Langs Lits Cultures - School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies

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Welcome to the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies

The School is based in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences on Trinity College Dublin's historic 47-acre city centre campus.

About our School

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History and Rankings

Our tradition in Modern Languages (focusing first on French, German, Italian and Spanish) dates back to 1776. The School is ranked 1st in Ireland and 58th in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 (Modern Languages). We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

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Research Excellence

Our School is recognised internationally for wide-ranging high-quality research on languages, literatures and cultures.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

School Alumni

There are numerous opportunities for graduates to stay connected with each other

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Short Courses

The School runs language and culture courses throughout the academic year.

Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026)

A celebratory programme of events in 2026.

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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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