London Theatre & Film

The London Theatre & Film program offers students direct access to some of the world’s finest art, performance, and culture. As one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, London is a thriving epicenter of 21st-century artistic expression. With its rich history and endless supply of theaters, cinemas, art museums, and performance spaces, the city serves as a live laboratory where students attend plays, view films, and explore art and music exhibitions. Our hope is that together, members of our program will discover how these diverse mediums converge to shape the future of art and artistic expression.

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Courses

Students will register for both of the following courses (3 credits each) during the program. Upon completion, they may choose to have each of them substitute for one of several Theatre and Media Arts (TMA) courses.

TMA 303R—International Studies in Film and Culture, taught by Amy Jensen
Students may claim credit for one of the following:
TMA 273, 291, 292, 293, 492R, 494R, 477R, 497R, 498R, TMA elective credit

TMA 302—Studies in British Theatre Performance, taught by Dennis Wright
Students may claim credit for one of the following:
TMA 115, 140, 201, 202, 240, 395, 396, TMA elective credit

*TMA minors may not claim TMA 291 or 292 credit.
**While students may use TMA 302 to substitute for TMA 115, 201, or 202, it cannot count for GE Arts or Civ credit.

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

Cost

$7,600–7,900

Includes Latter-day Saint undergraduate full tuition (increased cost for graduate and non–Latter-day Saint students), housing, local transportation pass, admissions, program excursions, and international health care coverage.

Does not include airfare, UK electronic travel authorization (ETA), meals, or personal expenses.

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 (3326 WSC) will be considered for a Study Abroad scholarship.

Academic departments and colleges may assist with scholarships and grants.

TMA majors may be eligible for a scholarship from the TMA Department of up to $3,000. Non-TMA majors (who are BYU students) are eligible for up to $1,500 in scholarships.

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

Preparation

Accepted students are required to participate in an international cross-cultural preparation course (IAS 201R, 1 credit hour). This course will be held during the second block of winter semester 2027. Part-time and non-BYU students will need to pay an additional tuition fee for enrolling in the prep class.

Students should plan to be in London for the complete duration of the program and refrain from scheduling late arrivals or early departures.

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.

Housing

Students will reside in flats in the heart of London.

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

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 page.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

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.

Faculty

Amy Jensen is a professor in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts. She teaches film, media education, and theatre education courses at BYU. She is particularly interested in how stories and storytelling influence our understanding of the arts, other people, and cultures. She has led several study abroad experiences in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe.

3211 ARTS
(801) 422-1886
amy_p_jensen@byu.edu

Dennis Wright is an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Media Arts. He currently serves as Associate Chair and Artistic Director for BYU Theatre. Dennis teaches courses in Costume Design, Costume History, and Costume Crafts as well as designing regularly for local regional theatres.

2219 ARTS
Dennis.Wright@byu.edu

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

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