International Journalism and Mass Communications

  Ireland

• Dublin: 
Dublin

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 

Description: This program offers a wide selection of courses, an international student body enrolled at the host institution, internship placement and supervision, centrally located housing (in dorms), cultural activities and included excursions, and a small group of KEI students on the program. Graduate and undergraduate courses available. Located in the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Dublin.

Curriculum: This program emphasizes media production, media studies, journalism and reporting, photojournalism, film studies, creative and script writing, and related disciplines.(Courses in other disciplines are also available.) Courses are supplemented with professional visits and internships at local newspapers, radio, TV and media outlets. The cultural component includes organized cultural activities and field trips in Ireland and Great Britain. Students can earn up to 16 college and graduate credits per term.

Highlights: Host Institution: Griffith College, established in 1974, is Ireland's premier (and largest) independent college. The College consists of five faculties ' Business and Finance, Law, Computing Science, Journalism and Media Communications, and Design ' offering undergraduate and graduate-level courses to 5,000 students from more than 50 countries. The college is known for its excellent academic standards, small class size, focus on professional development and expert professors. The school enjoys a strong national and a growing international reputation. Griffith College is housed in a series of historic buildings, located on a 7-acre campus, a 15-minute walk to the Dublin city center.

Living: Students live in dorms, located in the central district of Dublin.

Excursions: The program includes excursions in Dublin, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and in Great Britain.

Cost in US$: $10,980 semester; $21,460 year; $5,950 summer; $8,590 summer session plus internship

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Ireland Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $200-$1,000 per term.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers unique study and intern abroad programs for college and graduate students. KEI programs are distinguished by a large selection of major-specific, language and regional studies courses; courses taught in English (all locations); professional internships; transcripts and credit from an accredited university; extensive cultural excursions; housing; pre-departure and on-site staff and support; and attentive service and small groups of students.

Year Founded: 1997