction of George Fraser, and two novels set in the Mediterranean that show the bonds that were supposed to outlast the era of colonization being severely tested during the Second World War. Students will also analyze novels describing the immigrant experience and will understand London as a hugely multicultural and densely populated city through this.
Download sample syllabus -
Post-War British Popular Culture (ENG 395 / LNDN 3343)
This course aims to draw in the students’ previous educational and life experiences of culture and history, including oral cultures, popular and ethnic cultures and social and religious movements. It will compare British and American experiences of popular culture, the differences, similarities and cross-influences.
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Britain in the 20th Century (HIS 426 / LNDN 3757)
This course surveys how Britain has responded to political, economic, social and cultural forces during the twentieth century. Changing perceptions about the role of the state; the decline of empire; the effect of two world wars; economic strategies; the development of multiculturalism and the role of women are among the topics discussed. There will also be analysis of how the lives of ordinary British people have changed during the past century.
Download sample syllabus -
Understanding Britain Today (IST 356 / LNDN 3333)
This course offers students the opportunity to become familiar with a range of aspects of contemporary Britain through which they can understand the diverse nature of this country’s society. Students will explore areas of British life including entertainment, sport, politics, religion and social problems. By the conclusion of the course students will have gained a good knowledge and understanding of contemporary British life and culture.
Download sample syllabus -
European Government & Politics (POL 307 / LNDN 3432)
This course introduces students to the history, concepts and structures of politics and government in Western Europe. Students will gain knowledge on the debates, disagreements, problems and changes in west European government and politics, and will be able to think critically on these issues as well as defend their ideas on them.
Download sample syllabus -
Politics, Democracy and Islam: Apartism and Alienation in London’s East End (POL 420 / LNDN 3759)
This course seeks to develop an in-depth understanding of democratic citizenship, identity, and religion among young Muslims in London’s East End. It first examines the foundations of participatory democracy and their adaptation to an increasingly de-territorialized world. The course then illustrates the subsequent conflicts with an examination of Muslim migrant communities’ confrontation with Western democratic polities. We consider a range of explanations for sociopolitical alienation, and introduce the concept of ‘Apartism’. Finally, these concepts and applications are actually encountered on field trips to the East End to look at the history and reality of the discussed socio-political phenomena, face-to-face.
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Child Development in a British Context (PSY 300 / LNDN 3536)
The course presents a socio-cultural approach to contemporary issues of children’s development. The aim is to demonstrate the importance of understanding people in relation to their social world. Students will develop an understanding of life in the UK and explore how it shapes children’s development. Issues such as children’s early attachments, the development of the self, the emergence of consciousness, the role of play and the origins of disturbing behaviour will be examined.
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The Social Dynamics of London: Contemporary Issues through Service-Learning (GST/SOC 303 / LNDN 3975)
Service-Learning is an academic experience that utilizes community service, community-based research, or other civic engagement activities along with regular reflection to meet course goals and community needs. This is a service-learning experience with a strong educational philosophy which combines a community service placement with CAPA's curriculum. Students will be paired with non-governmental organizations and other community service organizations where they will fulfil their on-site service-learning requirement. Weekly interactive seminars will examine British society to establish links to the context of global social realities using an academic framework which includes readings, discussion of current events, visits to relevant local agencies and dialogue. The course aims to utilize London as the students' urban laboratory - the course, including the placement in group projects, will examine the structures that serve London, both in terms of successes but increasingly in terms of failures and issues relevant to current affairs. This is a comparative course, dealing with themes and issues in London, but using this city as a lens through which to examine urban issues in Britain and other cities as well.
Download sample syllabus -
Living Theatre in London (THT 325 / LNDN 3523)
Plays are written to be appreciated in performance, not only to be read; a play does not truly come to life until it appears on a stage. The course will introduce students to the current variety of theatre being produced in London. It will blend reading the play, and visits to see the play in performance with class-based discussions and lectures examining the theatrical and social context of plays. Students will be introduced to theatrical terminology, to theatre genres and criticism, and ways of analysing the play in text and performance, and will utilise their skills in writing and oral presentations. In addition to reading the plays, students will be expected to keep a journal of their experiences, to read and respond to articles of theatre criticism and theatre reviews, and be prepared for a great deal of discursive class participation. The course aims to provide multiple levels of theatre appreciation, and is therefore open to students who both have a background in theatre and those who have a general interest in expanding their knowledge.
In this course students will see many plays acted out, and then they will consider their possible meanings and the contribution made by the director and his or her team. The plays seen will be contemporary, or modern, but there will also be some classics. This course aims to give delight, as well as to refine your reading and play-going skills.
Download sample syllabus -
London through Internships (GST 303 / LNDN 3355)
The London through Internships Program is an educational experience that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and social environment of the host culture, to expand professional skills and earn academic credit. The Focus Seminars and Regional Identities lectures & activities which make up an important part of London through Internships are designed to provide theory & practice around societal themes which inform and enrich the internship experience.
Download sample syllabus
Click on a course name below for a brief description and example syllabus.
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20th and 21st Century Art (ART 353 / LNDN 3213)
The course provides an introductory insight into the many different ‘works of art’ that have been produced during the last century and also introduces some of the most controversial contemporary British art. All the major art movements will be examined in relation to advances in technology, historical events and sociological changes. The course offers a unique opportunity to study the art works in London galleries and museums.
Download sample syllabus -
British Broadcasting Today (BRC 390 / LNDN 3412)
This course aims to examine the variety and range of program genres on British television and radio. Reference will be made to the philosophy and the industry structures that nurture them. New delivery systems, new approaches to regulation and the international market will also be considered, as will scheduling issues. Finally, there will be a survey of the development of the British broadcasting system, contrasting it with the US model.
Download sample syllabus -
Ethics in the Media (BRC 395 / LNDN 3530)
This course will address the principal ethical issues facing print and broadcast journalism. It will consider the practical dilemmas reporters and editors have to deal with and relate them to a moral framework. The focus will be on the real time arguments that arise almost daily in media coverage of matters of public controversy – crime, war, privacy and the like. The course objectives are to learn how to evaluate the performance of the media and to help students develop their own ethical philosophy. Problems of regulation and codes of practice will also be examined. Students will be able to take advantage of London’s global importance as a media hub and the distinctive media culture of the UK through a program of case studies, visits and guest lectures by practitioners.
Download sample syllabus -
Advertising and Public Relations (BUS/COM 380 / LNDN 3531)
This course will introduce students to the knowledge and skills required to create and implement integrated advertising and public relations activities. This course analyses the main forms of advertising and public relations techniques used by organizations to communicate with the various stakeholders of a business. It seeks to develop the theoretical constructs of the discipline and to develop analytical skills and managerial competencies that are needed to plan and control an integrated program of communications within an organization. Topics include consumer motivation and appeal, media structures and effectiveness, target audiences, print and broadcast production, budgeting and promotion mix planning. Students are required to design, cost and implement their own advertising campaign and to project the likely success rates of their efforts.
Download sample syllabus -
International Finance (BUS/FIN 326 / LNDN 3733)
This course will examine the structure and principal operations of the international financial economy. It will examine operations and their impact in terms of trade, the trading of financial assets and capital movements. It will also assess and risk management techniques used by governments, corporations and other entities operating internationally and the global regulatory challenges posed by these developments. The course covers topics such as the historical development of money and capital markets, the role of major central banks, the maintenance of price stability, the control of interest rates, the management of monetary policy and the management of global systemic risk.
Download sample syllabus -
International Marketing (BUS/MKT 390 / LNDN 3752)
This course reflects the increasing amount of international marketing carried out by a wide and diverse range of organizations. Starting with why organizations may wish to expand their activities across national boundaries, students develop knowledge to identify which markets to enter, the methods of market entry available, and the management and control implications.
Download sample syllabus -
International Economics (ECO 344 / LNDN 3753)
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to the theoretical analysis of international trade and commercial policy. Students will look at the pure theory of international trade as exemplified by comparative advantage and gains from trade in the classical and neo classical models and explore alternative explanations of trade and development. The theory of customs unions and modern day explanations of preferential trading arrangements will be explored and some of the principal unresolved theoretical and practical problems of free trade will be examined.
Download sample syllabus -
Introduction to Shakespeare (ENG 319 / LNDN 3323)
In this course, a range of plays will be studied from Shakespeare's middle to later periods, with equal focus in the genres of comedy, history and tragedy. For a written portrayal of a range and depth of human emotion, Shakespeare has never been equalled. Students will examine the notion of Shakespeare as 'timeless' to understand how vitally he moves from the concerns of his own day to ours.
Download sample syllabus -
British 20th Century Fiction (ENG 323 / LNDN 3324)
This course focuses on a legacy of the British Empire, verbalized through fiction. Students look at the nature of nineteenth-century empire in the well-researched historical fiction of George Fraser, and two novels set in the Mediterranean that show the bonds that were supposed to outlast the era of colonization being severely tested during the Second World War. Students will also analyze novels describing the immigrant experience and will understand London as a hugely multicultural and densely populated city through this.
Download sample syllabus -
Post-War British Popular Culture (ENG 395 / LNDN 3343)
This course aims to draw in the students’ previous educational and life experiences of culture and history, including oral cultures, popular and ethnic cultures and social and religious movements. It will compare British and American experiences of popular culture, the differences, similarities and cross-influences.
Download sample syllabus -
Britain in the 20th Century (HIS 426 / LNDN 3757)
This course surveys how Britain has responded to political, economic, social and cultural forces during the twentieth century. Changing perceptions about the role of the state; the decline of empire; the effect of two world wars; economic strategies; the development of multiculturalism and the role of women are among the topics discussed. There will also be analysis of how the lives of ordinary British people have changed during the past century.
Download sample syllabus -
Understanding Britain Today (IST 356 / LNDN 3333)
This course offers students the opportunity to become familiar with a range of aspects of contemporary Britain through which they can understand the diverse nature of this country’s society. Students will explore areas of British life including entertainment, sport, politics, religion and social problems. By the conclusion of the course students will have gained a good knowledge and understanding of contemporary British life and culture.
Download sample syllabus -
European Government & Politics (POL 307 / LNDN 3432)
This course introduces students to the history, concepts and structures of politics and government in Western Europe. Students will gain knowledge on the debates, disagreements, problems and changes in west European government and politics, and will be able to think critically on these issues as well as defend their ideas on them.
Download sample syllabus -
Politics, Democracy and Islam: Apartism and Alienation in London’s East End (POL 420 / LNDN 3759)
This course seeks to develop an in-depth understanding of democratic citizenship, identity, and religion among young Muslims in London’s East End. It first examines the foundations of participatory democracy and their adaptation to an increasingly de-territorialized world. The course then illustrates the subsequent conflicts with an examination of Muslim migrant communities’ confrontation with Western democratic polities. We consider a range of explanations for sociopolitical alienation, and introduce the concept of ‘Apartism’. Finally, these concepts and applications are actually encountered on field trips to the East End to look at the history and reality of the discussed socio-political phenomena, face-to-face.
Download sample syllabus -
Child Development in a British Context (PSY 300 / LNDN 3536)
The course presents a socio-cultural approach to contemporary issues of children’s development. The aim is to demonstrate the importance of understanding people in relation to their social world. Students will develop an understanding of life in the UK and explore how it shapes children’s development. Issues such as children’s early attachments, the development of the self, the emergence of consciousness, the role of play and the origins of disturbing behaviour will be examined.
Download sample syllabus -
The Social Dynamics of London: Contemporary Issues through Service-Learning (GST/SOC 303 / LNDN 3975)
Service-Learning is an academic experience that utilizes community service, community-based research, or other civic engagement activities along with regular reflection to meet course goals and community needs. This is a service-learning experience with a strong educational philosophy which combines a community service placement with CAPA's curriculum. Students will be paired with non-governmental organizations and other community service organizations where they will fulfil their on-site service-learning requirement. Weekly interactive seminars will examine British society to establish links to the context of global social realities using an academic framework which includes readings, discussion of current events, visits to relevant local agencies and dialogue. The course aims to utilize London as the students' urban laboratory - the course, including the placement in group projects, will examine the structures that serve London, both in terms of successes but increasingly in terms of failures and issues relevant to current affairs. This is a comparative course, dealing with themes and issues in London, but using this city as a lens through which to examine urban issues in Britain and other cities as well.
Download sample syllabus -
Living Theatre in London (THT 325 / LNDN 3523)
Plays are written to be appreciated in performance, not only to be read; a play does not truly come to life until it appears on a stage. The course will introduce students to the current variety of theatre being produced in London. It will blend reading the play, and visits to see the play in performance with class-based discussions and lectures examining the theatrical and social context of plays. Students will be introduced to theatrical terminology, to theatre genres and criticism, and ways of analysing the play in text and performance, and will utilise their skills in writing and oral presentations. In addition to reading the plays, students will be expected to keep a journal of their experiences, to read and respond to articles of theatre criticism and theatre reviews, and be prepared for a great deal of discursive class participation. The course aims to provide multiple levels of theatre appreciation, and is therefore open to students who both have a background in theatre and those who have a general interest in expanding their knowledge.
In this course students will see many plays acted out, and then they will consider their possible meanings and the contribution made by the director and his or her team. The plays seen will be contemporary, or modern, but there will also be some classics. This course aims to give delight, as well as to refine your reading and play-going skills.
Download sample syllabus -
London through Internships (GST 303 / LNDN 3355)
The London through Internships Program is an educational experience that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and social environment of the host culture, to expand professional skills and earn academic credit. The Focus Seminars and Regional Identities lectures & activities which make up an important part of London through Internships are designed to provide theory & practice around societal themes which inform and enrich the internship experience.
Download sample syllabus
Click on a course name below for a brief description and example syllabus.
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British Broadcasting Today (BRC 390 / LNDN 3412)
This course aims to examine the variety and range of program genres on British television and radio. Reference will be made to the philosophy and the industry structures that nurture them. New delivery systems, new approaches to regulation and the international market will also be considered, as will scheduling issues. Finally, there will be a survey of the development of the British broadcasting system, contrasting it with the US model.
Download sample syllabus -
International Marketing (BUS/MKT 390 / LNDN 3752)
This course reflects the increasing amount of international marketing carried out by a wide and diverse range of organizations. Starting with why organizations may wish to expand their activities across national boundaries, students develop knowledge to identify which markets to enter, the methods of market entry available, and the management and control implications.
Download sample syllabus -
Post-War British Popular Culture (ENG 395 / LNDN 3343)
This course aims to draw in the students’ previous educational and life experiences of culture and history, including oral cultures, popular and ethnic cultures and social and religious movements. It will compare British and American experiences of popular culture, the differences, similarities and cross-influences.
Download sample syllabus -
Understanding Britain Today (IST 356 / LNDN 3333)
This course offers students the opportunity to become familiar with a range of aspects of contemporary Britain through which they can understand the diverse nature of this country’s society. Students will explore areas of British life including entertainment, sport, politics, religion and social problems. By the conclusion of the course students will have gained a good knowledge and understanding of contemporary British life and culture.
Download sample syllabus -
European Government & Politics (POL 307 / LNDN 3432)
This course introduces students to the history, concepts and structures of politics and government in Western Europe. Students will gain knowledge on the debates, disagreements, problems and changes in west European government and politics, and will be able to think critically on these issues as well as defend their ideas on them.
Download sample syllabus -
Child Development in a British Context (PSY 300 / LNDN 3536)
The course presents a socio-cultural approach to contemporary issues of children’s development. The aim is to demonstrate the importance of understanding people in relation to their social world. Students will develop an understanding of life in the UK and explore how it shapes children’s development. Issues such as children’s early attachments, the development of the self, the emergence of consciousness, the role of play and the origins of disturbing behaviour will be examined.
Download sample syllabus -
London through Internships - Summer (GST 303 / LNDN 3355)
The London through Internships Program is an educational experience that gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning to the workplace and social environment of the host culture, to expand professional skills and earn academic credit. The Focus Seminars and Regional Identities lectures & activities which make up an important part of London through Internships are designed to provide theory & practice around societal themes which inform and enrich the internship experience.
Download sample syllabus -
Living Theatre in London (THT 325 / LNDN 3523)
Plays are written to be appreciated in performance, not only to be read; a play does not truly come to life until it appears on a stage. The course will introduce students to the current variety of theatre being produced in London. It will blend reading the play, and visits to see the play in performance with class-based discussions and lectures examining the theatrical and social context of plays. Students will be introduced to theatrical terminology, to theatre genres and criticism, and ways of analysing the play in text and performance, and will utilise their skills in writing and oral presentations. In addition to reading the plays, students will be expected to keep a journal of their experiences, to read and respond to articles of theatre criticism and theatre reviews, and be prepared for a great deal of discursive class participation. The course aims to provide multiple levels of theatre appreciation, and is therefore open to students who both have a background in theatre and those who have a general interest in expanding their knowledge.
In this course students will see many plays acted out, and then they will consider their possible meanings and the contribution made by the director and his or her team. The plays seen will be contemporary, or modern, but there will also be some classics. This course aims to give delight, as well as to refine your reading and play-going skills.
Download sample syllabus
Live. Explore. Create. Discover. LEARN in London
London is your Classroom!
Courses & Internships
No matter your major, CAPA has the courses and internships to keep you on track while studying in London.
- Art History
- History
- Marketing
- Political Science
- Communications
- Theater
- Economics
- Literature
- Social Science
- Journalism
- Business
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- English
- International Relations
- Psychology
- Education
Academic and Internship Credits
All CAPA students receive full credit for courses and internships completed. Credits are issued through the University of Minnesota CAPA School of Record Agreement. All of CAPA’s courses are accredited by the British Accreditation Council.
Community-Based Service-Learning
Consider a community-based service-learning experience in lieu of an internship. Students on the CAPA London Program have the opportunity to enroll in a six credit course, "The Social Dynamics of London: Contemporary Issues through Service-Learning", that includes 10-15 hours of service-learning each week. Read more about community-based service learning.
Common Questions about Academics
- What are the admission requirements for the CAPA London Program?
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- You must be at least 18 years of age and it is recommended that participants are the equivalent of a 2nd semester sophomore.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
- You must be in good standing with your home institution and will be required to present two recommendations with your application.
- When do I need to turn in my CAPA London Program application?
- Please refer to the Dates and Pricing tab for London. These deadlines are set at 85 days prior to the start of the program.
- How will I know if I have been accepted on the CAPA London Program?
- If your application is approved you will receive a welcome pack approximately 70 days prior to your departure from the United States. If you have any questions regarding your application please call the CAPA student services line at 1-800-793-0334. If the CAPA admissions team has any concerns regarding your application you will be contacted immediately upon receipt of your application.
- What courses are offered for the CAPA London Program?
- The courses offered for spring, summer, and fall can be found at the top of this page. Please note that not all courses are offered during the summer session.
- How many credits are earned per course?
- Each course is worth 3 credits, with the internship and service-learning courses being worth 6 credits. During the Fall and Spring semester you may choose to take 12 – 18 credits. During the Summer session you must enroll for at least 6 credits.
- Can I take any courses I choose?
- Before signing up for a specific course you will need to check with your home institution to make sure they will approve the transfer credit provided for a specific course. If you are having difficulties getting a specific course approved please call the CAPA student services line at 1-800-793-0334 and they will contact your university on your behalf. On your application you will be ask to list several course choices. On rare occasions there may be schedule or enrollment conflicts. If this occurs you will be notified and ask to choose a second or third choice.
- Where will my classes be held?
- Your classes will be held at the CAPA London Center. Please note you will not be enrolled with students from British Universities and instead will be attending classes with students from various US universities and colleges.
- Do I have to participate in an internship?
- No, it is up to you on whether or not you want to participate in an internship during your time in London. You can also choose to take a full load of faculty-led contextual courses.
- How many credits will I earn by participating in an internship?
- Due to British immigration laws you will be allowed to participate in a part-time internship only, up to 20 hours per week or 6 academic credits during the semester and 3 credits in the summer. During the semester you may also do an internship for for 3 credits. In addition to your time at your internship site you will also participate in an internship course. Each class will be made up of five course components focused on your internship and the overseas experience. These will be examined through seminars, workshops, presentations, and discussions.
- If I choose to participate in an Internship as part of my program when will I receive my placement information?
- As long as you have completed your internship application in full by the 85 days prior to departure deadline you should expect to receive your internship placement description fourteen days prior to your departure from the US. There can always be unforeseen delays with specific, specialized fields, so on rare occasions a placement may be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. In these cases CAPA will be in touch directly providing detailed updates with regards to each specific situation. Please refer to the following link for more information regarding CAPA internships.
- What are the steps I need to take to ensure that I will receive credit for the program through my home institution?
- There are three important steps to successfully obtaining Transfer Credit through your home institution:
- Obtain written pre-approval of your courses as well as for alternate courses. CAPA can provide you with the needed course descriptions and syllabi to help with the approval process prior to applying for the program.
- Achieve good grades in your classes while studying abroad
- Complete a University of Minnesota Learning Abroad application as well as a transcript request form that CAPA will provide in your welcome pack once your application is received.
- When can I expect to have my transcripts sent to my home institution?
- Your University of Minnesota transcript will be sent to your home institution approximately four weeks after your return to the United States.
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Sarah McKenzie
Dr McKenzie is the Chief Academic Officer of CAPA International Education. She manages the faculty world-wide, and oversees the academic policies and educational planning. She completed her B.A. in English and American Literature in the University of Kent in Canterbury, before going to the University of Warwick where she achieved her M.A. (specialising in Feminist Literary Theory, Victorian Literature, Critical Theory and Seventeenth-Century poetry) and her Ph.D on ‘Death and Inheritance in Seventeenth-Century Literature’ in 2003.
Sarah has over thirteen years teaching experience, eight of which have been teaching and working in the field of Study Abroad, at CAPA International Education, at Harlaxton College where she was the Chair of British Studies, and at the University of Evansville in the US where she was an Assistant Professor of English Literature.
Sarah’s areas of research and teaching interest include Shakespeare, British History and Identity, Early Modern Literature, Women's Literature, and 19th to 21st Century British novels and poetry.
Dates and prices are per session.
Summer I 2010
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Arrive in destination
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 -
Depart from destination
Saturday, July 3, 2010 -
Fee (including tuition)
$7,399 -
Application deadline
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Summer II 2010
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Arrive in destination
Wednesday, July 7, 2010 -
Depart from destination
Saturday, August 21, 2010 -
Fee (including tuition)
$7,399 -
Application deadline
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Fall 2010
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Arrive in destination
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 -
Depart from destination
Saturday, December 11, 2010 -
Fee (including tuition)
$14,999 -
Application deadline
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
*Plus $150 housing deposit for students living in apartment housing
Spring 2011
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Arrive in destination
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 -
Depart from destination
Saturday, April 23, 2011 -
Fee (including tuition)
$14,999 -
Application deadline
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
*Plus $150 housing deposit for students living in apartment housing
CAPA delivers academic excellence along with a complete cultural experience at an affordable price.
Tuition
Semester programs earn 12 to 18 credits (maximum of 6 credits for an internship); Summer session earns 3 to 6 academic or internship credits.
Housing and Meals
Students live within commuting distance of the CAPA London Center in homestays or shared apartments. Home stays include breakfast and dinner with the family. Students in residential housing will receive a weekly £40 meal stipend.
CAPA Services and Support
The CAPA London team is available throughout your program to assist and support you. Students can also contact the 24 hour emergency cell phone for any urgent situations outside of office hours.
My Education London
My Education is CAPA’s unique learning immersion program, which blends local culture and top-notch academics into the experience of a lifetime for our students. A proven education program that combines theme based learning with unique cultural experiences turning London into your classroom.
Other Inclusions
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Excursions
Full day excursion to Stonehenge and Bath.
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Insurance
Medical, travel and accident insurance.
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Local transportation
Zone 1 and 2 London Underground Pass. Zone 3 included for home stays.
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Student Union Membership
Access to the Imperial College Student Union* and International Student House
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Internship Placement
Optional 3 to 6 credit-hour internships are available for all students in any major field of study at no additional cost.
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Community-Based Service Experience*
Optional 6 credit-hour course combining classroom work with a community-based service experience 10-15 hours per week.
* Not included in the summer sessions.
CAPA London Program Information for Parents
Since 1972 CAPA has stood for excellence in academics and cultural immersion.
Over 50,000 students have participated in CAPA programs spanning the globe. CAPA programs weave academics and experiential learning together with internships, co-curricular activities, and unique educational methods to create a holistic study abroad experience for your child.
Your student’s safety while studying in London is CAPA’s top priority.
From the moment your student gets off the plane in London, the CAPA London Team is there to assist them by offering guidance and support in a number of primary areas including cultural adjustment, medical needs, and life in the city. A 24-hour emergency number is given to students for any urgent situation that may arise outside of regular office hours.
My Education is CAPA’s unique learning immersion program, which blends local culture and top-notch academics into the experience of a lifetime for our students.
My Education is a proven education program that combines theme based learning with unique cultural experience turning London into your student’s classroom.
No matter your student’s major, CAPA has the courses and internships to keep them on track while studying in London. Browse the complete course listings.
CAPA delivers academic excellence along with a complete cultural experiences at an affordable price. Combine that with the program unique inclusions like local transportation, excursions, insurance (medical, travel, and accident) and student union membership and no other program will compare.
What CAPA students say
"I have to say that participating in the CAPA London Program was truly the best decision I could have made for my study abroad experience. Not only was the staff helpful and ready to aid in my concerns but also warm and friendly. Where else could I have the opportunity to do an internship and take classes at the same time? I certainly got great career and hands-on work experience that will aid me in a future career. Aside from the education and friendly nature, being in London itself was a dream. Getting to walk down Kensington High Street, take a stroll in Hyde Park, meet celebrities, or even take in a show in Leicester Square - every day was unbelievable! The memories, friends and effect that CAPA had on my study abroad experience will stay with me forever."
— Ilexis Kleinman, University of Massachusetts at Amherst London Student, Spring 2009
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