Summer in Northern Ireland
Apply NowSummer in Northern Ireland| Journalism and Integrative Studies
Dates: June 13-24, 2027
Location: Dublin, Ireland and Belfast and Derry, Northern Ireland (United Kingdom)
Cost: $3,200
Included: accommodations, in-country transportation, some meals, program events and activities, and study abroad fee
Not Included: Tuition, airfare
Application deadline: February 15th
Deposit: $575 March 1st (non-refundable)
Final payment deadline: $2,625 with summer tuition and fees deadline
Course information: JMS 145 and INT 201
Spend your summer exploring the Emerald Isle and experiencing the rich history, culture, and communities of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through courses focused on news literacy and building community, you’ll examine how journalism, information, history, and community shape the world around us. Along the way, you’ll visit some of the region’s most iconic sites, including Titanic Belfast, the Ulster Museum, the Peace Wall, Giant’s Causeway, the Museum of Free Derry, and Trinity College.
Requirements: In order to attend a Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program, students must have a 2.5 or higher GPA. Questions regarding this policy may be directed to Bryan Johnson (johnson_mb@mercer.edu).
For more information about this program please contact Dr. Evey Wilson Wetherbee (wilson_ew@mercer.edu) or the Study Abroad Office (studyabroad@mercer.edu, 478-301-4444).
What You'll Do
During this program, students will experience:
- walking tour of Dublin
- the Ulster Museum
- the Peace Wall
- the Titanic Belfast Museum
- free time in Belfast
- the Giant’s Causeway
- the Museum of Free Derry
- tour of Trinity College
- free day in Dublin
*These activities are subject to change based on availability when booking.
Application Process
To apply: Please click on the “Apply Now” button in the overview section and fill out all of the information requested.
Application deadline: February 15th
Decision date: February 16th
Deposit: $575 (non-refundable) due by March 1st to hold your place in the program.
Final payment deadline: $2,625 by summer tuition and fees spring deadline
Academics
JMS 145 – News Literacy
3 credit hours
Course Description
An introduction to key journalistic characteristics, such as verification, accountability, independence, and multiple perspectives, that distinguish real news from other forms of information. Students will examine the role of a free press in a democracy and the protections provided to journalists by the First Amendment. Critical-thinking skills necessary for judging the reliability of news accounts are emphasized.
When Offered: Every year
INT 201 – Building Community
4 credit hours
Course Description
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in INT 101, GBK 101, EGR 107, or TCO 141.
Students will study issues of the public good and propose solutions for building and maintaining community. By examining works from multiple domains, students will explore and reflect on the complexity of contentious issues and the use of civil and effective communication. As a Writing Instruction course, substantial attention will be given to developing skills in writing.
When Offered: Every semester
Budget
What is included in the program fee:
- Some meals
- Lodging
- Transportation in country
- Entry fees and required activities
- Study Abroad application fee
- International Insurance
What is not included in the program fee:
- Tuition*
- Airfare
- Souvenirs
- Transportation to and from the ATL airport
*Tuition is dependent upon your current enrollment and your colleges tuition fees for the semester of your program. If you are enrolled as a traditional undergrad on the Macon campus, the 4 credits for this program will be charged at $566 (tuition) per credit hour and $12.50 (facility and technology fees) per credit hour (total of $2,314).
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities:
*Please contact Bryan Johnson, the Assistant Director of Global Education, before applying to the asterisked scholarship opportunities at johnson_mb@mercer.edu.