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The statue of slaver Edward Colston thrown into the sea at Bristol, England, 2020.

United Kingdom: Monuments and Museums

Graduate Study Abroad

This program is closed and no longer accepting applications. Visit the Graduate Study Abroad page to learn about alternative study abroad opportunities for graduate students. If you have any questions, please write to steinhardt.global@nyu.edu.

In 2020, the UK left the European Union, experienced the pandemic, and saw statues of slavers thrown into the sea. This workshop explores what has since happened to the intersectional politics of memory and representation in public space. In the wake of 2020, some monuments have been removed and others added. Museums have changed their displays and returned looted artwork, while the British Museum has retained all its 8 million objects. In London’s visibly changed urban environment, this workshop uses monuments and museums as archives for active learning to ask such questions as: who is remembered in public spaces, who is forgotten, and how? Who has the right to the city? How can it be mapped?

Working on both assigned and chosen site visits and in thematic groups, such as Britain and Asia; Gender and sexuality; Race and Empire; and the Politics of Memory, workshop participants will assemble materials from images to text, sound and written descriptions to map their encounter with this ongoing crisis of urban
belonging.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Travel Dates

To be announced

Faculty

To be announced

Who can participate:

  • NYU graduate students

  • NYU undergraduate students who have:

    • 96+ earned credits by course start date
    • related coursework
    • approval from the faculty director as well as their advisor
  • Non-NYU graduate students and professionals who both:
    • Are U.S. citizens or permanent residents
    • Currently hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States

Related areas of study:

  • Media, Culture, and Communication
  • Visual arts administration
  • Politics Sociology

This is not a complete list. We value diverse perspectives in our programs and encourage students from other majors and professions.

How to apply:

The application link and instructions, as well as the deadlines and notification timelines, can be found on the "How to Apply" page

This is a credit-bearing graduate Global course. Students self-register in Albert for the following course for a total of 4 credits:

  • MCC-GE 2407, Section 095 (Class #TBA) - Visual Cultures of the Modern and Global City (4 credits)

This program is offered through the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication.

Important Note: All program applicants must meet with their academic adviser to determine if and how this course may be applied towards their program requirements and degree completion.

Direct Costs Billed by NYU

Participants will be billed for the cost of the graduate course following the standard per-credit rate for NYU Steinhardt Graduate Study Tuition and Fees. In addition, study abroad courses have a supplemental Housing & Activity Fee that covers the cost of housing abroad, program activities and visits, group transportation in-country, and international health insurance. Students can expect to be billed:

  • Steinhardt Graduate Tuition (4 credits) - TBA
  • Steinhardt Graduate Registration and Services Fees - $0 (these standard NYU fees are not charged for January term courses)
  • Housing & Activity Fee - TBA
  • GeoBlue International Health Insurance - Included

Estimated Direct Cost Total - TBA

Tuition, Registration, and Housing & Activity fees will be due based on Bursar's Payment Schedule for the January term.

Out-of-Pocket Costs

Students are responsible for purchasing transportation and airfare to/from the program location. Students will be notified when to book flights. We recommend comparing tickets on multiple sites to ensure the best fare. Past participants have used the following flight search engines: KayakGoogle Flights, and Student Universe for student rates.

In addition to airfare, participants should budget for: daily meals (except for included welcome and farewell meals); transportation to and from the airport; passport and/or visa fees (if applicable); vaccination costs (if applicable); and other personal incidentals.

Students are encouraged to budget for study abroad programs based on individual needs. You may use online budgeting tools such as NumbeoExpatistan, and Budget Your Trip to budget for your ideal study abroad experience.

Scholarships

NYU Steinhardt offers several graduate study abroad scholarships and maintains a list of additional external funding opportunities.

Study Abroad Budget Worksheet

Download and use this Study Abroad Budget Worksheet to estimate the cost of your study abroad experience. 

PLEASE NOTE: This spreadsheet lists possible expenses and may not be all-inclusive of program costs. In addition, your costs may fluctuate based on changes in currency exchange rates, airfare, varying personal lifestyles, etc. While this is a good tool for reviewing study abroad expenses, the results should be considered to be an estimate of the total cost of participation.

Housing

Students stay in shared-occupancy housing arranged by the Office of Global Affairs. Your housing is included in your Program Fee. Group accommodation dates correspond with the program dates listed above.

Flight, Travel, and Visa Information

Flight: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. Please keep in mind that flights arriving in London typically depart New York a day in advance. All participants are strongly encouraged to purchase refundable flights.

Passport: All program participants are required to have a valid passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the program end date.

Visa: US citizens require a valid passport and do not require a visa for visits to the UK of less than 6 months in duration.

All other passport holders should check their visa requirements on the embassy/consulate website respective of their nationality. For further guidance on visas and other non-immigration matters, contact OGS Outbound Student Services at ogs.outbound@nyu.edu.

Helpful linksUS State DepartmentUK Border AgencyCenter for Disease Control, NYU in London

Pre-Departure Resources

Visit the Steinhardt Study Abroad Resources website and get a head start on preparing for your study abroad program experience.

Policies

All applicants should review the Office of Global Affairs Short-Term Graduate Courses Policies page prior to applying to study abroad.

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