- Dublin, Ireland
This skills-centered course represents a special opportunity in public relations education for all students at The University of Texas at Austin. This course focuses on all the essential elements of a basic PR class (writing, campaign design, interview skills) but it does so in one of the world's fastest changing environments. Ireland has witnessed dramatic changes in the last decade, as the social and cultural effects of the Celtic Tiger boom transformed the land from an agricultural to a technologically advanced industrial European power. Program highlights: visits to PR firms in Dublin, a one-day excursion to Glendalough, and various activities including an evening of Irish Music and Dancing.
Sponsored by College of Communication
Course(s)
- P R 348 / P R 378 / COM 370H - Pro-Social Public Relations Techniques
Academic Information
Course prerequisites: PR348 requires successful completion of J 317 or PR 317 prior to departure. PR378 requires successful completion of at least one writing-component course by departure.
Faculty
The Dublin Pro-Social Public Relations program is led by UT Faculty Dr. Brad Love. His primary research interests include investigating the persuasive capabilities of mass media, particularly as applied to pro-social topics such as public health.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Open to all UT students in good standing
- A minimum of one writing component course required
- See course prerequisites for PR348 and PR378 under academic info.
- COM 370H limited to Communication Honors
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students will reside in dormitory-style accommodations at University College Dublin (UCD). The student residences offer single rooms with shared kitchen and living room facilities. Students will have access to a gym and swimming pool on the UCD campus.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
*Program Costs for 2025 are NOT yet confirmed* The program fee for 2023 was $4,085, including the $500 non-refundable deposit, program activities, housing, internet access, printing, some meals, local transportation, cell phone. Airfare, overseas insurance and some meals not included.
Dates:
- Program: June 5, 2025 to July 12, 2025
- Instructional: June 5, 2025 to July 12, 2025
- Final Deadline: December 1, 2024
Application Code
353052
Program Coordinator
Kassey Rocha
Additional Resources
Program Website
Scholarships
Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
Information Session
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Information Session
Next Step
Plan to attend an info session on Oct. 1, 4PM (Zoom), Oct. 30, 5PM (DMC 5.208), Nov. 7, 5PM (DMC 5.208), or Nov. 19, 4PM (Zoom) to learn more! For more info, contact Kassey Rocha (kassey.rocha@austin.utexas.edu).