Fordham in London: Summer
At the heart of Fordham's study abroad programs is the idea of the world as the classroom. Small and informal class settings let students explore subjects from a new perspective and in a unique setting. Students engage with the city of London inside and outside of the classroom. Situated in the vibrant Clerkenwell district in the Borough of Camden, Fordham London will serve as your home-base while studying abroad in London.
"One of the things I valued the most about studying abroad in London was the incredible cultural experience. Every day there was a new opportunity for me to explore historical landmarks, visit world-class museums, and interact with people from all walks of life. The overall experience made me more open-minded and appreciative of global diversity. " - Jaden Ovalle, Summer 2023
Application deadline: February 1st
Program Details
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Fordham London is located in the Borough of Camden in Central London, in a neighborhood called Clerkenwell.
The United Kingdom—England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—is a diverse place full of contrasts, featuring a wide range of landscapes and cultures. London, the largest city in Europe, is a bustling cosmopolitan center of astonishing variety and interest that a visitor could explore for months without turning over every stone. The other regions of the U.K. are fascinating for their own reasons, each with a unique personality and history.
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Students enrolled in the Fordham London Summer program may select one course per session. Students will select courses from the following list:
Session 1
ARHI 3480: Art and Architecture in London (Session I)- 4 Credits
This course is an Art History and Music and International Studies Major or Minor Course and satisfies the Fine Arts Core requirement at Fordham University.
FITV 3534: Fashion in British Film and TV (Session I)- 4 Credits
This course is a Film and TV, American Studies, and Communication and Culture, and Fashion Studies Major or Minor Course at Fordham University.
THEO 3610: Christ in World Cultures (Session I)- 3 Credits
This course is a Theology, American Catholic Studies, International Studies, Latin American and Latino Studies, and Religious Studies Major or Minor Course and satisfies the Global and Sacred Texts and Traditions Core Requirements.
PHIL 4315: Jane Austen and Moral Philosophy (Session 1)- 4 Credits
This course is a Philosophy, English, & Comparative Literature Major or Minor Course and satisfies the Interdisciplinary Capstone Core Requirement at Fordham University.
ENGL 3908: Wild London (Session 1)- 4 Credits
This course is an English Major or Minor course and satisfies the Advanced Literature Core and the EP3 Core requirements at Fordham University
PHYS 1350: The Physics of Climate Change (Session 1)- 3 Credits
This course is an Environmental Studies Major and Minor course and satisfies the Physical Science Core requirement at Fordham University
Session 2
ENGL 2000: Texts and Contexts (British Writers) (Session II)- 3 Credits
This course satisfies the EP2 (Texts and Contexts) Core Requirement at Fordham University.
HIST 1000: Understanding Historical Change: Modern Europe (Session II)- 3 Credits
This course satisfies the Understanding Historical Change Core Requirement at Fordham University.
POSC 2102: Introduction to Urban Politics (Session II)- 4 Credits
This course is a Political Science, American Studies, and Urban Studies Major or Minor course and satisfies the Pluralism core requirement at Fordham University.
MVST 3502: The Clerkenwell Tales (Session II)- 4 Credits
This course is a Medieval Studies, English, and History Major or Minor course and satisfies the Advanced Literature Core at Fordham University.
ECON 3260: Economics and Epidemiology (The Great Plagues of London) (Session II)
A list of course descriptions can be found on our courses page. Dates for each summer session are noted on this page under the "Dates" tab.
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Fordham London offers the opportunity to enroll in for-credit internships in partnership with local companies and organizations in a Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Students intern concurrently while taking classes, and are enrolled in a required internship seminar. Internships are available in a variety of fields including fashion, consulting, non-profit management, environmental consulting, law, and politics. Students also have the opportunity to source their own internships, subject to approval by Fordham London.
Internships offered through the summer session will run concurrently through both Sessions I and II. Please note that students need a 3.3 GPA to be eligible.
For inquiries regarding internships, please contact studyabroad@fordham.edu
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You will live in housing that is centrally located within London, in areas with shops and transportation and within reach of city attractions. Fordham University will bill participants a Program Fee that will cover the cost of housing during the program.
Students are housed in shared student residences in residential areas in Zone 1 or 2, both of which offer a commute by public transport to classes at the London Centre and your chosen host university. The residences have self-catering facilities with a shared lounge. All of our housing is centrally located within London, in areas with shops and transportation and within reach of city attractions. -
Please visit our costs and funding page for more information.
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Summer 2025 Dates:
Session I:
May 27: Arrival
May 28: Orientation
May 29: London Exploration
May 30- May 31: Residential Trip
June 2: Classes begin
June 23 - 27: Finals week
June 28: Departure
Session II:
July 1: Arrival
July 2: Orientation
July 3: London Exploration
July 4-5: Residential Trip
July 7: Classes begin
July 28 - August 1: Finals week
August 2: Departure