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Email academic.registry@tcd.ieMany of the biggest questions in our world today can only be answered by drawing on knowledge of both culture and technology. Trinity’s M.Phil. in Digital Humanities and Culture prepares its students to take on these questions in a wide variety of contexts, whether they want to deepen their understanding of a humanities subject through data mining and visualisation; explore the virtual transmission of culture and heritage by and beyond museums, libraries and archives; or join the movement to make technology development more humane.
In the digital humanities, researchers trained in history, literature, languages, the arts, computer science and engineering combine their skills to transform our understanding of the world. They also develop the technological capacity to drive forward our ability to see patterns in human behaviours and how humans describe their experiences. What sets apart our course from other Digital Humanities courses is the equal emphasis we place on what technology can do for humanities research, and what humanities research can do to promote the rise of human-centred technology design. We also use the established collaborations across our disciplines and with our library and technical support colleagues to deliver a unique educational experience. The flow of challenges, knowledge and techniques between students and staff in the course from diverse backgrounds creates many unexpected and transformative opportunities to grow our understanding of the world.
The Trinity M.Phil. in Digital Humanities and Culture attracts students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Many have taken a Bachelor's, Master's or even a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline, knowledge they want to enhance with an additional methodological layer. Others are practitioners in the cultural heritage sector or creative industries, who would like to sharpen their approach to technology through the application of techniques and models from the digital humanities in their work. The degree also attracts researchers with a background in computer science or software engineering, for whom the course can satisfy a desire to deepen their understanding of the users and use contexts of the software they create under the challenging conditions presented by cultural data and contexts. This variety of perspectives within the student body makes for rich interactions and conversations.
This course prepares graduates for careers in project management, cultural outreach, NGO activities, exhibition creation, media and communications, data management, research, and humane technology management.
M.Phil. students take four core modules. Two of these take a more theoretical approach: Theory and Practice of Digital Humanities, and Cultural-Technical Systems. Concurrent with these two lecture and discussion-based modules, students take two practical modules: Building Digital Humanities Projects, and Digital Humanities Internships and Project Management.
Students also take two optional modules, selected from a range of options offered from across the relevant disciplines at Trinity.
Finally, students complete a research dissertation on a topic of their choice, receiving guidance from supervisors who are experts in their respective fields.
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This course video provides an understanding of Digital Humanities and Culture as a subject of postgraduate study at Trinity College Dublin.
September 2025
Dr. Jennifer Edmond
30th June 2025
• Applicants must:
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band C (Higher Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band C, see the English Language Requirements page here.
Applicants may also be asked to take part in a short interview (in person or via phone / Skype) as part of the assessment process.
You may apply at any point between the applications being opened in the autumn, and the closing date being reached in the summer. However, the course is popular, and applications are handled on a first-come first-served basis. You are strongly advised to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.
We do our best to provide applicants with an answer within three weeks of receiving their full applications. Partial applications that are missing any of the materials listed below cannot be considered until they are completed.
For this course, you will need to submit the following materials to apply:
A) Personal Statement Form: The Personal Statement Form is an important part of our assessment process. It is your opportunity to state your reasons for applying to this programme and how they match what the programme delivers. Applicants who would like to make the Course Director aware of further information relevant to their application may also upload an optional personal cover letter to their dossier.
B) Sample of Academic Writing: As part of your application, you also need to submit a sample of no more than 2,500 words (excluding bibliography) of your best academic writing in English. When we assess your application, we will pay particular attention to your ability to:
We make use of Turnitin and other software to check for plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct in the samples submitted. An application may be rejected if samples of work submitted are found to include instances of such misconduct.
C) English Language Qualifications: Unless you have completed a degree through the medium of English or are a native speaker, you are required to prove your proficiency with the language. Trinity prefers IELTS, but will accept alternative tests run by international organisations, such as TOEFL. A minimum of 6.5 in each category or its equivalent is required.
D) Degree Certificate(s): You will need to provide degree certificates (in PDF format) that prove you have completed all of the degrees you mention in your application. If you haven’t yet completed your degree, you can still apply and supply these documents when you have them.
E) Degree Transcripts: You will need to provide official transcripts (in PDF format) showing all of the components you have completed as part of your degree(s).
F) Two Reference Letters: You will need to provide reference letters from two people not related to you who can provide references written in English, explaining why you would be a strong candidate for the course. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact their referees and to upload their reference letters on their behalf to Trinity’s online application system. Please note that Trinity's online application system does not prompt referees for their reference letters; the applicant must therefore obtain the letters first and then upload them to the system.
G) Current Professional CV: Although this is not a formal requirement for entry into the programme, we may use your CV in the course of organising an internship experience for you.
H) Online Application Form: Once you have all of these, click here and then click “Apply” to fill out the online application form in full, not forgetting to upload all the requested materials as attachments.
IMPORTANT: please note that you must specify the category of each attachment you upload (for example, when uploading a reference letter, you need to specify that the attachment is a “Reference”). Otherwise, your application will be deemed incomplete.
For a full list of postgraduate fees, click here.
To apply, click on the relevant Apply Link below
+353 (0)1 896 4274
Dr. Jennifer Edmond (course director): jennifer.edmond@tcd.ie
www.tcd.ie/langs-lits-cultures/postgraduate/digital-humanities
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The Digital Humanities programme offered an excellent balance between exploring innovative digital tools and critically engaging with their application in the humanities. The interdisciplinary nature of the course allowed me to gain insights into fields such as natural language processing and data visualisation, while grounding these skills in robust theoretical and ethical frameworks. I was also given the freedom to pursue my own historical research interests using new methodologies. The faculty's expertise and passion created such an inspiring and supportive learning environment. I particularly valued the opportunity to apply my knowledge to a meaningful, real-world project during my internship. The programme has been invaluable in shaping my career path, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunities and connections I forged at Trinity.
Graduate, 2024
I genuinely loved every one of the classes. They were always so thought-provoking, offering me insights into fascinating digital humanities tools like VOSviewer, Nodegoat, and LancsBox. The teaching introduced me not only to the practical applications of these tools in research but also to the unique perspectives in this evolving field. One of the highlights of my year was the internship opportunity at RCPI that you helped me secure. It was such a precious experience—getting hands-on exposure to digital collections and delving into the history of Irish medicine. I thoroughly enjoyed it and gained so much from it. I learned essential skills such as building a corpus, categorizing natural imagery, crafting logical and scholarly literature reviews, managing references with Zotero, and most importantly, understanding what true critical thinking entails in academic writing. These skills will continue to support me in my future academic endeavours. This enriching and joyful year has been a treasure for me.
M.Phil, 2025
I enrolled in the M.Phil. in the Digital Humanities and Culture program at TCD in the academic year 2021/2022. I learned to digitally read the archival content I work with and gained much-needed digital literacy beyond the research realm. With a background in design, this program also has greatly helped my transition into humanities-focused research. The program fosters a highly supportive environment for scholarly work and collaboration. Different members of the Trinity Centre for Digital Humanities and the Trinity Center for Environmental Humanities offered their support in my research projects during my enrolment in the program and after graduation for my further academic career.
Graduate, 2023
The Masters in Philosophy for Digital Humanities and Culture at Trinity provides a foundation in navigating the complex intersections of technology and culture. The program sparks fresh, creative ideas—whether you’re interested in launching a new business, making art, or exploring big research questions. It also gives you hands-on technical skills to help bring those ideas to life, making it a great fit for anyone wanting to make an impact where technology and culture meet.
Graduate, 2023
