Ireland Abroad
Alert! Study Abroad in Ireland is back on for Summer I – 2027.
Photo: The main building at University College Cork is built of stone, surrounds the quadrangle, and features a central tower with battlements.
In what is sure to be a life-changing adventure, Texas A&M University-Texarkana students will travel to Ireland to study the literature and the culture that influenced that literature, staying in the city of Cork in University College Cork (UCC) accommodations.
Courses available:
- English 2333: World Literature II
- English 497/597: Special Topics: The Irish Novel
To apply, complete the Ireland Study Abroad Application.
For more information, join the email list below or contact Dr. Bill Lancaster or Dr. Jennifer Davis.
Dates: Summer I 2027:
- June 1: Irish Abroad in person orientation
- June 2: Classes begin
- June 8: Depart US on individual flights to Cork, Ireland
- June 9-22: Explore Ireland and the Irish culture
- June 23: Depart Ireland for DFW
- June 24-July 2: Complete course work for Summer I classes.
Locations: Cork, Ireland
Accomodations: UCC Summer Housing
Program Cost: $3235
- Financial Aid: Summer FA is available. Please contact the FA office for additional details.
- Scholarships: Check back for additional details. In the meantime, begin to search for funding options on your favorite search engine.
Program Costs include accommodation in UCC Summer Housing, CISI insurance, entry fees and transportation to required events and trips, AIFS-led orientation and tours, and welcome and farewell dinners.
The trip includes multiple activities and sites in Cork and beyond, including:
- Gougane Barra
- Cahir Castle
- Cobh and the Titanic Museum
- Thoor Ballylee (WB Yeats’ tower)
- Kilkenney Castle
- St. Canice’s Cathedral
- and other locations
Photo: St. Canise's Cathedral in Kilkenny features a tower that rises above the main building and overlooks the surrounding area. People are allowed to climb the tower and see the view from the top.
Program Costs do not include:
- Round-trip airfare
- Passport or visa fees
- Meals other than those listed
- Personal expenses
- Texas A&M University Texarkana tuition or administrative fees
Textbooks - Additional field trips and excursions to those listed
- Medical insurance for students or faculty (CISI insurance is covered)
- Optional or faculty-led excursions
- Anything not specified
GPA Requirment: 2.0
Transportation: Individually planned and purchased flights to Ireland and back.
- The faculty sponsor’s flight information will be announced as soon as possible for those wishing to take the same flight to and from Cork.
Passport: Apply at the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs website
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Photo: This view of St. Mary's Cathedral was taken from the tower of St. Canise's and shows it's massive steeple rising above the church.
Ireland Study Abroad Application