The Academic Course

Internships at The Washington Center are highly academic and the Intern Abroad programs are no exception. All students traveling to London 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 CoursesLondon 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 SeriesThis 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

Academic CreditAll undergraduates must receive academic credit at their home institutions to participate in the Intern Abroad program. Graduate students wishing to receive credit facilitated by The Washington Center may also enroll in the London program. Recent graduates and graduate students not receiving credit are not eligible for this program. Instead, they may consider our Postgraduate Professional Development Program [1] located in Washington, D.C., as an alternative.

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.

Additional Resources

• The Academic Seminar & Workshop [2]