Courses by Trinity College Dublin
Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland. It is Ireland’s oldest university. It is also the highest ranked university in the country and one of the world’s top 100.
Overview
Trinity College’s campus is in Dublin city centre, opposite the former Irish Houses of Parliament. The university has three faculties comprising 25 schools. These offer degree and diploma courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Trinity has approximately 17,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university has Past students include the writers Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, the scientists William Rowan Hamilton and Ernest Walton, the political thinker Edmund Burke, and the former President of Ireland Mary Robinson.
The Library of Trinity College is a legal deposit library for Ireland and the United Kingdom. It contains over 4.5 million printed volumes, in addition to significant quantities of maps, music and manuscripts. One of the most noteworthy of these is the world-famous Book of Kells.
History
Founded by royal charter, Trinity College helped to consolidate the rule of the Tudor monarchy in Ireland. Because of this, Trinity was the university of the Protestant Ascendancy for much of its history. Because of this, from 1871 to 1970, the Catholic Church in Ireland forbade its adherents from attending Trinity without permission. From January 1904, the university accepted female students.
Rankings
Trinity has the following international rankings:
- 98th in top 100 world universities
- 31st in the world in Nursing
- 32nd in the world for English Language and Literature
- 39th in the world for Modern Languages
- 43rd in the world for Politics and International Studies
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Introduction to Roman Art and Architecture
Seminar, Classics Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis lecture-only module is an introductory survey of the development and major artistic and technical achievements of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting. The course places art and architecture in its social, political and cultural context. It explores themes such as the representation of the human form, the use of narrative and mythology in art, and…
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Introduction to Roman History
Seminar, Classics Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis lecture-only module, led by Dr Rebecca Usherwood, provides an introductory survey of the history of the Greek and Roman world, from the Greek Archaic age (around 700 BC) to the death of Augustus in 14 AD. The main trends and issues of this period will be explored including colonisation, imperialism, war, the Athenian invention…
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Introduction to the History of Architecture I
Seminar, Arts Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. Dublinhis module offers a survey of architecture up to the end of seventeenth century, with a focus primarily, although not exclusively, on the Western world. It introduces the critical analysis of buildings and the spaces that they occupy considering issues of style, function and technical innovation. Architecture is considered in the context of influential factors…
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Introduction to the History of Art I
Seminar, Art History Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis module offers a survey of art up to the end of seventeenth century, with a focus primarily, although not exclusively, on the Western world. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of artworks, including painting, mosaic, fine metalwork, manuscripts, and sculpture. The module considers such matters as the iconography of major religious and…
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Irish Family History: Intermediate Level
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Local History Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinYou must have completed the introduction module (Introduction to Irish Family History) to enroll in this course. Building on the theoretical foundations of the first year, participants move into experiential learning with the option of project work. We explore the Irish diaspora in all its aspects (military, mercantile, civilian, political, criminal exiles and convicts, adventurers,…
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Irish for Teachers (P.Grad.Cert.)
Irish Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinFoghlaim chumaisc a bheidh i gceist ar an gcúrsa agus beidh idir léachtaí ar line agus ar an láthair i gceist, tar éis an lae scoile, ag an deireadh seachtaine agus le linn laethanta saoire scoile.Mairfidh an cúrsa ar feadh dhá bhliain acadúil, ag tosú Mí Eanáir 2025, agus is cúrsa staidéir páirtaimseartha é. Dearadh…
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Irish Sign Language (ISL) for Beginners
Classroom Based, Sign Language Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course introduces the learners to Irish Sign Language (ISL) and delivers teaching to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Classes are taught by Fourth Year ISL teaching students. The aim is to bring participants up to A1 receptive skills and A1 productive skills, enabling them to engage in a basic conversation…
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Islamic Art and Architecture of the Medieval Mediterranean
Seminar, Art History Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis module considers objects and places from the medieval world that have accumulated multiple meanings over time. Challenging the narrative of a ‘clash of civilisations’ between Islam and Christianity, it focuses on the entangled histories of art and architecture in the medieval Mediterranean, examining through case studies the mediatory role of art, material culture and…
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Japanese, Intermediate
Classroom Based, Japanese Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed Post-Beginners’ Japanese. Participants will build new language skills, at an intermediate level of proficiency, and practice conversing with fellow Japanese language learners. Further information on this course is available at: www.tcd.ie/Asian/courses/japanese/extramural.php
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Japanese, Introduction to Language and Culture
Classroom Based, Japanese Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. This course teaches a basic ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials. Further information on this course is available at: www.tcd.ie/Asian/courses/japanese/extramural.php
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Japanese, Post-Beginners
Classroom Based, Japanese Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Continuing from the Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture course, this course is designed to extend learners’ ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also…
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Korean, Introduction to Language and Culture
Classroom Based, Other Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Learn a basic survival repertoire of spoken Korean and some central aspects of Korean culture, including the unique and easy to learn writing system (Hangul). As much use as possible is made of authentic Korean materials. Further information on this course is available at: www.tcd.ie/Asian/courses/japanese/extramural.php
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Korean, Post-Beginners Language and Culture
Classroom Based, Other Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Continuing from the Introduction to Korean Language and Culture course, this more advanced course is designed to extend learners’ basic repertoire of spoken Korean and their familiarity with the Korean writing system. Aspects of Korean culture are also explored. Further information on this course is available…
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Latin Language and Culture, Beginners
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Latin Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis course will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling – there will be a limited number of places available. This course offers a comprehensive appraisal of the language of ancient Rome and some of the central features of its literature. In this course we aim to examine the cultural context surrounding classical Latin and its…
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Latin Language and Culture, Intermediate
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Latin Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis evening course will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling – there will be a limited number of places available. This course offers a comprehensive appraisal of the language of ancient Rome and some of the central features of its literature. In this course we aim to examine the cultural context surrounding classical Latin and…
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Literature
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, English Literature Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinFrom January to April, the School hosts a series of lectures which adopt a thematic approach to the study of literature. The chosen theme varies from year to year, offering members of the public the opportunity to consider English literary works from fresh and thought-provoking perspectives. Themes covered in recent years have included Fear in Literature, Cities…
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Management (M.Sc.)
Business Management Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis programme is designed for non-business graduates who want to gain the business acumen, management knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s increasingly digitized and globally connected business environment. This conversion programme offers a wide and diverse range of subjects including Financial Management, Human Resources, Entrepreneurship and many more. Upon successful completion of the…
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Managing People in Healthcare Organisations
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Healthcare Management Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis short course covers three interrelated subject areas: Management and organisational behaviour, human resource management, and organisation development. Throughout the course, there is a strong focus on creating a learning environment that enables students to: Explore and analyse best practice models, theories and approaches for each subject area. Reflect on and apply best practice in…
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Managing Risk and System Change (M.Sc.)(Online)
Data Analytics Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe objective of this online Masters programme is to provide a rigorous but practical focus on risk, change and system design in operations, manufacturing and services, with an innovative integrated approach to the role of people in such systems. It provides a core framework that has been tested in collaborative industrial research and practice for…
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Marketing (M.Sc.)
Marketing Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis intensive programme is designed to equip students with all the relevant skills required for a successful career in Marketing. With a blend of traditional and contemporary thinking, we ensure that our students understand the fundamental building blocks of ‘how to market’ in the 21st century and the modern technologies that connect businesses to their…
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Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Administration Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinFirst launched in 1964, the Trinity MBA offers participants a rigorous, experiential and transformative education, preparing future leaders for the challenges of tomorrow. Set within the historic campus of an ancient university, and operating from a state-of-the-art building, Trinity Business School is a globally-renowned, triple-accredited business school delivering an ultra-modern educational experience and innovative research…
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Micro-credential - Advanced Spatial Analysis using GIS
Micro-credential, Science & the Built Environment Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis micro-credential is for professionals who work with spatial data and/or maps and would like to have the ability to analyse this data and create new maps and spatial information. The production of good informative maps and the analysis of spatial data are valuable but scarce skill sets. With developments in GPS, mobile devices, and software,…
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Micro-credential - Advanced Spatial Analysis using GIS
Micro-credential, Spatial Data Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis micro-credential is for professionals who work with spatial data and/or maps and would like to have the ability to analyse this data and create new maps and spatial information. The production of good informative maps and the analysis of spatial data are valuable but scarce skill sets. With developments in GPS, mobile devices, and software,…
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Micro-credential - Advancing Health and Assessment Practice for Healthcare Practitioners
Micro-credential, Health Care Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinApplications now closed for 2024/2025 as the course is at maximum. This micro-credential is for healthcare professionals who are enthusiastic about professional development and adding to their repertoire of knowledge and skills for clinical practice. It is relevant to any healthcare professional in clinical practice wishing to develop competency and expand their knowledge in the…
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Micro-credential - Air Pollution: Monitoring Assessment and Control
Micro-credential, Environmental Science Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinAir pollution represents a global health challenge and is directly contributing to climate change. It is present in both outdoor and indoor environments. To address air pollution effectively, we need to fully understand the complex mix of pollutants. This micro-credential provides valuable insight into air pollutants, focusing on how we measure and assess the challenge…
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Micro-credential - Application of Simulation Practice in Healthcare
Micro-credential, Health Care Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. Dublin*Please note that this course is now full. However, you are welcome to submit your contact information to a course waiting list at the link here- https://forms.office.com/e/UDU6h5M9Zi. Should a place become available, the school may contact individuals from this list. This micro-credential is relevant to any healthcare professionals who wish to develop competency and expand…
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Micro-credential - Assessment and Management of Frailty in Ageing Adults
Online Learning, Gerontology Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis micro-credential is relevant to health and social care professionals working with older adults. Relevant professionals include doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and all allied health and social care professionals working either in healthcare or community settings who are interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of frailty in ageing adults through the latest evidence-based research and…
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Micro-credential - Business & Human Rights: Principles & Practice
Online Learning, Human Resources & Personnel Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis micro-credential has been developed to facilitate senior managers, executive leaders, and board directors across the industry in understanding how they can influence, design, and implement strategies that will bring their organisations into alignment with the emerging body of compliance and regulatory frameworks with respect to Human Rights and Business. It is particularly relevant for…
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Micro-credential - Childhood Adversity: Understanding the Impact of Childhood Adversity on the Life of the Infant, Child, and Young Person
Micro-credential, Early Childhood Education Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis micro-credential is for professionals who work with children and families in the healthcare, community, and education settings. This includes professionals such as children’s nurses, other nursing disciplines, allied healthcare professionals, social care professionals, education professionals (teachers), professionals in child and family support work or a cognate discipline. The micro-credential offers an innovative and unique…
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Micro-credential - Chronic Cardiac Disease Management
Micro-credential, Nursing Course by Trinity College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis micro-credential is for registered nurses working in the hospital or community setting who care for patients with chronic cardiac conditions or those who are at risk of developing this condition. The micro-credential equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to aid patients/service users in self-management of their cardiac chronic disease, covering a range…
