Dublin Direct Enrollment - Trinity College Dublin

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Overview

Quick Facts

City:

Dublin [1]

Country:

Ireland [2]

Program credits:

15-19 per semester

Language(s) of Instruction:

English

Language prerequisites:

None

You won’t need the luck of the Irish to have an unforgettable study abroad experience in Dublin. By directly enrolling at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), you’ll have the joy of befriending the Irish, who are known for their hospitality. You’ll feel more at home knowing that Dublin has a young population (more than half of the city is under 25).

Trinity College Dublin offers a wide variety of challenging courses and appeals primarily to those students who are ready for the challenge of adapting to an entirely new academic culture that requires significant independent work.

Dublin will also be your classroom. Take in an Irish play at Abbey Theatre, the country’s national theater. Learn about Dublin’s history by exploring Dublin Castle which was built in 1204. Visit Trinity College Dublin to see The 7th Century Book of Kells, a masterful example of an illuminated manuscript, that is housed in its own climate controlled archive in the university’s old library. Welcome to study abroad!

We want you to feel at home in Dublin, so we will do everything we can to help you integrate into life in Dublin. Enrolling directly in an Irish institution through IES Abroad provides you with a chance to sample the local academic culture while still benefiting from the support of IES Abroad staff and housing.

Program Dates

These dates are preliminary and are subject to change. Students should not book flights according to these dates.

Academics

IES Abroad’s mission is simple: to provide you with the best study abroad program possible—which includes the highest quality academic and cultural experiences. That is why we partnered with Trinity College Dublin.

Trinity College Dublin
www.tcd.ie [3]
As a 400-year-old university, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has a long history of high academic quality and scholarship. It is Ireland’s oldest and one of its finest higher education institutions. TCD also houses The 7th Century Book of Kells, a masterful example of an illuminated manuscript, in its own climate controlled archive in the university’s old library and open to the public during the day.

In recent years, the college has increased its enrollment and diversity. The current student population represents 70 countries over six continents and totals more than 16,000 students.

Because of TCD’s high academic standards, the college does not accept applications with under a 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Courses
Semester Start-Up Program
You start off your semester with TCD's Semester Start-Up Program (SSP), of the School of Histories and Humanities. The SSP provides you with a set curriculum, Understanding Ireland: An Interdisciplinary Module in History, Archaeology, Art, Architecture, and Literature.

The SSP covers approximately 2.5 credits in the fall term and you complete the remaining two-thirds of your credit through standard undergraduate courses. The five-day spring semester Start-Up Program does not carry credit.

Academic Year students do not enroll in the Semester Start-Up Program; they take a full course load and earn all of their credits from the standard undergraduate curriculum.

You take 15-19 credits per semester.

IES Abroad students at Trinity have the opportunity to enroll in courses in the following faculties and disciplines. Visit Trinity's Course Directory [4] for specific course information.

Broad Curriculum

See the Trinity Course Directory [4] for details

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Centre for Language and Communication Studies
Classics
Drama and Film
English
European Studies
French
Germanic Studies
Hispanic Studies
History
History of Art
Irish
Italian
Music
Religions and Theology
Russian and Slavonic Studies
Business Studies
Economics
Education
Law
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Social Studies
Sociology

Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science*

Computer Science
Engineering (Full year students only)
Biochemistry
Biology
Botany
Chemistry (Spring term or Full year students only)
Genetics
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Microbiology
Physics

*Enrolling in a course(s) in the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Sciences requires an additional fee.

Trinity advises that students not take courses in both the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science due to scheduling difficulties.

Please note that course offerings vary from semester to semester. Exact course availability is determined shortly before the start of each semester. For this reason, it will not be possible for you to officially register until your arrival in Dublin; however you will need to refer to current course offerings in order to preregister as part of your application.

Keep in mind that all disciplines are available to both Fall and Sprng students, except Engineering, which is only available to Full year students.

Location
Trinity College Dublin is located in the heart of Dublin near St. Stephen’s Green. The campus’ buildings and open space span across 40 acres.

Advising & Support

Even though you’re directly enrolling in one of our partner universities, there’s something IES Abroad wants you to know: we’re here for you if you need us.

Advising
Choosing and directly enrolling in courses abroad can be confusing and overwhelming. This is why we offer you predeparture advising that’s specific to your needs. Our goal is to provide support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. But our advising services don’t stop there. While you’re in Dublin, our staff is available to help you transition into your new home.

Support
The support services we offer IES Abroad direct enrollment students are specifically designed to help you achieve your study abroad goals as effectively and smoothly as possible. We know studying abroad is an adventure, and, at times, you may need help or just someone to talk to—that’s when our staff will be there for you.

On-Site Staff
Whether you have questions about academic requirements, housing, or well-being and safety, our Dublin-based IES Abroad staff is available to fully support you. Because of our close relationship with the universities in Dublin, IES Abroad is also able to offer unique academic, social, and cultural opportunities to you. Our staff in Dublin will accompany you throughout orientation, as well as the IES Abroad field trips and cultural events.

Housing

Our job is to make sure that your greatest challenge is deciding what landmarks to see first or discovering the best café—not finding a place to live where you feel comfortable. We do our best to locate housing that is reflective of how the local students are living. Our goal is that when you leave Dublin, it will feel like home.

Apartments – Trinity students stay in apartments that are located in central Dublin’s residential areas. Three to five students share an apartment that consists of a kitchen, two or three bedrooms, and a common area. The apartments are completely furnished and include wireless Internet access. The program fee includes all utilities except for phone service. Meal plans are not included.

TCD Residence Halls – TCD’s academic year students may apply for housing in a TCD residence hall. You are usually placed with other international students. The on-campus residences offer different floor plans, and you can indicate a preference. All rooms have access to a fully-equipped kitchen and an Internet connection. Meal plans are not available.

Student Life

Part of making you feel at home in Dublin is doing our best to help you feel safe and cared for. Whether it is an orientation program that makes you feel prepared, housing that is well-located and comfortable, or the field trips that take you to places off the beaten path—we’re all about our student services. This is just one of the things we’re known for.

Orientation

When you arrive in Dublin, you will participate in an orientation that introduces you to the IES Abroad Dublin staff, your fellow students, and the city of Dublin. Topics such as academics, housing, transportation, and health and safety are covered during this time.

Additionally, CORE™, IES Abroad’s Comprehensive Orientation & Re-entry Experience, begins during orientation and
continues throughout the semester with activities focusing on cultural adjustment, goal achievement, and preparing for the return home.

You also participate in TCD's orientation program for international students.

Extracurricular Activities & Cultural Events

TCD has an active student body, with over 90 college societies and 50 sports clubs. Joining one or more is a great way to integrate into the local campus culture.

Field Trips

Although your adventure begins in Dublin, our field trips to great locations in Ireland provide contrast and context for what you are learning in Dublin. You share a portion of the cost with IES Abroad. Past destinations are listed below.

Glendalough
1 day
Visit the area’s two lakes and monastic ruins.

Northern Ireland
3 days
Take a famous “Black Cab Tour” of Belfast and visit Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and the Giant’s Causeway, a World Heritage site.

County Kerry
3 days | Spring only
Visit Killarney National Park, the Dingle Peninsula, and other historic and natural sites.

Causey Farm
1 day
Visit an open farm where you will have the chance to try out Irish dancing, bake traditional Irish bread, play hurling (Ireland’s national sport), and visit a bog.

Center

IES Abroad Dublin [5]

The IES Abroad Dublin Center occupies a red-brick Victorian building that was originally a post office and has been completely renovated. The Center is walking distance from St. Stephen’s Green and Trinity College.

Features include:

High-speed Internet, printer, photocopier and scanner access
A student lounge with study desks
Classrooms and a small library

Center staff:

Ashley Taggart
IES Abroad Center Director
Ashley Taggart has directed IES Abroad Dublin since it opened in Summer 2000. He previously lectured at IES Abroad London for five years. He holds a master's degree in Renaissance Literature and a doctorate in Modern Drama from the University of York. Originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland, he has written short stories and screenplays.

IES Abroad Staff
Caroline Enright
Student Welfare Officer and Internship Coordinator

Megan Markey
Assistant Director

Faculty
Geoffrey Corry
Peace and Conflict Studies
Master of Science Employee of Glencree Centre for Reconciliation Lecturer, University College Dublin

Ruth Ferguson
Art History Relations
Master of Arts, University College Dublin Curator, Newman House

Regina Fitzpatrick
Irish Studies
Master of Arts, University College Dublin Researcher, Gaelic Athletic Association, Boston College

Darren Kelly
Anthropology
Candidate, Doctor of Philosophy, St. Patrick's College Lecturer, St. Patrick's College

Amanda Maguire
Theater
Actor/Writer for Theater Graduate of ALRA Licenciate, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Stephen McMahon
Creative Writing and Literature
Master of Arts, Queen's University Belfast, Senior English Tutor and Lecturer, St. Patrick's College, Dublin City University

Michael Murray
Peace and Conflict Studies
Doctor of Social Science, National University of Ireland, Maynooth Researcher, Lecturer, National University Maynooth

Brendan O'Brien
Peace and Conflict Studies
Master of Arts, University of Ulster Journalist, RTE, Newstalk 106 Lecturer, University College Dublin

Gillian O'Brien
History
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Liverpool Lecturer, St. Patrick's College, Dublin City University

Michelle Piazza
Irish Studies
Master of Arts, Univeristy of Leeds, Doctoral Candidate Lecturer, University College Dublin

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