A Bachelorworld-class of Arts Degree #HelloMIC Mary Immaculate College In the Limerick,riversidehistoric,cityofIreland
Arts graduates are very much in demand for a large variety of careers because the degree program offers a broad general education that develops the intellect and trains the mind.
* Students in receipt of US Federal Loans are exempt from the off-campus program and are expected to complete the degree in three years. Graduate in Just Three Years
Why study a Bachelor of Arts Degree At MIC?
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The Bachelor of Arts is a three or four-year honors degree course in Liberal Arts with three years on campus at MIC and one optional year on work placement and/or study abroad*.
Totally transferable degree Qualifications from Mary Immaculate College are fully recognized internationally, through the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. This means you can use your Mary Immaculate College qualification worldwide if you wish to undertake further study or look for work in another country.
Affordable, world-class Education Tuition fees at MIC are just €11,128 per year for students coming from the USA. Mary Immaculate College is also approved for US Federal Aid, which means that a US student who qualifies for loan approval can use that loan to study at MIC.
Studying at Mary Immaculate College has the added benefit of an exemption for US students from the off-campus/study abroad element of the program, which takes place in Year 3. This allows students to complete their honors degree in just 3 years and save the tuition payments of a fourth academic year.
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* Students of Psychology undertake off-campus placement in the autumn semester only and take modules in the spring semester, therefore, cannot be exempt from year 3.
Studying in Ireland Ireland is an attractive, affordable and welcoming destination for US students with over 8,000 Americans a year choosing to study in Ireland across a broad range of programs and disciplines.
Limerick City is Ireland’s third largest city and renowned for its culture and heritage. Originally founded as a Viking fortress, you can still find the majestic King John’s medieval castle at the heart of Limerick City on the beautiful River Shannon. With a population of just 100,000 in the city center, Limerick is a very student-friendly, safe environment. It is a cultural hub for theater, music and art as well as being the home of Munster Rugby and a stronghold of Gaelic Games such as hurling. It is easy to get around while offering all the amenities and benefits of living in a city. Limerick is a Gateway City to the Wild Atlantic Way with Bunratty Castle and the iconic Cliffs of Moher within an hour’s drive and it is just two hours to Dublin. Ideally located just twenty minutes from Shannon International Airport, our international students avail of low-cost fares to travel around Europe with ease.
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What you will study The Bachelor of Arts at MIC is a flexible wide-ranging program, offering students the chance to study four different major subjects in First Year. You can study a combination of subjects from the list below, giving you the chance to explore various subjects before deciding on your final choices: • Drama & Theater Studies • English Language & Literature • French Studies (beginners level available) • Irish and Cultural Studies • Geography • German Studies (beginners level available) • History • Mathematics & Computer Studies • Media & Communication Studies • Music • Philosophy • Psychology • Theology & Religious Studies Towards the end of year one, you will receive advice and guidance before selecting the subjects that you will continue from years 2-4. At the beginning of second year, students choose two of the four subjects taken in first year, which they will then continue to study to degree level as joint honors. You will study on this programme because: • You want to choose from an exciting range of interesting subjects at an institution where you can benefit from real-world work experience and can live and study in another country • You want to engage with fresh ideas • You wish to communicate your own ideas effectively and persuasively • You want to engage critically and analytically with the world around you • You want to develop skills that will enhance your career and, in the broadest sense, your contribution to society
In your final year, you will complete an Undergraduate Dissertation in the subject(s) of your choosing. This is a unique opportunity to complete an extended piece of research and analysis in your chosen topic, designed with guidance and direction from an academic supervisor in your chosen subject. The undergraduate research dissertation will develop your research and analytical skills with a view to employment or further study.
* Students of Psychology must undertake their undergraduate dissertation in Psychology, either singly or jointly with their other major subject
All First Year Liberal Arts students take the Foundation Studies course. Its aim is to equip them with basic literary and computing skills. These modules examine academic writing at university level where writing style, essay structure and referencing of sources are explored in a task-based approach. Research skills include: formulating research questions; sourcing material; searching databases; case studies; action research and questionnaires. The IT component of Foundation Studies identifies and equips students with the computer skills needed to achieve success in their college studies.
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UNDERGRADUATE DISSERTATION
ELECTIVES In year two, students take two elective modules from a range of areas that may include: Entrepreneurship, Gender Studies; Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL); Information Technology (IT); Léann Dúchais (Irish Heritage Studies) and Education. The electives in Education may be particularly suited to those who wish to pursue a career in teaching.
I’m coming up on my second year at MIC and it has definitely been one of the best experiences of my life. Before I’d even been accepted to the school, Ben and Holly from the International Office had a Skype call with my mother and me to go through any questions we had. Right away, I felt very welcomed, and that has stayed true throughout my time at MIC. One stand out opportunity from my first year is getting involved with the College’s radio station, Wired FM, where I co-host a weekly film talk show with another international student (who is now one of my closest Limerickfriends).isagreat city and there is always something to do. Almost anything you’d need is within a twenty minute walk from campus, including a train station - meaning traveling around Ireland is simple, and student rates make it affordable too! Elanor McDevitt, USA
” Getting to MIC, a school 4000 miles from where I was born and raised, was almost too easy. Aside from adjusting to the cold weather, Limerick immediately felt like home. Everyone is so welcoming and helpful, and that doesn’t just include the staff at MIC. Setting up was reasonably affordable and food prices are comparable to those at home. There is a good variety of ethnic food places around, providing some of the comforts I could find at home. The trick to getting along well in a new country is getting involved. I signed up to be a Class Rep and served as the chairperson for the ever-changing International Society. As my Jamaican father would say, “Nuff respect to the Mary I and especially the International Office respect.”
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Kalina Anderson, USA
Please contact the International Office team at MIC if you require further information or if you wish to acquire an application form. Alternatively, applications are also accepted through The Common Application. THE COMMON APPLICATION www.mic.ie ContactE:T:InternationalDirector,Hollywww.mic.ieCowmanOffice+35361774787Holly.Cowman@mic.ul.ieDetails: Adrienne E:T:ExecutiveInternationalMcLaughlinRelations+35361204760Adrienne.McLaughlin@mic.ul.ie Alison InternationalRyan Relations T:Executive+35361 204988 E: Alison.Ryan@mic.ul.ie
