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BYU London Centre Winter

Dates: 7 January–17 April 2026 (approx.)
Priority Deadline: 1 September 2025
Application Deadline: 1 October 2025

Join us for a semester of delicious food, beautiful art, and great literature as we examine the role of creativity and collaboration in building culture and knowledge in the United Kingdom. With a food scientist and a creative writer as your guide, you’ll get a hands-on taste of how culture and knowledge build on one another. We’ll visit the museums and theaters of London, the literary and wild spaces of Scotland and the Lake District, the lush dairy lands of Ireland, and the poetic landscapes of Wales; we’ll tour food manufacturing facilities big and small, cook with local chefs, and get a behind-the-scenes look at food culture in one of the most diverse cities in the world. We’ll chart the history and impact of famous British foods such as Cadbury chocolate, fish and chips, and chicken tikka masala (yes, that’s British food), and learn about the chemical building blocks that comprise our food. We will retrace the steps of many of the great artists, writers, scientists and thinkers who have called the British Isles home and reflect on the role of creative collaboration in artistic and scientific discovery as we engage in our own creative, critical, and scientific projects.

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Contact Us

Dr. Joey Franklin
(801) 422-1296
joey.franklin@byu.edu

Dr. Jason Kenealey
(801) 422-6671
jason_kenealey@byu.edu

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
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More Information

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Courses

Accepted students will be required to register for 12 credit hours for Winter Semester:

UNIV 215 —Food in British Literature (3 credit hours; fulfills GE Letters) with Dr. Joey Franklin

UNIV 216 — Foods and the British Empire (3 credit hours; fulfills GE biology) with Dr. Jason Kenealey

UNIV 210R — Creativity, Collaboration, and Discipleship (3 credit hours; fulfills GE Global/Cultural Awareness) with Dr. Franklin & Kenealey

CLCIV 202World Cultures in Art (3 credit hours; fulfills Civilization 2 GE credit) with Dr. Cecilia Peek.

Participants 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

$13,100–13,600

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students); housing at the London 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. Students can expect to spend a minimum of $500 on food and expenses beyond the charged cost of the program; while spending varies widely, the average student spends $2,000–3,000 total in food and personal expenses including shopping and entertainment. Part-time BYU and non-BYU students must also pay the cost of the 1 credit hour class for the winter prep course.
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Funding Sources

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

Students who submit the financial aid section of the ISP application and who have a current FAFSA form on file at the Financial Aid Office (A-41 ASB) will be considered for a 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 preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour) during the second block of the fall 2025 semester.

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.

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

Students reside and take classes in the London Centre in the vibrant, conveniently located West End neighborhood of Bayswater. The Centre is a short Tube ride from most central London attractions and just minutes by foot from Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill, and hundreds of shops and restaurants. Program costs include breakfast and dinner all days except Saturday. The Centre offers free laundry facilities, a library, a lounge, and Wi-Fi access. All dinners and breakfasts at the London Centre are prepared and served communally. Students are required to help in food preparation and cleanup. Because of the communal nature of the meals, the BYU London Centre cannot meet all special dietary needs, nor can it ensure a safe environment for those with food allergies. Please also note that other than a microwave, students do not have individual cooking access in the Centre and may not bring their own small appliances to the Centre to prepare food for themselves individually.

If you have dietary or allergy concerns, we recommend that you speak with the International Study Programs office, or program directors, before you apply.
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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

The UK now requires that ALL travelers get pre-approval to enter the country. For more details, please refer to the information under “Do I Need a Visa?" https://kennedy.byu.edu/isp-travel-policy  
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Application Process

Students must 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 document.

Priority Deadline: 1 September 2025
Application Deadline: 1 October 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

Dr. Joey Franklin is a professor of English literature and creative writing, with a focus on creative nonfiction, literary publishing, and professional development. His scholarly interests include the classical British essay and spiritual writing.

(801) 422-1296
joey.franklin@byu.edu

Dr. Jason Kenealey is a professor of Nutritional Science with focus in food science research. He studies the biophysical properties of dairy proteins, and has a deep interest in the history of scientific discovery and its impact on human health.

(801) 422-6671
jason_kenealey@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.