UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN

TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN

Guide for International Students 2009-2010
www.tcd.ie/international
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Welcome from the Provost
I am delighted you are considering studying at Trinity College Dublin, Irelands oldest and most prestigious university.
Through this guide you will gain a good understanding of what living in Ireland and studying at Trinity will mean to
you. At Trinity College, we offer a unique experience to international students. We have some of Irelands best teachers
and researchers, outstanding facilities for study and recreation, along with an exciting range of study programmes.
Teaching began at Trinity College in 1592 and our traditions and values are still very much a part of life today.
Ireland is a diverse, dynamic and entrepreneurial society with a young population and a robust economy. Trinity is
integral to that development and combines a beautiful old campus with modern, state-of-the-art science, library and
IT facilities. On passing through the historic front gate, you will immediately have a sense of the great minds that
have studied here over the ages among them Berkeley, Swift, and Beckett in the Humanities; Hamilton, Fitzgerald
and Walton in the Sciences. Their spirit of learning and of reaching beyond the conventional is still our driving spirit
across all academic disciplines.
At Trinity you will experience being part of a community of 15,300 students and 2,600 staff. We are remarkably
cosmopolitan with over 2,300 international students from over 90 different countries. Situated right in the heart
of Dublin and a popular tourist destination, the University thrives on its deep involvement in the life of the city.
In Trinity, we place great emphasis on the connection between teaching and research, and it is our intention that
students become active and independent explorers of knowledge. To this end, Trinity offers a unique environment
that combines the best of the old with the most exciting of the new.
I invite you to join us and fully partake in The Trinity Experience.
Dr John Hegarty
Provost
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Studying in Ireland
1he |rsh Lxperence
Ireland is situated on the Western Seaboard of Europe. An
independent Republic since 1922, Ireland is a vibrant and
thriving European country offering visitors an eclectic mix of
old world Celtic charm and modern commercial dynamism. It
was voted the best place to live by The Economist in 2005,
refecting its growing population and booming economy.
As an active member of the European Union the currency
in Ireland is the Euro and the spoken language is English,
although the national language is Irish (Gaelic). The
population of Ireland is approximately 4.5 million which
includes a sizeable multi-ethnic populace. As a result, Ireland
has developed into a dynamic, diverse and yet extremely
safe and tolerant environment in which to study and live.
Ireland has one of the best education systems in Europe
(2004 IMD World Competitiveness Report) with a history rich
in tradition and learning. The quality of the Irish education
system has been a major contributing factor to the rapid
rate of economic growth that Ireland has experienced over
the past few decades. As a result, Irish higher education
institutions are widely recognised as centres of excellence in
many disciplines. Not surprisingly, Ireland is an increasingly
popular destination for students from all over the world
who wish to take advantage of the higher education
standard and share in the unique cultural experience.
Above all, however, Ireland is renowned worldwide for its
friendliness and its welcome to visitors. These core values
are as prevalent in Irish society today as ever. You can be
sure that an integral part of The Irish Experience will be the
welcome you receive!
Dub|n
As the capital of Ireland, Dublin is one of the liveliest
cities in Europe. With one of the youngest populations
comprising people from many different parts of Europe
and the globe, the city enjoys an atmosphere which is
particularly congenial for students. With over 1.5 million
people, the city has a full and varied cultural and intellectual
life which brings together the best of traditional Ireland
and of modern Europe. Dublin is particularly fortunate to
have many theatres, museums and galleries throughout
the city and one of Irelands most famous relics, The Book
of Kells is on permanent display at Trinity College. Famous
for its literary and musical tradition, Irelands capital has
been home to well known writers, playwrights, actors
and musicians for many years. A particular feature is the
tradition of live music in every conceivable venue, from
street busking to the National Concert Hall not forgetting
the pubs where traditional Irish music still fourishes. In
the literary feld, the contribution of native sons has been
outstanding with Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, Oscar
Wilde, Bernard Shaw, W.B Yeats and Samuel Beckett amongst
the most prominent.
For more information on Dublin visit the offcial online
tourist offce at: www.visitdublin.com
Gettng to Dub|n
Dublin International Airport is approximately 30 minutes
by bus to the front gates of Trinity College. There are a
number of bus services that come into the city, including
the Aircoach service which runs 24 hours a day and stops
outside the front of College; the fare is 7. A taxi rank
is situated directly outside arrivals and a fare to the city
centre will be approximately 22.
Time difference between Ireland and the world
AUSTRALIA +8 to +11 hours BELGIUM +1 hour
CANADA -3.5 to -8 hours CHINA +8 hours
CZECH REPUBLIC +1 hour DENMARK +1 hour
FINLAND +2 hours FRANCE +1 hour
GERMANY +1 hour GREECE +2 hours
HONG KONG +8 hours INDIA +5.5 hours
INDONESIA +7 to +8 hours ITALY +1 hour
JAPAN +9 hours KENYA +3 hours
MALAYSIA +8 hours MEXICO -6 to -8 hours
NETHERLANDS +1 hour NEW ZEALAND +12 hours
NORWAY +1 hour PAKISTAN +5 hours
PORTUGAL No change RUSSIA +2.5 to +10 hours
SINGAPORE +8 hours SOUTH AFRICA +2 hours
SOUTH KOREA +9 hours SPAIN +1 hour
SWEDEN +1 hour TAIWAN +8 hours
THAILAND +7 hours TURKEY +2 hours
UAE +4 hours USA -5 to -11 hours
VIETNAM +7 hours
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Founded in 1592,
Trinity College is
Irelands oldest and
most prestigious
university.
Studying at Trinity
1he 1rnty Lxperence
Founded in 1592, Trinity College is Irelands oldest and most prestigious university.
On entering through the oak front gate you will arrive at a 47 acre campus housing
state-of-the art libraries, research centres, laboratories, IT facilities and sports centre
as well as encountering architecturally beautiful and historic buildings. This unique
blend of the historical and the modern fosters an environment which supports
academic excellence across all disciplines creating an unrivalled student experience.
Trinity at a Glance:
n Irelands oldest and most prestigious university.
n Ranked 49th in world and 13th in Europe in the Times Higher Education
World University Rankings for 2008
n Voted Irish University of the Year 2007 by the Sunday Times.
n International centre for research.
n Ranked 2nd in the world for research in immunology by the Lab Times.
n Total student population is currently 15,300. Of this 10,800 are
undergraduates and 4,500 are postgraduates.
n Trinity is home to international students from over 90 different countries.
In 2008 there were 2,300 international students studying full time.
n 30% of staff are from outside Ireland.
n Outstanding sports complex and wide range of social clubs.
n Stunning campus in the heart of Dublin.
Undergraduate Study
Undergraduate students at Trinity College can choose from over 400 courses covering
a wide range of disciplines, with the majority of departments offering a four year
degree programme. There are fexible subject combinations in the Arts, Sciences and
Health Sciences, allowing students to study the areas which interest them most.
Trinity also offers the Two Subject Moderatorship (TSM) which is a joint honours
programme it is important that students frst check at: www.tcd.ie/Admissions
for permitted combinations before submitting an application.
A wide selection of courses is also available to Visiting and Erasmus students
spending a part or full academic year at Trinity College.
Please see the course listing at the back of this prospectus for a summary of the
courses available to international students. More detailed information on courses
and admission is available on our website at: www.tcd.ie/international
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ostgraduate Study at 1rnty Co||ege
Trinity College has a long established reputation for cutting
edge research and scholarship. Postgraduates will fnd
Trinity College a highly stimulating environment with the
opportunity to study for a range of masters and doctoral
degrees. One third of our students are postgraduates and
one in ten is reading for a doctorate so you will fnd many
of your colleagues pursuing postgraduate studies.
ostgraduate 1aught rogrammes
Trinity offers a broad range of taught postgraduate
programmes at two levels: Postgraduate Diploma and
Masters. Applications for taught postgraduate programmes
must be submitted online. Further information is available
at: www.tcd.ie/graduate_studies
ostgraduate kesearch rogrammes
Irelands Premier Research University
For those students wishing to pursue postgraduate research,
Trinity offers an enviable international research profle. Our
academic body consists of leading researchers at the cutting
edge of their feld who continue our long and established
history of excellence. Supervisors foster close and intellectually
stimulating working relations with postgraduate students in
order to nurture, encourage and support new research. This
not only ensures effective and original contributions to the
broader academic discourse, but also creates an invigorating
yet secure intellectual environment for students.
Trinity College is fully committed to promoting world class
research in science, engineering, medicine, the arts and social
sciences. The University attracts world class researchers
from all over the world. Partnerships have also been created
with a number of key international industrial frms and the
university participates in major EU research and development
programmes. Our researchers are inspired and driven by the
exciting atmosphere of discovery at the frontiers of human
knowledge. This dedication has resulted in immunology
research at Trinity being ranked second in the world, while the
Naughton Institute is leading the way globally in nanoscience.
Higher degrees by research at Trinity College are normally
obtained by carrying out a period of pure research within
the university under the supervision of an academic staff
member. In normal circumstances, there is no taught element
to research degrees. Research degrees lead to the award of:
n M.Litt - Duration two years full time
n M.Sc - Duration two years full time
n Ph.D - Duration three to four years full time
Each research postgraduate student is assigned a supervisor
who specialises in the students area of research and acts as
an academic guide and mentor.
Applications for postgraduate study by Research should be
submitted direct to the Graduate Studies Offce.
Further information about graduate study and the courses
available can be found at: www.tcd.ie/graduate_studies
Study Abroad/Vstng Student
rogramme
Applications are welcome from Non EU international
students to attend Trinity College as a visiting student for
an academic year or part year. Students must currently be
registered at a university and have completed a minimum
of two years study. For US students, a minimum cumulative
GPA of 3.3 is generally required. A list of courses
available to visiting students can be found at:
www.tcd.ie/international/course-directory
Trinity College has
a long established
reputation for
cutting edge
research and
scholarship.
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Lrasmus rogramme
The Erasmus Programme is the EUs fagship programme
which enables and encourages students across Europe
to study at another university as part of their university
degree programme. Trinity has been involved in the Erasmus
Programme since its inception in 1987 and currently has
agreements with over 130 European institutions. We
welcome a large number of Erasmus students from all
over Europe each year.
Trinity also accepts applications from students outside
the Erasmus Programme, through its EU Visiting Student
Programme. However, places are limited and preference is
given to applicants who commit themselves to a full year
of study, including the examination period, and whose home
university recognizes the coursework and assessment grades
achieved at Trinity. Students must be well qualifed and
meet the required standard of English language profciency.
For further information please check our webpages at
www.tcd.ie/international
1rntys Lbrares
The Trinity Library is the largest research library in Ireland and
one of the largest in Europe. It contains a bookstock of over
4.25 million volumes, 30 thousand academic journals available
online in full text , signifcant holdings of maps and music,
and an extensive collections of manuscripts, the most famous
being the Book of Kells. The Library enjoys the privilege of
receiving all Irish and UK copyright material (over 100,000
new items each year) a right it has enjoyed since 1801.
|nternatona| OIce
The International Offce is responsible, amongst other
things, for the promotion of the University throughout the
world and for identifying and advising high calibre students
from within and outside of Europe on study opportunities
and entry requirements. Our experienced and friendly staff
can also provide advice on orientation, visa and immigration
regulations, cost of living, settling into Dublin and tuition fees.
Go for it! Best year we ever had.
Marietta Rosanka, Germany
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Orentaton rogramme
The staff of the International Offce would like to ensure
that you have a smooth transition into life at Trinity College.
In order to help prepare you for your arrival we will send
you details on orientation by email.
When you arrive we will be happy to assist with any questions
or concerns about settling into Trinity College. We can also
direct you to the many Student Support Services, including
the College Health Service, Student Counselling, Students
Union, and the Disability Service. We will also encourage
you to join some of the student sports clubs and societies.
The frst week of the academic year prior to the start of
lectures is called Freshers Week. Freshers Week is the
induction week for all new undergraduate and visiting/
Erasmus students. You are strongly encouraged to attend
your orientation sessions offered during this week. The
orientation sessions cover such topics as introduction to
university life and services, computer access, and includes
Library and Sports Centre tours.
Student Support
The University provides a range of services to support
students during their period at Trinity. For more information
on any of our student support services please go to the web
addresses as indicated below:
n Student Counselling www.tcd.ie/student_counselling
n Careers Advisory Service www.tcd.ie/Careers
n College Chaplaincy www.tcd.ie/Chaplaincy
n College Health Service www.tcd.ie/College_Health
n Students Union www.tcdsu.org
Studying at Trinity is a privilege,
I love every minute of it.
Farya Domah, Mauritius/France, 2nd year Dentistry student
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ersona| 1utor Scheme at 1rnty
(Undergraduate)
Ensuring that international students have a rewarding
and enjoyable experience at Trinity College is important
to us. In order to facilitate this, each undergraduate
student is assigned a personal college Tutor. This unique
service is completely confdential and aims to support
undergraduates through all aspects of College life. Our
tutors deal sensitively with all manner of issues relating to
college and personal life, particularly with regard to matters
which may affect your academic work and progress.
Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/Senior_ Tutor
Drectors oI 1eachng and Learnng
(ostgraduate)
Postgraduate students undertaking a taught programme
can contact their Director of Teaching and Learning as well
as their course co-ordinator if they have any problem or
issue that needs to be attended to. Postgraduate research
students can also contact their supervisor as well as the
Director of Teaching and Learning.
Accommodaton Optons
The University offers both on campus and off campus
accommodation. Students commencing for the frst time
are normally accommodated at Trinity Hall which is
situated in Dartry, approximately 4 kilometres away from
the city centre and easily accessible from the University by
bus and tram. There are over 1,100 rooms at Trinity Hall.
Rooms on campus are mostly allocated to fnal year
students and Trinity Scholars.
Further details can be obtained from the accommodation
website on www.tcd.ie/accommodation.
Email: residences@tcd.ie
For those students who are unable to secure, or do not wish
to live in College managed accommodation, the alternative
is to look for private rental accommodation, usually sharing
a fat or house with other students. General information
and advice on private accommodation is available at:
http:/www.tcd.ie/accommodation/StudentsandStaff/
UsefulInformation/PrivateRentedAccommodation/
Annual Tuition Fees for Non EU Students,
2008 2009 Academic Year
Euro
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences 15,459.00
Engineering, Mathematics and Science 20,256.00
Health Science 20,256.00
(Except Courses Marked *)
* Dental 29,000.00
* Medical 29,000.00
* Physiotherapy 29,000.00
* Occupational Therapy 29,000.00
* Clinical Speech and Language Studies 29,000.00
Visiting Students one term 6,292.00
Semester Start Up Programme 1,670.00
Students are advised to check with the Fees Offce the
exact fees which will apply to their chosen course. Further
information is available at: www.tcd.ie/treasurers-Offce/
fees/fees-coursefees.php
Cost oI Lvng
We want you to have a wonderful experience studying
at Trinity, and it is therefore important that you allocate
suffcient funds to cover a range of study-related and living
expenses.
The prices below are an indicative guide to living costs
in Dublin. Other than tuition fees, all other expenses are
estimated. Please note that the academic year normally
runs from late September to mid June.
Approximate living costs, (as at July 2008), excluding
tuition fees.
Euro
Rent 5,400
Food 3,150
Utilities 630
Commuting 750
Textbooks 1,000
Estimated total annual costs 10,930
Hea|th |nsurance
All Non EU nationals should arrange for medical insurance
cover for the duration of their studies in Ireland. The
following health insurance companies will be able to
arrange health cover for you in Ireland:
Voluntary Health Insurance www.vhi.ie
Quinn Healthcare www.quinn-healthcare.com
Vivas Heath www.vivashealth.ie
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The Trinity
Experience wouldnt
be complete without
sampling and joining
some of our 100
Societies and 50
Sports Clubs.
Clubs and Societies:
1rnty wou|dnt be 1rnty wthout ts C|ubs and Socetes
The Trinity Experience wouldnt be complete without sampling and joining some
of our 100 Societies and 50 Sports Clubs. Whether you are interested in tennis,
rugby or debating there is sure to be a club or society for you to join.
Some of our sports clubs include: hockey, rugby, martial arts, tennis, sailing and
surfng. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/sport
We have over 100 societies covering a broad range of interests, from the Philosophical
Society, The Phil, to the Filmmakers Society. Find out more at: www.csc.tcd.ie
During Freshers Week all clubs and societies have a stand in Front Square, and
students can join up then, or at any other time during the year.
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General Entry Requirements
Undergraduate rogrammes
Entry to undergraduate programmes at Trinity is highly competitive. For admission
into an undergraduate degree programme at Trinity College Dublin, non-EU
applicants must have completed a second level/high school qualifcation which is
considered to be equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certifcate. All applicants must fulfll
the equivalent of the general matriculation requirements, which includes pass grades
in English, mathematics and a language other than English. In addition to meeting
general entrance requirements, applicants must satisfy course specifc requirements
(where applicable). Further information on entry requirements and the application
process is available at: www.tcd.ie/international/apply/non-eu-undergraduate/
Please contact the International Offce to confrm that your national
qualifcation satisfes the general entrance requirements.
ostgraduate rogrammes
Taught programmes Entry to postgraduate
taught courses normally requires applicants
to have the equivalent of a high second
class honours degree in a relevant subject.
Applicants are advised to check the individual
course requirements as some programmes
may require a higher standard for entry. Please
note that applications for taught postgraduate
programmes are to be submitted to the
Graduate Studies Offce.
Research programmes Candidates are
expected to have the equivalent of a high
second class honours degree or above
in a relevant area. Students considering
postgraduate study by research should frst
explore the research interests of the faculty
on the website and then make contact with
a potential supervisor. Once a research
proposal has been agreed with the supervisor
an application should be submitted to the
Graduate Studies Offce.
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Lng|sh Language kequrements
All students applying to an undergraduate or postgraduate
course of study, including Visiting Students, whose
frst language is not English, must provide supporting
documentary evidence of their competence in English.
The following tests results are recognised:
1. TOEFL Paper based 570 with a minimum
TWE score of 4.5
Computer based 233 with a score of
4.5 in the essay
Internet based 90 with a minimum
written score of 21
2. IELTS Academic Version with an overall score of 6.5
with no individual band below 6.
3. Cambridge Advanced Grade A
4. Cambridge Profciency Grade C
Please note that these are minimum requirements and
some programmes may require a higher score.
Test scores must not be older than two years prior to
admission.
re Unversty Lng|sh
Language rogrammes
The University has an arrangement with two high quality
English language schools in Dublin to provide pre course
English language instruction for those students who
do not satisfy the Universitys English language entry
requirements. Both Schools provide a range of high quality
English language programmes for international students
and specialise in preparing students for further study at
university level.
For further details on Pre University English language
programmes students should contact:
Centre of English Studies,
31 Dame Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: 353 1 6714233
Fax: 353 1 6714425
Email: info@ces-schools.com
Web: www.ces-schools.com
Emerald Cultural Institute,
10 Palmerston Park, Rathgar, Dublin 6, Ireland
Tel: 353 1 4973361
Fax: 353 1 4975008
Email: emerald@eci.ie
Web: www.eci.ie
People in Trinity are very open-minded and Ive met students
from all over the world and shared so many different cultures.
If you come to Trinity, trust me, you wont want to leave.
Maxime Roland, Poitiers, France, Senior Sophister, Law
Ive never studied abroad
before, so it was my frst
experience. And Im so
glad, that Trinity College
justifed all my hopes.
What deeply impressed
me was that Trinity has an
incredible library, where
I managed to fnd most
of the books required for
my degree. I really liked
the qualifed and very
friendly personnel at TCD,
who helped me every
time when I faced with
troubles.
Anton A. Elkhov, History and Irish,
Moscow State University
Applying to Trinity College
Trinity College welcomes applications from suitably qualifed international students
for consideration for entry to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Please note that most undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes
commence in early October. The commencement time for postgraduate research
students will be during October or April after consultation with the Supervisor.
Before applying to Trinity College from outside of Ireland, each student should
frst establish whether they will be applying as an EU or a Non EU student.
Further information can be found at: http://www.tcd.ie/international
Undergraduate full degree courses, (except Medicine and Dental Science):
Applications from Non EU nationals should be submitted to the International Offce,
East Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin 2
Further information on applying to Trinity College, including the application form,
can be obtained from:
www.tcd.ie/international/apply/non-eu-undergraduate/apply/index.php
For medicine and dental science, applications should be returned to: The Admissions
Offce, West Theatre, Trinity College, Dublin 2
Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Applications for taught masters programmes
should be submitted online. Check at www.tcd.ie/Graduate_Studies/ and follow
the links to Prospective Students and How to Apply.
Postgraduate Research: Candidates who are interested in applying for a
masters by Research/PhD programme are advised to frst contact the appropriate
academic school or department to discuss their research proposal and to identify
a supervisor. Applications should then be sent to the Graduate Studies Offce at:
www.tcd.ie/Graduate Studies/
Application forms and details on how to apply can be downloaded from the
Graduate Studies Website.
Non EU Visiting Students
Students should frst check with the International Offce regarding the application
process for visiting students at: www.tcd.ie/international/apply/non-eu/visiting/
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Vsa and |mmgraton
Non EU citizens who plan to study at Trinity College may require a
visa to enter Ireland. This varies depending on your citizenship so it
is important that you contact the nearest Irish Diplomatic Mission
in your home country to establish whether or not you require an
entry visa. Alternatively you may enquire at the Department of
Foreign Affairs at the address below:
Department of Foreign Affairs,
The Visa Section,
13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 4780822 (open from 14.30 to 16.00 Monday to Friday)
Fax: +353 1 4751201.
Website: www.inis.gov.ie
E-mail: visa@iveagh.gov.ie
I would recommend anyone who wants to have their
ears opened, their minds challenged and their outlook
broadened, to study music at Trinity.
Claire Duff, BA Music and French; Baroque and Classical Violinist
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Undergraduate Programmes (Full Time)
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Duration Award
Ancient History and Archaeology (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Ancient and Medieval History and Culture 4 years B.A.
Business and Computing 4 years B.A.
Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS) 4 years B.A.
Business Studies and a Language
(French, German, Russian, Polish or Spanish)
4 years B.B.S. (Lang.)
Classical Civilisation (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Classics 4 years B.A.
Clinical Speech and Language Studies 4 years B.Sc. (Clin. Lang.)
Deaf Studies 2 years Diploma
Drama and Theatre Studies 4 years B.A.
Drama Studies (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Early and Modern Irish 4 years B.A.
Early Irish (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Economics (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Education 3 years: ordinary degree
Additional year optional
B.Ed.
English Literature (TSM*) 4 years B.A
English Studies 4 years B.A.
European Studies 4 years B.A.
Film Studies (TSM*) 4 years B.A
French (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Geography (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
German (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Greek (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
History 4 years B.A.
History (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
History and Political Science 4 years B.A.
History of Art and Architecture (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Irish Sign Language/English Interpreting 2 years Diploma
Irish Studies 4 years B.A.
Italian (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Latin (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Law 4 years LL.B.
Law and Business 4 years LL.B
Law and Political Science 4 years LL.B
Law with a Language (French or German) 4 years LL.B (Ling. Franc)
LL.B (Ling. Germ)
Mathematics (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Modern Irish (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Music 4 years B.A.
Music (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Music and Music Technology 4 years B.A.
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Duration Award
Music Education 4 years B. Mus. Ed.
Near Eastern and Jewish Studies (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Philosophy 4 years B.A.
Philosophy (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Philosophy and Political Science 4 years B.A.
Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology 4 years B.A.
Political Science 4 years B.A.
Political Science and Geography 4 years B.A
Psychology 4 years B.A.
Psychology (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Religions and Theology 4 years B.A.
Religions and Theology (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Russian (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Social Studies (Social Work) 4 years B.S.S.
Sociology (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Sociology and Social Policy 4 years B.A.
Spanish (TSM*) 4 years B.A.
Addiction Studies 1 year Diploma (Level 7 Special
Purpose Award)
Irish Sign Language Teaching 2 years Diploma
Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Duration Award
Chemistry with Molecular Modelling 4 years B.A.
Computer Science 4 years B.A.
Computer Science, Linguistics and a Language
(French, German, Irish)
4 years B.A.
Engineering, with Specialisations In:
Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering 4 years B.A.I.
Computer Engineering 4 years B.A.I.
Electronic Engineering 4 years B.A.I.
Electronic and Computer Engineering (Joint Programme) 4 years B.A.I.
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering 4 years B.A.I.
Engineering with Management 4 years B.Sc. (Ing.)
Human Genetics 4 years B.A.
Earth Sciences 4 years B.A.
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Duration Award
Management Science and Information Systems Studies
(MSISS)
4 years B.A.
Mathematics 4 years B.A.
Medicinal Chemistry 4 years B.A.
Physics and Chemistry of Advanced Materials 4 years B.A.
Science, with Specialisations in:
Biochemistry with Cell Biology 4 years B.A.
Biochemistry with Immunology 4 years B.A.
Biochemistry with Structural Biology 4 years B.A.
Botany 4 years B.A.
Chemistry 4 years B.A.
Environmental Sciences 4 years B.A.
Genetics 4 years B.A.
Geography 4 years B.A.
Geology 4 years B.A.
Microbiology 4 years B.A.
Molecular Medicine 4 years B.A.
Neuroscience 4 years B.A.
Physics 4 years B.A.
Physics and Astrophysics 4 years B.A.
Physics and Computer Simulation 4 years B.A.
Physiology 4 years B.A.
Zoology 4 years B.A.
Theoretical Physics 4 years B.A.
Faculty of Health Science Duration Award
Dental Hygiene 2 years Diploma
Dental Nursing 2 years Diploma
Dental Science 5 years B.Dent.Sc.
Dental Technology (Ordinary Degree) 3 years B.Dent.Tech
Human Health and Disease 4 years B.Sc.
Human Nutrition and Dietetics 4 years
(soon to change to 4 years)
B.Sc. (Hum.Nut.)
Medicine 5 years M.B. (Bachelor in Medicine)
B.Ch. (Bachelor in Surgery) and
B.A.O. (Bachelor in Obstetrics)
Occupational Therapy 4 years B.Sc. (Cur. Occ.)
Pharmacy 4 years B.Sc. (Pharm.)
Physiotherapy 4 years B.Sc. (Physio.)
Radiation Therapy 4 years B.Sc. (Ther. Rad.)
* Joint Honor Two-Subject Moderatorship (TSM)
You choose two subjects from a list of possible combinations. In most combinations both subjects are studied equally for the frst
three years and one subject only is studied in the fourth year. The two subjects are taught as separate disciplines and both are
taught to degree level.
For permitted TSM combinations please see the Admission Requirements section of the Undergraduate Prospectus which is
available on the web at: http://www.tcd.ie/courses/content/pdf/undergraduate_prospectus_2008.pdf
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Postgraduate Taught Programmes (Full Time)
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Duration Award
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Named Degree Courses
Master in Business Administration 1 year M.B.A.
Master in Finance 1 year M.Sc.
SCHOOL OF DRAMA, FILM AND MUSIC
M.Phil. Courses
Film Theory and History 1 year M.Phil.
Music and Media Technologies
(run jointly with School Engineering)
2 years M.Phil.
Theatre and Performance 1 year M.Phil.
Irish Film, Music and Theatre 1 year M.Phil
Masters in Musicology and Music Theory 1 year M.Phil
Postgraduate Diplomas
Music and Media Technologies 1 year P.Grad.Dip
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Named Degree Courses
Master in Education 1 year M.Ed.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Education (Secondary Teaching) 1 year P.Grad.Dip.
Higher Diplomas
Higher Diploma in Education (Primary Teaching)
(Irish language requirement)
18 months H. Dip Ed
SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
M.Phil. Courses
Anglo Irish Literature 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Creative Writing 1 year M.Phil.
Literatures of the Americas 1 year M.Phil.
Popular Literature 1 year M.Phil.
SCHOOL OF HISTORIES AND HUMANITIES
Named Degree Courses
Doctorate in Texts, Contexts, Cultures (Ph.D.) 4 years Ph.D.
M.Phil. Courses
Gender and Womens Studies 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Irish Art History 1 year M.Phil.
Medieval History 1 year M.Phil
Modern Irish History 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Reformation and Enlightenment Studies 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Classics 1 year M.Phil/P.Grad Dip
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Duration Award
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURAL STUDIES
M.Phil. Courses
Comparative Literature 1 year (Oct Sep) M.Phil.
Early Irish (language requirement) 2 years M.Phil.
German Literature with Language Pedagogy 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Literary Translation 1 year M.Phil.
Medieval Language, Literature and Culture 1 year M.Phil.
Textual and Visual Studies (19th and 20th Century France) 1 year M.Phil.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Old Irish 1 year P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF LAW
Named Degree Courses
Master in Laws (LL.M.) 1 year LL.M.
SCHOOL OF LINGUISTIC, SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
M.Phil. Courses
English Language Teaching 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Linguistics 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Applied Linguistics 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
Speech and Language Processing 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY
Named Degree Courses
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 3 years D.Clin.Psych.
M.Sc. Courses
Applied Psychology 1 year M.Sc.
Counselling Psychology 2 years M.Sc.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Applied Behaviour Analysis 1 year P.Grad.Dip
Higher Diplomas
Higher Diploma in Psychology 2 years H.Dip.Psych
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Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Duration Award
SCHOOL OF RELIGIONS, THEOLOGY AND ECUMENICS
M.Phil. Courses
Ecumenical Studies 1 year M.Phil.(Ecum.)/
P.Grad.Dip.)
Peace Studies 1 year (M.Phil.(Peace Studies)/
P.Grad.Dip)
Reconciliation Studies 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND PHILOSOPHY
Named Degree Courses
Doctorate in Political Science 2 yr M.Phil/4 yr PhD M.Phil//PhD
M.Sc. Courses
Economics 1 year M.Sc.Econ/P.Grad.Dip.
Comparative European Politics 1 year M.Sc.
M.Phil. Courses
Ethnic and Racial Studies 1 year M.Phil.
Psychoanalytic Studies 1 year M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL POLICY
Named Degree Courses
Master in Social Work 2 years M.S.W./P.Grad.Dip.
M.Sc. Courses
Applied Social Research 1 year M.Sc.
Faculty of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Duration Award
SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND STATISTICS
M.Sc. Courses
Computer Science (Interactive Entertainment Technology) 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Computer Science (Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing) 1 year
(entry via P.Grad.Dip)
M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Computer Science (Networks and Distributed Systems) 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Multimedia Systems 1 year M.Sc.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Computer Science (Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing) 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
M.Sc. Courses
Bioengineering 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Civil Engineering 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Mechanical Engineering Erasmus Mundus 2 years M.Sc.
M.Phil. Courses
Music and Media Technologies
(run jointly with the School of Drama, Film and Music)
1 year (P.Grad.Dip)
2 years (M.Phil)
(P.Grad.Dip) M.Phil .
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS
M.Sc. Courses
High Performance Computing 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES
M.Sc. Courses
Biodiversity and Conservation 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Environmental Sciences 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
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Faculty of Health Sciences Duration Award
SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCE
Named Degree Courses
Professional Doctorate in Dental Surgery
n Oral Surgery
n Orthodontics
n Paediatric Dentistry
n Periodontics
n Prosthodontics
n Special Care Dentistry
3 years D.Dent.Ch.
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Named Degree Courses
Doctorate in Molecular Medicine 4 years M.Sc./Ph.D.
Doctorate in Neuroscience (M.Sc./Ph.D.) 4 year M.Sc./Ph.D.
M.Sc. Courses
Cardiology 2 years M.Sc.
Global Health 1 year M.Sc.
Mammalian Cell Physiology 1 year M.Sc.
Medical Imaging 1 year M.Sc.
Molecular Medicine 1 year M.Sc.
Molecular Pathology 1 year M.Sc.
Neuroscience 1 year M.Sc.
Paediatrics 1 year M.Sc.
Physical Sciences in Medicine 1 year P.Grad.Dip. /M.Sc.
Sports and Exercise Medicine 1 year M.Sc.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Gynaecology and Obstetrics no 2008 intake 6 months P.Grad.Dip.
Nuclear Medicine 1 year P.Grad.Dip.
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
M.Sc. Courses
Mental Health 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Midwifery 1 year M.Sc./PROFESSIONAL
MIDWIFERY STUDIES
P.Grad.Dip
Nursing 1 year M.Sc./PROFESSIONAL
NURSING STUDIES
P.Grad.Dip.
Postgraduate Diplomas
Oncological Nursing 1 year P.Grad.Dip.
Specialist Nursing 1 year P.Grad.Dip.
Higher Diplomas
Childrens Nursing 1 year H.Dip.
Midwifery 18 months H.Dip.
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
M.Sc. Courses
Pharmaceutical Analysis 1 year full time M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
Pharmaceutical Technology 1 year M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.
The broad syllabus of the computer science degree has
given me the right skills in todays ever-changing IT industry.
I learned important lessons about working with a team and
gained social skills that have helped me tremendously in
my career.
Erich Barnstedt, BA; Development Lead, Microsoft Windows International
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