IES Abroad Dublin: Irish Studies
Dublin welcomes you to experience life in the cultural and economic heart of Ireland. In this program, you learn about Irish culture through courses in the humanities and social sciences that focus on themes of tradition, change, and identity in modern Ireland. Students can take classes in a range of subjects including Communications, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, History, Literature, Sociology, and more!
Students can supplement their experience with a Community-Based Learning project. Participating in a community-based learning experience in Dublin is one of the best ways to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s culture and society. Working alongside local people toward a common goal, you experience firsthand some of the social issues that affect Dublin, while contributing your skills toward a community driven solution. A community-based learning experience consists of time spent with a local organization, accompanied by a weekly academic, for-credit community-based learning seminar. Students can do a community-based learning opportunity working with At-Risk Youth or Disadvantaged Communities.
Internship opportunities are available for-credit in a variety of fields. All internships are supervised and earn IES Abroad credit. You participate in a 3-credit seminar to complement the practical experience you gain during the internship for a greater understanding of work life in your host country. Internship placements have included:
- Arts & Culture
- Business
- Communications
- Education Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Event Management
- Film
- Hospitality
- Human Resources
- Law
- Marketing
- Media
- Non-Profit
- Politics
- Public Relations
- Psychology
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Social Outreach
- Technology
- Theater