The Clinton Institute for American Studies was established at University College Dublin in 2003 with the support of the Irish government, in recognition of the contributions made by President Clinton and his administration to the Peace Process. The Institute promotes teaching and research on US history, culture and politics and on transatlantic relations.

The Clinton Institute Ireland, Semester Abroad is a Spring semester programme of modules tailored for US-based students who wish to gain an international perspective on their own country. The programme consists of several modules which examine America’s global role and it provides students with an opportunity to closely study the perceptions and impacts of the US in another country.

Module details

Students on the programme will take 30 ECT credits, made up of six modules taught at the Institute.  Modules may change slightly from year to year but the type of modules students can expect to take include;

• America Abroad
• America and Globalization
• American Studies Seminar
• Ireland and the US
• Ireland Uncovered
• Journalism: Reporting Conflict
• Public Diplomacy
• Transnational Narratives
• US Foreign Policy

The programme will include a number of social events during the course of the semester. All Clinton Institute Semester Abroad students are encouraged to participate in the events programme of the Institute, which includes research seminars, symposia and conferences - all of which can enrich the learning experience.

Assessment

CSI students undertake the same examinations as domestic students in accordance with University regulations.  Increasingly, essay and class-based work forms a substantial component of the assessment process.

Credit transfer

At the end of the semester, UCD provides a transcript of modules attended to assist with credit transfer to the student’s home university.

Eligibility

The minimum GPA requirement is 3.00. In admitting students, preference may be given to those whose courses in their home universities prepare them for the subjects which they intend to study at UCD.

In addition to completing the UCD on-line application process, a standard form of identification i.e. copy of Passport, a transcript of academic record to date and letter of recommendation from an academic referee should be sent to the Clinton Institute for American Studies.

Applications

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Application Deadlines

Applications for the UCD Clinton Institute Semester Abroad in Ireland programme should be completed by the 15th October.