FIE’s primary study center, Foundation House, is centrally located on Cromwell Road, one of London’s main arteries heading into the heart of the city, making it an ideal location for exploring London arts, theater, nightlife, music and history. The five-story Edwardian mansion stands opposite the Goucester Road Underground Station in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Foundation House includes eight well-equipped classrooms, a common room, and a variety of faculty and administrative offices for FIE staff. London is a thriving multicultural city boasting cutting-edge music, art, and fashion. The city’s modern cosmopolitan identity combines a fascinating past with a present that sees more than seven million people living, studying, working and playing in its different areas.
FIE’s program in London gives students the opportunity to experience firsthand this complex society through interdisciplinary coursework as well as tailored academic internships, service learning and research opportunities. Students take an FIE Key Course, two to three elective courses, and choose one of three pathways. Elective courses, which vary each semester, are generally offered in History, Business, Music, Literature, and Sociology. Field trips, guest lectures by London-based specialists, site visits and other program activities are integrated into all FIE courses. Through FIE, you can arrange your semester to fit your academic goals. In addition to taking an FIE key course, you will choose one of three pathways:
Internship Pathway-
The International Internship Course offers an immersion experience into British culture and London life by providing a workplace experience supported by FIE seminars. Internships are arranged based on your academic interests and career goals and are typically three days per week over an 8 week period.
Service Learning Pathway-
The International Service Learning Course gives you a service learning experience within a British context. Conduct service work 3 days per week with a London non-profit, charity or social enterprise organization based on your education background and interests. Enrollment in the Social Welfare course is required for students in the Service Learning pathway.
Research Pathway-
The International Research Course is designed for students in the social sciences, business studies and the humanities. Develop research skills and concepts by designing, executing, writing and presenting your own research project. Research projects are based on a case study, which allows students to engage in ethnographic observation, in-depth interviewing and document review. Topics will center on British cultural, historical, political or contemporary contexts and may have a comparative dimension.
Key Courses:
To help contextualize the London experience, students enroll in a Key Course, which serves as an anchor for FIE study abroad in London. Students choose from one of the four Key Course options: British Life and Cultures, Britain and Europe, British Culture and Visual Media, British Life and Business.
Elective Courses: *
British History 1815- Present, Contemporary British Theatre, Economic Integration of the EU, History of Modern Design, International Marketing, International Trade, Introduction to Creative Writing, Media in Britain, Music in 20th Century Britain, The Rise of Science, Shakespeare and Elizabethan Literature, Understanding Civilizations: Islam and the West, Diaspora Studies, Social Welfare Issues in the UK, Ethical Dilemmas: Business & the World, and Environmental Economics.
* Course offerings subject to student enrollment and faculty availability.
Fall 2010: September 2- December 19
Spring 2011: January 6- April 24
Fall Semester: April 1st (Possible rolling deadline until April 15th, please contact for more information)
Spring Semester: October 1st
Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA and have sophomore status to be eligible for the program.
All courses are taught in English.
Fall 2010: $13,500
Spring 2011: $13,500
2009-2010 Academic Year: $25,900
Tuition and fees, accommodation, health insurance, field trips, London Tube (subway) Pass (zones 1 & 2), optional week-end home stay, membership in Imperial College Student Union and library access, orientation, wireless internet.
Airfare, meals (residence halls have kitchen facilities) and personal expenses.
* Refund Policy
Refund Policy:
a. 31 days prior to first day of program, 100% minus $500 cancellation fee
b. 30 days prior to arrival/orientation date: 10% minus $500 cancellation fee
c. No refund after program starts.
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FIE offers student accommodations in historic and charming Kensington, just a few minutes’ walk from the Foundation House Study Center. Students live in fully-furnished converted 19th Century townhouses with one to three roommates. Common living areas in each residence allow students to interact frequently with each other. Reception staff is available for assistance 24/7. Experienced residential and student life staff work together to support students in fully utilizing the historical, cultural, social, and political resources of London in their out-of-class time.
“Coming to London for a FIE internship was a wonderful experience and one of the best decisions I ever made.”
- Michelle, Fall 2002 student
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Submit Application Materials To:
Study Abroad Advisor
Office of International Programs
400 Culbertson Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717
Phone: 994-7151
Fax (406) 994-1619
E-mail: Study Abroad Advisor
Start the CCIS Study Abroad application process by either clicking the link above to proceed to the online application or downloading and printing the following forms. These PDF documents are viewed using Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in, which is available free. If you don't have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, click here.
Download CCIS Study Abroad Application Instructions and Procedures*
(File size:19KB)
Download CCIS Study Abroad Application and Academic Reference Form*
(File size:28KB)
Download CCIS Course Request Form*
(File size: 5KB)
Download FIE application form
For course information, please visit the following website:http://fie.org.uk/fie/study/londoncourses
*All MSU students must make an appointment with the MSU Office of International Programs before completing the application.
All costs, fees, and dates are subject to change without notification. Please contact the appropriate individual to verify all costs, fees, and dates for this program.
CCIS FIE
Program Sponsor:
Montana State University
Norm Peterson,
Vice Provost for International Education
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