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Arcadia Abroad - Arcadia in London Summer (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: London, United Kingdom
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: Arcadia 
  • Restrictions: U of A applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2024 04/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 05/14/2023 06/09/2023

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Madison Barnes, College of Architecture & Design: Brian Poepsel, College of Education & Health Professions: Madison Barnes, College of Engineering: Brian Poepsel, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Megan Hull Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5
Credit Hours Available: 6 Credit Hours Area of Study: Architecture, Art, Business (Economics), Business (International), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Communication, Creative Writing, Drama, Health Science, History, Journalism, Photography, Political Science, Sociology
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Housing Options: Apartment COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (Arcadia); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:

Arcadia in London Summer
Affordable Summer in London

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

Are you looking for an affordable way to spend a few weeks of your summer in one of the world's most fascinating cities? Let London be your classroom and Arcadia be your guide - our faculty use the city to give context to your studies and our accessible GPA means that this program is a great option for all students. London's multicultural fusion of people, ideas and industries is the inspiration for the courses taught on our program: you may visit galleries, theaters, historical sites, local communities, and markets, all while living in a city whose history dates back two millennia.

If you are looking to build your resume over the summer you can select the Arcadia+ Internship option. You'll stay on the program for an additional four weeks, and intern three full days per week with a placement in a wide range of industries. The additional required internship cornerstone course is designed to complement your work experience and to reinforce your professional and academic interests. This is a unique and affordable study abroad opportunity—if you want to network this summer, this may be a great program option.

The full range of courses offered includes photography, business, drama, journalism, marketing, politics, sociology and art history. You will enroll in one course per session. Internship students will also enroll in the associated cornerstone course.

Placement options include- Advertising; arts; business operations; film & television; accounting and entrepreneurship; hospitality; journalism; law; politics (including parliament); marketing; non-governmental organizations; psychology; public relations; and theater. The Internship Placement Guide outlines more placement details. Placements are arranged based on your interests, experience and goals.

You'll benefit from all of the support and expertise of Arcadia's staff and faculty in our London Center. Learn more about our Arcadia London Center.

WHY ARCADIA?

Arcadia is a nationally recognized leader in higher education, offering exceptional study, research, and internship experiences for students from colleges and universities across the US. Our unique combination of customized, diverse academic programming and comprehensive support allows students to explore new worlds, get to know themselves, boost their resumes for future job opportunities and graduate school, and experience the incredible growth and shifts in perspective that a culturally immersive experience can deliver.


Please visit the Arcadia website for dates, courses, and the latest program information.