Dublin, Ireland

Writers Program

Study Abroad
Program Options:
Global Pillars Courses, Part-Time Internship
Length:
Fall, Spring
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At a Glance

Program Dates:

  • Spring 2025: January 13 - April 26
  • Fall 2025: September 01 - December 13

Credits:

15 to 19 per Semester

Estimated Cost:

$19,370

Visa Required:

Maybe

Housing:

Residence Hall

Language of Instruction:

English

Language Prerequisites:

None

Part-Time Internship (Optional):

Included in Program Fee

About the Program

Whether you approach writing as a future vocation or as a creative outlet, our courses help you discover and explore your voice and hone your craft. Customize your course schedule with area studies courses from our Irish Studies program,  a writing-focused part-time internship, or community-based learning placement at no additional cost. Attend our four-day Writers Retreat where you focus exclusively on your writing in an environment conducive to reflection, renewal, and inquiry. What's more, each semester, students compile an anthology of creative works.

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Experiment with Your Writing Style

From short stories to poetry, our courses cover a variety of styles.

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Create an Original Work

Help create the anthology through the course Homespun Sails.

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Attend a Writer’s Retreat

With the opportunity to write and workshop.

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Explore the Neighborhoods

Walk along the River Liffey and meander through the city.

Fall 2025

Program Dates:

September 01 - December 13

Application Deadline:

Estimated Cost:

$
19,370

Program Advisor

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Macey Schondel

Once you’ve applied for a program, I’ll be your direct point of contact. From housing to course registration and everything in between, I’m here to help you prepare to study abroad. Once you’re accepted to your program, you’ll find even more detailed information about what you need to know before you depart in your Predeparture Guide. Let’s get started!

📱 800.995.2300 ✉️ study@IESabroad.org

About the Destination

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Why Dublin?

Writers in Ireland have used words and images to inspire, inform, persuade, and entertain for centuries—think W.B. Yeats’ celebrated lines, James Joyce’s “universal city” in Ulysses, the stage of the Abbey Theatre, and the blogs of The Irish Times. Through study of contemporary Irish authors, as well as those of the past, this program is designed to inspire and challenge writers to elevate their skills to the next level.

Learn More About Dublin

Get to Know Your New City

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Take a Day Trip

Explore and hike along the coast just a short train ride from the city.

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Catch a Live Performance

Venture to the theatre, or enjoy live music at your local pub.

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Taste the Local Food

Sink your teeth into the various fresh and delicious foods of Dublin.

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Visit the Book of Kells

See this lavishly illuminated manuscript in the Library of Trinity College.

The Student Experience

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Program Dates

Spring 2025

Program Dates:

January 13 - April 26

Application Deadline:

Fall 2025

Program Dates:

September 01 - December 13

Application Deadline:

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