Journalism
Program at Griffith College
Dublin, Ireland
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The USC Dublin program is a unique opportunity for USC Journalism
and Mass Communications students to earn credits while studying
in Dublin for a semester. USC students are integrated into
life at Griffith College Dublin, one of the premier private
colleges in Ireland. Courses are taken not only with Irish
students, but also with students from all over the world,
giving USC students an opportunity to gain a global perspective
on the information they are learning. Located only a 10-minute
walk from St. Stephen's Green, Griffith College Dublin is
in an ideal location for students wishing to be in the heart
of Dublin.
Quick Facts
What's Included: Academic credits, tuition, pay-as-you-go
cell phone, housing, airport pick-up and drop-off, medical
insurance, ISIC card, pre-departure orientation guide, excursions,
on-site orientation, and more.
Price: The program price is $10,295 per semester. This price
does not include airfare, meals, books and supplies, or spending
money.
Financial Aid: All financial aid, scholarships, and grants
can be used for this program. In addition, Academic Studies
Abroad offers scholarships that USC students can apply for.
Courses and Credits: USC students can choose from over 36
different courses that can transfer back up to twelve hours
of Journalism / Mass Communications credits and additional
hours of university selectives and general electives!
Courses Offered: Business, Marketing, Advertising, Human
Resources, Economics, Journalism, Visual Media, Computer
Science, Hospitality Management, Cultural Studies, Interior
Design, and Mass Communications.
City Description
There can be few better cities than Dublin, the capital
of Ireland, in which to enjoy your time as a student. Dublin
began life as a Viking settlement founded more than 1,000
years ago on the banks of the river Liffey. It became an
administrative capital after the Norman conquest of Ireland
in the 12th Century.
Dublin today has a population of 1.5 million, with all the
amenities of a big city, yet still retains a small town atmosphere.
It is friendly and safe and is a city of culture with a wide
variety of art galleries, museums, theatres, cinemas, shops,
restaurants and cafes, nightclubs, zoological gardens and
much more. Most of these amenities are within easy walking
distance of the college and visitors are never at a loss
for entertainment.
Dublin is also a university town with a proud tradition
of learning and scholarship. Student life adds to the city’s
legendary ambience and the city attracts young people from
all over the world who come to sample its unique atmosphere.
As a student at Griffith College Dublin all this excitement
is literally on your doorstep.
Griffith College Dublin
Griffith College Dublin was established in 1974 and currently
has 5,000 students studying on a full and part-time basis.
Located one mile from the shopping of Grafton Street and
the heart of Dublin, Griffith College is a truly international
study experience you will never forget. With small class
sizes, lecturers known for their approachability and classmates
from Ireland and 56 other countries, you will quickly feel
part of campus life.
Recognized as one of the top private universities in Dublin,
Griffith offers everything students expect in a quality university
including various sports teams, a gym, radio station, internet
and computer access throughout the campus, and much more.
Students are housed in the brand new hall of residence that
contains apartments equipped with unlimited free Internet
access and dedicated study areas. Bedrooms are comfortable
and fully furnished, while kitchen areas boast well appointed
cooking facilities, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric kettle
and ample storage cupboards.
The Library
Recently refurbished, the College library carries an extensive
range of books directly related to the course programs. In
addition, there is a comprehensive Law Library, together
with journals, magazines, and company and government reports.
Computerized library facilities include databases and online
journals, as well as lots of other valuable material available
online.
The Student Center
The student center & restaurant play an important role
in encouraging students to meet and socialize with new friends
within the College. At night the mood changes, with a host
of activities coordinated by the Students' Union including
discos, bands and table quizzes.
Information Technology Center
There are no fewer than 300 fully networked workstations
offering the most up to date software for student use, located
in eight computer laboratories. Printing and photocopying
facilities are available to students (using a swipe card
system) in the 40-seat open lab, the library or the custom
built copying room.
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