School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, Trinity College Dublin, modern languages
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Study languages and cultures at Trinity College Dublin
In 1776 Trinity College was the first university in the world to introduce the study of modern continental languages. Today we are consistently ranked among the top universities in the world for the study of languages, literatures and cultures. Learn about our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Our School is one of the largest of the 12 Schools in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and comprises seven Departments: French, German, Hispanic Studies, Italian, Irish and Celtic Languages, Near and Middle Eastern Studies, and Russian and Slavonic Studies.
Trinity College Dublin is proud to be a University of Sanctuary. Our School encourages applications from students from all walks of life and actively works to facilitate access to education for all.
School News and Events
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Trinity's 2026 Sustainability Leadership Awards
Carmen Sanjulián (Hispanic Studies) was recently presented with a 2026 Sustainability Leadership Award, in recognition of the new Junior Sophister module she designed: 'Sustainable Futures in Spanish-speaking Contexts'.
13 Mar 2026
Education, News
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Professor Martin Worthington on BBC Radio 4's 'In Our Time'
Professor Martin Worthington (NMES) joined Misha Glenny and guests to discuss the laws Hammurabi, King of Babylon, established in Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago and the society that gave rise to them. Listen back to the full episode.
12 Mar 2026
News
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Book Launch and Voices from Practice and Lived Experience
'Psychological Support for Refugee Adolescents: An Expressive Arts Approach to Wellbeing and Trauma Recovery' by Dr Rachel Hoare (Director, Centre for Forced Migration Studies) was launched at the Long Room Hub on 13 February 2026
04 Mar 2026
Education, Event, News
Events Calendar
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SLLCS Research Seminar Series | ‘Russian giants at his shoulder? Language, nation and identity in the essays of Hubert Butler’
Each semester, the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies hosts a Research Seminar Series, giving colleagues a platform to share and discuss their current research.
Trinity Long Room Hub Arts and Humanities Research Institute
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4 – 5pm GMTST
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Problematising Cultural Purity
Problematising Cultural Purity: an interview with Laura Francis
Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 6 – 7pm GMTST
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Dante Reading Group
Dante's Commedia: Reading Group meetings, March 2026
Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 11:30am – 1:30pm GMTST
Our Programmes
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Undergraduate Programmes
Our programmes will give you the opportunity for full immersion into the languages and cultures that you study.
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Postgraduate Programmes
The School currently offers nine postgraduate programmes across our different departments.
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Columbia Dual B.A.
An innovative four-year undergraduate programme between Trinity and Columbia University in New York.
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Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
The MEELC undergraduate degree equips students with excellent intercultural competencies.
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European Studies
A full-time four-year undergraduate course of study, which is broad in focus, covering the continent of Europe from the Renaissance to the present.
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Early and Modern Irish
An undergraduate programme that focuses on the critical study of the language, literature and culture of Ireland and Gaelic Scotland.
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Diploma in Irish for Teachers
An innovative two-year postgraduate programme aimed at enhancing the skills of registered post-primary teachers in Irish.
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Diploma in French for Teachers
A two-year postgraduate programme for post-primary teachers to develop their language proficiency in teaching French.
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PhD Research
The School offers a structured PhD programme of normally four years’ duration, which is assessed by a thesis.
School Resources
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Programme Handbooks
Access the programme handbooks for the 2025/26 academic year.
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Current Students
Comprehensive information for current undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School.
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Student Supports
How to access resources and reasonable accommodations, to support your studies and wellbeing during your time at Trinity.
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Campus Life and Facilities
In addition to your academic studies, take the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in campus life.
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Sustainability and Wellbeing
Campus green spaces, recycling points, water fountains, secure bicycle and disability parking spaces, and building accessibility.
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Study Abroad
The School provides students with valuable opportunities to participate in Erasmus or Study Abroad programmes.
Inside the School
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Research Centres
The School is affiliated with eight Research Centres.
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Our People
Contact information for the School's Academic Leads and Professional Staff.
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School Research
The School is recognised internationally for wide-ranging high-quality research on languages, literatures and cultures.
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Staff Local Access Hub
Secure Local Access for staff in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies.
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