Taught Programmes - School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies

Postgraduate Taught Programmes

All postgraduate taught programmes in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies can be accessed via three different pathways:

The M.Phil. programme (90 ECTS credits) can be studied full-time over 1 year or part-time over 3 years.
The Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS credits) can be studied full-time over 1 year or part-time over 2 years (30 ECTS per year).
The Postgraduate Certificate (30 ECTS credits) is a 1 year part-time programme. (Subject to satisfactory progress, it is possible to transition from the Certificate to the Diploma and then to the M.Phil).

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Applied Intercultural Communications

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Comparative Literature

Digital Humanities and Culture

Identities and Cultures of Europe

Literary Translation

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The Middle East In A Global Context (Online)

M.Phil. in Medieval Irish

Postgraduate Diplomas

Diploma in Old Irish

Dioplóma Iarchéime sa Ghaeilge do Mhúinteoirí

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Diploma in French for Teachers

Information for Prospective Students

Postgraduate studies in the School

An overview of the postgraduate part-time and full-time programmes in the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies at Trinity. (Duration: 2m 32s)

Trinity encourages applications from students from all walks of life and actively works to facilitate access to education for all.

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Supports for Students

Social and wellbeing supports available to all students throughout their time at Trinity.

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International applicants

Details of country specific admissions information and how to make an application.

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Student Finance

Information on scholarships, funding and payment of tuition fees.

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Undergraduate Scholarships and Funding

The various financial options open to Trinity students, including education grants, loans, and scholarships.

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Alternative pathways to study

Alternative entry routes to study at Trinity for both young adults and mature students.

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University of Sanctuary Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships are available to students in the Irish International Protection system.

School Contacts

Interested candidates are welcome to contact the School's Postgraduate Office for further information on any of our postgraduate programmes.