You should begin your planning early, and must have declared your major before you leave. Before departure, you should have completed your prerequisite courses for the major at the 200-level and have taken at least one and preferably two 300-level courses, including Literary Theory if at all possible. Students going abroad in the second semester of your junior year should have no difficulty in completing these requirements. You should discuss your program with the Study Abroad advisor to get a sense of how the specific course work anticipated in the UK or Ireland or Australia will fit into your English major. Though it is not always easy to predict what courses will be available to you on arrival at your chosen program abroad, our WU department will be flexible in counting these toward our requirements.

This consultation is especially important for students who plan to apply to the Honors program. You will need to apply for the Honors program in late spring; applications initiated at the beginning of senior year will not be considered. In general, students who wish to study in the UK, Ireland or Australia should expect to satisfy at least one of the two 400-level course requirements for the major here at Washington University.

Because the courses you end up taking abroad may differ from your initial section, we do not assign course codes until after your return.

If you are going to study English in the UK, Ireland, or Australia, you should keep all syllabi and all written work from your courses abroad. This material will be crucial for determining the credit you will receive for work done abroad. Most courses taken at our approved programs will transfer here as 300-level courses. If you did extremely well in a particular course, and if the level at which the course was pitched warrants it, you may be assigned up to one 400-level course equivalent.  

If you have further questions, please contact our Study Abroad Advisor, Professor Wolfram Schmidgen (wschmidg@wustl.edu).

 All students must enroll in 60 Edinburgh units for a total of 15 WU credits.

Edinburgh is the Scottish capital and is considered one of the most beautiful cities in northern Europe. The University of Edinburgh is more than 400 years old and an integral part of the city. Historic sites include Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

The university and the city offer students all of the intellectual, cultural, and recreational opportunities one would expect in a European capital city. Travel opportunities within Scotland, England, Ireland, and on the Continent are readily available too.

Through the Edinburgh Buddies program, international students can be paired with current Edinburgh students to help them adjust to life at the University of Edinburgh. The university also has its International Student Centre (ISC), which is a student-run arm of the International Office that deals with the social aspects of the international community in Edinburgh. Run completely by volunteers, the ISC aims to make every student’s time in the University of Edinburgh unforgettable.

The University of Edinburgh offers full board residence halls, self-catered dorms/houses, and self-catered shared apartments. University housing is guaranteed for full year visiting students who submit the accommodation application in a timely manner. Similarly, one semester visiting students have a good chance of being assigned university housing if they apply promptly. Otherwise, Accommodation Services assists students in securing suitable private accommodation.

Students can study at the University of Edinburgh for the full academic year, or in the spring or fall.

Term                                     Dates                                                                      Application Deadline

Academic Year                    early September – late May                                 February 1

Fall                                      early September - mid December                        February 1

Spring                                  early January – late May                                      May 1

Minimum 3.0 GPA.  Applicant must have appropriate background of prior course work or courses in progress.

For more information, visit The Overseas Programs' University of Edinburgh Page or contact Veronica Whittemore in the Overseas Program office (V.WHITTEMORE@WUSTL.EDU, 314-935-3859)

The Pembroke Cambridge Summer Programme lasts for six weeks. You have to take three courses and while there are some timetable considerations to keep in mind, you can choose one of these course combinations:

• One Module 1 course, one Module 2 course, and one Module 3 course
• One Module 1 course and two Module 2 courses
• Two Module 1 courses and one Module 2 course
• One Module 1 or Module 2 course and two Module 3 courses
• Three Module 3 courses

You can earn up to 9 WUSTL credits during a summer term. Of these, 6 will count toward the English major.

We don't think you can beat a summer living and studying in Cambridge, and this is your chance to experience it.  The city itself is stunning, unique and absolutely steeped in history. You’ll be part of the historic Pembroke College (founded 1347) with access to its impressive libraries and dining halls.  

Cambridge is bursting with excellent restaurants, cafes, and pubs so it’s no surprise there’s a rich and varied social scene. The many museums and art galleries are worth a browse and don’t miss settling down with a hamper to watch the outdoor Cambridge Shakespeare Festival.

Six weeks in the summer. Start date to be announced.

Minimum GPA of 3.2. Applicant must have appropriate background of prior coursework or courses in progress.

For more information, contact Amy Suelzer in the Overseas Program Office (acsuelze@wustl.edu, 314-935-8372)

Enrolled students are required to take 4 classes at the University of Sydney and will receive 16 WU credits. Visit the units of study lists to see possible coursework in English and Writing.

Located on Australia’s east coast, Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia and Oceania. Home to beautiful golden beaches, world-class museums, delicious fresh food and a calendar of exciting events and festivals, Sydney ranks second on a list of the 50 best cities in the world in which to live, work, and study, above New York and Paris. The University has also been named among the world’s top 10 most beautiful campuses. Camperdown/Darlington, the biggest campus, is 72 hectares of state-of-the-art teaching and learning technology, including six libraries, art galleries, historical museums, and perfectly manicured lawns.

University of Sydney offers a variety of housing options for students:

University residences are where you can enjoy the freedom of affordable self-catered accommodation close to everything you need. These dorm-style accommodation offerings allow students to enjoy their own single room with access to shared bathrooms on each floor. Facilities typically include a shared communal kitchen, music rooms, TV rooms, and more.

The University of Sydney Union (USU) runs more than 200 clubs and societies, including 26 cultural groups. You can meet a variety of people, team up and make new friends, share your ideas and learn new skills through performances, sports and leadership opportunities. Sydney Uni Sport and Fitness offers a huge range of facilities, programs and events to keep you healthy and active. You can get involved in athletics, swimming, tennis, golf, hockey, soccer, rugby union, rowing, scuba diving, skiing and more.

Term                                     Dates                                                                      Application Deadline

Academic Year                    late July – early June                                           February 1

Fall  (Semester 2)                late July - early December                                   February 1

Spring (Semester 1)             mid February – late June                                     May 1

Minimum 3.0 GPA (both overall and within the major) for English majors. At least three courses of prior or current academic work relevant to the area to be studied at University of Sydney.

For more information, click The Overseas Programs’ University of Sydney Page or contact Veronica Whittemore in the Overseas Program office (v.whittemore@wustl.edu, 314-935-3859).

You'll choose 1 to 3 modules from the following 3 course types:

• Text & Context: These courses examine literature from Britain and Ireland in the context of key societal and cultural developments in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. 
• Creative Writing: This course offers developing writers a supportive environment in which to further their writing skills in fiction, poetry, and drama. Please note that this class will not count toward the creative writing concentration. It will only count as elective credit toward the major.
• Contemporary British and Irish Theatre & Performance: For this module, students get the chance to study theatre and performance while the Edinburgh International Festival and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe take place.

Each of these courses will include an intensive program of lectures and seminars. The literature sessions provide an opportunity to hear leading novelists, poets, literary critics, and historians discuss the social, political, historical and theoretical influences that have impacted modern British literature. You’ll be encouraged to freely interact with these distinguished scholars and personalities, sharing your ideas and observations with them and other visiting students.

You can earn up to 7.5 WUSTL credits during a summer term. To transfer credit to the English major, you’ll need to enroll in the six-week option. You can earn a total of 6 credits toward the English major. The transfer of credit for the creative concentration has to be cleared beforehand with the director of the creative concentration.

Edinburgh is the Scottish capital and one of the most beautiful cities in northern Europe. It consistently considered one of the most desirable places to live in the world, and is also ranked the greenest in the UK. Despite its small size (and population of only 500,000 people), Edinburgh has all of the social and cultural assets of a city. It’s no surprise that Edinburgh is one of the UK’s leading tourist destinations, coming second only to London. Around 4 million people visit the beautiful city every year, many of them for the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August – ‘the largest public celebration of the written word in the world’ – but many to explore the literary city and all it has to offer the book lover. SUISS coincides with the many Edinburgh Festivals, including the Military Tattoo, the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe Festival against the glorious backdrop of the extinct volcanoes of Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle.

Students have the choice of residing in the Pollock Halls of Residence or residing in Self-Catered Student Flats.

The Pollock Halls of Residence are located half a mile (15-minute walk) from the center of the University of Edinburgh. You will have a single or twin bedroom with a wash basin in your room. All 12 halls share a dining hall, computer lab and student bar.

The University controls several blocks of student flats designed for student living. Some are located between Pollock Halls of Residence and the central campus at George Square. The flats usually house five people and are mixed gender. All bedrooms are single study rooms (w/ bed, desk and bureau).

The Summer School has different sessions. The session that is most suitable to English majors at WashU begins in the second week of July and ends in the first week of August.

Minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must have appropriate background of prior coursework or courses in progress.

For more information, contact:

Veronica Whittemore

v.whittemore@wustl.edu

Students should take the equivalent of 15-16 WU credits (25-30 ECTS) per semester, including the Semester Start-up Program for fall/academic year students. 2 ECTS (European Community Course-Credit Transfer System) units usually equal 1 WU unit. 5 ECTS courses are worth 3 WU credits and 10 ECTS courses are worth 5 WU credits.

Dublin is the cultural center (and the heart) of Ireland. You'll be studying in the City of Literature that's home to such literary greats as George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats, and Samuel Beckett. Dublin’s historic architecture blends with modern design. Dublin also has a unique and lively atmosphere that attracts millions of visitors every year. The city is steeped in culture through arts, theatre, and folklore. Art galleries and museums, such as the National Museum, are available. Students can visit Croke Park to see a football match or Lansdowne for some rugby. Dublin has restaurants, bookstores, street markets, and ethnic restaurants all over. There are numerous pubs and clubs for the nightlife scene.

On campus, there is a wide range of activities to suit all tastes. While enrolled in Trinity, students are welcomed as full members of the academic community and encouraged to participate fully in student life in the University. All students are welcome to join student clubs, sports clubs, and student government. There are also countless special events and guests on campus.

Students stay in IES apartments that are located in various residential areas of central Dublin. Between four and six students usually share an apartment that consists of a kitchen, two or three bedrooms, and a common area. The apartments are completely furnished and include a computer, printer, and wireless Internet access. Students usually prepare meals on their own or eat at inexpensive local restaurants. Meal plans are not included. Commute time from student apartments to the IES Dublin Center is 15-30 minutes by foot or via the light-rail system, Luas.

(One can enroll for the fall or spring semester, but because so many American students seek opportunities to study abroad in Dublin, it can be difficult for students to find places in their preferred classes if they’re only going for the spring: they have much better chances of getting into the classes in which they’re most interested if they enroll for an entire year.) 

Term                                     Dates                                                                      Application Deadline       

Academic Year                    mid-September to late May                              February 1

Fall                                         mid-August to mid-December                        February 1

Spring                                     early January to late May                                 May 1

Minimum 3.3 GPA overall and within the major. Strong preparation in the subject area(s) to be studied.