Program Overview

WFU/Internship in London (Summer)

Overview

The Wake Forest University Internship Program in London, in conjunction with European Study Abroad (EUSA), offers qualified WFU students an internship relevant to their field of study. Internships are full time for four weeks preceded by a one week-long orientation and a 3 week long visa compliance seminar called How Britain Works.

Internships are available in numerous fields, including but not limited to:

• Advertising
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Arts
• Theatre
• Banking & Financial Services
• Business
• Film and TV
• Journalism
• Fashion
• Multimedia
• Hospitality
• Law
• Non-Party Politics
• Party Politics
• Contact Psychology
• Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy
• Psychology Research

For Business placements, students are required to have a minimum 3.5 GPA and taken at least two courses related to the discipline.

Program Details

• Program Dates: June 8 – August 1, 2026
• Location: London, England
• Language of Instruction: English
• GPA Requirement: 2
• Housing: Student Apartments

Location

London is one of Europe's largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Its famous sites include Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Picadilly Circus, and Westminster Abbey. With a multitude of art galleries, museums, and pubs, London is endlessly interesting. The underground rail "tube" system provides easy access to all parts of the city. Students may conveniently visit Canterbury, Oxford, Bath, Dover, and other destinations (Scotland and Wales) via the excellent British railway system.

Program

WFU students will generally receive 3 hours of WFU credit, pass/fail. Students will be enrolled in BEM 391 which counts as general elective credit towards graduation. Grades will be based on the assignments given in EUSA seminar courses and weekly journals. If you wish to seek credit from a separate academic department, please discuss this option with the academic advisor.

One week orientation followed by the three week How Britain Works seminar followed by a four-week full time internship placement.

Accommodation

Students will be housed in fully furnished residences in London that are specially designed for the student lifestyle. This means a comfortable atmosphere in a residence hall or flat of European proportions – students may find that things are a bit smaller and that space is more limited than one might expect on a US campus. Students will have access to a kitchen with modern cooking facilities, common areas, and high speed internet. Rooms are doubles.

Selection

• Good academic standing

Costs

The total cost of summer study abroad can be broken down into three categories:

• Program Fee: $12,450 (estimated)
• Airfare (estimated): $1,700
• Personal Expenses (estimated): $3,970
• Estimated total cost: $18,120

Scholarships

Summer program scholarships are available. Information can be found through the university's financial aid office.

Visa & Passport

• Passport Information: Students need to check their passport's expiration date and ensure that it will be valid for at least 6 months after the program's end date.
• Visa Requirements: A Tier IV Visa is required for this program.

Additional Details

• Destinations: London, England
• Courses of Study: Internships
• Terms: Summer
• GPA Requirement: 2
• Class Status: 2 semesters completed
• Language of Instruction: English
• Prior Language Study Required: None
• Housing: Student Apartments
• Open to non-WFU Students: No