Ireland Programs
A Closer Look
Ireland
Burren College of Art
The Burren College of Art sits on the grounds of a 16th century castle against the stunning backdrop of the Burren in County Clare on Ireland's Atlantic coast. The college opened in 1994 after years of planning and research on an international scale. It represents an exciting departure in fine arts education and is one of just six international affiliates of the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design, a consortium of 34 leading art colleges in the United States. To facilitate individual development, enrollment in the program is limited to 40 students. Each is provided a personal studio space at the college.
- Location
- Because of its intriguing beauty, the Burren has long been an inspiration for artists of all genres. The college lies just 3 miles from the village of Ballyvaughn, filled with quaint shops, musical pubs and excellent restaurants. Ballyvaughan takes pride in helping international visitors appreciate the Burren’s environment through a wide variety of geological, archaeological and botanical workshops. The university city of Galway is just 40 minutes away.
- Areas of Study
- Choose from painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, art history, Irish studies and creative writing courses. U.S. students are joined by students from Ireland and other European countries, providing stimulating cultural diversity.
- Activities
- Numerous outdoor activities are available to students, including horseback riding, hill walking and cycling. Other nearby attractions include Doolin, internationally renowned for its traditional music, the magnificent Aran Islands and the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, situated a mere 30-minute drive from the college.
- Accommodations
- You will be housed in self-catering cottages that are convenient to the college and the village of Ballyvaughan. Each cottage has three to four double bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens and laundry facilities.
- Academic Calendar
- Fall semester: September–December
Spring semester: January–April - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: http://www.burrencollege.ie
Study Abroad: www.burrencollege.ie/programmes/undergrad
Classes: www.burrencollege.ie/programmes/undergrad - Additional information
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Quinn School of Business - Univ. College Dublin
Students at the Quinn School of Business study at the largest and most vibrant business school in Ireland. The University College Dublin dates from 1851 and enrolls about 20,000 students. The attractive, suburban campus is located only 3 miles from central Dublin. Students take business courses plus one Irish culture course approved for the DU Core or AHUM requirements.
- Location
- The main campus of University College Dublin is located in the suburb of Belfield. The university has modern and extensive facilities, including an indoor sports complex, a new state-of-the-art Students’ Union, and an 18-hole pitch and putt course. A short bus ride takes you into the center of Dublin, a city of more than 1 million that promises all that a large urban setting has to offer.
- Areas of Study
- Accounting; banking and finance; business management and international business; economics; industrial relations and human resource management; management information systems; marketing; Irish history and culture.
- Activities
- The university offers a lively campus community and a busy extracurricular life. Student societies address a broad range of interests, from chess to politics to theater. Sports facilities are among the best in the country. The city of Dublin provides endless opportunities for entertainment.
- Accommodations
- Visiting students typically live in a self-catered apartment housing three or four students on or near campus.
- Academic Calendar
- Fall semester: September–December
Spring semester: January–May - Eligibility
- 3.0 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: http://www.ucd.ie
Study Abroad: http://www.ucd.ie/quinnschool/studyabroad/
Classes: http://www.ucd.ie/incomingstudents/course_search.html*Remember that you will only have access to business classes - Additional information
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University College Cork
University College Cork opened its doors to students in 1849. In 1908, Cork became a constituent college of the National University of Ireland along with Dublin and Galway. More than 13,000 students are enrolled in eight faculties offering 60 different departments. Visiting students have access to any of these departments.
- Location
- With a population of 200,000, Cork is the second largest city in Ireland. Just 160 miles southwest of Dublin, Cork is located on the south coast. The university boasts beautifully wooded grounds within easy walking distance of the city center. Outside the city, students enjoy the sea to the south, and the mountains, hills and river valleys to the north and east.
- Areas of Study
- The university offers Celtic studies, Gaelic language and an Irish studies certificate for full-year students. Academic offerings include archaeology, biology, chemistry, economics, English, European studies, folklore, food science and technology, geography, history, music, nutrition, physics, social policy, sociology. Internships are also available.
- Activities
- The university has more than 100 clubs and societies, as well as a number of sporting clubs and facilities. On campus, you can find a bank, shops, restaurants, a travel agent and many other amenities. Cork offers theaters, cinemas, music venues and is host each year to international film, choral and jazz festivals.
- Accommodations
- Housing is available in modern student apartments within walking distance of the central campus. All housing is self-catering.
- Academic Calendar
- Fall semester: September–December
Spring semester: January–May - Eligibility
- 2.8 GPA
- Language of Instruction
- English
- Web site
- University: http://www.ucc.ie
Study Abroad:http://www.ucc.ie/en/international/...
Classes:www.ucc.ie/academic/modules
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At a Glance
Student Profiles
MJ O'Malley
Cork
Cherrington Scholars Eligible
- Irish playwright Samuel Beckett is best known for Waiting for Godot, described by one critic as “a play in which nothing happens, twice.”
- The world’s tallest sculpture, the 393-foot-tall Spire of Dublin was completed in 2003 in honor of the new millennium. Dubliners have nicknamed it “the spike.”
- Ireland has the world’s only national hurling team. As the birthplace of the ball-and-stick game, Ireland has a competitive hurling scene followed intensely by tens of thousands of fans.
- Jack Butler Yeats, brother of poet William Butler Yeats and one of Ireland’s most important artists, is credited with producing the first cartoon strip version of Sherlock Holmes.
- Every June 16, Dubliners honor author James Joyce, his character Leopold Bloom and the events in Ulysses with a Bloomsday celebration, in which they indulge in a free open-air breakfast and an end-of-the-day pub crawl.
- In his will, Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw set aside funds for the development of a simplified alphabet that would eliminate the challenges of conventional spelling and thus enhance literacy.