Intro to British Journalism

Frequently asked questions

Who takes the course? I've had from 10 to 22 students in the course. Usually half or so come from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the remainder come from other schools across the country.

Members of the class ham it up a boat ride down the River Thames.

So far I've had students from these universities: Arizona State, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Auburn, Cameron, Florida, Henderson State, Houston, Louisiana State, Louisville, Lyndon State, Memphis, Miami of Ohio, Michigan State, Midwestern State, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Northeastern Louisiana, Southeastern Louisiana, Southern Indiana, Tennessee, and Virginia Tech.

When is the deadline to apply? The deadline is usually in late April, but the earlier you apply, the better. Students who plan to seek financial aid should apply as soon as practically possible.

How much will the program cost? Tuition, fees, flight, and housing will cost $5,999 (undergraduate) or $6,199 (graduate) in 2012. This does not include spending money and meals. Financial aid is available to eligible students, and loan money is also available.

What are the exact dates of the 2012 program? The class will run from approximately June 28, 2012, to July 29, 2012. This schedule allows students who wish to attend the first session of summer school to do so.

Will I have opportunities for travel? Yes. In addition to taking tours and traveling in and around London with the class, students have ample opportunities to take side trips on the weekends. Class will not meet on Fridays to allow students greater flexibility.

Must I be a journalism student to participate? No. All majors are welcome, as the course has no prerequisites. The course is open not only to USM students but to any interested college student.

How much college credit does the course carry? How many courses should I take? Students in the program take just one course, and they earn six semester hours of credit. This course is among 14 or 15 courses offered in the program.

What requirements must I meet in order to be admitted to the program? Undergraduates seeking admission must have completed 28 hours with a minimum GPA of 2.00. Graduate students must have graduate standing.

Where will I live while in London? The Program is housed in a residence hall in King's College, part of the University of London, in central London just off Waterloo Station. Each student has a private room with private bathroom and personal refrigerator. Each suite of five flats shares a kitchen.

Is financial aid available? USM students may apply for student loans to offset the cost of the program. Students from other universities may apply for financial aid through the financial aid office of their home universities. Students interested in receiving financial aid should apply as soon as possible.

How will this course benefit my degree plan? Journalism majors can count this course as a required elective, i.e., an elective course that helps you meet your 31 hours of journalism coursework. All journalism majors have from one to three electives that they must complete to meet the 31-hour threshold. Students who are minoring in journalism can count this toward their minor. All students get to count this course toward their 45 hours of 300- or 400-level coursework.