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Discover Trinity
Everything You Need to Know to Apply
www.tcd.ie/study
Contents
WELCOME TO TRINITY
Discover Trinity 1
Trinity by Numbers 2
Trinity’s Location 3
Undergraduate Applicants 5
Undergraduate Courses 6
Joint Honours and Single Honours Degrees 7
Columbia Dual BA Program 8
Undergraduate Applicant Guide 9
Top FAQs for US Applicants 10
Trinity’s Top 10 Courses 11
US Open Days 2021 12
Postgraduate Courses 13
Postgraduate Applicant Guide 15
Postgraduate Research 17
Cost to Attend 18
Student Accommodation 19
Campus Tours 20
Career Opportunities 21
Opportunities Abroad 22
Student Life and Supports 23
A Sustainable University 25
International Student Supports 26
Contact Us 29
2020-2021 Term Dates 21 September 2020 Orientation for Undergraduate Visiting/Erasmus and Postgraduates 28 September 2020 Orientation for new first year Undergraduates 28 September 2020 Semester 1 teaching begins for UG continuing and Postgraduates 05 October 2020 Semester 1 teaching begins for new Undergraduates 20 December 2020 Semester 1 ends 11 January 2021 *Assessment begins 1 February 2021 Semester 2 teaching begins 26 - 30 April 2021 Trinity Week 10 May 2021 *Assessment begins 6 June 2021 Semester 2 ends *Note additional/contingency days may be required outside of the formal assessment/reassessment weeks See www.tcd.ie/calendar for more YOUR UNIVERSITY YOUR EXPERIENCE TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN 3 INSPIRING GENERATIONS
Discover Trinity
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has been inspiring generations of
brilliant thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity is an international university, steeped in
history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.
World Rankings Your Career Strong Research
Trinity is ranked 1 in Ireland
st
Trinity is committed to preparing Reputation
and 101st in the world (QS World our students for the ever-changing Our students receive a
University Ranking 2021). Trinity challenges of the 21st century world-class education in a
also ranks in the top 100 in 18 workplace. Trinity ranks in the research-centred, collaborative
subjects, globally (QS World Top 100 in the World for Graduate environment and have the
University Rankings 2020). Employability (QS Graduate opportunity to work with global
Employability Rankings 2020). Find leaders in their field. Trinity is
Our Vibrant Campus Life out more at: www.tcd.ie/careers also the only Irish member of
the prestigious League of 23
With over 170 clubs and societies, European Research Universities
including many international
Join Our
Diverse Community (LERU). Find out more at:
groups, there’s something for www.tcd.ie/research
everyone. At Trinity, involvement Our current students come from 120
in student organisations is an countries around the world. 28% of
integral part of your education. the student body are from outside
Join Our Esteemed Alumni
Find out more at www.tcd.ie/ of Ireland, providing a truly global Trinity has produced some of the
students/clubs-societies community. world’s finest and most enquiring
minds including the writers
The Trinity Welcome International Reputation Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett
Trinity is Ireland’s most international (Nobel Laureate), the scientists
A warm Trinity welcome awaits William Rowan Hamilton and
all our students. We believe that a university, ranked 17 in the world Ernest Walton (Nobel Laureate)
th
diverse campus adds to the Trinity by the Times Higher Education
and the former President of
experience for everyone, enhances 2020. Trinity is also 1st in Europe for Ireland and United Nations High
their personal development producing entrepreneurs for the 6th
and enriches the culture of the year in a row. (PitchBook Universities Commissioner for Human Rights,
Report 2020). Mary Robinson.
university. Trinity is an open and
inclusive university and we are
proud to hold these values.
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Trinity by Numbers
101st 1st in Europe for producing
Entrepreneurs for the
6th year in a row
2021 (Pitchbook Universities Report 2020)
Ireland’s Leading University 101st World Ranking
(QS and THE World University Rankings 2021) (QS World University Rankings 2021)
1592 Ranked as Ireland’s
Most Innovative University
(Reuters Most Innovative
European Universities 2019)
1592 8th Most International
Year in which Trinity University in the World
was founded (Times Higher Education Ranking 2021)
250+ partner universities around
the world for student exchanges
28% of the student body are 170+ Sports clubs and
from outside of Ireland, student societies
from 120 countries 131,000 Trinity alumni (graduates)
in over 148 countries worldwide
TRINITY TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN
THE WORLD FOR 18 SUBJECTS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES LAW SPORTS-RELATED SUBJECTS
CHEMISTRY MATERIALS SCIENCE THEOLOGY, DIVINITY AND
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
CLASSICS AND ANCIENT MODERN LANGUAGES
HISTORY*
NURSING*
COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS PERFORMING ARTS
EDUCATION PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY*
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLITICS AND
AND LITERATURE* INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
GEOGRAPHY SOCIAL POLICY AND
ADMINISTRATION
HISTORY
(QS World Rankings 2020) 2
*Ranked Top 50 in the QS World Rankings 2020
Trinity’s Location
Why Ireland?
Ireland is a member of the
European Union and is located
in the North Atlantic beside the
UK. Ireland is an English-speaking
country with a young, vibrant
Ireland is ranked in the
population. It boasts a unique
Top 12 Safest Countries combination of cosmopolitan
in the world cities, breath-taking scenery, idyllic
(Global Peace Index 2020) countryside and historic sites.
The country is a European hub
for innovation and industry with
global companies such as Google,
Facebook, Microsoft, Intel, Pfizer
and HP based here.
Ireland has been renowned for its
people, music, literature and art for Everything the city has to offer
centuries. It is world-famous for its is easily accessible to Trinity
Ireland is an friendly citizens and warm welcomes. students from shops, restaurants
English speaking and coffee shops to theatres,
country
museums and clubs, ensuring
Your University, Your City that there is always something
Trinity’s is a unique, walled campus exciting for students to enjoy.
located in the heart of one of the If you want to take time out to
most popular and safest cities relax in nature, the city’s parks
in the world. Dublin is a vibrant, (including Phoenix Park, one
young and multicultural European of the largest urban parks in
capital, which ranks as the 37th Europe), an easily accessible
best student city in the world (QS coastline, beaches and the Dublin
World’s Best Student Cities 2019). Mountains are all close by.
Ireland is the
7th most competitive
economy in the world
according to IMD
(IDA 2019)
Stay Back Visa
Combine your academic
work with experience
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Dublin Innovation District Be at the Centre of Things
Trinity’s location is also Trinity’s central location makes
advantageous when you are looking it highly accessible for all forms
for a job. Dublin’s Innovation of public transport: Trinity has its
District, the ‘Silicon Docks’ is own LUAS (tram) station, there
within walking distance, as is the is a DART (Dublin’s suburban
International Financial Services rail system) station opposite the
Centre, and a large number of other campus and a large number of
businesses and organisations which Dublin’s bus services pass by the
have their Irish headquarters in University. Dublin airport is 13km
Dublin. Dublin is also home to many (8 miles) from the campus and is
global corporations across a range directly accessible via bus or taxi.
of sectors. Find out more at:
www.tcd.ie/maps
Isabella Irving – USA
Undergraduate: Engineering
“During my application process, I decided to research multiple Did you know?
international schools. My aim was to broaden my horizons
and immerse myself in a different culture during my college Dublin is ranked 37th
years. Trinity specifically stood out to me due to its prestigious Best Student City in
global recognition and the high regard held for its alumni. The the world
picturesque cobblestone streets, the lively atmosphere, the (QS Rankings 2019)
beautiful old buildings, Georgian doors and general ambiance
unique to Dublin make it a very special place.”
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Undergraduate Applicants
Information Guide for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students choose Trinity Electives Open Modules
from a wide range of full-time four-
year courses, covering all disciplines. Trinity aims to provide the broadest Open Modules are modules
These include flexible subject possible education and encourages that are taught as part of
combinations in three faculties: Arts, its students to develop their critical other programmes but are
Humanities and Social Sciences; thinking by taking an Elective complementary and related to
Engineering, Mathematics and outside their main disciplines. your own programme of study.
Science; and Health Sciences. The Trinity Electives are available to Choosing Open Modules will allow
range of offerings at Trinity allows students from disciplines across you to broaden your perspective
students to focus on the areas that the University. Each course will on your core discipline(s) through
interest them most. release sufficient credit to enable exposure to knowledge, skills
A full list of courses is available at: students to select their Trinity and ways of thinking associated
www.tcd.ie/courses Elective modules. The suite of Trinity with related fields. Open Modules
Electives will link to the University’s will provide you with a wealth of
current strategic research themes, opportunities to enrich the study
Visa Requirements broaden student knowledge of of your core curriculum and to
If you are a citizen of the European key societal challenges or cover develop the Trinity Graduate
Union (EU), you do not need a visa languages and cultures. Attributes.
Find out more at:
to enter and live in Ireland. Students Discover more at:
www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/
from North America do not require www.tcd.ie/trinity-electives/electives
your-trinity-education
a visa for Ireland. The list of visa-
required countries can be found at Below are some of Trinity’s electives:
the INIS website: www.inis.gov.ie. ▶ The Art of the Megacity Understanding Ireland
Visa letters can be generated by visiting ▶ Cancer: The Patient Journey Programme
the my.tcd.ie portal and selecting ‘My ▶ Chinese Language and Culture Trinity also provides the
Applications’ and clicking on Generate ▶ Cultures and Societies of the Understanding Ireland Smart
Visa Letter. If assistance is required Middle East and North Africa Start Programme, which offers
please email ▶ Design Thinking international students a fantastic
academic.registry@tcd.ie ▶ Emergence of Technologies foundation for settling into their
▶ Energy in the 21 Century
st time at Trinity. The week-long
It is important to note that ALL non- ▶ Engaging in the Digital World programme is unique in providing
EU students, whether visa-required ▶ The EthicsLab: Responsible Action both an orientation to life in Trinity
or not, must register with the Irish in the Real World and an academic introduction to
Naturalisation and Immigration ▶ From Planets to the Cosmos understanding Irish culture – all
Service (INIS) for permission to ▶ Irish Language and Culture
before normal teaching begins. To
remain in the state. Students must ▶ Toolkit for a Smart and
read more about the programme,
show their offer letter at airport please visit:
Sustainable World
immigration where they will receive www.tcd.ie/study/international/
▶ Vaccines - Friend or Foe?
a temporary stamp in their passport. pre-session-programmes
They must register with INIS within Find out more at:
the time limit specified on their www.tcd.ie/trinity-electives/electives To find out more visit:
temporary stamp. www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/
your-trinity-education
How to Apply
1. Go to www.tcd.ie/courses and find the course you love.
2. Read the user guide for non-EU applicants:
www.tcd.ie/study/international/howto-apply
3. Apply by selecting the ‘Non-EU Application’ link under the course
description. You can save your application and return to it, but
remember to submit it when you’re finished.
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Undergraduate Courses
Trinity offers a broad range of undergraduate degree courses, see below.
Find out more at www.tcd.ie/courses
Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences
Global Business Middle Eastern, Jewish and Genetics
Business, Economic and Islamic Civilisations (JH) Human Genetics
Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) Modern Languages** Immunology
Business Studies and a Language Modern Language plus another Microbiology
(French, German, Russian, Polish or Spanish) Molecular Medicine
subject (JH) Neuroscience
Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Music Physiology
Classics: Ancient History and Music (JH) Zoology
Archaeology (JH) Chemical Sciences with
Music Education
Classical Civilisation (JH) specialisations in:
Philosophy
Classical Languages (JH) Chemistry
Philosophy (JH) Chemistry with Biosciences
Clinical Speech and Language Studies
Philosophy, Political Science, Chemistry with Molecular
Computer Science and Business (JH) Economics and Sociology (P.P.E.S.) Modelling
Computer Science, Linguistics and Political Science (JH) Medicinal Chemistry
a Language Nanoscience
Psychology
Deaf Studies Geography and Geoscience with
Religion
Drama and Theatre Studies specialisations in:
Religion (JH) Geography
Drama Studies (JH)
Social Policy (JH) Geoscience
Drama: Bachelor in Acting (The Lir)
Social Studies (Social Work) Physical Sciences with specialisations in:
Drama: Foundation Diploma in Acting Physics
and Theatre (The Lir) Sociology (JH)
Trinity College Dublin and Columbia Physics and Astrophysics
Drama: Bachelor in Stage Management Nanoscience
and Technical Theatre (The Lir) University Dual BA Programme
Mathematics
Early and Modern Irish Theoretical Physics
Economics (JH)
Engineering, Mathematics
English Studies
and Science
English Literature (JH) Computer Science Health Sciences
European Studies Computer Science Clinical Speech and Language Studies
Film Computer Science and Business (JH) Dentistry
Computer Science, Linguistics and
Film (JH) a Language Dental Hygiene
Geography (JH) Management Science and Information Dental Nursing
History Systems Studies (M.S.I.S.S.) Dental Science
History (JH) Engineering Dental Technology
Engineering (common entry), Dental: Orthodontic Therapy
History: Ancient and Medieval History
and Culture with specialisations in:
Biomedical Engineering Human Health and Disease
History and Political Science (JH) Civil, Structural and Environmental Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Joint degree
History of Art and Architecture Engineering with Technological University of Dublin)
History of Art and Architecture (JH) Computer Engineering Medicine
Law Electronic Engineering Nursing*
Electronic & Computer Engineering
Law (JH) Mechanical and Manufacturing General Nursing*
Law and French/German Engineering General Nursing (Adelaide)*
Law and Business (JH) Engineering with Management Mental Health Nursing*
Law and History (JH) Environmental Science and Intellectual Disability Nursing*
Engineering
Law and Political Science (JH) Integrated Children’s and General Nursing*
Science and Mathematics
Linguistics (JH) Science Occupational Therapy
Mathematics (JH) Biological and Biomedical Sciences Pharmacy
Middle Eastern and European with specialisations in: Physiotherapy
Languages and Cultures Biochemistry Radiation Therapy
Botany
Note: JH stands for Joint Honours Environmental Sciences
* Nursing not eligible for US students. ** Modern Languages offered are French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish.
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Joint Honours/ Single Honours Degrees
For Arts, Humanities and Social at graduation. Choosing a single
Sciences students with multiple honours course, you will focus on
academic interests, a Joint one subject throughout your time Joseph Lanzillotta
Honours (JH) degree programme at Trinity. – USA
is available. Joint Honours entry Undergraduate: Business
courses provide you with an Find out more at:
opportunity to study two subjects www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ “I chose trinity to study
business internationally
to obtain an award in both subjects your-trinity-pathways
and stand out as the only
graduate of my 600-student
high school class who
Flexible Pathways of Study chose a university outside
of the United States. I
We recognise that students’ interests evolve over time. ultimately turned down
The pathways below give you the flexibility to focus or a full scholarship to an
expand your domains of interest over your years at Trinity. American university to
attend Trinity. Dublin is an
exciting city to live in and
Single Honours an easy one to get out of
when you want to take a
SINGLE HONOURS SUBJECT
breath and enjoy Ireland’s
natural beauty. ”
Minor in a
Single Honours Award in Subject Major in Subject New Subject
Joint Honours
SUBJECT 1 & SUBJECT 2
Single Major in JOINT HONOURS Major in Single
Honours in Subject 1 Subject 2 Honours in
Subject 1 Subject 2
Minor in Subject 1 Subject 2 Minor in
Subject 2 Subject 1
Liam Grugan – USA
Undergraduate: Middle Eastern and European Languages
and Cultures (Dual BA with Columbia University)
“My experience thus far in Dublin has been nothing short
of romantic. Every morning, on my way to class, I pass the
location of a photo taken of me on a tour of Trinity when I was
five. I have already made loads of friends in my course just
from hanging out on and off campus. Everyone at Trinity wants
you to succeed: your tutors, lecturers, tutorials, peers, etc. are
Above: Liam Grugan, Undergraduate: Middle
all hoping for you to thrive.” Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
(Dual BA with Columbia University)
7Two Degrees • Two Universities • Four Years
The Dual BA Program is adopting a
Dual BA Program Admissions one-year test-optional policy for first-
The Dual BA between Trinity Applicants to the Dual BA Program year Anglophone applicants for the
and Columbia University offers apply by 2 January for fall enrolment. fall of 2021. For further information
students an international The admissions process includes a visit tcd.gs.columbia.edu.
educational experience across two review of the applicant’s academic
continents and at two world-class history, letters of recommendation,
Interviews
universities. Students graduate a personal essay, and an interview
from the Dual BA with two degrees, conducted in English. Interested Applicants will receive an update
one from Trinity and one from applicants are encouraged to preview on their application status by early
Columbia. Programs are available a PDF version of the application (for March. Those invited for an interview
in both the Faculty of Arts, reference use only) before starting an will be prompted to schedule a
Humanities, and Social Sciences electronic application. Applications time to meet with the admissions
and in the Faculty of Engineering, will be reviewed by a joint committee committee either in person in New
Maths, and Sciences. During your featuring admissions representatives York, Dublin or via teleconference.
studies, years one and two are from both Columbia and Trinity. Any student deemed eligible for
spent at Trinity and the final two EU fee status should also apply
years at Columbia. to Trinity through the Central
Applications Office (CAO)
www.cao.ie
TRINITY DEGREE COLUMBIA MAJOR
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Classics & Classical Studies Ancient Studies Archaeology
English Studies English Studies
History Political Science Hispanic Studies French
European Studies
German Literature & Cultural History Italian Slavic Studies
Film Film and Media Studies
History History
Art History Art History & Visual Arts
History of Art and Architecture
History & Theory of Architecture
Middle Eastern and Middle East, South Asian & African Studies Religion
European Languages and Cultures History Political Science
Philosophy Philosophy
Religion Philosophy Religion
Engineering, Mathematics, and Science
Geoscience: Geography and Geosciences Earth Science Find out more at:
tcd.gs.columbia.edu
Neuroscience: Biological and Neuroscience and Behavior
Biomedical Sciences
8Applicant Guide Key Dates for Entry
For US Undergraduate Students September 2021
▶ Applications are due to open Nov 1st 2020
Applicants from the US would normally ▶ Applications close June 2021
be defined as non- EU applicants.
There are two different pathways for ▶ We advise our Applicants to Apply
applications and fees in Ireland. NOTE: by February 1st 2021 to ensure you
SAT subject test and AP scores receive a decision by April 1st 2021
Find the correct pathway for you at
www.tcd.ie/study/apply/making- are not mandatory. However, ▶ Accept offer by May 1st 2021
an-application. results in relevant subjects will ▶ Trinity College Dublin has a rolling
be reviewed. admission after May 1st throughout
Application June 2021
High School Transcript
Requirements
Minimum GPA: Your predictive grades are used
Due to the ongoing challenges 3.3 on 4.0 unweighted scale
facing students seeking to sit to make conditional offers. Full
standardized tests and the (B+ average) examination results are reviewed for
continued impact of COVID-19, Specific Class Requirements: a final decision.
Trinity admissions office will English, Mathematics, a second References
consider alternative evidence language and three further subjects
from students applying for entry Some courses have subject Provide email addresses for one
in 2021/22. In lieu of standardised requirements, for example: counsellor and one teacher and
tests, the admissions office ▶ Engineering: maths for four years
make sure your referees know to
will consider criteria including: expect a direct email request
▶ Science courses: two different
GPA, academic transcripts, two sciences in 3rd and 4th years from Trinity.
references, a personal statement Upload a transcript with
for your application. We will also your application. Personal Statement
consider other academic criteria Trinity reviews your high school’s 500 words on why you are
such as Advanced Placement grading model and looks for a considering Trinity and the specific
courses (APs), college and honours positive trajectory in your grades. course you have chosen, how you
level classes with strong grades Because you are applying to a see yourself contributing to the
where relevant to the programme/ specific course, the Admissions team Trinity community and what you see
major for which you are applying. also looks to see if you have taken yourself doing with your degree.
You may submit any SAT/ACT all of the courses available at your
test scores you have been able to school in your chosen subject area.
take if you also wish them to be Trinity is part of Naviance
Your final transcript must be sent
considered.
by your school at the end of your Trinity does not use the
Standardised Test Scores 4th year. Common App or UCAS
Minimum scores for consideration Trinity does not offer
IB Diploma Requirements early decision
New SAT: 1290
3 subjects at grade 5 Higher Level
▶ Min. 500 in: and 3 subjects at grade 4 Standard
– Evidence-based reading and Level, including English, mathematics
writing and a language. Some courses
– Math require specific subjects such as HL
▶ No essay required
Mathematics or a science subject.
A minimum score of 1290 on any Overall IB point requirements vary
two of the Critical Reading, Math by course and range from 28 to 40,
and Writing sections and no score including bonus points.
less than 500.
For more information on IB
OR requirements visit: NOTE:
ACT: 28/29 www.tcd.ie/study/apply/ Self-report test scores and
Cumulative, without writing admissionrequirements/ have scores sent to Trinity
Subject test and AP scores are undergraduate (SAT: 2494/ACT: 5230)
not mandatory.
9Top FAQs
For US applicants
Applying Studying at Trinity modules will be available via the
my.tcd.ie portal and from your
▶ What’s the top tip for applying ▶ Can I change my major? programme office.
from the US? Students apply and are admitted
Firstly, reach out to your local to a specific course. There are no Electives are available to students
Trinity representative. We “General Education” requirements; from all disciplines across the
have a number of in-country students begin their specific university. Optional language
representatives that provide a course of study immediately. modules are among these and
host of supports, from individual Changes are made by students include Irish, French, Spanish,
meetings, video calls and each year however changing to German, Croatian, Korean,
group webinars, to help with another course is challenging Japanese and Mandarin. Discover
all aspects of Trinity life. All our and uncommon. Changes are more at: www.tcd.ie/trinity-electives.
representatives can be found on considered on a case-by-case basis.
the back cover of this guide or at: Typical degree workload: 60 credits
www.tcd.ie/study/country/usa. ▶ Do you have Study Abroad per year (240 to graduate) and
programmes? 300 for 5-year masters degrees. All
▶ What percentage of students Trinity offers the opportunity to modules are 5 or 10 credits, so you
does Trinity accept? study in over 250 universities take between 3 and 6 modules per
We receive hundreds of US around the world. Some courses, semester (balanced at 30 credits
applications and can accept a particularly those with language per semester). Final year Capstone
much higher percent of qualified components, require that some projects are 20 credits
applicants than top US schools. time be spent outside of Ireland.
Our rankings do not depend on Other courses may have direct links Life at Trinity
percent of students accepted. with corresponding departments in
international partner universities. ▶ Do I need a visa from the
▶ Is a Trinity degree recognised in See www.tcd.ie/study/study- United States?
the US? abroad for further information. Students who are United States
Our 4-year degree programmes nationals do not require a visa
are recognised globally. US ▶ How many students to enter Ireland. However once you
employers have strong awareness attend Trinity? are here you will still be required
of Trinity’s history of academic Trinity has about 13,500 to register with the Irish
excellence. There are strong undergraduate and 5,500 Naturalisation and Immigration
alumni networks in most major postgraduate students. Service (INIS) after arrival. To see if
US cities and around the world, Approximately 28% of students you require a visa for Ireland
creating opportunities for come from over 120 countries visit: www.inis.gov.ie/en/IN
mentoring and networking for all outside of Ireland. Students
graduates. coming from the US make up ▶ What support is available for
approximately 5% of the total international students?
student body. Each undergraduate student has
Fees and Funding a personal tutor. This is a faculty
▶ Are scholarships available? ▶ What is the average class size?
member assigned to advise, guide
Trinity offers a number of Class size varies from course to and be a source of support for any
scholarships for prospective and course. Some large courses, like issue that may impact a student’s
current students. Full scholarship BESS (Business, Economic and academic life.
information is available Social Studies), will have 1st and In addition, the Global Room
here: www.tcd.ie/study/ 2nd year lectures of over 150 www.tcd.ie/study/international/
international/scholarships. people, along with small-group trinity-life/global-room offers a
tutorials of 15-20. Smaller courses student support officer and team
▶ Does Trinity offer financial aid? like Art History or Classics will have of ambassadors trained in working
Trinity participates in the US Direct fewer students in each class. Third- with international students.
Loan Program. You will find details and fourth-year modules will be
significantly smaller. All students have access to the
of all Trinity sourced scholarships health centre, counselling service,
at www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/ Students’ Union welfare officer
▶ What will my timetable look like?
fees-and-payments/federal-aid. and learning support. See more
Any regional or local US Can I choose my classes?
Timetable details for lectures, supports on page 26.
scholarships that do not specifically
exclude non-US universities can seminars and other scheduled
also be used at Trinity. teaching events for your selected
10Trinity’s Top 10 Courses
Business Courses P.P.E.S (Philosophy, Political History and Political
Business, Economics, Social Science, Economics, Sociology) Science (HistPol)
Studies, or B.E.S.S., is a uniquely The P.P.E.S. programme is the only The four-year programme allows
flexible degree programme university degree in Ireland where students to lay firm foundations
offering you 10 different degree students can combine the study in both disciplines in the first two
options across the disciplines of of Philosophy, Political Science, years. The final two years of the
Business, Economics, Political Economics and Sociology in an programme then allow students
Science and Sociology. The engaging degree. the chance to study several
Trinity Global Business Degree is specialist modules in-depth.
a unique programme, designed
for students who wish to focus on Engineering Law
business from the very beginning The School of Engineering at
of their degree. Innovation and Trinity’s School of Law is Ireland’s
Trinity continuously benchmarks
entrepreneurship are key pillars of oldest and most internationally
itself against the top international
this dynamic new programme. renowned law school. With a
engineering schools and offers
distinguished team of professors
outstanding teaching by engineers
and lecturers, the Law School
European Studies who are at the forefront of their
attracts students of the highest
field worldwide.
European Studies at Trinity offers caliber from Ireland and abroad.
a unique and broad range of
languages and subjects for study Science Computer Science
and draws on the expertise and Students can study for an honours
The four-year undergraduate
dedication of lecturers from a range degree over four years, and also
degree programmes in Science are
of subjects. European Studies have the option to study for a
diverse, progressive and exciting,
attracts students with strong fifth year leading to a M.Sc. in
and offer students a wide choice of
potential from Ireland and abroad. Computer Science.
specializations including the very
popular Biological and Biomedical
English Science course. There are excellent Psychology
career prospects across the whole
Trinity English courses have Students are encouraged to become
spectrum of the Sciences. Students
been designed to develop actively involved in our ongoing
are encouraged to become actively
independence of critical thought research, particularly in the third and
involved in our ongoing research,
and the articulation of informed fourth years of their studies.
particularly in the third and fourth
discussion, both oral and written.
years of their studies.
11Our 2021 US Hybrid
Open Days
Spend a virtual day on campus without leaving your country.
Take an enhanced virtual campus tour. Talk to our US students, staff and our alumni. Learn
about the oldest student societies in the world.
Our US Team will endeavour to meet all our Offer Holders and Families around these events.
Please keep up to date with all these events and more on our website as dates may change.
www.tcd.ie/study/country/usa/open-day
South East Information Session Boston Open Day
18 MARCH 2021 27 MARCH 2021
Chicago Information Session New York Open Day
20 MARCH 2021 28 MARCH 2021
Los Angeles Information Session New York City Information Session
22 MARCH 2021 29 MARCH 2021
Denver Information Session Texas Information Session
23 MARCH 2021 30 MARCH 2021
Seattle Information Session Philadelphia Information Session
24 MARCH 2021 31 MARCH 2021
San Francisco Information Session Washington D.C Information Session
25 MARCH 2021 1 APRIL 2021
12Postgraduate Courses
Arts, Humanities
and Social Sciences
School of Business School of Histories School of Linguistic, Speech and
Business Analytics (M.Sc.) and Humanities Communication Sciences
Digital Marketing Strategy (M.Sc.) Art History (M.Phil.) Applied Linguistics (M.Phil.)
Entrepreneurship (M.Sc.) Classics (M.Phil.) Chinese Studies (M.Phil.)
Finance (M.Sc.) Early Modern History (M.Phil.) Clinical Speech and Language
Financial Risk Management (M.Sc.) Environmental History (M.Phil.) Studies (M.Sc.)
Human Resource Management (M.Sc.) Gender and Women’s Studies (M.Phil.) English Language Teaching (M.Phil.)
International Management (M.Sc.) International History (M.Phil.) Linguistics (M.Phil.)
Management (M.Sc.) Medieval Studies (M.Phil.) Speech and Language
Marketing (M.Sc.) Modern Irish History (M.Phil.) Processing (M.Phil.)
Public History and Cultural
Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) School of Psychology
Operations and Supply Chain Heritage (M.Phil.) Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.)
Management (M.Sc.) School of Languages, Literatures Applied Psychology (M.Sc.)
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Cultural Studies Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych.)
Comparative Literature (M.Phil.) Counselling Psychology
School of Creative Arts
(Drama, Film and Music) Digital Humanities and Culture (M.Phil.) (D.Couns.Psych.)
Film Studies (M.Phil.) Early Irish (M.Phil.) Psychoanalytic Studies (M.Phil.)
Playwriting (M.F.A.) Identities and Cultures of Psychology (H.Dip.) - Psychology
Stage Design (M.F.A.) Europe (M.Phil.) Conversion Course
Theatre Directing (M.F.A.) Literary Translation (M.Phil.) School of Religion
Theatre and Performance (M.Phil.) School of Law Christian Theology (M.Phil.)
School of Education Intellectual Property and Christian Theology (P.Grad.Dip.)
Master in Education (M.Ed.) Information Technology Law (LL.M.) Conflict Resolution and
Professional Masters Education (P.M.E.) International and Comparative Reconciliation (M.Phil.)
Law (LL.M.) Intercultural Theology and
School of English
International and European Interreligious Studies (M.Phil.)
Children’s Literature (M.Phil.)
Business Law (LL.M.) International Peace Studies (M.Phil.)
Creative Writing (M.Phil.)
Law and Finance (M.Sc.) School of Social Sciences
Irish Writing (M.Phil.)
Laws (LL.M.) and Philosophy
Modern and Contemporary
Literary Studies (M.Phil.) Comparative Social Change (M.Sc.)
Economics (M.Sc.)
International Politics (M.Sc.)
Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Race, Ethnicity, Conflict (M.Phil.)
School of Social Work and
Social Policy
Applied Social Research (M.Sc.)
Social Work (M.S.W.)
13Engineering, Mathematics
and Science
School of Biochemistry School of Engineering School of Natural Sciences
and Immunology Biomedical Engineering (M.Sc.) Biodiversity and Conservation (M.Sc.)
Immunology (M.Sc.) Electronic Information Development Practice (M.Sc.)
Immunotherapeutics (M.Sc.) Engineering (M.Sc.) Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.)
School of Computer Science Engineering (Environmental / Smart and Sustainable Cities (M.Sc.)
and Statistics Structural and Geotechnical / School of Physics
Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Transport/ Sustainable Energy) (M.Sc.) Energy Science (M.Sc.)
Augmented and Virtual Reality Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.)
Computer Science (M.Sc.) Music and Media Technologies (M.Phil.)
- Data Science
School of Mathematics
Computer Science (M.Sc.) -
High Performance Computing (M.Sc.)
Future Networked Systems
Quantum Fields, Strings and
Computer Science (M.Sc.) -
Gravity (M.Sc.)
Intelligent Systems
Interactive Digital Media (M.Sc.)
Health Sciences
School of Dental Science School of Nursing and Midwifery
Dental Surgery (D.Ch.Dent.) Ageing Health & Wellbeing in
School of Medicine Intellectual Disability (M.Sc.)
Addiction Recovery (M.Sc.) Children’s Nursing (H.Dip.)
Biomedical Sciences Community Health (M.Sc.)
(Intercalated) (M.Sc.) Dementia (M.Sc.)
Cancer Survivorship (M.Sc.) Mental Health (M.Sc.)
Diagnostic Radiography (M.Sc.) Midwifery (H.Dip.)
Entrepreneurship Biotech & Midwifery Practice and
Pharma (P.Grad.Dip) Leadership (M.Sc.)
Genomic Medicine (M.Sc.) Nursing (M.Sc.)
Global Health (M.Sc.) Nursing - Child Health
Healthcare Infection and Wellbeing (M.Sc.)
Management (M.Sc.) School of Pharmacy and
Healthcare Innovation (P.Grad.Dip.) Pharmaceutical Sciences
Molecular Medicine (M.Sc.) Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc.)
Neuroscience (M.Sc.) Trinity offers a broad range of
full-time masters programmes.
Sports and Exercise Medicine (M.Sc.) Find out more at:
Translational Oncology (M.Sc.) www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate
Note: All Postgraduate courses are subject to change
14Applicant Guide
For US Postgraduate Students
Application Process Online Applications Once you have submitted an
online application you will be sent
Entry to Irish universities is All course information and online an acknowledgment email to the
competitive, and no graduate application details are available at email address you provided when
applicant, from Ireland or any other www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate setting up your user account on
country has an automatic right to my.tcd.ie applicant portal.
admission. Most courses at Trinity All applications for postgraduate The applicant portal will
have a restricted number of places research and taught programmes allow you to send and receive
available for postgraduate students. should be made online by logging communications in respect of
on to my.tcd.ie. your application to Trinity. You
The range of studies on offer will be able to track the progress
is vast and the standard set for Throughout the application of your application at every
postgraduate study is exceptionally and admission process, stage of the admissions process;
high. This combination, together communications between Trinity update your personal information,
with the range of ancillary facilities and the applicant will primarily be view decisions made on your
in the immediate vicinity of via online messaging within the application(s) and accept or refuse
the University, offers an almost my.tcd.ie portal, and via email. any offers you may receive.
unparalleled learning experience Please note that incomplete
to all postgraduate students. applications cannot be processed.
Applicants should make all International Students
reasonable effort prior to
registration to ensure that Visa Requirements
the course/programme they If you are a citizen of the European
are registering for meets their Union (EU), you do not need a visa
expectations by: to enter and live in Ireland. Students
from North America do not require a
▶ Contacting the relevant course
visa for Ireland. The list of visa-required
co-ordinator or prospective countries can be found at the INIS
supervisor/research director. website: www.inis.gov.ie. Visa
letters can be generated by visiting
▶ Accessing all information available
the my.tcd.ie portal and selecting
on the courses website ‘My Applications’ and clicking on
Generate Visa Letter.
www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate
If assistance is required please
and the specific school/course web
pages linked on this site. email academic.registry@tcd.ie.
It is important to note that ALL non-
EU students, whether visa-required
or not, must register with the Irish
Naturalisation and Immigration
Service (INIS) for permission to
remain in the state. Students must
show their offer letter at airport
immigration where they will
receive a temporary stamp in their
passport. They must register with
INIS within the time limit specified
on their temporary stamp.
A specific International Postgraduate Student
Orientation takes place before teaching commences.
Details are available at
www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/postgraduates
15▶ Pearson Test of English
Supporting Documents Entry Requirements
(Academic) - PTE Academic: a
When you apply for a postgraduate Postgraduate study in Trinity is minimum score of 63 to be eligible
course online, you will have the academically challenging and as (with no section score below 59)
option to upload your supporting a result the University has high
documents. The following academic entry requirements. ▶ An award certificate with a
information is required before a Applicants will need to hold: minimum II.1 overall score
decision can be made on your ▶ at least a 2.1 honours degree from Trinity’s Centre for English
application: from an Irish university or Language Learning and Teaching’s
▶ Two Academic References (or
equivalent result from a university Pre-sessional Pathway Programme.
where appropriate clinical referees) in another country Please note that test scores are
▶ Academic transcript(s) which must only valid for two years.
▶ meet the English language
be certified by the issuing body. For further details on these
requirements
Please note that graduates of Trinity English Language Proficiency Tests,
do not need to provide academic Some courses may require please contact the appropriate
transcripts or certified copies of higher standards or require you organisation directly.
degree certificates to take further tests or attend an www.ets.org/toefl
interview. www.ielts.org
▶ Certified copy of degree certificate(s)
www.cambridgeesol.org/exams
Valid passport
English Language
▶
www.tcd.ie/slscs/english/pmpp.php
▶ An application fee of €55 Requirements
(non-refundable) An applicant whose first language
All applicants whose first language
A recognized certificate of English is not English but who has taken
▶
is not English and who have
language competency if English a degree through the medium of
not been educated through the
is not your first language. (See English may be eligible provided
medium of English must present
language requirements). they did not complete their
one of the following qualifications
studies more than two years prior
▶ You may also be required to in the English language:
to admission.
submit further documents e.g. a ▶ IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall
However, some courses may
sample of work in support of your ▶ TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 request applicants to present an
application/additional test results paperbased, 230 computer-based. English language qualification
such as GMAT etc. The test taken here should be under certain circumstances.
If this is necessary for a decision TOEFL IBT
to be made on your application, ▶ University of Cambridge: Please note that the required grade
the document will become a Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or for the IELTS examination may vary
mandatory part of your application. better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) from programme to programme.
▶ Advanced Certificate, Grade C or
Please consult each programme
page at: www.tcd.ie/courses/
better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) postgraduate
Peter Hyatt – USA
Postgraduate: Bioengineering There are two different
pathways for applications and
“Having lived in the US most of my life, I’ve always wanted to fees in Ireland - applicants from
travel to see the rest of the world. The MSc in Bioengineering EU/EEA and non-EU applicants.
matched my specific academic interest unlike any other school Click here to find the right
and it’s in a place that I knew had an amazing and fun culture. pathway for you:
Stepping out of your comfort zone is one of the hardest things www.tcd.ie/study/apply/
to do but is often the first step to making amazing memories. making-an-application
The only thing you’ll regret is not taking your opportunity.”
16Postgraduate Research
at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
Ranked 101st in the world, Trinity Postgraduate Research
is recognised as one of the
world’s leading research-intensive Students
universities and its research As a truly international university,
continues to address issues of we welcome applications from
global, societal and economic prospective postgraduate students
importance. globally and we hope you will
Trinity has research strengths consider choosing Trinity for your
that span the Sciences, Medicine, postgraduate research.
Engineering, Business, Arts and Applications are submitted
Humanities, a spectrum that is online at www.tcd.ie/courses/
mirrored by our broad range of postgraduate/research and
taught postgraduate courses and must include a detailed research
research opportunities at master’s proposal. This is reviewed by the
Funding Opportunities
and doctorate level. Our inspiring relevant School and acceptance
professors are global leaders is dependent on the quality of The University offers postgraduate
in their fields, and they work the proposal and availability of awards which are available only to
alongside students in a common adequate supervision. The Dean students intending to register for
enterprise of discovery. of Graduate Studies then conducts full-time higher research degrees
the final review and approval (i.e. PhD).
Trinity is also the first and only Irish
subsequent to meeting all
university to join the prestigious
criteria. All students undertaking a More information on postgraduate
ranks of the League of European
research degree are assigned to a funding and scholarships can be
Research Universities (LERU). Full
single supervisor, though for some found on our website:
details regarding Trinity’s research
students there may also be an www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/
institutes, centres and themes are
additional advisor. scholarships-funding.
available at www.tcd.ie/research
The University has produced
generations of outstanding Brady Gordon – Canada
graduates including writers Postgraduate: LL.M and PhD in Law
such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel
Beckett; scientists such as William “Choosing to do my LLM and my PhD at Trinity College
Rowan Hamilton and E.T.S. Walton, Dublin was the best choice I could have made for my career,
who won the Nobel Prize for my life and myself. It set me up as an expert in my field, and
splitting the atom, as well as two left me with lifelong friendships with colleagues at leading
Irish presidents, many industry universities and companies all around the world.”
leaders and entrepreneurs.
DID YOU KNOW?
Trinity is the first and only Irish university
to join the prestigious ranks of the League
of European Research Universities (LERU)
17Cost to Attend
For Full-Time International Students
Total Costs for One Academic Year Funding Your Trinity Education
Tuition fees vary by course and are subject to change. Trinity participates in the US Direct Loan Program.
Most undergraduate courses last four years and postgraduate Complete the FAFSA and send your Student Aid
masters programmes last one year. Report (SAR) to Trinity. (Our code is G06842 or
For a full list of course fees and details of fee status please see: 006842-Univ of Dublin Trinity College).
www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments Trinity accepts:
Most international applicants apply as non-EU international ▶ All scholarships and grants that do not stipulate
students. Fee status is based on residency, not citizenship. “for use in US college only.”
There is a non-refundable online application fee of €55 ▶ 529 funds. Providers can contact Trinity directly.
per course. Students are also encouraged to explore external
Living Costs ⁱ funding options in their home countries.
Living Costs in Euro Trinity offers a number of scholarship opportunities
Utilities €1,000 ($1,190) for prospective students interested in studying
Meals ⁱⁱ €3,000 ($3,570) at Ireland’s leading university. Students are also
encouraged to explore external funding options
Books and Miscellaneous €2,500 ($2,975) in their home countries. For more information on
Commuting €1,000 ($1,190) available scholarship please see:
Health Insurance ⁱⁱⁱ €550 ($645) www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships/
undergraduate
Living Costs (excluding accommodation) €8,050 ($9,570)
Undergraduate students
€5,530 ($6,581)
1 Year Housing Trinity Hall iv
– €7,250 ($8,628)
Understanding Ireland: Smart Start
€400 ($476)
(Optional 1-week pre-term programme) v
Postgraduate students
1 Year Housing Private Accommodation vi €8,000 ($9,520)
1 Year Housing Kavanagh Court
€9,880 ($11,757)
(38 week contract)
€13,980 - €15,700
Total Undergraduate Living Costs vii
($16,627 - $18,674)
Total Postgraduate Living Costs viii €16,050 ($19,090)
i
Living costs are calculated per academic year and will vary by each student's lifestyle. Holidays, laundry and clothes are
excluded. Total costs are calculated based on the higher level of living costs and may vary.
ii
Trinity does not offer meal plans. Students cook at home or eat on campus and in the city centre.
iii
Health insurance is required for non-EU students. Average cost is shown above – insurance cost may be lower or higher
depending on policy chosen. More information available at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/trinity-life/arrival
iv
A range of options for undergraduate students are available in Trinity Hall for the academic year. One academic year
Housing Trinity Hall in shared accommodation €5,530- €5,915, private room €7,250.
Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/accommodation/trinity-hall
v
In addition to the undergraduate student costs above, Trinity also offers an optional one week pre-term Understanding
Ireland programme. This optional programme is an additional €400 which also includes the cost of accommodation.
Details at www.tcd.ie/study/international/pre-session-programmes
vi
Average based on a 43-week lease for a double room in a shared, apartment-style accommodation in Dublin.
Prices can vary greatly depending on the type of accommodation chosen.
More information at: www.tcd.ie
Vii
This represents an approximate cost. Converted from Euro to USD at €1/$1.19. This information is current at August 2020
Viii
Fieldwork Costs, Costs of Preparations of Thesis/ Dissertation. Students are personally responsible for the costs involved
if they have to undertake fieldwork as part of their postgraduate programme. They are also responsible for all costs relating
to the preparation and submission of their thesis or dissertation such as typing, binding and photography.
18Student Accommodation
Accommodation
Living in Trinity accommodation
brings a further dimension to your Trinity Hall On Campus
participation in university life. You Trinity Hall is a first year Rooms on campus are primarily
will be living as part of the Trinity undergraduate designated reserved for students in their final
community and will have greater off campus residence. Rooms year and Trinity Scholars; however,
opportunities for getting involved are arranged in self-catering there are a number of rooms on the
in many aspects of student life apartments, with each typically campus suitable for students who
while making lifelong friends. accommodating six persons and have mobility difficulties and who
All undergraduate non-EU first consisting of a mix of single and are capable of independent living.
year students are guaranteed twin en-suite bedrooms with a Students may apply for a room once
accommodation primarily at large, shared kitchen/living room. they have accepted a place in Trinity.
Trinity Hall (the designated Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/ Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/
1st year student residence) or accommodation/trinity-hall accommodation/on-campus
Kavanagh Court. Continuing
undergraduate students and Kavanagh Court Other Options for
postgraduate students may apply International Students
for accommodation on campus Available to undergraduate and
and at Kavanagh Court. For postgraduate students, Kavanagh For students who do not wish
students on Trinity's International Court is a 15 minute walk from to avail of Trinity approved
Foundation Programme, their campus. Apartments are typically accommodation, an alternative
accommodation is guaranteed in 6-bedroom, in single en-suite is to seek private rented
the Marino Institute. rooms with a large shared kitchen/ accommodation, usually
living space. Find out more at: sharing an apartment or a
www.tcd.ie/accommodation/ house with other students. The
kavanagh-court Trinity Students Union (TCDSU)
Accommodation Advisory
Service helps students find
accommodation by providing
them with advice and access to
house-hunting resources.
Find out more at:
www.tcdsuaccommodation.org
Kavanagh Court Trinity Hall
Trinity Accommodation Trinity Accommodation
Dublin Airport
19Campus Tours
Come Visit Trinity
The best way to explore Trinity’s unique,
lively, traditional, urban experience is to
pay us a visit and take a tour of campus. Our
student-led tours are the perfect way to learn
about life at Trinity from a current student.
If you are planning to apply, come visit.
To sign up for a tour please visit:
www.tcd.ie/study/international/visit
Note: subject to COVID-19 restrictions.
We are delighted to bring you our new
Virtual Campus Tour led by our team of
Global Ambassadors which is now available
on Youtube: youtu.be/XMchbHvzMOo
20Career Opportunities
Your Career Journey Eligibility to Work Did you know?
at Trinity
Non-EU nationals who have Trinity is a Top 100
Our graduates are highly sought permission to undertake University for Graduate
after by employers across all undergraduate and postgraduate Employability
sectors and many have gone study in Ireland are entitled to
on to successful careers around take up casual employment, (QS Graduate Employability
Ranking 2020)
the globe. See below for just defined as up to 20 hours part-
a few examples of the diverse time work per week or full-time
organisations that have recruited work during vacation periods
Trinity graduates in recent years. when their coursework for the Innovation and
The Trinity Careers Service year is complete. Entrepreneurship
supports students in exploring On graduation, undergraduate Trinity is committed to empowering
their career ambitions for the students have the possibility our students, enabling them
future and planning how to to stay in Ireland to work for to set up their own companies,
achieve them. one year on the Third Level realise their potential inside and
Find out more about the Careers Graduate Scheme, while eligible outside of the lecture theatre, and
Service at: www.tcd.ie/careers postgraduate students can stay become entrepreneurially-minded
for up to two years. This allows graduates.
students to gain valuable work
experience in Ireland across a As a European leader in student
wide range of industries and entrepreneurship, Trinity has
organisations. Students may also established Tangent, Trinity’s
Caoimhe Tyndall – USA have the option of remaining in Ideas Workspace. This world-
Trinity Neuroscience Ireland for a longer period if they class facility, co-located within an
Graduate and Research expanded Trinity Business School,
Scientist at the Trinity College are able to secure employment offers students, staff and the wider
Institute of Neuroscience that meets the criteria for a Work
Permit. For further information innovation ecosystem a place to
come together to collaborate, build
“Through studying Neuroscience see: www.inis.gov.ie and innovate.
in Trinity, I gained the technical
tools and transferable skills to Opportunities include:
transition well into my career as a ▶ LaunchBox, Tangent’s Student
research scientist. Gaining these Accelerator
transferable skills from both Did you know?
▶ Tangent Pioneers, International
academic and extracurricular Trinity is 1st in Europe Accelerator Programme
sources in Trinity has helped for producing
me to develop my career path entrepreneurs for the ▶ The Provost’s Innovation
and become recognised as high- 6th year in a row Challenge at Tangent
performing talent across many ▶ Undergraduate Certificate in
(Pitchbook Universities
career sectors. ” Report 2020) Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Find out more at:
www.tcd.ie/tangent
Where some of our Trinity graduates are now employed
21Opportunities Abroad
Study, Work and Short-term Study Abroad:
Volunteer Abroad Module Elective
Trinity students can study abroad Some courses also have shorter-
as an integral part of their degree term international field trips
and Trinity has partnership available as elective modules. For
agreements with many other example final year students in our
world-leading universities. Trinity is School of Natural Science can take
a long-standing participant in the a module in Tropical Ecology and
Erasmus Programme for European Conservation. This involves an
exchange and has many other 11-day residential field course in
international exchange partners in East Africa at the Great Rift Valley.
the US, China, Australia, and India Watch some of our students talking
as well as elsewhere in Asia, Africa about their fantastic experiences:
and the Middle East. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K-
79c84Cf4&t=2s
Our students on international
exchanges are able to take
advantage of our International Working Abroad Trinity supports its students
Welcome Programme which going abroad by providing
Trinity’s Careers Service works bursaries, for instance the
connects Trinity students on with employers across the world
exchange abroad with one of our Provost’s travel bursary.
to promote international work
131,000 Trinity alumni based in experience and job opportunities
over 148 countries. to Trinity students and
Trinity students benefit enormously graduates. Gaining international
from their experiences studying experience enhances a student’s
abroad. Find our more via our employability, helps them to
student blog: tcdglobal.wordpress. develop new skills and to gain a
com/category/outbound-students better understanding of working in
an international environment.
Langston Guettinger – USA
History of Art and English Literature Graduate
“My Erasmus year in Prague helped me develop important
life skills such as confidence in my ability to meet challenges. I
emerged from my Erasmus year with a deeper understanding
of myself. As a student of the liberal arts, the city’s artistic and
architectural heritage and its complex political history helped
me understand the relationships between a place, its history,
and its people. I’m now working as an Architectural Historian/
Historic Preservation Specialist at Logan Simpson in the US.”
Check here from more information
on Study Abroad at Trinity:
www.tcd.ie/study/study-abroad
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