international guide for students

UNIVERSITY OF DUBLINTRINITY COLLEGE DUBLINGuide for International Students 2009-2010www.tcd.ie/international

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Welcome from the ProvostI am delighted you are considering studying at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s 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 Ireland’s 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‘The Irish Experience’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,

reflecting 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!

DublinAs 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 Ireland’s most famous relics, ‘The Book

of Kells’ is on permanent display at Trinity College. Famous

for its literary and musical tradition, Ireland’s 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 flourishes. In

the literary field, 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 official online

tourist office at: www.visitdublin.com

Getting to DublinDublin 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 hourCANADA -3.5 to -8 hours CHINA +8 hoursCZECH REPUBLIC +1 hour DENMARK +1 hourFINLAND +2 hours FRANCE +1 hourGERMANY +1 hour GREECE +2 hoursHONG KONG +8 hours INDIA +5.5 hoursINDONESIA +7 to +8 hours ITALY +1 hourJAPAN +9 hours KENYA +3 hoursMALAYSIA +8 hours MEXICO -6 to -8 hoursNETHERLANDS +1 hour NEW ZEALAND +12 hoursNORWAY +1 hour PAKISTAN +5 hoursPORTUGAL No change RUSSIA +2.5 to +10 hoursSINGAPORE +8 hours SOUTH AFRICA +2 hoursSOUTH KOREA +9 hours SPAIN +1 hourSWEDEN +1 hour TAIWAN +8 hoursTHAILAND +7 hours TURKEY +2 hoursUAE +4 hours USA -5 to -11 hoursVIETNAM +7 hours

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Founded in 1592,

Trinity College is

Ireland’s oldest and

most prestigious

university.

Studying at Trinity‘The Trinity Experience’Founded in 1592, Trinity College is Ireland’s 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 Ireland’s 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 StudyUndergraduate 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 flexible 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 first 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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Postgraduate Study at Trinity CollegeTrinity College has a long established reputation for cutting

edge research and scholarship. Postgraduates will find

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 find many

of your colleagues pursuing postgraduate studies.

Postgraduate Taught ProgrammesTrinity 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

Postgraduate Research ProgrammesIreland’s Premier Research University

For those students wishing to pursue postgraduate research,

Trinity offers an enviable international research profile. Our

academic body consists of leading researchers at the cutting

edge of their field 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 firms 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 student’s 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 Office.

Further information about graduate study and the courses

available can be found at: www.tcd.ie/graduate_studies

Study Abroad/Visiting Student ProgrammeApplications 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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Erasmus ProgrammeThe Erasmus Programme is the EU’s flagship 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 qualified and

meet the required standard of English language proficiency.

For further information please check our webpages at

www.tcd.ie/international

Trinity’s LibrariesThe 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 , significant 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.

International OfficeThe International Office 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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Orientation ProgrammeThe staff of the International Office 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 first 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 SupportThe 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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Personal Tutor Scheme at Trinity (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 confidential 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

Directors of Teaching and Learning (Postgraduate)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.

Accommodation OptionsThe University offers both on campus and off campus

accommodation. Students commencing for the first 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 final year

students and Trinity Scholars.

Further details can be obtained from the accommodation

website on www.tcd.ie/accommodation.

Email: [email protected]

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 flat 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 Office the

exact fees which will apply to their chosen course. Further

information is available at: www.tcd.ie/treasurers-Office/

fees/fees-coursefees.php

Cost of LivingWe want you to have a wonderful experience studying

at Trinity, and it is therefore important that you allocate

sufficient 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

Health InsuranceAll 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’ wouldn’t

be complete without

sampling and joining

some of our 100

Societies and 50

Sports Clubs.

Clubs and Societies:‘Trinity wouldn’t be Trinity without its Clubs and Societies’‘The Trinity Experience’ wouldn’t 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

surfing. 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 RequirementsUndergraduate ProgrammesEntry 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 qualification which is

considered to be equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate. All applicants must fulfill

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 specific 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 Office to confirm that your national

qualification satisfies the general entrance requirements.

Postgraduate ProgrammesTaught 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 Office.

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 first

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 Office.

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English Language RequirementsAll students applying to an undergraduate or postgraduate

course of study, including Visiting Students, whose

first 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 Proficiency 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.

Pre University English Language ProgrammesThe 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 University’s 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


Web: www.ces-schools.com

Emerald Cultural Institute,

10 Palmerston Park, Rathgar, Dublin 6, Ireland

Tel: 353 1 4973361

Fax: 353 1 4975008


Web: www.eci.ie

“People in Trinity are very open-minded and I’ve met students from all over the world and shared so many different cultures. If you come to Trinity, trust me, you won’t want to leave.”Maxime Roland, Poitiers, France, Senior Sophister, Law

“I’ve never studied abroad before, so it was my first experience. And I’m so glad, that Trinity College justified all my hopes. What deeply impressed me was that Trinity has an incredible library, where I managed to find most of the books required for my degree. I really liked the qualified 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 CollegeTrinity College welcomes applications from suitably qualified 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

first 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 Office,

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

Office, 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

master’s by Research/PhD programme are advised to first 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 Office 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 first check with the International Office regarding the application

process for visiting students at: www.tcd.ie/international/apply/non-eu/visiting/

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Visa and ImmigrationNon 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: [email protected]

“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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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 4½ 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 first

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


Master in Education 1 year M.Ed.


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


Doctorate in Texts, Contexts, Cultures (Ph.D.) 4 years Ph.D.

M.Phil. Courses

Gender and Women’s 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


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.


Old Irish 1 year P.Grad.Dip.

SCHOOL OF LAW


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


Doctorate in Clinical Psychology 3 years D.Clin.Psych.

M.Sc. Courses

Applied Psychology 1 year M.Sc.

Counselling Psychology 2 years M.Sc.


Applied Behaviour Analysis 1 year P.Grad.Dip

Higher Diplomas

Higher Diploma in Psychology 2 years H.Dip.Psych

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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


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


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.


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


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


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.


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.


Oncological Nursing 1 year P.Grad.Dip.

Specialist Nursing 1 year P.Grad.Dip.

Higher Diplomas

Children’s 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.

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