Term
Summer 2024
Term begins
Mid-June 2024
Term ends
Mid-July 2024
Program costs
$7,095 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
From the fertile rocks of the Burren karst limestone, to the raised bogs of the midlands, to the sheer cliffs of the Aran Islands, Ireland’s Atlantic West Coast is a stunning place to learn survey skills as you delve into sustainability and conservation.
This is an ideal opportunity for students majoring in ecology, environmental science, geography, botany, zoology, natural history, or natural heritage.
The University of Galway (Ollscoil na Gaillimhe) was previous known as the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Application deadline
Summer: April 1
Minimum GPA
3.00
Credit load
6
Housing
Apartment/Flat
Instruction language
English
Prerequisites
None
The University of Galway’s “Living Landscapes in the West of Ireland” summer program offers students an intensive, field-based experience in the natural environments found in and around Galway.
County Galway, on Ireland’s Atlantic West Coast is a land of contrasts. Influenced by its oceanic climate, glacial history, hydrology, geology, and human habitation, it has developed a variety of beautiful landscapes with unique and fascinating habitats and species. From the fertile rocks of the Burren karst limestone, to the raised bogs of the midlands, the sheer cliffs of the Aran Islands to the salt marshes of Galway Bay, there is a wealth of natural history to explore.
All students enroll in the same course, for which you will earn 6 U.S. semester credit hours. Through a multi-disciplinary approach to studying ecology, you will engage with all aspects of how these ecosystems are created and maintained through natural processes and anthropogenic activity. You will also consider conservation and sustainability issues and how a sound understanding of these ecological processes is used to combat the challenges facing the environment.
Australia Outbound Program
Students enrolled at select Australia universities are invited to participate in this program. The program is open to students of all year levels and all fields. Students will earn 45 contact hours credit; the equivalent of one subject.
Please see the Australia Outbound term below in the Dates and Fees section for program fees and expected expenses in Australian dollars. For more information on the Australia Outbound program, please reach out to us at australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org.
You must be pursuing a major or minor in one of the following areas of study: ecology, environmental science, geography, botany, zoology, natural history, or natural heritage.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility
Recommendation Letter
Not required.
Visa & Residence Permit Requirements
TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects courses taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.
Activities and excursions are designed to pull you into the communities you visit and encourage cultural connections of every kind. There’s no extra fee to participate in these optional outings—everything is included in your program fee.
Below are examples from previous terms; outings may be different for your program. We’ll make every effort to run them all, but sometimes things we can’t control, such as local regulations and health protocols, get in the way. As a result, we cannot guarantee activities and excursions.
Term
Term begins
Term ends
Program costs
Application deadline
Summer 2024
Mid-June 2024
Mid-July 2024
$7,095 (estimated)
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Mid-June 2024
Mid-July 2024
$9,575 AUD (estimated)
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Term
Summer 2024
Term begins
Mid-June 2024
Term ends
Mid-July 2024
Program costs
$7,095 (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024
Term
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
Term begins
Mid-June 2024
Term ends
Mid-July 2024
Program costs
$9,575 AUD (estimated)
Application deadline
April 1, 2024
Summer 2024 (Australia Outbound)
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