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BYU London Centre Summer

Dates: 30 June–17 August 2026 (approx.)
Priority Deadline: 1 November 2025
Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

WHERE THE SUN NEVER SETS: THE CULTURE AND POLITICS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

At its height, the British empire was the most extensive the world had ever seen, covering approximately one-fifth of the earth’s surface. It was said that “the sun never sets on the British empire.” As a result, Great Britain exerted a profound and lasting influence not only in Europe, but also across Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific. During this program, we will examine the culture and politics of Britain and the United Kingdom, from the Renaissance to the present. We will travel throughout the British Isles (including Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland) to understand the culture and politics that produced the British empire and gain a better understanding of how it has transformed our world today.

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Stan Benfell
(801) 422-3146
benfell@byu.edu

Quinn Mecham
(801) 422-5317
qmecham@byu.edu

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Courses

Students will take a total of 6 credits while on the program, consisting of the following courses:

IHUM 202—Western Humanities 2: Renaissance to the Present
EUROP 336R/POLI 351—British History and Politics

Students may not take any other courses on this program, including BYU Online courses, without approval by the program director and ISP.
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Cost

$7,300–7,800

Includes full-time Latter-day Saint undergraduate tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students); housing at the Centre; breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday; admission to program-related plays, museums, and historical sites; transportation within London; travel, lodging, and meals on program excursions; and international health insurance coverage.

Does not include airfare to/from London, preparation course tuition, lunches and Saturday meals, passport fees, or personal expenses. Part-time BYU and non-BYU students must pay an additional fee for the one-credit preparation course taught during the second block of winter semester. Most students spend $1,000–2,000 on out-of-pocket expenses not covered by program costs.
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Funding Sources

BYU tuition scholarships, Pell Grants, and Federal Insured Student Loans may be applied to study abroad programs.

BYU students are strongly encouraged to request experiential or inspired learning funding through their major/minor department and/or college. Those who complete the financial aid section of the ISP application and file a current FAFSA form at BYU’s Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a need-based study abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

Private grants and scholarships outside of BYU may also assist (see kennedy.byu.edu/scholarships).
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Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international, cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour) during the second block of the winter 2025 semester.

Students must meet all country- and program-specific COVID and health requirements for travel.

International study programs are physically, emotionally, and mentally taxing and you must be in good health to participate. These programs often take place in international locations that do not have the same level of safety and services in terms of transportation, living conditions, residential accommodations, food, public behavior, and policing that you may be used to on campus. If you have further questions or concerns on this, please see our travel policy.
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Housing

Students reside and take classes in BYU’s London Centre, which is located in the vibrant Bayswater neighborhood. The Centre is a short Tube ride from most central London attractions and a short walk from Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and Notting Hill. Program costs include breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday. The Centre offers free laundry facilities, a library, a lounge, and Wi-Fi access.

As dinners and breakfasts at the London Centre are prepared and served communally, students are required to help with preparation and clean-up. Because of the communal nature of the meals, the program cannot meet all special dietary needs, nor can it ensure a safe environment for those with food allergies. Other than a shared microwave, students will not have individual cooking access, and they may not bring appliances to cook their own meals. Those with serious food allergies or other dietary concerns should speak with the International Study Programs office or the faculty directors before applying.
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Travel

Students are responsible for purchasing their own airfare to and from the program sites. Airline reservations must be made through BYU Travel. Students should contact a BYU Travel agent.

BYU Travel
280 HRCB
(801) 422-6293
travel@byu.edu
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Application Process

Students must have completed high school and be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Complete the online application here. A nonrefundable $35 application fee is required; applicants will be interviewed once the application is complete.

Students will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance into the program. The first payment is due upon acceptance; please refer to the Payment Information page.

Priority Deadline: 1 November 2025
Application Deadline: 31 December 2025
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Program Adjustments

International Study Programs (ISP) reserves the right to cancel this program, revise its offerings, or make any adjustments to the preliminary cost.

If it becomes necessary for ISP to cancel a program, all program payments made to BYU ISP will be refunded to the student’s BYU Financial account.

ISP is the only office authorized to cancel any of its programs.
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Faculty

Stan Benfell
(801) 422-3146
benfell@byu.edu

Quinn Mecham
(801) 422-5317
qmecham@byu.edu
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Contact Us

International Study Programs
101 HRCB
(801) 422-3686
isp@byu.edu
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ISP Student Handbook

To see the student handbook, click here.
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Payment Schedule

To see the payment schedule, click here.