Live, learn and work in the heart of London
Live like a Londoner! The global educational and international internship opportunities are only part of the excitement. Earn 9 credit hours in this six-week, June-July program through class and an internship. You will live in a flat located in the heart of London. Through the internship experience, you will have hands-on engagement with a field related to your major such as fashion, art and design studios, advertising/public relations/marketing firms, global organizations serving families and children, financial enterprises, and more. You will also have ample opportunities to visit museums, take in theater, visit historic sites, attend art festivals and local markets, and tour landmarks from Westminster Abbey to the Tower of London.
Dates
June 4 – July 18, 2026
Application Deadline
December 2, 2025 ($300 deposit)
Approximate Cost
$7500, excluding airfare (tentative)
Program fee includes six weeks in a student flat in Central London; transportation pass for buses and underground trains; orientation program; sightseeing tour of London; a ticket for the London Eye; two theatre tickets; two full-day guided day trips from London by private coach; afternoon tea river cruise and entrance to the Tower of London; access to the computer lab and library at AIFS, British Life and Culture lectures; access to the AIFS student center, emergency contact services, services of an experienced AIFS program coordinator and student advisors; classroom equipped with computer and projector; internship placement, classes and guided tours.
Other costs: Roundtrip airfare to London, passport and Tier 4 Visa for an internship (must be obtained before arriving in the UK); UGA tuition and fees for six hours of credit; expenses in London: meals, souvenirs, and other personal expenses.
Pre-departure meetings for London are mandatory during spring semester 2026 for all students accepted into the program. Dates for meetings will be announced in January 2026.
While studying in London, students will experience
- The excitement of living in an international city while earning college credits.
- The richness of London’s museums, theatre, fashion, business, and financial districts.
- Opportunities for day trips to places such as Bath and Cambridge.
- London's historical sights such as the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, and the Royal Observatory.
- Fabulous markets, beautiful parks, and a delicious array of international foods
Courses Offered
FACS 5950/7950: London: It Suits Everybody!
This class will cover issues, trends, and designers of the global fashion industry with a special focus on British Fashion and the fashion and retail scene of London because of the lead professor’s academic background. However, since it is a FACS program, individual projects that cover financial planning, housing management policy, culinary science, nutrition, consumer economics, human development, and family science, etc., will be discussed with each program participant individually before the trip to satisfy their specific needs. The projects will explore a research question agreed upon with the student and be experiential in nature. They will involve field work that will culminate in a graded project presentation in front of the London program participants.
FACS 5711/7711: British Life and Culture
Using a global perspective to understand issues surrounding consumers and families, this course will present unique views on British culture. Of interest will be the historical nature of England’s culture including its long history of theater and plays; the education and medical systems, the social hierarchy in London and the unique relationship that exists between England and the United States.
FACS 5915 Internship/Practicum
To gain experience interning in a major international city with a business, industry, or organization related to your field of study
Information Sessions
Date: Wednesday, October 8th, 6:00 p.m
Location: Dawson Hall, Room TBD
Date: Wednesday, November 5th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Dawson Hall, Room TBD