Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, offering the study of Middle Eastern and Jewish and Islamic Civilisations from antiquity to the present
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Study Near and Middle Eastern Studies at Trinity College Dublin
Welcome to the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Studies, offering the study of Middle Eastern and Jewish and Islamic Civilisations from antiquity to the present.
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When Disaster Defines Us: Cultural Responses to Epidemics in Ancient Mesopotamia
A public lecture given by Dr Troels Pank Arbøll (University of Copenhagen) in Trinity's Long Room Hub on 18 February 2026.
11 Feb 2026
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Trinity students premiere the world's first film shot in the ancient Sumerian language
The film which had its premiere last night, was produced by Professor Martin Worthington and Trinity students, and is now available to watch worldwide.
05 Dec 2025
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Professor Martin Worthington awarded the Gold Medal of Tbilisi State University (Georgia)
Martin Worthington was recently awarded the Gold Medal of Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University (Georgia) for his contributions to the sciences.
14 Nov 2025
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Our Programmes
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Middle Eastern and Jewish and Islamic Civilisations
A four-year undergraduate programme studying the historical origins as well as the contemporary culture of a wide range of societies of the region.
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Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
The MEELC undergraduate degree equips students with excellent intercultural competencies, and to immerse themselves in the study abroad year.
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The Middle East in a Global Context (MPhil)
A flexible online postgraduate degree in the study of the Middle East, its histories, cultures, politics, and language.