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Program Overview

Study abroad with IFSA at Burren College of Art! They offer an independent studio option that will let you work independently with the guidance of a faculty member. Students can take Studio Arts courses, including Sculpture, Photography, and Painting, alongside supplemental courses in Mixed Media and Art in context. Irish Studies, Creative Writing, and Art History are offered as supporting academic subjects.

The program fee includes a faculty-led trip to Dublin. Optional faculty-led trips to Berlin in the spring and to London in the fall are offered for an additional fee. Participants will take five courses per semester.

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Program Highlights

Study in an inspiring setting with classes held on the grounds of a 16th-century castle.
Follow a curriculum structure that helps optimize your potential as an artist.
Receive one-on-one mentoring from an international faculty.
Check out an on-campus art materials store!
Develop your artistic skills in modern studios and a darkroom, as well as facilities that emphasize individual space.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Travel Insurance
Medical / Accident Insurance
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Academic Credit
Emergency Support
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
Transcript Fees
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
All Program Activity Costs

Program Details

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Locations

  • Ballyvaughan, Ireland

Fields & Subjects

  • Art & Fine Arts

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Letters of Reference

Age Requirement

18-30

Starts At

  • 15 weeks: $21,575

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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Laura KennedyUnited States · November 2019

Incredible art school in an indescribably beautiful place

Studying at the Burren College of Art was one of the best decisions I could have made for my personal growth and future as an artist and social worker. The school is situated on the coast of Ireland in a tiny village with an incredibly warm and welcoming local community. Everything about the school encourages creativity, resourcefulness and reflection. The tutorial system allows for individual guidance from professional artists and faculty, continuous research and discourse are required throughout the semester, the campus is small, close-knit and supportive and the environment surrounding the college is endlessly inspiring. There are no words that do justice to the raw beauty, power and wildness of the Burren landscape or the generosity of its people. I grew enormously as an artist, spent invaluable time reflecting and researching, expanded my practice, became a member of the Ballyvaughan Ukulele Orchestra (and thus the community) and rediscovered my connection to nature. I highly recommend this program, particularly for self-directed artists looking for the ideal environment for inspiration, quiet and creativity.

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