DUN LAOGHAIRE INSTITUTE OF ART, DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Dun Laoghaire Ireland V11/07/17 16:00 Exchanges Portfolio
KEY FACTS Subject Area Film, Photography Language All classes are taught in English. Minimum level required - B2. Academic Calendar Semester 1 Semester 2 September to December January to May Module Catalogue Have a look through the module catalogue for modules available to exchange students. Fiancial Support As a UK Erasmus student, you are entitled to receive an Erasmus Grant for your time away at a a participating Erasmus institution.
CONTENT 4 The City 5 The University 7 Accomodation & Living 8 Contacts 9 Student Experiences
DUN LAOGHAIRE, IRELAND Dún Laoghaire is a town on the east coast of Ireland, about seven miles (11km) south of the capital Dublin. Its focal point is a splendid harbour and the town is surrounded by spectacular rolling hills. There s lots to do and a wide range of top quality accommodation, services and amenities on the doorstep. Its easy access to Dublin city and transport links nationwide makes it an ideal place to begin or end your journey through the Emerald Isle. Historically Dún Laoghaire has always been a Gateway to Ireland, Dún Laoghaire gets its name from the Irish translation Fort (Dún) of Laoghaire. It was once the seat of King Laoghaire, the ancient High King of Ireland before the Vikings sailed from Scandinavia and established themselves in Dublin. It remained Kingstown through Victorian times until in 1921, one year before the Irish won their independence from Britain, when the town council voted to change the name back to the ancient Irish name Dún Laoghaire. The person most responsible for this was the Irish martyr Patrick Moran, who was commemorated with the naming of Moran Park. A town with a rich and complex heritage, its very name has often led to some confusion, which persists to this day - it is often spelled without a space between the two words, Dunlaoghaire, or even Dun Laoire, but its most common form is Dun Laoghaire. 4 MORE INFO dun-laoghaire.com dlrtourism.ie dunlaoghaire.ie Population 38,761 Currency Euro Time difference GMT
DUNDALK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Dhún Dealgan Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology (IADT) was established as an autonomous higher education institution within the Institutes of Technology sector on April 1st 1997. On that day, Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design, with its 450 students, was incorporated in the new institute and has developed since as our School of Creative Arts. Two Schools were established ab-initio. The School of Creative Technologies and the School of Business & Humanities enrolled their first students in October 1998. In 2012 the three academic schools were amgimated into two faculties: Faculty of Enterprise and Humanities and Faculty of Film, Art and Creative Technology. Today, IADT has 2,300 full-time students from over 80 different nations, 800 part-time students and IADT plans to grow to 3,000+ full-time places. IADT has built an international reputation in the creative, cultural, entrepreneurial and digital media sectors and is also a valued educational and enterprise partner in Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown and the wider Dublin and East Coast region. It is also the leader in programmes for visual and media arts, digital media and technology, and the business and cultural sectors. As specialists in these fields you will receive an education not found elsewhere. iadt.ie Guide for International Students 5 University Videos
Erasmus code IRL DUBLIN38 No of students 3,100 Style of study Students can expect between 15-23 contact hours per week. Each programme enjoys a high profile and a reputation for quality and relevance in a fast moving professional environment. Grade system A percentage scale is used, where 40% is the minimum pass rate. Grade GPA Percentag band A 4 80-100 B+ 3.5 70-79 B 3 60-69 B- 2.75 55-59 C+ 2.5 50-54 C 2 40-49 D 1.5 35-39 F 0 <35 Application Times Please note that you have to apply to the exchange programme in your current year by 20 December. Applications for the host university must be submitted between April and May or September and October (depending on the Trimester), in the year following your initial application. Going abroad in Trimester 1 Going abroad in Trimester 2 Initial Application Form Host University s Form Initial Application Form Host University s Form 20 December (current year) April May (following year) 20 December (current year) September October (following year) 6
ACCOMODATION & LIVING Living Costs The estimated cost of living for students in Ireland is estimated at approximately 800-1000 per month. The actual costs will vary depending on your lifestyle. Accommodation 400-600/per month Food 70-100/per week Public transport 1.60-2.20/per journey Meal at an inexpensive restaurant 15 Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 1.46 Cappuccino (regular) 2.85 Cinema Ticket 7-12 More on Cost of Living in Dundalk Numbeo.com IADT does not provide any student accommodation on campus. However, we cooperate with a number of local landlords renting out accommodation to our students. Dun Laoghaire and its neighbourhood offer a wide range of accommodation possibilities for students. You will have to decide yourself if you prefer to rent a studio, to share a house or an apartment with others. The prices for the accommodation vary but, in general it might cost you from 300 up to 1000 a month depending on the type of accommodation you choose. Transport Transport for Ireland is the single public transport brand of the National Transport Authority. Dublin Bus is the biggest public transport provider in the Greater Dublin Area operating over 136 routes. Weekly and monthly bus tickets can be bought at a discounted price if you have a Student Leap Card. Many students also cycle in Dublin and there are road lanes dedicated to bicycles only. Cycling in Dublin can be quite dangerous, particularly at peak times, so if you do decide to cycle you should wear a bicycle helmet and reflective or bright clothing. 7
CONTACT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS If you re interested in the programme or you have any queries, please contact the Edinburgh Napier University s Global Mobility team first: studyabroad@napier.ac.uk 0131 455 4574/3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges DANDALK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Erasmus Co-ordinator Institute of Art, Design + Technology Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland, A96 KH79 erasmus@iadt.ie +353 1 239 4922 8
STUD ENT EXPERIENCES IADT has a massive heart and a sense of community. Student Feedback Photos from students 9
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