School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies, Trinity College Dublin, modern languages
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Why 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 language.
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.
School News and Events
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Senior Academic staff appointments in the School
The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies recently announced the appointment of two senior academics in the Department of German and the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies.
22 Oct 2025
News
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Recipients of the School-based Trinity Research Doctorate Awards 2025-26
Congratulations to the 2025-26 Trinity Research Doctoral Award scholarship winners, for the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies: Mariana Villegas Triay and Ana Olivares Muñoz Ledo.
03 Oct 2025
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School Research Seminar Series 2025
Each semester, the School hosts a Research Seminar Series, giving colleagues a platform to share and discuss their current research.
22 Sep 2025
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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.
Diploma in French for Teachers
A two-year postgraduate programme for post-primary teachers to develop their language proficiency in teaching French.
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.
Campus Life and Facilities
In addition to your academic studies, take the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in campus life.
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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