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Program Structure & Courses

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Courses

The host institution has offered the following courses in the past. Please note that course listings will not be finalized until the start of the term.

*Courses with an asterisk indicate that the course has been associated with multiple subject areas.
Please click on the course title to view additional subject areas and detailed course information.

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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Financial Economics I 400 En 0 4
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Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Textual Studies 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
French Literature and Film 200 En 0 3
Memory and Identity 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
German Society and Literature * 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Drugs in Society 100 En 0 3
Society, Health & Illness 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Recurrent Themes in the History of Ideas 200 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Human Development - Power and Politics 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Constitutional Law 100 En 0 6
European Union Law 300 En 0 3
Law & Social Exclusion 200 En 0 3
The Irish Legal System 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Linear Mathematics I 100 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Social Philosophy 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Equality, Access and Inclusion 300 En 0 3
Course Name Level Lang Hours Credits
Spanish Society and Literature * 100 En 0 3

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Sample Calendar

Below is a tentative itinerary for your program. Please note, dates and events below may change without prior notification. Contact CEA CAPA before purchasing airline tickets.

You will receive a finalized itinerary once you arrive onsite.

Note: Additional cultural activities/excursions or required course-related activities may be incorporated into your final itinerary. You are advised not to make personal travel arrangements until you have the final dates.

Date Description
September 10
Arrival/Program Begins

Official Program Start Date. Students must arrive at Dublin airport on this date in order to be eligible for airport pickup. Students will then be transferred to their assigned housing.
September 11
Orientation

Mandatory CEA Orientation will be held.
September 13 - 17
Orientation

Mandatory DCU Orientation will be held.
September 20
Classes Begin

Classes begin at DCU on this day.
November 27
Classes End

This is the last day of classes at DCU.
December 06 - 18
Final Exams

Final exams will be held at DCU.
December 19
Program Ends/Move-Out

Official Program End Date. Students must move out of housing no later than this day.

Sample Budget

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This budget contains costs that you can take to your financial aid office. Please note that amounts may fluctuate; we've included a range of costs.

Federal law allows the use of financial aid to cover "reasonable" costs of study abroad including round-trip transportation, tuition and fees for the program, living costs, passport and visa fees, health insurance, and more.

Please note that all costs and charges listed below are subject to change without notice. With the exception of Program Price, all costs are estimates and may vary.

Description Low-Cost High-Cost
Program Fee
Tuition and fees, registration, orientation, airport pickup, welcome and farewell receptions, housing, official transcript, cultural excursions/activities, student support services, CEA On-site Staff and administrative costs.
$17,995
$17,995
CEA Secure
CEASecure™ is an optional refund plan that allows students to withdraw for any covered reason up to one week before the program’s start date
$0
$475
International Airfare & Transfers
Cost varies depending on time of purchase, point of origin and time of travel.
$600
$1,500
Immigration Requirements
Includes passport and additional requirements such as visa, entry and exit fees, French Carte de Séjour, French University Administrative Fee (if applicable), or Italian Permesso di Soggiorno.
$565
$565
Books, Materials and Supplies
Includes books, school supplies, art supplies, and course fees. Does not include fees or supplies for optional courses. This cost varies depending on the course choices of the student.
$280
$490
Meals
Includes the average expected cost for meals in housing option without a meal plan, such as daily groceries and eating out at restaurants. 
$1,624
$2,030
Personal Expenses
Includes telephone, laundry, local transportation, personal necessities and upfront payments for potential doctor visits. Please note, certain locations may require deposits to secure spots in CEA organized activities and excursions (deposits are returned at the end of the program if student attends activities/excursions or cancels participation before set deadlines). Some of these costs vary according to the spending habits of the student.
$508
$1,015
Travel Expenses
Includes additional travel outside of CEA excursions. This cost varies according to the spending habits of the student.
$609
$1,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $22,181 $25,288