Welcome to the Comparative Literature (M.Phil.) website
How to Apply
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take the degree part-time?
No. This only functions as a one-year full-time course.
Do I have to live in Dublin?
Yes.
What's the closing date for application?
The normal closing date is in May. However, we are prepared to consider late applications in the first couple of years of operation. Contact the Course Director (arndsp@tcd.ie), with a copy to the the School's Executive Officer (sllcs@tcd.ie).
What size will my class be ?
Normally, it will be somewhere between 8 and 20 students.
How much are the fees?
For 2013/2014, an EU student pays €5,835 while a non-EU student pays €11,585. Exact details from the School's Executive Officer (sllcs@tcd.ie) or from the Course Director (arndsp@tcd.ie).
Are there any grants available?
Not from Trinity College Dublin, unfortunately; the College only funds research degrees. External sources may offer funding, but we are not informed on that topic.
The degree to be awarded is an MPhil. Can I also get a Diploma if I don't do the dissertation?
No. There is no diploma option, although it is possible that one will be introduced in the future.
Can I get a Distinction if I do very well ?
Yes! Trinity College Dublin awards a Distinction to students whose scholarly work demonstrates high class quality.
What is the language of the course?
The course is taught in English, and students have to have a very good knowledge of that language. Our Graduate Application pages clarify the requirements for non-native speakers of English.
What qualifications and languages do I need in order to apply?
Applicants are normally required to have a good honors degree (at least upper second class honours standard), or an equivalent qualification, in a cognate area. Applicants should normally have an advanced reading knowledge of at least one language other than English among those offered by the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies at TCD. These languages include Czech, Dutch, French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Swedish; other languages taught in our area include Latin, Greek and Hebrew. If you have further questions in this regard, please contant the Course Director (arndsp@tcd.ie).
What's it like to live in Dublin?
Take a look at our "Why" page for the attractions of Dublin as a place to spend a year. For details of accommodation etc., visit the Graduate Studies pages or the Accommodation Office pages, and take a look at the Lettings section of DAFT, the property site developed some years ago by enterprising Dublin students.