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Internships at The Washington Center are highly academic and the Intern Abroad programs are no exception. All students in a particular city will participate in the same academic course; however, as with all of TWC’s programs, there will be ample time to expand your learning opportunities using the resources around you.

The Academic Courses in LondonLondon and Britain - An Interdisciplinary ExplorationExamine the society, government and politics of contemporary Britain, up to and including the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition led under Prime Minister David Cameron. Classes, held three hours each week, include lecture and discussion, with breaks for group discussion and work.

Special Topics Series This course expands the examination of the cultural and social history of Britain in the 20th and 21st centuries. You’ll spend three hours each week with either a guest speaker or at a site relating to the week’s focus. Topics include:

• Crime and Justice in London
• Immigration and Modern Britain
• Britain’s Role on the World Financial Stage

The Academic Course in SydneyExamines the government and politics of Australia and Australian engagement in Asia. Compare the Australian and North American democratic model. Examine Australia’s substantial and abiding interests in the Asian region. By the end of the course, you’ll be aware of the magnitude of the influence that the Asia Pacific region has had on Australian foreign policy. Topics include:

• The Australian constitution, political parties and interest groups
• Major domestic and external issues and the political debates surrounding them
• The policy-making process in Australia

Academic CreditAll undergraduates must receive academic credit at their home institutions to participate in our internship program.  Graduate students wishing to receive credit facilitated by The Washington Center may enroll in either the London or Sydney program.  Recent graduates and graduate students not receiving credit are eligible for the Sydney Postgraduate Program only. Credit is awarded by the home institution, not by The Washington Center. The amount of credit varies by college or university, and the method by which a student will receive credit should be worked out with the liaison or campus sponsor prior to approval. Regardless of how the credit is allocated by the home institution, all components of the program must be completed.