May 2026
IDIS 1900 CRN 37021/POLS 1900 CRN 36922: Peace Studies: The Irish Troubles
AIA Designation: Integrated High Impact Practice (IHIP)
3 credits
This course will use the Irish troubles as a case study for Introduction to Peace Studies. It will use the Irish conflict to learn about the origins of conflict, barriers to conflict resolution and challenges to reconciliation.
Prior to traveling, students will learn about the origins of conflict on the inter-personal, national and international levels in this 3 credit course.
Spring 2026
Program cost: $3,500* *Price subject to change.
Includes: airfare, accommodations, most meals, on-the-ground transportation, on-site support, orientation.
Does not include personal expenses.
PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Pending financial aid does not cover study abroad payments. Please call Student Accounts for more details at 978.665.4126.
Payment schedule:
First payment: Nov. 2025
Second payment: Dec. 2025
Third payment: Jan. 2026
Fitchburg State University thanks the Ann Hyland Zimmerman Irish Culture Fund Scholarship that has reduced the cost of our program to Ireland.
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Sample Itinerary
| Day | Event |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Morning: Arrival into Dublin API organized airport reception and transfer to program accommodations Afternoon: API cultural, health, and safety orientation Neighborhood walking tour Evening: API organized group welcome dinner |
| Day 2 | Morning: Breakfast on own, Easter Rising Walking Tour Afternoon: Lunch on own, Book of Kells Evening: Dinner on own |
| Day 3 | Morning: Breakfast on own, GPO Witness Tour Afternoon: Lunch on own, 14 Henrietta Street Museum Visit Evening: Dinner on own |
| Day 4 | Morning: Breakfast on own, depart for Belfast via train, Peace Walls Walking Tour Afternoon: Lunch on own, Titanic Museum, Return to Dublin via train Evening: Dinner on own |
| Day 5 | Morning: Breakfast on own, free day in Dublin Afternoon: Lunch on own Evening: Dinner on own |
| Day 6 |
Breakfast on own, Cliffs of Moher day tour including Kinvara and Dunguaire Castle, Doolin and Galway stops Afternoon: Afternoon: Lunch on own |
| Day 7 | Morning: Breakfast on own, visit to Dalkey Castle Afternoon: Lunch on own in Dun Laoghaire, Dun Laoghaire Farmers Market and Pier Walk Evening: Dinner on own |
| Day 8 |
Morning: Breakfast on own, EPIC Museum |
| Day 9 | Morning Depart for Dublin Airport |