DUNDALK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

DundalkIreland

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Subject Area Learning Disabilities NursingLanguage All classes are taught in English. Minimum level required - B2.Academic Calendar

Semester 1 Mid-September to Mid-January

Semester 2 Late January to Mid-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.

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DUNDALK, IRELANDDundalk (from Irish: Dún Dealgan) is the county town of County Louth (The Land of Legends) It is situated where the Castletown River flows into Dundalk Bay. The town is close to the border with Northern Ireland and equal-distant from Dublin and Belfast. The town has associations with the mythical warrior Cú Chulainn. And the story of the Táin Bó Cuailgne. It is the largest town in Ireland with a population of 37,000 approx. The Dundalk area has been inhabited since at least 3,500 BC, when Neolithic farmers first came to Ireland. A tangible reminder of their presence can still be seen in the form of the Proleek Dolmen, the eroded remains of a megalithic tomb located at Ballymascanlon a few miles to the north of Dundalk.Today it is a thriving county town with excellent shopping centers, a very fine museum; the only all weather racing track and stadium in Ireland for racehorses and greyhounds. It boasts a bowling alley and public swimming pool, cinemas, and street markets, and a multitude of fine bars and restaurants.Its excellent hotels and other accommodations are a perfect place for you to domicile yourself for visits to the Boyne Valley and Newgrange, to tour the Carlingford and Mourne Region, or to visit the Giants Causeway on a day trip.

Population 37,816Currency Euro €Time difference GMT

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DUNDALK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Established in 1970, the Institute has undergone enormous change over recent years and now boasts a state of the art campus that offers the highest level of learning to all students.Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) has earned a reputation as the leading higher education provider in the North East of Ireland. Through their graduates and work in regional development, they have contributed to the transformation of the region. The Institute’s reputation has been solidly built by providing quality educational opportunities in a broad range of disciplines from undergraduate degree to PhD level. The College is committed to ensuring that students are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and supportive environment. The college has four Schools, and each School has several Departments offering a wide range of courses. The Institute offers programmes in areas that it has traditional strengths such as Engineering, Science, Technology and Business, it has also diversified into Humanities, Arts, Music, Social Studies and Health. The School of Health and Science here in DkIT was formed in 2004 and consists of almost 1,200 students.

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Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Dhún Dealgan

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Erasmus code IRL DUNDALK01

No of students 4,000

Style of study Class contact hours is typically 20 – 25 per week and is made up of both lectures, tutorials, and/or lab classes. Assessments typically take the forms of oral or written presentation, class participation, lab work etc.

Grade system A percentage scale is used, where 40% is the minimum pass rate.

Classification of Award GPA PPA (% Point Average)

Distinction (First Class Honours) 3.25 70%

Merit Grade 1 (Second-Class Honours, Grade 1) 3.0 60%

Merit Grade 2 (Second-Class Honours, Grade 2) 2.5 50%

Pass 2.0 40%

Going abroad in Trimester 1 Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form April – May (following year)

Going abroad in Trimester 2Initial Application Form 20 December (current year)Host University’s Form September – October (following year)

Application TimesPlease 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.

Living CostsThe estimated cost of living for students in Ireland is estimated at approximately €800 - €1,000 per month, however this might change depending on your lifestyle.

Accommodation €45- €70/weekFood, Hobbies, Travel and Entertainment etc. €70/weekPublic transport €30 - €60/per monthMeal at an inexpensive restaurant €15Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) €1.46 Cappuccino (regular) €2.90 Cinema Ticket €9

Transport Buses travel on either daily or weekly schedules from all the main centres in the region. The main Bus Eireann station in Dundalk is approximately a 15 minute walk from the campus.Dundalk is served by the mainline train route between Belfast and Dublin (Irish Rail), which has trains running daily.The Students’ Union at DkIT will provide you with a student card which enables you to get travel discounts on bus and train services in Ireland.

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DkIT has multiple accommodation options for Erasmus students. Apartments are furnished, and the standard of accommodation is generally consistent. It is a good way to meet other new students. Student Village On-Campus Accommodation (alson known as Greenpark) is managed by DNG Duffy. Mourne View Hall accommodation is a student hall-of-residence, located off-campus, 12 minutes walking from DkIT. The International Office also has a small number of families available who can provide Homestay accommodation.

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CONTACT FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

DANDALK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

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.uk0131 455 4574/3412 napier.ac.uk/exchanges

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International OfficeStudent Services Building, M215Dublin Road,Dundalk,Co. LouthA91 K584

international@dkit.ie+353 42 9370 350

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