Study in Canterbury, England

Fall Dates: mid-September to mid-December

Spring Dates: mid-January to mid-April

Program Overview

This semester-long program lets students explore British culture, history, and literature at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) while earning Madison College credit. Students are able to take classes alongside British students, and cultural excursions provide insight into England’s rich and varied history.

Canterbury is located 60 miles southeast of London. One of England’s oldest and most historic places, it is a charming city surrounded by lovely English countryside. Students can relive the Norman Conquest, see where Thomas Becket was murdered, and walk along an ancient Roman wall. Canterbury is also within close proximity of beautiful coastline and interesting coastal towns.

Course Information

Students take a minimum of 12 credits and a maximum of 15 credits. All participants are required to take “British Politics and Society” (3 credits) and either “Survey of British Literature” or “Survey of British History” (each 3 credits); these courses are specially structured for American students. Students will then choose two to three humanities and/or social sciences courses that are taken with British students. A list of possible courses can be provided by contacting the StudyAbroad[at] matcmadison [dot] edu (Center for International Education).

Accommodations and Meals

Participants will live with British families in a home-stay setting, which provides wonderful opportunities to gain firsthand experience with British culture. These families have been chosen by the International Office at CCCU, and students fill out a housing preference form to help match students and families. 

Breakfast is served with the host families. However, students are responsible for their own lunch and dinner, which can be prepared at their home-stay residence or bought on campus or in town.

Excursions

As part of the program cost, students will experience a number of excursions and cultural activities. Some excursions may be available at an additional cost. Possible excursions may include:

• Dover and Windsor castles

• Tower of London

• Shakespeare’s Globe Theater

• Stonehenge

• Jane Austen Museum

• City of Bath

Additional Information

A passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to the United Kingdom. If you need to apply for a passport, it is advised to allow at least 6 weeks for standard processing.

All students are required to attend the pre-departure orientation. This orientation provides information on health and safety, packing and trip planning, flight logistics, and other essential information.

Students are accompanied by a visiting U.S. faculty member who provides oversight for the program and assistance to students as needed.

Cost

The program fee for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 is approximately $7,700, which includes:

• Application fee

• Tuition and instructional costs               

• Double-occupancy homestay

• Breakfast daily

• Course-related field trips

• Health insurance

Additional costs include:

• Airfare

• Lunch and dinner

• Books

• Refundable Library Deposit

• Spending money

• Passport (if you do not already have one)

To Apply

Students apply for Fall semester enrollment by May 15 and Spring semester enrollment by October 1. All materials, including the initial deposit of $500 (made payable to Madison College), must be received by 4:00 p.m. in the Center for International Education. (NOTE: Unless an applicant is rejected, the $500 deposit is non-refundable.) Application form.

For More Information

If you would like to know more about studying abroad through Madison College, please StudyAbroad[at] matcmadison [dot] edu (email us) or call 608-246-6201 to schedule an appointment.

Canterbury Christ Church University

City of Canterbury