ENGLISH
The Department of English encourages students to broaden their perspectives on the range of literature and related cultural forms around the globe; develop a sense of the impact of literature on social history beyond the U.S.; and take the opportunity for immersive cultural experiences including readings, films, plays, musical performances, etc.
If you are excited about literature, the arts, and culture in general; writing creatively in response to other cultures; becoming familiar with diverse literary traditions; and exposure to non-American Anglophone literature, then studying abroad is for you! Plan on taking at least two or three major courses within your English major. Fieldwork, independent study and internships are also possibilities to complement your coursework.
Study abroad fits easily into the English major as long as students begin the study abroad advising process as early as possible. Tell your academic advisor that you are interested in study abroad at each registration appointment. Together, identify the best terms to go abroad - whether summer or a regular semester or year - based on the courses in your four-year-plan.
Specific things to consider:
- Though not prerequisite for the major, students are strongly encouraged to take ENG 3001 (Foundational Literature in English) early on in their time at VU.
- ENG 2250, the Junior Research Seminar, and ENG 5000, the Senior Seminar, must be taken at ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥.
Search the OEA Course Approval History database to select from more than 3,000 study abroad courses that have already been pre-approved for liberal education requirements and a growing list of technical courses.
The Course Approval History database is not exhaustive and students can work with an OEA advisor to submit additional courses for review.
Don't forget - CLAS has a list of policies and limitations specifically focused on study abroad. Make sure you're aware of these as you plan your overseas experience.
Please consult with your academic advisor about when is the best time for you to go abroad.
The English Department encourages students to consider programs that provide practical experiences. Internships are wonderful ways to gain hands-on, professional experience.
Study abroad opportunities are not limited to formal instruction. Consider taking advantage of the unique research, internship, and fieldwork opportunities available in different regions of the world. This not only expands your personal and professional network, but gives you critical intercultural skills as well as direct hands-on experience.
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Arcadia Abroad offers supported direct enroll programs at many Universities around the world.
- *Wonderful VU connection to the Seamus Heaney Centre
- *Note the very early deadline!
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibility to study abroad. Visit to discover other programs.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the  OEA Course Approval Database  to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings so and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 
*For qualified undergrads
ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ Course-embedded Travel
The English Department offers short term, international opportunities that are embedded within a semester or year long on-campus classes, which provide students with the opportunity to connect classroom learning with onsite studies. Previous opportunities have included the "Writing through Conflict" program in Belfast. Contact the English Department for current offerings.
Looking for more?
If a program is not listed above, it does not limit your eligibilty to study abroad. Visit and explore other opportunities.
Course Approval Database
Students should consult with the  OEA Course Approval Database  to view a full list of pre-approved courses for most programs. The Course Approval Database may not contain updated/new courses and students may need to submit additional courses for review and approval. Programs and universities are continually updating course offerings and the program’s website will list most accurate course offerings for the planned term abroad. 
It is important to plan ahead as it is not uncommon for scholarship deadlines to occur much earlier than a ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ or program application deadlines.
There are many study abroad scholarships available for students through ÄÌÌÇÖ±²¥ University, our partner programs and other external sources, like the US Government. The OEA can help students with the scholarship search and application process. If a scholarship is found outside of the OEA scholarship page, students should have it reviewed by the OEA to determine if it is a viable option.
Browse the scholarships opportunties found on the OEA website.