A global place of study for nearly a quarter of all Notre Dame undergraduates, Notre Dame London strives through rigorous academics and rich co-curricular engagement with the city of London to form global citizens who will make the University's presence in London as much a force for good in the United Kingdom as it is in South Bend.
Offering courses in business, arts, humanities, social sciences and more, Notre Dame London's undergraduate program welcomes students from all disciplines during both the academic year and the summer. Studying in London grants this diverse cross section of Notre Dame undergraduates the opportunity to take courses in subjects outside of their normal area of study, allowing them to broaden their horizons and learn in a more holistic manner.
Featured Course: BRITAIN AND THE GLOBAL GAME
Undergraduate courses at Notre Dame London are taught by a mix of visiting and adjunct faculty, all of whom use the rich cultural backdrop of London to inform their classes. From the West End to the Keats House to Bletchley Park, classes are enriched by site-specific study and experiential learning. Notre Dame's location in the city of London also creates the opportunity for regular guest lectures from authors, psychologists, screenwriters, directors, business leaders and artists.
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Experiential Learning
The Undergraduate Program at Notre Dame London promotes academic and cultural engagement with the city of London by extending the classroom into the city itself. Students spend valuable class time immersed in the vast culture and history of London, and more widely, the United Kingdom. Coursework is regularly supplemented by guided walks led by local scholars, theatre productions and film premieres, world-class museum exhibitions, and much more. Extracurricularly, students learn what it is to be a local: from engaging with the city's wealth of cultural opportunities on their own time to navigating public transportation. Spending a semester not only studying but also truly living in the city of London allows students to explore British culture below the surface and develop into valuable global citizens.
The exploration doesn't stop with London: many courses on the Undergraduate Program include travel throughout the United Kingdom to expand students' understanding of history, politics, and the arts. From learning about the gothic literary tradition in Edinburgh to exploring The Troubles in the center of Belfast, travel reframes academic subjects in a wider UK context. Read stories about our faculty using London as their classroom.
Outreach & Engagement
Notre Dame London also provides a wide variety of community-based learning opportunities, allowing students to engage with academics at other UK universities, volunteer for local service projects, and undertake placements or internships in premier professional organizations. Engaging with our partners helps students to understand the context in which they are living and learning. Learn more.
Kennedy Scholars Seminar
The Kennedy Scholars Seminar is a distinctive feature of Notre Dame London's Undergraduate Program. This program is a special opportunity for exceptional juniors with a major in the College of Arts and Letters to develop independent research skills and ideas for their upcoming senior thesis. Through exploration of world-class collections and collaboration with British research institutions, the Kennedy Scholars engage with a range of research skills and methodologies and are encouraged to reconsider their areas of study through a global lens. Learn more.