Description

The Arts and Sciences study abroad program at Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland is appropriate for students from a variety of disciplines who are well prepared academically for direct matriculation. The program is ideal for students wishing to take courses in international relations, business and communications and who wish to participate in the rich campus life of a small tight-knit university.

Academic Program
The Arts and Sciences program at the CIEE Study Center in Dublin is designed for students who are interested in taking courses in their major while also studying about and living in Ireland, and includes an internship option. The program at Dublin City University opened in fall 2005. DCU is an exciting, modern campus, buzzing with life. With over 100 clubs and societies, a very active student union, a student social events calendar overflowing with activities, and a student social center located in the heart of campus, DCU is a great place to study abroad. It is located close to the Dublin city center which is steeped in history and is renowned for its rich social and cultural life. Service-Learning Students interested in engaging the local community through service in that community have the opportunity to enroll in the Service-Learning track. Participants enroll in the Community Partnership: Theory and Engagement course with service integrated, the Independent Research and Capstone Project, History and Culture of Modern Ireland, and two Dublin City University courses. Service-Learning placements are available in a range of community based organizations.

Academic Culture
At DCU, CIEE students are fully integrated with both Irish and other international students. Learning takes place through a coherent blend of lectures, group seminars, and practical work. Courses, called modules at DCU, are generally offered at the equivalent of three U.S. credits each. The tutorial system ensures academic support for all students, and regular student feedback helps to monitor quality. The Irish educational system requires students take greater responsibility for their own learning and use their initiative in an academic environment less structured than that commonly found in the U.S. Students are provided with a syllabus and a broad reading list, but are not told what books to read for each class. Students are expected to show initiative in terms of research and critical analysis.

CIEE students can enroll at DCU for the fall, spring, or academic year. The fall semester runs from the middle of September to the middle of December and the spring semester runs from late January to late May. In general, fall semester CIEE students must take DCU courses which are graded through continuous assessment in order to complete the semester in mid-December.

Many DCU courses are not continuously assessed and have a final exam which takes place in January. Unless students are able to stay for exams, potentially into late January, they will have more limited course options in the fall semester. Students are given complete course information at the time of acceptance which indicates the courses with continuous assessment. If you take a non-continuous assessment course and need to stay until late January, the cost of your housing in a dormitory on or near the DCU campus is covered. Students living in a homestay need to leave at the official end of the CIEE program, but can then move to the dorm.

Highlights

• Choose from a wide range of courses from business to international relations to communications to service-learning to a for-credit internship
  
• Study on a high-tech campus in Dublin with easy access to the center of town
  
• Interact with local and international students in a shared on-campus apartment; volunteer, join student societies and clubs
  
• Take an in-depth look at Irish culture through a core course, History and Culture of Modern Ireland, and the orientation program

University Life
Available to all CIEE students at DCU are a number of societies and clubs catering to every interest. A sampling includes music, adventure appreciation, drama, and dance. Students can join various student societies which promote travel and other group activities. The Global Links Tandem Society partners local students with visiting students. Students also have the opportunity to join various athletic clubs and use the University's state-of-the-art swimming complex. The compact campus lends itself to a community-oriented environment.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Program Fees Include:

The CIEE fee includes tuition, housing, optional on-site meet and greet, fulltime leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, excursions, pre-departure advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required

yes

• Overall GPA 3.0
• Service-Learning Track: college-level course in social science research methods

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Other

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947