Fine Arts, Media and Communications (UAL)
Unique Experiences
EXPLORE THE CITY SIGHTS
aboard one of London’s infamous red double-decker buses
ENJOY THE FILM INSTITUTE
on the banks of the river Thames, which always runs events that open to students
VISIT MUSEUMS AFTER DARK
like the Natural History Museum for a full “Night at the Museum” experience (complete with dinosaurs)
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ART GALLERIES
300+
LANGUAGES SPOKEN IN LONDON
33
DISTRICTS
Your Destination
London has a history stretching back to the Romans, four World Heritage sites, leading museums, and plenty of green spaces. A contemporary global city, London is home to nearly nine million people from all around the world. A major financial center and leading hub for the arts, London has many eclectic neighborhoods to discover.
CIEE London is within walking distance of all the tourist highlights of the city, but it is also tucked away in the university district. Located in a beautiful Georgian square just moments from the British Museum and 10 minutes from Trafalgar Square and its art galleries, CIEE London boasts a lounge, café, and study areas. It is right in the heart of central London and the perfect place for exploring the city. In the Center, you are a 10-minute walk from the British Library, a 15-minute walk from seeing the free-ranging pelicans in St James’ Park, and a 20-minute walk to the London Eye. Our students walk, take the bus, or ride London’s Underground tube.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in London.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Take day trips with CIEE to Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and Brighton
- Participate in a secret London tour to Brick Lane, Brixton, and Chinatown
- Enjoy jazz nights, poetry readings, and steel panning workshops
- Attend mixer events, meals out, and theatre trips
Program Blogs
A Love Letter to London
By: Anumita Ghosh When I flew to London for a summer abroad, I expected a bit of adventure before my senior year of college. What I didn’t anticipate was leaving... keep reading
Five must-do holiday activates in London
By Tayler Baldwin As the festive season blankets London in a shimmering glow, the city comes alive with holiday cheer and enchanting celebrations. From dazzling light displays to traditional markets... keep reading
How to Explore London on a Budget
By: Ash Pickett London’s 1.32 conversion rate is not for the faint of heart. When I 1rst arrived in the city, I was paralyzed by the thought of overspending on... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE London offers a range of housing options, including residence halls or shared apartments, to ensure you're comfortable in your home away from home. All housing options are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to public transportation, shops, cafés, and eateries.
Standard Housing: Includes a compact double studio room at a student residence hall or a double room within a shared apartment. Shared apartments feature a kitchen, bathroom, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Residence halls boast common areas, a small kitchen, shared bathroom, and laundry facilities. Housing is located under 45 minutes from CIEE London.
Select Housing: Includes a double studio room at a student residence hall, with an en-suite bathroom and a shared kitchen. The residence hall boasts common areas, study rooms, and laundry facilities shared with other students. The residence hall is located approximately 30 minutes from CIEE London. Select housing requires an additional fee.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Students will have access to a shared kitchen.
Academics
This program is designed for students who enjoy practical learning and are particularly interested in fine arts, media, communications, business, and related fields.
University of the Arts, London (UAL) was established in 2004. It drew six colleges under its umbrella, each of which had its own beginning in the 19th century. UAL now has 19,000+ students both homegrown and international and it is world ranked at #2 for Art and Design. UAL’s six colleges include Central Saint Martins, London College of Communications, London College of Fashion, Chelsea College of Arts, Camberwell College of Arts, and Wimbledon College of Arts.
Students attending the program may be able to elect to supplement their UAL courses with Contemporary Britain, a CIEE course taught at CIEE London.
Please note: Some UAL pathways will not provide 12 U.S. credits in the Fall semester. Students should check their credit load carefully and then elect to take Contemporary Britain at CIEE London to meet the credit requirements of the program.
During the spring semester only, the first teaching block is followed by a four-week break. Students then return to class to prepare for their final exhibitions and assessments.
Course Information
Students need to choose a pathway, among several dozen pathways available, and take the mandatory course(s) in that pathway. In addition to any mandatory course(s), students also select elective courses to fulfill their course load.
The list below sets out all the disciplines offered at UAL. Each discipline has its own portfolio of courses. Once the student has selected their chosen discipline and College, they can then select the courses they would like to study.
UAL and CIEE London is on hand to offer advice on this, and students should consult the following website to browse options within each discipline: Undergraduate courses | UAL (arts.ac.uk)
- Art
- Design
- Architecture
- Photography
- Multimedia design
- Theatre
- Film
- Television
- Performance
- Drama
- Fine Art
- Business and Management
- Creative Computing
- Curation and culture
- Multimedia and arts technology
- Journalism, PR & Publishing
- Textiles & Materials
- Communication & Graphic Design
Each of these options has their own array of modules to choose from:
- Central Saint Martins: Undergraduate courses | Central Saint Martins (arts.ac.uk)
- London College of Communications: Undergraduate courses | London College of Communication (arts.ac.uk)
- Chelsea College of Art: Undergraduate courses | Chelsea (arts.ac.uk)
- Further options at Wimbledon, the London College of Fashion and Camberwell College of Arts can be viewed via Integrated Study Abroad | UAL (arts.ac.uk)
For select courses, students are required to submit a portfolio of work. This may be art, fashion designs, multimedia projects, pieces of journalism, short films, etc. There is significant guidance available for prospective students on UAL’s website.
Students are encouraged to discuss their choices with their home institution advisor and CIEE prior to applying.
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2025 19 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $29,950 |
| Program Fall 2025 12 weeks | Start Date * | End Date * | Fees & Housing $27,950 | |
| Program Fall 2024 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $27,950 |
| Program Academic year 2024-2025 39 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date |
*Dates for this program are provided as tentative dates. Please consult with your study abroad advisor to confirm dates before purchasing your flights.
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $21,706**
Housing = $7,750***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $29,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $2,128†
International Airfare = $1,350††
Local Transportation = $600
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $0†††
Personal expenses = $280††††
Total Costs = $4,558Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $1,500
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $21,456**
Housing = $6,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $27,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,203†
International Airfare = $1,350††
Local Transportation = $600
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $0†††
Personal expenses = $220††††
Total Costs = $3,573Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $21,956**
Housing = $5,500***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $27,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,073†
International Airfare = $1,250††
Local Transportation = $600
Books & Supplies = $200
Visa Fees = $0†††
Personal expenses = $220††††
Total Costs = $3,343Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $750
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
†††Unless a student is completing an internship, there are no visa fees for academic programs under six months in the UK for US-passport holders. US-passport holders stay in the UK on a Visitor visa.
††††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
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