Cultural History of London II

Course at a Glance

Course: HIST 317C (3 Credits)

Class and Credits:  HIST 317C Cultural History of London II (3 Credits)

Location:   London, England

When:   6 May 2026 to 2 June 2026

On-site in London: 22-25 May 2026    

Register By:   22 April 2026

Status: OPEN 

Highlights: 

• The Globe Theatre 

• Houses of Parliament

• The Royal Albert Hall

Tuition and Fee

• $750.00 Undergraduate 3-credit hour tuition cost 

• $400.00 Field Study Additional Fee includes: (museum/ticket fees, private tours, excursions or other events organized by the faculty). Not included: meals, transportation to and from the location, and hotel accommodation. Please note that the fee is subject to change based on potential increases in ticket prices. 

Experience London architectural art, including the Victorian Age, during this field study program at UMGC Europe.

Discover the history, art, and architecture of London that have made it the fascinating city it is today. By exploring the political and religious history over the past 400 years, and experiencing the paintings, literature, theater, and music of the time, you will learn firsthand what it might have been like to live in London during important periods in history.

Topics include: 

• Early seventeenth century, including Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
• The Restoration and the eighteenth century, including Wren churches, public buildings, and private residences
• The Age of Revolution, Romanticism, and the Gothic Revival, including the Houses of Parliament, the rise of steam power, and new transportation systems
• The Victorian Age, including Trafalgar Square and the museums and halls of South Kensington (The Albert Memorial, The Royal Albert Hall, The Victoria & Albert Museum, and The Natural History Museum)
• The early twentieth century, including the suburban sprawl, the class struggles in the streets of London, and the Blitz of the Second World War
• The later twentieth century, including the rise of tourism, the swinging sixties, and the growth of multicultural London

Faculty member: Professor Gretchen Koenig, email gretchen.koenig@umgc.edu

Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how the course fits into their program.