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Prospectus 2023
Trinity College Dublin, the University of
Dublin is an international university steeped
in history with a reputation for excellence
in education, research and innovation.
Trinity has been inspiring generations for
over 400 years and continues to promote
intellectual inquiry and inspire innovation.
MARY ROBINSON
Former President of Ireland, United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights and Trinity Alumna
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Full-time Masters and Postgraduate
Diploma Programmes
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Business28 Middle East in a Global Context (M.Phil.) 47
Business Analytics (M.Sc.) 28 Old Irish (P.Grad.Dip.) 48
Digital Marketing Strategy (M.Sc.) 28 Law49
Entrepreneurship (M.Sc.) 29
Intellectual Property and Information
Finance (M.Sc.) 29 Technology Law (LL.M.) 49
Financial Risk Management (M.Sc.) 30 International and Comparative Law (LL.M.) 49
Human Resource Management (M.Sc.) 30 International and European Business Law (LL.M.) 50
International Management (M.Sc.) 31 Law and Finance (M.Sc.) 50
Management (M.Sc.) 31 Laws (LL.M.) 51
Marketing (M.Sc.) 32
Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) 32 Linguistic, Speech and
Operations and Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.) 33
Communication Sciences 52
Accounting (P.Grad.Dip.) 33 Applied Linguistics (M.Phil.) 52
Chinese Studies (M.Phil.) 52
Creative Arts (Drama, Film and Music) 34 Clinical Speech and Language Studies
Film Studies (M.Phil.) 34 (Dysphagia) (P.Grad.Dip.) 53
Playwriting (M.F.A.) 34 Clinical Speech and Language Studies (M.Sc.) 53
Stage Design (M.F.A.) 35 English Language Teaching (M.Phil.) 54
Theatre Directing (M.F.A.) 35 Linguistics (M.Phil.) 54
Theatre and Performance (M.Phil.) 36 Speech and Language Processing (M.Phil.) 55
Education37 Psychology56
Master in Education (M.Ed.) 37 Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.) 56
Professional Masters Education (P.M.E.) 37 Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) 56
Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych.) 57
English38 Clinical Supervision (M.Sc.) 57
Children’s Literature (M.Phil.) 38 Counselling Psychology (D.Couns.Psych.) 58
Creative Writing (M.Phil.) 38 Psychoanalytic Studies (M.Phil.) 58
Irish Writing (M.Phil.) 39 Psychology (H.Dip.) – Psychology Conversion Course 59
Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies (M.Phil.) 39
Religion60
Histories and Humanities 40 Christian Theology (M.Phil.) 60
Classics (M.Phil.) 40 Christian Theology (P.Grad.Dip.) 60
Early Modern History (M.Phil.) 40 Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation (M.Phil.) 61
Environmental History (M.Phil.) 41 Conflict and Dispute Resolution Studies (P.Grad.Dip.) 61
Gender and Women’s Studies (M.Phil.) 41 Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations (M.Phil.) 62
History of Art and Architecture (M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip.) 42 International Peace Studies (M.Phil.) 62
International History (M.Phil.) 42 Master in Theology 63
Medieval Studies (M.Phil.) 43
Social Sciences and Philosophy 64
Modern Irish History (M.Phil.) 44
Applied Social Data Science (P.Grad.Dip.) 64
Public History and Cultural Heritage (M.Phil.) 44
Comparative Social Change (M.Sc.) 64
Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies 45 Economics (M.Sc.) 65
Applied Intercultural Communications (M.Phil.) 45 International Politics (M.Sc.) 65
Comparative Literature (M.Phil.) 45 Philosophy (M.Phil.) 66
Digital Humanities and Culture (M.Phil.) 46 Race, Ethnicity, Conflict (M.Phil.) 66
Identities and Cultures of Europe (M.Phil.) 46
Social Work and Social Policy 67
Literary Translation (M.Phil.) 47
Applied Social Research (M.Sc.) 67
Social Work (M.S.W.) 67
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Part-time Masters, Postgraduate Diploma,
Certificate and Online Programmes
Note: Non-EU students not eligible to apply for part-time for visa purposes.
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Trinity College Dublin
Ireland’s
Leading
University
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INTERNATIONAL REACH
Trinity is ranked as the 12th most international university
Trinity is the 12th most in the world (Times Higher Education Ranking 2022). Trinity
has students and staff from 116 different nationalities on
international University campus, making it a truly diverse and international campus.
in the world
Times Higher Education Ranking 2023
Mollie Kramer
M.Phil. International History
graduate from the US
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LOCATION
Trinity is situated in the heart of Dublin’s city centre, at the centre
of the country’s transport hub, on a beautiful campus which contains
a wonderful mix of modern and historic facilities, including the
country’s largest research library. Yu Xu
Computer Science Ph.D.
SERIOUS ABOUT TACKLING graduate from China
SOCIETAL CHALLENGES
Trinity is recognised as one of the world’s leading research-intensive Trinity is a world-class university
universities and our research continues to address issues of with an international reputation.
global societal and economic importance. Find out more at Computer science research at
www.tcd.ie/research. Trinity is world-leading, and
benefits from Dublin being a
LEADER IN INNOVATION AND technology hub in Europe (known
ENTREPRENEURSHIP as “The European Silicon Valley”).
Trinity is Ireland’s most innovative university and first in Europe
for producing Entrepreneurs for the 7th year in a row (Pitchbook
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Universities Report 2021).
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Clara Iribarne
M.Phil. Gender and Women’s
Studies graduate from Argentina
STUDENT SUPPORTS
E3 – Balanced Solutions for a Better World
Supports including Graduate Students’ Union, a Careers
Trinity has embarked on an ambitious project to
Service to support you in seeking employment and an
expand education and research activities across
Alumni Career Network to support you after graduation.
three of our Schools; The Schools of Engineering,
Find out more at www.tcd.ie/careers.
Natural Sciences, and Computer Science & Statistics.
This expansion is being executed as a single strategic
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI activity in the area of “Engineering, Environment,
Over the past four centuries Trinity graduates have played and Emerging Technologies”, or E3. www.tcd.ie/E3
a leading role on the world stage; Nobel prize-winners and At the forefront of this expansion will be the new
presidents of Ireland have attended Trinity or taught there. Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry, a state of the
art 7,256 square metre new learning facility based
STUDENT LIFE on the main Trinity campus. The building will deliver
Trinity offers students an unparalleled experience, with 170 new teaching facilities and an innovative interactive
sports clubs and societies. Course specific social events are learning space for students in E3 programmes. It will
also arranged for you to get to know your new classmates. also deliver new courses in Smart and Sustainable
Cities, Climate Change, Environmental Science and
Engineering, and Computer Science and Geography.
Graduate Employability
1st In Europe for producing entrepreneurs
2021 Pitchbook Universities Report
Global University
29% Of the student body comes from outside Ireland
12th Most international university in the world
Times Higher Education ‘100 Most International Universities in the World’ 2022
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Top 100 University
in the World
for 19 Subjects
QS World Rankings 2022
Anastasija Walsh
M.Sc. Immunotherapeutics graduate from Ireland
WATCH VIDEO.. Our online careers system MyCareer lets you, as a student,
see what job opportunities are available and to see the
many careers events on campus. We also know the labour
Trinity is ranked 91st in market and can help you find the opportunities that are
there for you. You can also meet and be inspired by our
the world for graduate Trinity alumni, many of whom have gone on to do great
employability things in their careers.
QS World Employability Rankings 2022 No matter what you’re studying our door is always open,
so come say hello and start your career journey with us.
Dublin
Innovation Trinity
District College
Dublin
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Accommodation
at Trinity
Many postgraduate students find accommodation in shared
houses or self-catering apartments. Houses and apartments
vary in price, depending on size, facilities and location.
The Students’ Union offers a useful Accommodation
Advisory Service at www.tcdsuaccommodation.org.
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DAY NURSERY
The day nursery caters for children aged three months
to four and a half years old. There is a fee for this service,
see www.tcd.ie/about/services/daynursery. Peter James Kiernan
M.Phil. in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
IT SERVICES graduate from the US
As a student at Trinity, you are provided with access
to hundreds of computers located across campus, Trinity exposes you to the best professors,
secure wifi, a Trinity gmail account and e-learning resources, and classmates a university can offer.
resources via the Blackboard Learn system, see
www.tcd.ie/itservices/students. Studying at Trinity was an incredible opportunity
and a transformational experience. I came away
LIBRARY with lifelong friends, mentors and memories that
Trinity’s library is the largest research library in will last a lifetime.
Ireland with six million printed volumes, nearly
500,000 electronic books, 80,000 electronic
journals, the country’s largest collection of maps
and printed music, and an extensive collection
of manuscripts, see www.tcd.ie/library.
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Postgraduate
Research at Trinity
Trinity is recognised as one of the world’s leading research-
intensive universities and its research continues to address
issues of global, societal and economic importance.
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Meabh Hughes
Geology Ph.D. graduate
from Ireland
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Fees and HOW TO APPLY
All course information and online application details are
How to Apply
available at www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
An EU application is one made by a person who fulfils one Once you have submitted an online application you will be
or more of the following criteria: sent an acknowledgement email to the email address you
provided when setting up your user account through the
1. who is ordinarily resident in the EU and who has applicant portal.
received full-time further or higher education in the
EU for three of the five years immediately preceding The applicant portal will allow you to send and receive
admission; or communications in respect of your application to Trinity
2. who is ordinarily resident in the EU and has worked full- College Dublin. You will be able to track the progress of
time in the EU for three of the five years immediately your application at every stage of the admissions process;
preceding admission; or update your personal information, view decisions made on
your application(s) and accept any offers you may receive.
3. who holds a passport from an EU state and has received
full-time further or higher education in the EU for three Before making an application please read the following
of the five years immediately preceding admission. carefully:
All other applications are considered to be non-EU
1. Choose your course at
applications.
www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
2. Consider whether you meet the admission
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3. Consider the supporting documents you might
need to upload as part of your application.
All postgraduate taught programmes offered by
the university are subject to minimum enrolment
requirements. Please check course websites for
specific details.
Clara Lima
M.Phil. Modern
Irish History graduate
from Brazil
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS › An award certificate with a minimum 2.1 overall score
All applicants whose first language is not English and who from Trinity’s Centre for English Language Learning
have not been educated through the medium of English and Teaching’s Pre-Master’s Pathway Programme.
must present one of the following qualifications in the The Pre-Master’s Pathway Programme is an academic
English language: English course for international students with
conditional offers for postgraduate study at Trinity.
› IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall Passing the programme means you meet Trinity’s
English language requirement and can progress to
› TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based,
your postgraduate course without retaking IELTS or
230 computer-based
any other exam.
› University of Cambridge:
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better Note: Some programmes may require higher scores than
(CEFR Level C1 or C2) listed above.
Xue Jie
M.Phil. Irish Writing graduate from China
Ana Musalem
M.Sc. Management
graduate from Mexico
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Contact Us
Academic Registry provides central academic Connect with our students, virtually or in person
administrative services to assist students with all To connect with our current students and ask them questions
queries including course applications/admission, about student life, campus or living in Dublin visit:
fees and registration. www.tcd.ie/global/talktostudents.
Academic Registry, Trinity College Dublin, Take our student led virtual tour at:
the University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland https://bit.ly/TrinityVirtualCampusTour.
E: [email protected]
Or if you can pay us a visit (subject to COVID-19 restrictions
T: +353 (0)1 896.4500 at time of visit) sign up for a student led on-campus tour at:
www.tcd.ie/study/international/visit.
General enquiries should be addressed to:
Trinity Global, Trinity College Dublin, Register your interest in Postgraduate Study
the University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland at Trinity at:
E: [email protected] (for non-EU student queries) www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/#register.
E: [email protected] (for EU student queries)
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Yi-Ying Chou
Mental Health Nursing graduate from Taiwan
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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Business
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Ashish Kumar Jha COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Laurent Muzellec
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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Our M.Sc. in Business Analytics is ideal for students The M.Sc. in Digital Marketing Strategy is designed to
with a quantitative background. It will equip graduates provide you with the knowledge and tools required to
with the skills and knowledge to launch a career in this become a highly skilled digital marketing strategist. You
fast-expanding field. You gain critical thinking skills and will learn about digital design, the user experience and
develop expertise to analyse and organise business how to plan and implement digital strategies.
data and derive actionable insights from them. In an
increasingly digital world, organisations now need We focus on how different companies do business in
evidence-based reports to inform decisions and organise a digital world, coupled with a strong industry and
the vast amounts of data from multiple sources. partnership approach. A variety of leading digital
companies are represented by expert guest speakers
and faculty, including multinational companies such as
This part technical course will focus on the application of Google, Facebook, Twitter, HubSpot and Microsoft. Learn
modern operational research and management science how to master specific platforms such as Google Ads,
techniques to solve business problems and support Analytics, Facebook Insights and HubSpot tools.
management decisions. Students will be introduced to
This M.Sc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic
various analytic frameworks like CRISP-DM and gather
year. The taught component comprises modules totalling
an understanding of the rising global legislation in the
60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research
area of data management. In the final term students
project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be
can choose to complete an industry project to gain real
eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.
business experience or pursue a dissertation on a topic
of their choosing.
Our dedicated career development team will help you
identify your ideal career path and provide tailored
Our dedicated career development team will help you
advice on how best to achieve your goals.
identify your ideal career path and provide tailored
advice on how best to achieve your goals.
We advise students to apply for this programme as early
as possible as admission to the course is very competitive.
We advise students to apply for this programme as early
The programme is subject to early closure as a result.
as possible as admission to the course is very competitive.
The programme is subject to early closure as a result.
School of Business
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Giulio Buciuni COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Samuel Vigne
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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This programme is specifically designed for those with This highly ranked programme is designed for students
an entrepreneurial mindset, providing students with who want to develop the analytical and technical
the specialist knowledge and practical ability to start a skills required to succeed in modern finance. Delivered
new venture, finance start-ups, support new enterprise by expert faculty and leading finance practitioners,
or scale and grow existing businesses. You will have you will receive the highest analytical and practical
access to Trinity’s entrepreneurship programmes training possible through Bloomberg training, finance
including LaunchBox, Blackstone Launchpad and the simulations and real-life case studies. Graduates gain
Trinity Entrepreneurial Society. Learn how to launch a the skills required for a career in financial services,
company, scale SME’s and lead growth. There is also a investment banking, fund management and insurance
unique focus on ethical behaviour and the well-being firms. Trinity Business School is partnered with the
of the entrepreneur amidst the stressful nature of new Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association
enterprise development. and affiliated to the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
– both of whom have recognised the academic rigour
Trinity is 1st in Europe for producing entrepreneurs for and industry-relevant skills taught in this programme.
the 6th year in a row. (PitchBook Universities Report 2020) The M.Sc. in Finance is ranked 5th across Ireland and UK
in the prestigious Financial Times ranking 2020.
This M.Sc.. course is delivered over one academic year.
The taught component comprises taught modules and This M.Sc. course delivered over one academic year.
a substantial research project, or business plan, to be The taught component comprises taught modules
eligible for consideration for the award of the degree. and a substantial research project, to be eligible for
consideration for the award of the degree.
Business Plan/Company Project Your research project
is the culmination of your degree, allowing you to Our dedicated career development team will help you
demonstrate and apply the techniques and knowledge identify your ideal career path and provide tailored
acquired from the taught modules to a business plan or advice on how best to achieve your goals.
problem of managerial concern.
We advise students to apply for this programme as
Our dedicated career development team will help you early as possible as admission to the course will be very
identify your ideal career path and provide tailored competitive. The programme is subject to early closure
advice on how best to achieve your goals. as a result.
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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Business
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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This programme is designed for students with a Designed for students from all disciplines, this programme
quantitative background who want to explore has been fully accredited by CIPD, HR Certification
how financial tools can be used to mitigate risk for Institute, and is fully aligned with the Society for Human
corporations and society. Industry professionals, Resource Management. You will gain the specialist
practitioners and consultants from around the world will knowledge and practice-based ability that are vital in the
teach you how to forecast, react to and minimise risk. world of human resources and business performance.
We deliver a comprehensive understanding of the core This is the only programme in Ireland that is accredited
pillars of risk management; credit risk, market risk and aligned with the three largest HR bodies globally and
and operations risk to ensure you have the theoretical one of few globally to include HR analytics, which was
foundation for success. You will learn how to explore the recently introduced to meet industry demands.
key financial tools that are used to mitigate risk, how
to interpret and assess the risk of individual financial The programme is research-led, evidence-based and
instruments and assets and how to develop the critical practice-driven. Senior practitioners from industry teach
skills to assess the results. This programme is partnered on the programme to offer you a strong combination
with PRMIA and GARP maximising your career potential in between research and practice. You will also go beyond
the field of risk management. You will gain practical skills the classroom and learn in real organisations via the
through Bloomberg training and real-life case studies to Human Resource Management in Practice module.
give you an edge in the competitive job market. Focusing on key themes such as organisational business
strategy, innovation and growth, strategic decision
This M.Sc. course is delivered over one academic year. making and diversity and inclusion management,
The taught component comprises taught modules you will develop your professional skills including
and a substantial research project to be eligible for communication, negotiation and ethics.
consideration for the award of the degree.
We advise students to apply for this programme as
Our dedicated career development team will help you early as possible as admission to the course will be very
identify your ideal career path and provide tailored competitive. The programme is subject to early closure
advice on how best to achieve your goals. as a result.
School of Business
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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This programme is specifically designed for business This programme is designed for non-business graduates
graduates who wish to pursue an international career who want to gain the business acumen, management
or work in organisations that target global markets. The knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s
intensive programme equips you with the knowledge and increasingly digitized and globally connected business
the practical skills to operate within the global business environment. This conversion programme offers a
environment and the cultural acumen to communicate wide and diverse range of subjects and upon successful
and negotiate in different cultures and markets. completion of the programme, graduates should
be well positioned to gain employment within any
Develop a global network of friends within the highly organisational or business context.
diverse class and experience business in a different culture
via the International Residency Week. Currently the Delivered through a mix of interactive discussion, expert
class travel to Hong Kong or the alternative international industry speakers and case studies, you will learn to
week in Spain. We deliver highly interactive lessons with critically analyse real strategic business issues, manage
opportunities to develop presentation skills, deal with conflict and your personal leadership style. You will also
real-life case studies and work in group assignments. learn from a diverse class of students from different
Students are encouraged to select the trip that is most locations and academic backgrounds, including arts,
culturally different from their own background. law, science, engineering and medicine.
This M.Sc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic This M.Sc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic
year. The taught component comprises modules totalling year. The taught component comprises modules totalling
60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research 60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research
project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be
eligible for consideration for the award of the degree. eligible for consideration for the award of the degree.
We advise students to apply for this programme as Our dedicated career development team will help you
early as possible as admission to the course will be very identify your ideal career path and provide tailored
competitive. The programme is subject to early closure advice on how best to achieve your goals.
as a result.
We advise students to apply for this programme as
early as possible as admission to the course will be very
competitive. The programme is subject to early closure
as a result.
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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Business
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Sarah Browne COURSE DIRECTORS John Dong, Radu Dimitriu,
Eimear Nolan
EMAIL [email protected]
EMAIL [email protected]
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
CLOSING DATE 30th July 2023
This course is designed to equip you with the relevant The Trinity MBA is an intensive project-based programme
skills required for a successful career in Marketing. With designed to create unique and global leaders. Whether
a blend of traditional and contemporary thinking, we you want to accelerate your current career path or
ensure that our students understand the fundamental transition to a new industry, you will gain the knowledge,
building blocks of ‘how to market’ in the 21st century skills and network to achieve your goals. Our global
and the modern technologies that connect businesses to community of students learn cutting edge real-world
their consumers today management techniques from both leading researchers
and high-performance business executives.
Analytical and practice-based training is delivered by
expert faculty and executives from top multinationals, On top of a full suite of core business modules are three
with a focus on providing corporate connections to company projects. This is where The Trinity MBA breaks
the marketing and digital marketing industries. This away from the traditional approach with a focus on ‘Live
programme focuses on marketing strategy, branding, Action Learning’ – getting you inside real companies with
advertising, consumer behaviour and the digital real issues. Working in groups, you will conduct problem
marketing communication skills required for graduates analysis, create strategies and deliver solutions direct to
to excel in their choice of specialised marketing career. the senior stakeholders of each company.
School of Business
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Supply chains exist for every product and service that Designed for non-accounting graduates. This
we consume, directly or indirectly. This programme 8-month conversion programme fast-tracks students
allows students to develop a strategic and analytical towards professional accountancy. It focuses on the
perspective of global, interconnected supply chains and fundamentals of financial accounting, management
their increasing complexity. accounting, corporate finance, audit, taxation and
related areas. On completion of 12 modules, graduates
Ideal for students with strong analytical skills or gain significant exemptions from the examinations of
background, this programme equips graduates with the professional accountancy bodies.
tools and expertise to manage supply chain processes
and their connected operations in a global and Expert faculty and practitioners combine to deliver
increasingly digitalised marketplace. Monitoring risk, modules, grounded in the academia-practice link that
leveraging innovation and managing collaboration are underpins the entire programme. The programme is
some of the core themes embedded in this programme. fully accredited by ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland,
CIMA, CPA and Irish Tax Institute.
This M.Sc. course is 90 credits delivered over one academic
year. The taught component comprises modules totalling Modules include: Financial Accounting, Financial
60 credits. Students also complete a substantial research Management, Management Accounting, Taxation, Audit,
project, which accounts for a further 30 credits, to be Company Law, Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial
eligible for consideration for the award of the degree. Management, Performance Measurement, Advanced
Taxation, Corporate Governance & Ethics and Accounting
Our dedicated career development team will help you in Practice
identify your ideal career path and provide tailored
advice on how best to achieve your goals. Our dedicated career development team will help you
identify your ideal career path and provide tailored
We advise students to apply for this programme as advice on how best to achieve your goals.
early as possible as admission to the course will be very
competitive. The programme is subject to early closure
as a result.
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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DURATION 1 year full-time/2 years part-time DURATION 1 year full-time/2 years part-time
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Paula Quigley COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Brian Singleton
CLOSING DATE 22nd July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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The M.Phil. in Film Studies at Trinity offers two interesting This course is designed to equip students of exceptional
ways to pursue further analysis of film and the film talent with the skills necessary to pursue a career in
industry at university: theatre and related industries through the development
of skills, professional practices and creative approaches
› The Theory, History, Practice strand is a unique
to writing for performance.
opportunity to embark upon a detailed investigation
into the intellectual currents and aesthetic concerns
Through a series of skills-based writing workshops and
surrounding the study and practice of film and digital
tutorials with professional playwrights, directors and
media.
a dramaturge the individual voice of the student writer
› The Screenwriting strand offers the opportunity to will be nurtured and developed. Classes in dramaturgy
focus on writing for different screens in a critically and contemporary theatre practice will supplement the
informed and creative context. training.
M.Phil. in Film Studies provides a unique opportunity to The course will culminate in the writing of a full-length
embark upon a detailed investigation into the intellectual play for the stage. Students on the course will work
currents and aesthetic concerns surrounding the study of in a dedicated space for writers in The Lir building. In
film and digital media. addition to the core classes and workshops, individual
tuition from The Lir’s dramaturge will be a key feature
The Screenwriting strand allows students to develop the of the training. In addition, master classes by visiting
skills required to write successfully for a range of different practitioners will supplement the student experience.
screens in a critically informed and creative context.
Core Modules include: Contemporary Theatre Practice,
Admission requirements Dramaturgy, Writing Workshop and individual supervision
and showcase staged reading of a student’s full-length play.
Candidates should have a good honours 1st class or
2.1 B.A. degree (minimum “B”, average 3.2 or above for
North American students) or equivalent qualification Admission requirements
with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual Please note that all applicants must include a financial
band below 6. Applicants to the Theory, History, Practice plan in their personal statement which indicates clearly
strand must include a sample of their academic writing how they intend to finance themselves if successful in
(approximately 1500 words) in film studies or a related gaining a place on this course.
area as part of their application. Applicants to the
Screenwriting strand must include a 5-10 page sample Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
of their creative writing as part of their application requirements available.
DURATION 1 year full-time/2 years part-time DURATION 1 year full-time/2 years part-time
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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The Stage Design programme is purposely designed to The Master in Fine Art Theatre Directing programme is
allow students to either specialise on one area of stage the first entirely practiced-based masters programme of
design (set, costume or lighting design) or to combine its kind in Ireland. It was introduced following extensive
disciplines as desired (set and costume design for consultation with the Irish theatre community and is
example, or set and lighting design). a direct response to the needs of the industry and of
talented emerging artists.
Students will take three concurrent modules in the first
two terms. The final module (Production Design) will be Students will take three concurrent modules in the first
taught in the third term and subsequent summer months two terms. The final module will be taught in the third
and will culminate with a professional production staged term and subsequent summer months and will culminate
in one of The Lir’s performance studios. Term Three will be with a professional production staged in one of The Lir’s
supplemented by an ongoing series of master classes from performance studios.
professional directors and theatre makers. Students on the
Master in Fine Art Stage Design will take two compulsory Students on the Master in Fine Art Theatre Directing will
modules and choose two of four elective modules. take four compulsory modules, Contemporary Theatre
Practice, Directing Workshop, Theatre Production and
Dramaturgy for Theatre Directing.
Admission requirements
Candidates should have a good honours degree of
upper second class or above, or equivalent qualification Admission requirements
in a cognate area. A portfolio of recent work is also Candidates should have a good honours degree of upper
an essential part of the application process. Proven second class or above, or equivalent qualification in
natural ability and prior experience as demonstrated at a cognate area. A portfolio of work including a critical
interview will also be considered. assessment of recently directed work is an essential part
of the application process. Proven natural ability and
Please note that all applicants must include a financial prior experience as demonstrated at interview will also
plan in their personal statement which indicates clearly be considered.
how they intend to finance themselves if successful in
gaining a place on this course. Please note that all applicants must include a financial
plan in their personal statement which indicates clearly
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission how they intend to finance themselves if successful in
requirements available. gaining a place on this course
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Admission requirements
Candidates should have a good honours 1st class or
2.1 B.A. degree (minimum “B”, average 3.0 or above for
North American students) or equivalent qualification
with a minimum
School of Education
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COURSE DIRECTORS Dr. Pádraic Whyte, Dr. Jane Carroll COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Eoin McNamee
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This postgraduate degree programme offers an exciting The M.Phil. in Creative Writing is based in the Trinity
opportunity to study a wide range of children’s literature Oscar Wilde Centre for Irish Writing, 21 Westland Row,
– a broad category that encompasses everything from the birthplace of Oscar Wilde. Our faculty includes some
picture books through to Young Adult fiction. This course of Ireland’s leading contemporary writers, including
addresses chronologies, genres, modes of criticism, Eoin McNamee, Deirdre Madden and Kevin Power, Harry
readerships, publishing trends and the full apparatus of Clifton and Carlo Gébler. Each year the Centre also plays
literary investigation, while exploring the unique power host to visiting Writer Fellows, who in recent years have
dynamics that arise from adult authors creating texts included Claire Keegan and Colette Bryce. Distinguished
for younger readers. alumni of the programme include Chris Binchy and Sean
O’Reilly. Nicole Flattery and Lisa Harding have emerged
Students of different nationalities and from diverse as exciting new talents in the past few years.
backgrounds and disciplines have successfully
completed the programme. This course is intended for students who are seriously
committed to writing, are practising, or are prospective
Many graduates have careers in areas such as editing, authors, and who wish to develop their writing within
publishing, arts management, journalism, curation, the framework of a university course and in the context
teaching, librarianship, and academia. Over the years, of an Irish literary milieu.
students have worked with leading academics in the field,
attended guest lectures by local and international scholars
Admission requirements
and authors, applied for funding opportunities to research
archives at Yale University and at Trinity, collaborated Applicants are expected to hold a university degree
with Children’s Books Ireland on their ‘Bold Girls’ or equivalent qualification (at least an upper second
initiative, curated an exhibition in Trinity Library’s Long or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.3). In addition, applicants
Room (see Story Spinners: Irish Women and Children’s must submit a portfolio of selected recent creative work.
Books), created podcasts with International Literature The portfolio of sample work should include no more
Festival Dublin, and immersed themselves in the vibrant than 3000 words of prose (short stories, excerpt/s from
children’s literature community at the School of English. a novel or drama) or six to eight poems; genres may be
combined but this is not a requirement.
Admission requirements Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Applicants should have a good honours degree (at least requirements available.
an upper second or a GPA of at least 3.3). A sample of
the candidate’s own critical writing (3,000-5,000 words)
is also required.
School of English
COURSE DIRECTORS Dr. Sam Slote, Dr. Julie Bates COURSE DIRECTORS Dr. Clare Clarke
Professor Darryl Jones
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CLOSING DATE 31st March 2023
This course offers an exploration of Irish writing in The study of literature is never just one thing. Modern
English from the late seventeenth century to the present. literary culture is diverse, exciting, complex and rich.
Trinity has educated many important writers, from
Jonathan Swift to Samuel Beckett to Eavan Boland to The course offers graduates in English and related
Anne Enright. It has also long led the way in the teaching disciplines (such as History, Art History and Modern
and researching of Ireland’s literature. Amid a diverse Languages) the opportunity to explore over two
and dynamic community of students and scholars, this centuries of anglophone writing and literary history.
course will allow you to gain a thorough grounding in the You will be introduced to key texts, authors and
field of Irish writing, from canonical figures such as Maria ideas from the nineteenth century through to the
Edgeworth and James Joyce to contemporary critical contemporary moment. You will shape your own
debates around gender, sexuality, class and race. distinct programme of study through a variety of option
modules. You will also undertake a substantial piece
The centrepiece of the course is the core ‘Perspectives of independent research in the form of a dissertation.
in Irish Writing’ module. Running across two semesters,
it introduces students to the multiple contexts in At Trinity you will join a supportive and dynamic
which Irish writing in English has developed from the community of students, scholars, and writers in a world-
late seventeenth century through to the present. It leading English department right at the heart of one of
also considers the literary history and reception of the world’s great literary cities. You will also have access
Irish writing, covering the main critical narratives and to the outstanding library and archival collections of our
debates, as well as revisions of the Irish literary field as world-famous copyright library, which could form the
regards questions of gender, sexuality, class and race. basis for your own fundamental research.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available. requirements available.
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The M.Phil. in Classics is designed both for those who are The M.Phil. in Early Modern History offers well-qualified
already fully trained in the classical languages and for graduates in History, the Humanities and the Social
those who have completed non-language based degrees. Sciences an introduction to research in the political,
The course provides students with an excellent grounding social, cultural and religious history of Ireland, Britain
in postgraduate research skills in Classics. It also hones and Europe across the early modern period. This
the sort of analytical, written, and verbal communication one-year course (or two years part-time) is designed
skills that are highly valued and effective in careers to introduce students to a wide range of issues in,
outside the university and education sectors. This course and approaches to, early modern history. It also
has attracted students from all over the world and many provides students with training in research methods
have gone on to do doctoral studies in Trinity and in and skills. The course is built around Trinity College
other universities internationally. Students choose four Library’s unparalleled resources for the period from
elective modules (or two if they take beginners’ Greek or the Reformation to the French Revolution. The course
Latin), which likewise allow them to build specific skills may also serve as an introduction to graduate study
and to follow their individual interests. for students intending to pursue doctoral studies.
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qualification to graduates in History, Political Science,
History of Ideas, Cultural Studies or similar. This course The M.Phil. in Gender and Women’s Studies provides a
gives students a firm understanding of the interplay of, critical understanding of the current scholarship on the
and feedbacks between, nature and culture over time. position and representation of gender in society. Drawing
This programme has a strong methodological focus, on insights and perspectives from a number of academic
including training in digital humanities technologies, fields within the Humanities and Social Sciences, the
mixed (quantitative-qualitative) methods and innovative course is both interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary,
assessment design, supplemented by an optional self- training students to research across a range of
financed field trip to Iceland. disciplines. Its students acquire a deep understanding
of the cultural contexts in which theories of gender are
This course trains students in methods and themes produced, performed and negotiated and an ability to use
that are directly relevant to the professional workplace primary source material as well as critical theories and
at a time when there is an increasing awareness of scholarship. The course also hones the sort of analytical,
the need to include the competencies and insights written, and verbal communication skills that are highly
of the humanities in understanding and addressing valued and effective in a many different careers.
environmental issues, not least climate change. Training
in critical thinking and mixed methods research skills All students take the core modules Gender Theories,
will open up students’ career perspectives in the public and Approaches and Methods to Gender Research, which
sector, media, private consultancies and NGOs, as well provide a grounding in key approaches and skills. Students
as being an excellent entry point for doctoral studies. choose further modules from a wide range of electives.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Anna McSweeney COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Molly Pucci
CLOSING DATE 23rd July 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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EMAIL [email protected]
Admission requirements
Applicants should normally have at least an upper
second class (2.1) honours bachelor degree or equivalent
(for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Since places
on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed
or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment.
Offers will be made on a rolling basis. Should places
remain unfilled, later applications may be considered.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Carole Holohan COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Georgina Laragy
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The M.Phil. in Modern Irish History introduces well- The M.Phil. course in Public History and Cultural
qualified Humanities or Social Sciences graduates Heritage is designed to provide students with a rigorous
to research in modern Irish history, to the problems grounding in public history and to prepare high-calibre
currently addressed by historians and to the methods graduates in a unique and thorough fashion for the
they apply to study of the subject. Drawing on the management of cultural heritage. We define ‘public
current interests of staff, the course is based on the rich history’ and ‘cultural heritage’ broadly.
resources of Trinity’s library and of the adjacent Dublin
libraries and archives. The course provides opportunities The course involves analysis of cultural memory, its
for in-depth study of selected issues in modern Irish construction, reception and loss; and study of the public
history. It also serves as an introduction to students status and consumption of history in modern society.
wishing to pursue doctoral studies. Political issues surrounding public commemoration and
‘sites of memory’ are examined and the role of museums,
The course comprises three main elements. A number galleries and the media in shaping public perceptions
of research training modules focus on the range of of the past is considered. The course also surveys the
approaches, technologies and resources available to more concrete questions involved in the conservation,
researchers in modern Irish history. In addition students presentation and communication of the physical heritage
take special subject modules in each term covering a of past cultures, particularly where interpretation and
range of specialised themes from the seventeenth to meaning are contested.
twentieth centuries. Students write a dissertation on
any area of modern Irish history. Admission requirements
Applicants should normally have at least an upper
Admission requirements second class (2.1) honours bachelor degree or equivalent
Applicants should normally have at least an upper (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Since places
second class (2.1) honours bachelor degree or equivalent on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed
(for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Since places or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment.
on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed Offers will be made on a rolling basis. Should places
or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment. remain unfilled, later applications may be considered.
Offers will be made on a rolling basis. Should places
remain unfilled, later applications may be considered. Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Theophile Munyangeyo COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Peter Arnds
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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The M.Phil. (Master’s Degree), Post Graduate Diploma This M.Phil. course is designed to provide an understanding
(P.Grad.Dip.) and Post Graduate Certificate (P.Grad.Cert.) of Comparative Literature as a subject of study and
in Applied Intercultural Communications are designed as a critical practice. The core modules provide the
both stand-alone and linked courses through the top-up theoretical and methodological basis for comparing
progression. They are delivered by the Centre for Global texts of various genres and artefacts of different media
Intercultural Communications at Trinity College Dublin at an advanced level. Optional modules enable the
and are part of the postgraduate suite of courses in the further development of these competencies and offer
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies. opportunities to develop and apply this knowledge and
these skills to a range of primary texts from a wide range
The programmes will provide participants with novel of languages, cultures, epochs and other contexts.
perspectives and methods for effective intercultural
communication at work, strategic partnerships, inclusive The course consists of two core modules taken by all
leadership and global engagement. This will be of interest students (Theory and Methodology and Moving between
to organisations and individuals wishing to further Cultures), two options from the range offered in a given
develop their skills, careers and business opportunities year, and a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words whose
by applying intercultural communication methods to theme and approach should be comparable.
succeed in multicultural contexts. Our flexible course
delivery, through full time, part time and multiple entry Admission requirements
route options, will enable students to develop effective
Applicants should have a good honours degree (at least
intercultural communication skills for successful
an upper second class honours 2:1, GPA of at least 3.3)
engagements with diverse audiences.
in a discipline relevant to the digital humanities (usually
a humanities field, but may also Languages, Literature,
Admission Requirements History, Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, Human
A minimum 2.1 honours class degree from an Irish University Geography, Sociology, Religious Studies, Gender Studies,
or its international equivalent. For candidates who are not Textual and Visual Studies, Visual Arts, Art History,
native English speakers and have not completed a degree Economics, Political Science, provided all other
through the medium of English, a minimum IELTS score of requirements are met).
at least 6.5 in each category is required. Applicants must
› Applicants must complete a personal statement.
demonstrate their ability to write clearly and persuasively
in an academic register (via the writing sample, described › Applicants must demonstrate their ability to write
in the application site). Applicants will need to provide the clearly and persuasively.
names of two academic referees Please note that previous › Applicants whose first language is not English will
region-specific knowledge and additional foreign language need to provide evidence of proficiency in English via a
skills are not required. recognised English language qualification. A minimum
IELTS score of 6.5 in each category or its equivalent.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available. › Applicants must provide two reference letters and
degree transcripts.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Jennifer Edmond COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Hannes Opelz
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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Many of the biggest questions in our world today can only Exploring and analysing questions of identity as they
be answered by drawing on knowledge of both culture have unfolded and continue to unfold in Europe, this
and technology. Trinity’s M.Phil. in Digital Humanities and course will equip students with the critical tools and
Culture prepares its students to take on these questions in real-life experience to understand the complex and
a wide variety of contexts, whether they want to deepen varied challenges posed by shifting notions of identity
their understanding of a humanities subject through data and their very real consequences.
mining and visualisation; explore the virtual transmission
of culture and heritage by and beyond museums, libraries Admission requirements
and archives; or join the movement to make technology
› A minimum upper-second class (2.1) honours
development more humane.
bachelor degree from an Irish university or its
international equivalent in a relevant subject.
Admission requirements Relevant subjects include but are not limited to
Applicants should have a good honours degree (at least the following: Languages, Literature, History,
an upper second, GPA of at least 3.3) in a discipline Cultural Studies, Comparative Literature, Human
relevant to the digital humanities (usually a humanities Geography, Sociology, Religious Studies, Gender
field, but may also include any of the disciplines of the Studies, Textual and Visual Studies, Visual Arts,
humanities, provided all other requirements are met). Art History, Economics, Political Science. We also
welcome students from non-Humanities backgrounds
› Applicants must complete a personal statement.
with a keen interest in questions of identity.
› Applicants must demonstrate their ability to write
› Proficiency in English. For candidates who are not
clearly and persuasively.
native English speakers and have not completed a
› Applicants whose first language is not English will degree through the medium of English, a minimum
need to provide evidence of proficiency in English via a IELTS score of 6.5 in each category or its equivalent.
recognised English language qualification. A minimum While there is no formal requirement to be proficient
IELTS score of 6.5 in each category or its equivalent. in a language other than English, students with a
reading proficiency in a language taught in the School
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies (French,
requirements available. German, Italian, Spanish, Irish, Polish, Russian) are
particularly welcome.
› Applicants must complete a personal statement.
› Applicants must demonstrate their ability to write
clearly and persuasively.
› Applicants must provide two reference letters and
degree transcripts.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. James Hadley COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Anne Fitzpatrick
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
The M.Phil. in Literary Translation equips you with The M.Phil. in Middle East in a Global Context is designed
the skill to apply translation theory to your literary for students who hold a degree in any discipline and are
translation practice in creative and original ways. You interested in studying the region of the Middle East, its
will craft a unique portfolio of translations under the histories, cultures, politics and (optionally) language.
guidance of academic and professional mentors.
This masters programme provides a foundation in the
There is a strong and growing demand for highly-trained methods and disciplines relevant to the study of the
translators with the creativity and linguistic prowess to Middle East. It provides intensive training in several
create aesthetically appealing work. Such translators fields of knowledge through a combination of online
are already sought out not only in the field of literature, lectures, seminars, tutorials and essay writing, allowing
but also in the private and public sector, in international you to develop research and writing skills with training
organisations, media, and education. We have close ties in theoretical and methodological approaches.
with many such organisations, and give our students
regular opportunities to interact with them. The M.Phil. consists of four core modules and 2 optional
modules. You also complete a dissertation on a subject
Trinity students are highly valued by the translation chosen by you in consultation with your supervisor.
industry. We organise workshops with our industry
partners throughout the year, and offer a long list of Admission requirements
opportunities to network and collaborate from the
No prior knowledge of the area is required, and Arabic
beginning until the end of the degree.
can be studied ab initio. Applicants should normally
have a second class (2.1) honours bachelor degree or
Admission requirements equivalent. Applicants are asked to submit a writing
› A minimum 2.1 honours class degree from an Irish sample for assessment, and may be invited for online
university or its international equivalent. interview. For candidates who are not native English
speakers and have not completed a degree through the
› A demonstrable working knowledge of two or more
medium of English, see the Trinity English language
languages
requirement.
› For candidates who are not native English speakers
and have not completed a degree through the Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
medium of English, a minimum IELTS score of requirements available.
at least 6.5 in each category or its equivalent.
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School of Law
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Desmond Ryan COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Desmond Ryan
CLOSING DATE 31st May 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st May 2023
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Intellectual Property and Information Technology have With the increased globalisation of the last twenty years
become significant and growing areas of law at both a and, even earlier, with the rise to prominence of the
European and an international level. With this in mind, international human rights movement, there has been
the Law School recently introduced a new LL.M. in the impetus for students of all nationalities towards
Intellectual Property and Information Technology law. studying areas of law with a broad international and
This masters programme, popular with both EU and non- comparative focus. This programme will allow students
EU students, provides graduates with a knowledge base to engage meaningfully in comparative legal research
and a range of core tools to use in their future research or using mature comparative law methodology and to
in their practice as intellectual property and information develop flexibility, adaptability and independence in
technology lawyers. order to engage productively with a changing, social,
cultural and international environment.
Module offerings may include Data Protection, Cyber
Security Law, Copyright Law, Trademark and Design Law, The LL.M. (International and Comparative Law) aims
Patent Law and much more. Students may also choose to promote critical analysis of, and reflection on,
up to two modules from the wide array offered on the different aspects of international law and comparative
LLM (General) ranging from Aviation Law, to Human law. Students on this programme are examined in six
Rights Law and Islamic Law. modules and will also complete a research dissertation.
We advise students to apply for this programme as We advise students to apply for this programme as
early as possible as admission to the course will be very early as possible as admission to the course will be very
competitive. The programme is subject to early closure competitive. The programme is subject to early closure
as a result. as a result.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available. requirements available.
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School of Law
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Desmond Ryan COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Felix Mezzanotte
CLOSING DATE 31st May 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st May 2023
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The LL.M (International and European Business Law) Interdisciplinary study at the postgraduate level is widely
is designed for graduates who wish to specialise in recognised as a highly desirable attribute for employers.
business law with a view to pursuing their research The M.Sc. in Law and Finance offers an advanced
interests in this field or in preparing to work in busy qualification to graduates in business, economics or law.
international commercial firms or legal practice across
the globe. This programme will enable students to gain The course will develop the students’ skills to apply theory
invaluable specialist knowledge from expert professors. to practice, solve business problems and help organisations
They will develop skills to critically analyse the interplay to continuously grow and improve their performance
between law and social change in a variety of different across these disciplines. The course is structured to
contexts within international and business law and include the foundational and advanced material needed
conduct effective and targeted research in case law, to build students’ knowledge and understanding of
legislation and academic legal commentary in areas law and finance, provide students with the capacity to
pertaining to international and business law at a level embrace current and future changes such as financial
appropriate to masters graduates. regulation, EU law and financial innovation, and develop
both students’ technical skills in understanding financial
and legal concepts and analytic skills to apply these skills.
Admission requirements
Applications are therefore invited from well-qualified
graduates who hold a very good honours bachelor Admission requirements
degree in law or in a law-based interdisciplinary An undergraduate honours bachelor degree of 2.1 grade or
programme. Applications will also be considered from higher in Business, Economics or Law. This is the starting
exceptional graduates in related disciplines in the Arts, point for admissions and does not guarantee entry.
Humanities, and Social Sciences who can convincingly
demonstrate that their studies have fully prepared them We strongly advise students to apply for this programme
for the LLM. as early as possible as admission to the course will be
very competitive. The programme is subject to early
We advise students to apply for this programme as closure as a result.
early as possible as admission to the course will be very
competitive. The programme is subject to early closure Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
as a result. requirements available.
School of Law
Laws (LL.M.)
EMAIL [email protected]
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Elaine Uí Dhonnchadha COURSE COORDINATOR Professor Nathan Hill
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
The M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics is aimed at teachers Chinese Studies is a multidisciplinary field of study,
of second and foreign languages. The discipline of drawing upon and integrating disciplines such as History,
applied linguistics investigates a range of issues around Linguistics, Politics, Social Policy, Cultural Studies and
language in contemporary society. Among these, the Translation Studies. The course focuses on China today
most prominent issues – and the central topics of the and China over the last century. This course offers a
M.Phil. in Applied Linguistics – are those surrounding unique and vibrant educational experience which equips
second and foreign language education. It is often said its students to be global citizens. The M.Phil. programme
that globalisation has made the learning of additional offers the opportunity to engage with key aspects of
languages an essential goal in education, but in truth, contemporary China, including its political and economic
language learning has been important in most places landscape, modern history, society, popular culture
at most times. and language. Given China’s economic impact and
international reach, this course equips its graduates
Admission requirements to engage deeply with contemporary China. The
multidisciplinary nature of the course can accommodate
Applicants should have a good honours degree (at
students from a wide range of backgrounds.
least an upper second or equivalent; GPA of at least
3.2). Previous knowledge of applied linguistics is not a
requirement. Normally only graduates with language Admission requirements
teaching experience are admitted to the course in Applied Admission to this course is at graduate level, and
Linguistics. Applicants whose first language is not English applicants will hold a good honours degree (minimum
and who have not been educated through the medium II.1, or a GPA of 3.5, or equivalent from another country)
of English must meet Trinity’s requirements for English- from a recognised university. Applicants must also
language proficiency, i.e. the minimum acceptable IELTS satisfy the University’s English language requirements.
score is 6.5. For this course, no individual IELTS band The course is designed for students from a wide range
can be below 6 (or the minimum equivalents in other of backgrounds. A background in Arts, Humanities
approved English language proficiency tests. Students and Social Sciences is helpful but not a requirement.
whose first language is not English are encouraged to The M.Phil. in Chinese Studies is designed to provide
attend our pre-sessional Summer programme to prepare a multidisciplinary introduction to the discipline of
them for postgraduate study in Ireland. Applicants must Chinese Studies without requiring any specific prior
provide a Personal Statement explaining their motivation knowledge of China or Chinese language proficiency.
in applying for this course.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission requirements available.
requirements available.
COURSE COORDINATOR Dr. Ciarán Kenny COURSE COORDINATOR Dr. Ciarán Kenny
CLOSING DATE 30th April 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th April 2023
This one year part-time course aims to provide qualified The aims of the course are to provide qualified Speech
Speech and Language Therapists with opportunities to and Language Therapists with opportunities to advance
advance their academic knowledge and professional their academic knowledge and professional practice
practice skills in all aspects of dysphagia in both adult skills with specific clinical populations. These courses
and paediatric populations. The course provides provide additional specialist qualifications to already
additional specialist qualifications to already qualified qualified Speech and Language Therapists and do not
Speech and Language Therapists and does not serve as serve as initial qualifications to practise as a Speech
initial qualification to practise as a Speech and Language and Language Therapist.
Therapist. Those without an existing qualification in
Speech and Language Therapy/Speech-Language During the M.Sc. course, students must complete a
Pathology should therefore not apply. minimum of 80 hours clinical work in their chosen
specialist area. Students who take the dysphagia specialist
The course comprises core modules on dysphagia theory strand and who have not completed a qualifying course
and application to practice. It also teaches basic research in dysphagia will have to complete additional preparatory
methods, clinical evidence based practice and reflective work. These students must have at least 40 of the required
practice. Students must also complete 80 hours of clinical 80 clinical hours supervised by Speech and Language
work. Students who have not completed a qualifying Therapists recognised by the Department of Clinical
course in dysphagia will have to complete additional Speech and Language Studies at Trinity College Dublin.
preparatory work. Those students who have not completed
a qualifying course in dysphagia must undertake a Admission requirements
minimum of 40 hours supervised clinical work in dysphagia
Eligible candidates for the M.Sc. course should hold
(with experienced supervisors to be recognised by the
at least an upper second class honours degree in
Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies at
Clinical Speech and Language Studies or an equivalent
Trinity College Dublin. Students may pre-arrange their
qualification in Speech and Language Therapy. Students
own clinical work (e.g. if completing hours in your current
for whom English is not a first language must obtain a
workplace), but must ensure that where supervision is
minimum IELTS score (academic version) of 6.5 with no
required, proposed supervisors have been agreed with
individual band below 6.5. Students will also be required
the Department. Those who do not have an identified
to undergo Garda Vetting.
clinical location will be assigned one by the Department.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Admission requirements requirements available.
Applicants taking IELTS should note that an minimum
overall score of 6.5 is required and that no individual
subtest score can be lower than 6.5.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Elaine Uí Dhonnchadha COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Elaine Uí Dhonnchadha
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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The M.Phil. in English Language Teaching is aimed Linguistics is the systematic study of human language.
at both new and experienced teachers of English as It has its roots in antiquity, though the twentieth century
a foreign or second language. The course will give saw an explosion of research and the development of
practising teachers the opportunity to explore current new theories and approaches. Linguistics has become
issues in ELT, and to deepen their understanding of the an exciting and vigorous area of study, with strong
theoretical and practical concerns that underlie their connections to many fields including psychology,
teaching in TESOL and other settings. sociology, anthropology, cognitive science, computer
science, and philosophy.
Preference is given to applicants with relevant teaching
experience. However, applicants without English The M.Phil. in Linguistics has core modules in Describing
language teaching experience will be encouraged to Grammar, Describing Meaning, Describing the Sounds of
take the English Language Teaching Practice elective Languages, and Laboratory Phonetics and Phonology.
modules. All applicants are expected to show proficiency
in at least one language other than their first language. Admission requirements
Applicants should have a good honours degree (at
Admission requirements least an upper second or equivalent; GPA of at least
Applicants should have a good honours degree (at least 3.2). Previous knowledge of applied linguistics is not
an upper second or equivalent; GPA of at least 3.2). a requirement. Normally only graduates with language
Applicants whose first language is not English and who teaching experience are admitted to the course in Applied
have not been educated through the medium of English Linguistics. Applicants whose first language is not English
must meet the College’s requirements for English- and who have not been educated through the medium
language proficiency, i.e. the minimum acceptable IELTS of English must meet Trinity’s requirements for English-
score is 6.5. For this course, no individual IELTS band language proficiency, i.e. the minimum acceptable IELTS
can be below 6, or the minimum equivalents in other score is 6.5. For this course, no individual IELTS band
approved English language proficiency tests. Students can be below 6, or the minimum equivalents in other
whose first language is not English are encouraged to approved English language proficiency tests. Students
attend our pre-sessional Summer programme to prepare whose first language is not English are encouraged to
them for postgraduate study in Ireland. Applicants must attend our pre-sessional Summer programme to prepare
provide a Personal Statement explaining their motivation them for postgraduate study in Ireland. Applicants must
in applying for their chosen course(s). provide a Personal Statement explaining their motivation
in applying for this course.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available. Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
EMAIL [email protected]
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School of Psychology
COURSE DIRECTORS Professor Olive Healy COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Tim Trimble
Professor Maeve Bracken
EMAIL [email protected]
EMAIL [email protected]
CLOSING DATE 31st March 2023
CLOSING DATE 31st May 2023
This is an intensive full-time course which aims to The course is designed to provide students with a
ensure that students become efficient in the practical thorough appreciation of issues in applied psychology,
application of the principles of applied behaviour knowledge of the skills required to apply psychology
analysis, with particular regard to persons with autism effectively, and a detailed understanding of their
and other developmental disabilities and/or children chosen focus of application. The themes of analysis,
and adolescents in care or special programmes, and/ intervention and evaluation are central to the structure
or those clients presenting learning and/or behavioural and philosophy of the course, which establishes a firm
challenges in school. The content of this course focuses basis for students to further professional training and
on behavioural theory and application. development in psychology. The core modules provide
training in research methods and professional issues.
Formal classes run from mid-September to late May Optional modules enable further development of these
and are normally held one day every week. Additionally, competencies and knowledge while enabling students
students meet with a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst to consider their application in specified content areas.
(BCBA) for 1-2 hours every other week from October to
September. Dissertation research is initiated during the Student will complete the following two core
academic year of Year 2 and continued and finalised modules: Philosophical and professional issues in
during the summer months. Placement practice in applied psychology, and Research Methodology and
behaviour analysis must be facilitated by an external Statistics. There are also a range of optional modules
BCBA. Students receive continuous assessment and available. In addition, all students will be required
feedback through their regular supervision sessions to submit a dissertation based on an empirical
and participation in class activities. Placement practice investigation of a topic in applied psychology.
in ABA is also reported at intermediate and end points
during the year. Students must maintain a portfolio of Admission requirements
their work throughout the course.
Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum
of an upper second class honours degree (2.1) in
Admission requirements psychology or its equivalent from a recognised university
Applicants will normally be required to hold at least an course, which confers eligibility for graduate registration
upper second class honours degree in Psychology or with the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent
a related field from a recognised 3rd level institution. professional body in the case of overseas applicants.
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission requirements available.
requirements available.
School of Psychology
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Kevin Tierney COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Mary Creaner
CLOSING DATE 2nd November 2022 CLOSING DATE 31st May 2023
This course provides an intensive and systematic The M.Sc./P.Grad. Diploma in Clinical Supervision part-
programme of training, equipping each student to meet time course is aimed at practitioners in the helping
the challenges facing clinical psychology and to make a professions who normally hold an honours degree
unique contribution to the Irish Health Services. in psychology or a related field and relevant post-
graduate experience. It is specifically aimed at practising
The course is structured so that the academic teaching psychologists, (counselling, clinical, educational,
typically takes place in term time for one and a half days health, work and organizational, etc.) psychotherapists,
per week. In addition, each placement is preceded by a counsellors and mental health professionals who wish
teaching block of approximately four weeks duration. to further their professional development, reflective
Students complete six clinical placements during the practice capability and train as supervisors.
course, each of approximately five months duration.
Research training is continuous across the programme.
Admission requirements
Students of the course are employed by an approved The standard requirements for applicants are that they
health care provider and graduates are required have a post-graduate degree in psychology or a closely
to complete an additional three-year contract of related field, an honours (2.1) degree, and training or
employment with their sponsoring service provider. experience in supervision. Candidates must exhibit a
dedication to continued professional development (e.g.,
workshops, seminars). Applicants must be f full members
Admission requirements
of an acknowledged professional body and an active
The course currently attracts a high number of applicants practitioner (e.g., the Psychological Society of Ireland,
and competition for the limited number of places is the Irish Council for Psychotherapy, the Irish Association
intense. Requirements for selection include a primary for Counselling and Psychotherapy or professional
honours degree in psychology with at least an upper equivalent). Candidates must possess professional
second-class award or equivalent. Good research skills indemnity insurance for supervision and have access to a
and relevant experience are essential. Candidates are supervisee base for professional clinical practice. Formal
required to hold graduate basis for registration with application includes an updated resume, two references,
the Psychological Society of Ireland. Students will be any necessary documentation of EU status, and a
required to undergo Garda Vetting. Please note the personal interview. It is the responsibility of applicants
possession of a full and valid driving licence remains to make sure they satisfy all of the aforementioned entry
an essential requirement for programme selection. requirements and to validate the supervisor requirements
with their professional. Applicants are responsible for
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission ensuring that they meet all the entry requirements
requirements available. above and confirming supervisor criteria with their
professional organisations, prior to application.
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School of Psychology
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Ladislav Timulak COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. John O’Connor
CLOSING DATE 28th February 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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This intensive full-time course provides professional The Masters of Philosophy in Psychoanalytic Studies
training in Counselling Psychology and is accredited by the offers graduates a thorough introduction to the history,
Psychological Society of Ireland. Admission is on a yearly theory and applications in clinical work and in the wider
basis for approximately 12 to 14 students. The main culture of psychoanalysis from Freud to modern writers
objectives of the course are to allow students to obtain a in this broad field.
level of postgraduate academic and research performance
appropriate for the award of a doctoral qualification, The course is of interest to people from a variety
to progress this academic and research performance of backgrounds, including graduates of psychology,
through the practice of Counselling Psychology, and to philosophy, and other university programmes, as well
acquire professional knowledge and skills. The course mental health professionals, people who work in the
emphasizes the scientist- practitioner model of training fields of the arts, education and health, among others.
and research-informed practice. The scientist- practitioner
model is fostered through research classes and work on The course typically covers areas such as the unconscious
the research dissertation. Students are informed on a in groups, organisations and society, dreams, dreaming
variety of research strategies (including e.g., experimental, and symbolic life, the emotional world of the child,
quasi-experimental as well as descriptive and qualitative, psychoanalysis and art, clinical states of mind and object
phenomenological, hermeneutic, discourse analytic relations theory. The content of modules may vary from
and grounded theory approaches) and learn to critically year to year.
evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different
methodologies. Graduates of this course are qualified Students are required to complete a thesis on a
counselling psychologists, skilled to conduct mental psychoanalytic theme for submission at the end
health assessments and therapy with individuals, of the programme.
couples, families and groups across the lifespan
Admission requirements
Admission requirements Applications are normally accepted only from persons
Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum with a first or upper second class degree (2.1) in an
of an upper second class honours degree (2.1) in appropriate arts, social science or science subject.
psychology or its equivalent from a recognised university
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
course, which confers eligibility for graduate registration
requirements available.
with the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent
professional body in the case of overseas applicants.
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting
School of Psychology
EMAIL [email protected]
Admission requirements
IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall (**each band of the IELTS must
have a minimum score of 6.5). Students will be required
to undergo Garda Vetting.
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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Religion
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Michael Kirwan COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Michael Kirwan
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Students study three core modules, three optional Note modules offered differ each year. Lectures normally
modules and write a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation. take place on Monday and Thursday evenings.
Core Modules are: Violence and Grace in the Human
Narrative; The First Words: Theology/ies of the Bible
Admission requirements
and Readings in Classical Theological Text.
Applicants should normally have an upper second
For teachers of religious education, this course provides class Honours Bachelor degree, or 3.2 G.P.A. or
an excellent opportunity to explore theological issues above. Applicants not meeting these requirements
at a deeper level. While the M.Phil. is designed to be may exceptionally be considered at the discretion
complete in itself, it can serve as preparation for those of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
wishing to proceed to further research in the field.
Students will learn research skills, as well as analytic, Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
written and verbal communication skills. These are requirements available.
highly valued and effective in a great variety of careers.
Admission requirements
Applicants should normally have an upper second
class Honours Bachelor degree, or 3.2 G.P.A. or
above. Applicants not meeting these requirements
may exceptionally be considered at the discretion
of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
School of Religion
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor David Mitchell COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Gillian Wylie
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
This course is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland This one-year postgraduate course interests those in both
reflecting the School and Trinity’s commitment to cross- the public and private sectors who are involved in conflict
border education. It offers an inter-disciplinary approach analysis, management, and resolution and who wish to
to the challenges of political and social reconciliation in study mediation and other non-adversarial dispute and
the aftermath of violent conflict. conflict resolution processes (ADRs). The course aims at
achieving standards of best practice for those who recognise
Graduates are equipped for work with local and the value of alternative dispute resolution processes in
international organisations, and gain transferable resolving commercial, community, workplace, international
skills for a wide variety of careers, including mediation, and other disputes and in minimising the damage caused
diplomacy, policy, advocacy, journalism, teaching, by conflict. Those who complete the course will have a deep
and ministry, as well as Ph.D. research. understanding of the causes and nature of conflict, the
various conflict resolution processes available and how to
Northern Ireland faces many social and political apply them. CDRS is an accredited training programme with
challenges as it emerges from decades of violence. the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland. Successful completion
Yet Belfast is a vibrant city, undergoing an exciting of an optional MII Mediation Roleplay Competency
post-conflict transformation. The city provides a unique Assessment at the end of the CDRS programme will allow
backdrop for the M.Phil., allowing students to immerse students to apply for Certified Mediation status with the
themselves in a society grappling with the challenges Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII).
of, and opportunities for, conflict transformation.
Students have the option of five core modules:
Student will study one core module: Research Skills Understanding Conflict; Aspects and Dynamics of
and a selection of optional modules such as: Conflict Mediation; Theories and Processes of International
and Peace in Northern Ireland; Conflict Transformation; Conflict Resolution; Processes and Skills for Moving
Foundations of Conflict Resolution Research; Beyond Conflict; Models of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Dynamics of Reconciliation; Contemporary Conflict
and Peacemaking: Global Perspectives; Mediation and
Admission requirements
Peacebuilding Skills; Community Learning and Reflective
Practice. Note modules offered differ each year. Modules Applicants should normally have an honours bachelor
offered include weekly classes taught by Trinity in degree and three years relevant experience or another
Belfast, as well as one week intensive programmes. third-level qualification and five years relevant
experience. Students without the above qualifications
will be considered subject to evidence of adequate skills
Admission requirements
and experience. Students not meeting these criteria may
Applicants should normally have an honours degree exceptionally be considered at the discretion of the Dean
at second class level or GPA 3.2 or above. Students not of Graduate Studies.
meeting these criteria may exceptionally be considered
at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies. Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
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School of Religion
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Jude Lal Fernando COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Etain Tannam
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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Contextual Theologies and Interfaith Relations integrates International Peace Studies examines the sources
a variety of theological and other disciplines in order of war and armed conflict and suggests methods of
to explore significant and complex relationships preventing and resolving them through processes of
within and between religious communities and their peacemaking and peacebuilding. The course combines
traditions. These fields of study attend closely to the perspectives from international relations, ethics and
connections and tensions experienced as the religions conflict resolution to reflect critically upon the wide
encounter alternative social, political and cultural range of social, political and economic issues associated
resources of meaning and identity. This course focuses with peace and political violence. There is also the option
on the practical and theoretical possibilities posed to participate in various field trips in Ireland and abroad.
by intercultural dialogue, and on the challenges of
sustaining communities in which the praxis of peace and Students are required to take the two core modules: the
reconciliation with others is given concrete embodiment. Politics of Peace and Conflict, and Research Methods
A variety of modules are offered each year, including: Students must also take four modules from the following
Research and Methods in Contextual Theologies and list of options:
Interfaith Relations; Reimagining Ecumenical Theology: › Armed Conflict, Peace-building and Development
Dialogue and Difference; Nature, Grace and Place:
Theology, Maps and Territories; Muslim God, Christian › The United Nations and Conflict Resolution
God: Islam and Muslim-Christian Comparative Theology. › Human Rights in Theory and Practice
Modules may change from year to year. Students will also
write a dissertation. › Gender, War and Peace
› Gender Theories
This course provides an excellent opportunity to explore
theological issues through the lens of inter- and intra- › Forced, Displacement, Conflict and Peacebuilding
faith relations. Graduates of this course can go on to › Religion, Conflict and Peace in International Relations
further education and academic research. Graduates
› NGOs in Theory and Practice: Internship Module
will learn research skills, as well as analytic, written
and verbal communication skills. These are highly
valued and effective in a great variety of careers. Admission requirements
Applicants should normally have an honours degree
Admission requirements at second class level or GPA 3.2 or above. Students not
meeting these criteria may exceptionally be considered
Applicants should normally have an honours degree
at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies.
at second class level or GPA 3.2 or above. Students not
meeting these criteria may exceptionally be considered Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
at the discretion of the Dean of Graduate Studies. requirements available.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
School of Religion
Master in Theology
DURATION 3 years part-time residential,
4 years part-time blended learning
Carmel Irandoust
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Katie Heffelfinger M.Phil. International Peace Studies
EMAIL [email protected]
The M.Phil. in International Peace Studies
CLOSING DATE 28th May 2023 is unique: the modules I got to pick were
fascinating and the materials/sources used
very inspiring! The programme allows
MODULE DETAILS .. you to be an independent thinker while
being patiently accompanied by the staff
to fulfil your true potential as a critical
The MTh offers a distinctive learning experience based on yet open- minded thinker: key values in
the integration of the fields of Theology, Biblical Studies order to become an active agent of change
and Christian Practice. Students will engage critically in our society today. I can honestly say
with the intellectual challenges of ministry through that studying at Trinity College Dublin for
the study of key themes in biblical, theological, and
one year was one of the greatest learning
ministerial studies. The course is thus framed around a
clear interaction between both theory and practice and
experiences I’ve had.
across a variety of areas of ministerial formation.
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FACULTY OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Constantine Boussalis COURSE DIRECTORS Dr. Gerard Boucher
Professor Daniel Faas
EMAIL [email protected]
EMAIL [email protected]
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
CLOSING DATE 30 June 2023
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Social Data This course has a significant international dimension
Science will provide you with a competitive edge in the drawing on the rich and informative experiences of
rapidly expanding job market for data scientists. You will other EU member states, North America, the four Asian
acquire valuable skills which are sought after in the high Tigers, plus the BRIC countries, particularly Brazil, China
productivity sectors, including information technology, and India. In addition, the course provides advanced
consulting, financial services, risk-assessment, logistics, training in conceptualising, designing and conducting
as well as positions in government, NGOs and academia. comparative research across countries and the role that
You will also become fluent in two very popular (and this can play in policy development. It provides students
demanded) programming languages, R and Python. with both the theoretical frameworks and practical
research skills necessary to understand the processes and
A unique trait of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied pressing issues presented by global social change. It aims
Social Data Science programme is that it combines to show students how everyday experience and practices
rigorous training in methods from computer science are shaped by broader social and economic processes.
and statistics with social science research skills. There
is high demand for social scientists who can apply Policy-relevant and practice-based components, such as
machine learning and statistical methods for data-driven fieldwork projects, add an extra dimension to the M.Sc.
solutions to challenges faced by governments, political which have been designed to contribute to the training
groups, and civil society organizations. and employability of the next generation of researchers.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Agustin Benetrix COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. William Phelan
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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The M.Sc. in Economic aims to provide well-qualified The M.Sc. in International Politics consists of four
graduates in economics and related disciplines with compulsory modules, four elective (half) modules
the training required to work as economists in the and a dissertation. The compulsory modules are:
public, private and non-profit sectors or to enter Ph.D. › International Politics
programmes in economics. The course focuses on the
› International Conflict
technical skills needed to undertake economic research
and emphasises active and problem-based learning to › Research Design
ensure mastery of the required skills. › Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods
The course has two strands. The first is a general entry The elective modules on offer vary from year to year.
strand and the second is a strand that focuses on In 2022/23 these included:
International Development. While the required mix of
modules varies across the two, the structure and timing › Global Justice
of both is the same and both lead to an M.Sc. (Econ.) › State and Society in the Developing World
qualification.
› Russian Politics under Putin
Both strands are available on a full-time or part-time › The Political Economy of International Development
basis. The full-time course takes one year, while › Varieties of Authoritarianism
the part-time course runs over two academic years.
All students on all strands must take an intensive › Interviews in Political Science
preliminary course in mathematics and statistics at the › Environmental Politics
start of the first semester, while the second semester
› Economic Inequality and Democracy
starts with a Research Methods course.
› Violence and Political Order
Admission requirements › European Union Policy Making
Candidates should normally hold at least an upper › Political Illiberalism
second-class honours degree that has a significant
quantitative component, most commonly single Admission requirements
or joint honours Economics degrees.
Candidates should normally have achieved an
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission upper second class honour degree or higher from an
requirements available. established university. GPA scores of at least 3.3 out
of 4, or equivalent, will be expected from international
applicants. A background in a social science will be an
advantage but not a necessity. Applications are expected
from candidates with a single or joint honours degree in
Political Science, Economics, European Studies, History,
Sociology, Business and Law.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Professor John Divers COURSE DIRECTOR Professor David Landy
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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The M.Phil. in Philosophy offers the foundation for This one-year postgraduate course examines the
advanced research in philosophy. Students are given techniques used by states and international agencies to
in-depth courses in philosophical methodology, core manage peoples and conflict, their social and cultural
areas of contemporary philosophy, the Anglo-American impact and the responses they elicit. It applies a wide
and Modern European traditions and the application variety of sociological theories to racialization, gender,
of contemporary scholarship to key historical figures. migration, ethnic conflict and peace-making. It is
Students will also write a dissertation on a topic of their designed for people who work or wish to work in any of
choice in consultation with the course director and their these fields, and/or who are thinking of Ph.D. research.
supervisor. Students are taught to complete an independent
research project on these issues. Student complete three
The course incorporates both taught and research core modules: Theories of Race and Ethnicity, Theories
components. Students take six mandatory taught of Conflict and Research Methods, a selection of optional
modules and write a 15,000 word dissertation. The modules and a 15-20,000 word dissertation.
dissertation will be submitted by 31 August each year.
Taught modules may change from one year to the next,
Admission requirements
with the following modules being offered in 2020/21:
Candidates should have a good primary degree (an
› Introduction to Philosophical Research upper second or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.2) in one
› The Development of Analytic Philosophy of the social sciences or a degree that has included
social science as a component. In exceptional cases,
› Modern European Philosophy candidates without a first degree may be accepted
› Metaphysics directly into the programme if they can demonstrate that
they possess the equivalent of a good first degree, have
› Ancient Philosophy
work experience in the fields of population movement,
› Ethics conflict, and/or publications that demonstrate analytical
skills. Applicants seeking admission in this category may,
› Dissertation
where practicable, be called for interview. In all cases
the quality of the candidates statement of interest and
Admission requirements of their academic references are important.
An undergraduate degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent)
in philosophy is the normal requirement, but applicants Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
who can demonstrate a strong philosophy component requirements available.
in their degree in a different discipline will be considered
on a case by case basis.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Philip Curry COURSE DIRECTOR: Dr. Eavan Brady
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE: 8th February 2023
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The M.Sc. in Applied Social Research is designed for The programme offers professional social work
graduates in the social sciences who want to develop education for applicants with a primary degree in
their research skills and gain employment in the area Social Sciences or equivalent. Upon completion of the
of research. This masters is equally suited to those who Master in Social Work/Postgraduate Diploma in Social
wish to build research skills for application in their Work successful candidates will be eligible to apply for
current work environments. The course also provides registration as a professional social worker.
a strong foundation for further postgraduate study,
particularly for Ph.D. research. This is a two year full-time programme consisting of 14
weeks full-time academic attendance and 14 weeks full-
Students complete an eight-week Work Placement where time fieldwork placement in the first year, and 14 weeks
they get the opportunity to work alongside experienced full-time academic attendance and 14 weeks full-time
researchers/research teams within their host institutions. field work placement in second year.
Graduates of the M.Sc. in Applied Social Research The programme has an international perspective
typically gain employment in research institutes or and students may avail of international placement
consultancies, government departments, semi-state opportunities.
agencies, the NGO sector, and in a range of policy
environments. Others go on to complete further Admission requirements
postgraduate study.
Applicants should hold a level 8 primary social science
degree (2.1 degree or higher), or equivalent, and a
Admission requirements minimum of 850 hours relevant practice experience.
Applicants should normally have an upper second-
class honours degree in one of the Social Sciences. All applications for the Masters in Social Work must
Applications from graduates in other disciplines include the following documents:
(e.g., health sciences, business studies, economics, › A breakdown and description of relevant work
marketing, history, etc.) who have relevant experience experience to date which indicates the total number
will be considered. All applicants whose first language of hours or weeks worked.
is not English or who have not been educated through
the medium of English will need to present evidence › Students are not required to provide 2 academic
of English language competency. Students will also references instead they must provide one academic
be required to undergo Garda Vetting. reference and one reference from their practice
experience.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available. requirements available.
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COURSE DIRECTORS Professor Cliona O’Farrelly COURSE DIRECTORS Professor Cliona O’Farrelly
Dr. Michael Carty
EMAIL [email protected]
EMAIL [email protected]
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
This M.Sc. in Immunology includes study of immunological Trinity College Dublin is at the forefront of immunological
processes and mechanism, how they contribute to disease research worldwide where Clarivate analytics
and how they might be manipulated therapeutically. describe three Trinity immunologists in the top 1% of
By focusing on the molecules, cells, organs and genes of researchers worldwide based on number of citations.
the immune system, their interaction and how they are The M.Sc. in ImmunoTherapeutics is an innovative and
activated and regulated, students will develop a deep multidisciplinary postgraduate degree for scientists
understanding of the pathological processes underpinning wishing to pursue careers in the therapeutics industry
immune mediated disease and how they might be and related fields.
controlled. From a practical perspective the course
involves in-depth instruction in modern methodologies This course is for scientists who wish to work in
used in immunology/biomedical research, including high-level jobs in the biopharma industry or continue
the fundamentals of molecular and cellular biology. further biomedical related research in academia. The
Students will also be trained in experimental design, programme is aimed at science, medical, veterinary
data handling and basic research skills. and engineering graduates as well as employees in
the pharmaceutical/biotech sector.
The following modules are mandatory, and make up the
taught components of the course: Basic Immunology; Students will learn about the immune system in cancer,
Immunological Technologies; Communicating Science autoimmunity, infection and neurodegeneration and
and Critical Analysis; Immunogenetics; Microbe Detection how cutting-edge immunotherapies are revolutionising
and Evasion; Clinical Immunology; Parasite Immunology; the treatment of life-threatening and debilitating
Tumour Immunology; Global Infectious Diseases; diseases. Student will also explore the exciting
Immunotherapeutics and Product Development. In technologies of DNA/RNA vaccines, antibody, stem cell
addition, students will undertake a research project, and, CAR T-cell therapies, and immune-checkpoint
conducted in one of the Immunology groups located blockade. Skills in business development, innovation,
within or affiliated to The School of Biochemistry and entrepreneurship and communication will be taught
Immunology and will be required to submit a dissertation. in the Trinity Business School and bioprocessing in
the National Institute for Bioprocessing, Research and
Add before Admission requirements: Graduates of this Training (NIBRT) at their state-of-the-art facility. Modules
course have pursued careers in academic research, include: Fundamental Immunology – Bioprocessing;
medicine and the pharmaceutical industry for which a Advanced ImmunoTechnologies – Entrepreneurial Action;
thorough grounding in immunology, immune-mediated ImmunoTherapeutics – Computational Immunology; and
pathogenic mechanisms and immunotherapy is required. Research in Action – Innovation and Drug Development.
School of Chemistry
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Graduates of this programme will be uniquely placed to Companies in Dublin are aware of this
work in a wide range of sectors such as manufacturing, course due to the links between Trinity
environmental and recycling industries. Graduates
and industry and also because of previous
will provide significant expertise and added value to
years’ students who are doing well in many
companies and support growth and competitiveness
across relevant Irish and European industries. of these companies. I had job offer just two
months before finishing my dissertation.
Admission requirements This M.Sc. helped me to take one big leap in
my career, compared to my previous work
This programme is suitable for graduates who have
achieved an upper second-class honours degree (at 2.1 experience. I have already recommended
or above) or the international equivalent in either science and will recommend this course in future
or engineering. Those with an equivalent professional because of the amazing professors and
qualification are also encouraged to apply. Exceptions for lecturers at Trinity.
those with relevant industrial or other experience may be
considered. Applicants whose first language is not English
or has not completed their undergraduate degree through
the medium of English are welcome but may be required
to demonstrate a competent level of English through
an assessment or interview with the Course Director.
A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0, approximately equivalent
to an overall grade of 70-75%, is required for entry.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. John Dingliana COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. John Dingliana
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The M.Sc. in Computer Science (Augmented & Virtual Data Science or Big Data has become a hugely important
Reality) equips students with the theoretical and practical topic in recent years, finding applications in Healthcare,
knowledge to enable them to participate in the design and Finance, Transportation, Smart Cities and elsewhere. In
development of the technology that underpins the fast this strand, Trinity’s leading experts in this field will guide
moving video game market and the wider industries of you through how to gather and store data (using IoT and
interactive entertainment, new media and communication. cloud computing technologies), process it (using advanced
statistics and techniques such as machine learning) and
Previous graduates from our M.Sc. programmes have deliver new insights and knowledge from the data.
gone on to work for games companies such as Havok,
Electronic Arts, DemonWare and Playfirst, whilst others We expect our graduates to be in high demand for high-
have joined leading visual effects studios such as end research and development positions within leading
Framestore CFC and Double Negative. multi-national companies and start-up companies alike.
In some cases our graduates have gone on to take up
Admission requirements funded Ph.D. studies at TCD.
The M.Sc. programme aims to produce very high quality
graduates that can become leaders in high-tech industry Admission requirements
and academic research. It will be intensive, demanding › A grade of at II.1 (Upper Second Class Honours)
and rewarding. or higher from a reputable university, in Computing
or a strongly related discipline.
For entry to the course, we require the following:
› A standard of English language competence that will
› A grade of at II.1 (Upper Second Class Honours) allow full participation in coursework, classwork and
or higher from a reputable university, in Computing other activities – this means an IELTS level of 6.5
or a strongly related discipline.
› You need to be able to be fully competent in
› A standard of English language competence that will programming. All candidates will have to complete
allow full participation in coursework, classwork and a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being
other activities – this means an IELTS level of 6.5 offered a place on the course. Some modules on the
› You need to be able to be fully competent in course may also require programming in Python and
programming. All candidates will have to complete other languages.
a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being › A strong work ethic and the resolve to strongly
offered a place on the course. Some modules on the engage with the demanding programme.
course may also require programming in Python and
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
other languages.
requirements available.
› A strong work ethic and the resolve to strongly
engage with the demanding programme.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. John Dingliana COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. John Dingliana
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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The Future Networked Systems strand deals with The M.Sc. in Computer Science (Intelligent Systems
how things become smart and connected as software strand) focuses on smart, interactive web applications
systems are more and more embedded in our everyday and systems, which are becoming an integral part of
environments, from mobile social networking to our daily lives at home, in the workplace, and in social
managing city resources such as road traffic. Dealing interaction. Designing and building these systems
with such large-scale, cyber-physical and distributed requires expertise in artificial intelligence, human
systems requires novel approaches that address language understanding and generation, web systems
timeliness, safety, privacy and scale challenges. The and applications, data analytics and knowledge
strand builds on research activity within the CONNECT engineering. This strand is closely linked to the school’s
national research centre and a long history of innovation research groups involved in the ADAPT centre for Digital
and start-up companies at the school. Content Technology.
Previous graduates from the strand have gone on to Employment opportunities exist in a wide range of
work in software engineering, fintech and other roles areas such as internet-based services, financial services,
in companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, Citi and mobile communication companies. Students will
Genesys. also benefit from the comprehensive research scope,
networks, and wealth of research achievements in both
Admission requirements the School and the ADAPT Centre.
› A grade of at II.1 (Upper Second Class Honours)
or higher from a reputable university, in Computing Admission requirements
or a strongly related discipline. › A standard of English language competence that will
allow full participation in coursework, classwork and
› A standard of English language competence that will
other activities – this means an IELTS level of 6.5
allow full participation in coursework, classwork
and other activities – this means an IELTS level of 6.5 › You need to be able to be fully competent in
overall with no single component below 6.0 programming. All candidates will have to complete
a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being
› You need to be able to be fully competent in
offered a place on the course. Some modules on the
programming. All candidates will have to complete
course may also require programming in Python and
a programming test in C, C++ or Java before being
other languages.
offered a place on the course. Some modules on the
course may also require programming in Python and › A strong work ethic and the resolve to strongly
other languages. engage with the demanding programme.
› A strong work ethic and the resolve to strongly
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
engage with the demanding programme.
requirements available.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
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Admission requirements
A 2.1 (60-69%) grade or higher from a reputable
university is required, although exceptions can be
made on the basis of considerable professional and/or
creative experience. Students are accepted from a wide
range of disciplines, ranging from computer science
and engineering to the arts, humanities and design.
A standard of English language competence that will
allow full participation in coursework, classwork and
other activities is required, i.e., an IELTS level of 6.5
overall with no single component below 6.0.
School of Engineering
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Sara Pavia COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Michael Monaghan
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 22nd July 2023
This one-year postgraduate course is designed to provide The M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering provides an
a solid knowledge of materials and built fabrics, both advanced training and education to the next generation
modern and traditional, the causes and mechanisms of of biomedical engineers. Biomedical Engineering is
failure and the traditional as well as the most advanced considered as the application of engineering principles
ways to repair and preserve them. In addition, on to advance healthcare and medicine. Some of the most
completion of the Diploma, the student is expected to exciting work in biomedical engineering today takes
successfully complete a research project and produce place at the intersection of the biological, physical,
specifications for conservation work. The student is chemical, engineering and digital disciplines; making
expected to develop an understanding of how to manage significant impacts on human healthcare.
a conservation project. This course has been approved
by Engineers Ireland as meeting its requirements for The M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering brings students to
continuing professional development. This course is exciting new developments in biomedical engineering
recognised by the RIAI (Royal Institute of the Architects today, ranging from development of new materials
of Ireland) in connection with the RIAI Conservation for use in cardiac therapeutics, designing innovative
Accreditation System. next generation medical devices, in silico design and
modelling, to growing and regenerating new tissues
for tissue replacement and in vitro disease modelling.
Admission requirements
Please note that applications require professional This M.Sc. programme also provides an excellent
references. foundation for a continued research career with many
graduates pursuing Ph.D. research in diverse biomedical
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission engineering related fields both nationally and
requirements available. internationally.
Admission requirements
Applicants will be required to hold a minimum of an upper
second class honours degree (2.1 or higher) in engineering,
biomedical technology, or a cognate discipline. All
applications will be reviewed after the closing date
and shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
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Admission to the course is competitive. Applicants will
be expected to have an Honours Bachelor’s degree at 2.1
or above, in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or
mathematics), architecture, or a related cognate discipline.
School of Engineering
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission Admission requirements
requirements available. Acceptance for the course is based on an overall
assessment, which takes into account:
› Musical/compositional/artistic and/or technological
ability as evidenced by a portfolio submission
› Formal musical knowledge – ideally level 5/6
› References
› Interview
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School of Mathematics
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Michael Peardon COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Andrei Parnachev
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This is a one year (full time) taught M.Sc. in High The M.Sc. in Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity offers
Performance Computing. The degree provides practical advanced education in modern High Energy Theory and
training in the emerging high performance computing Mathematical Physics. The topics include String Theory,
technology sector. Conformal Field Theory, General Theory of Relativity &
Cosmology, Quantum Field Theory and Lattice Gauge
The aim of the course is to train students in practical Theory. Students will have an opportunity to discuss
applications of high-performance technical computing in cutting edge research and perform their own M.Sc.
industry, finance and research. Course content includes dissertation work under the supervision of Trinity staff,
computer architecture, software optimisation, parallel who are world class experts in the field.
programming, classical simulation and stochastic
modelling. Application areas include simulation of The aim of the programme is to give undergraduate
physical, chemical and biological systems, financial students an excellent opportunity to advance their
risk management, telecommunications performance knowledge and skills up to a level required for doctoral
modelling, optimisation and data mining. The course has level research.
a number of optional elements, allowing specialization
in application areas. The course also allows for a variety of educational
backgrounds and offers two-tiered selection of modules
The course includes a strong practical element. Students (fundamental and advanced) which are tailored to the
have unlimited access to a dedicated teaching computing level of incoming students.
laboratory, and access to the facilities of the Trinity College
Centre for High-Performance Computing, which include Admission requirements
large-scale parallel computers. Career opportunities
Applicants are expected to have a first bachelor degree
include mathematical modeling, simulation and
in Theoretical Physics or Mathematics or Physics with
forecasting, database mining and resource management.
a strong Theoretical Physics component. All applicants
The techniques covered during the year will allow
must provide a personal statement detailing their
students to work in advanced software development
interests and clearly indicate whether they wish to
including parallel and concurrent software applications.
follow formal or lattice pathway on their application.
The applicants should also provide their up to date
High-performance technical computing methods are
transcripts and arrange for two recommendation
becoming increasingly widespread in research into
letters. A possible skype interview may be required.
mathematics, physics, chemistry and biotechnology,
engineering and finance, providing a wide range of options
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
for the student wishing to go on to further research.
requirements available.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Stephen Waldren COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Pádraig Carmody
This programme has been designed to provide students The Master in Development Practice is part of a global
with a sound theoretical and practical grounding in the network with a Secretariat at the United Nations
science of biological diversity and its conservation. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network with offices
programme is taught in modules, and these are grouped at Columbia University in New York (and was the only
into theoretical components, practical research skills, programme to receive seed funding in Europe in the
and modules dealing with individual desk-based and first round).
experimental research projects. The course is taught
through a variety of methods – lectures, practical classes, This course is part of the only global educational
field-based learning, guided reading and discussion network of its kind, involving more than 30 universities
groups and web-based methods. A variety of assessment across all continents. Students receive leading edge
procedures are used – essay writing, oral presentations, transdisciplinary training in four “pillars”-health, natural,
web-based tests, examinations and dissertations. The social, management sciences.
approach is to develop, progressively, a high degree
of independent thinking and academic excellence in Students are encouraged to spend up to three months
students completing the course. completing cross-disciplinary fieldwork in a developing
location. To date, students have undertaken fieldwork in
Following successful completion of the taught part of Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Brazil,
the course, students embark on a closely supervised Malawi, India, USA, Vietnam and Madagascar.
research project of approximately three months
duration, intended to expand the skills and knowledge Admission requirements
base acquired in earlier modules. › Holders of first or upper-second class honours
degrees (grade point average 3.5 equivalent) awarded
Admission requirements by recognised universities and institutions, and
Applicants should hold at least an upper second class recognised degree awarding bodies (e.g. NCEA, CNAA)
honours degree in a science subject that includes › Holders of other degrees from recognised universities
significant components of botany, zoology or a relevant or degree granting institutions who have experienced
life science. Non-EU applicants will be required to hold at least three years of appropriate employment
an equivalent qualification. Candidates with relevant,
and significant, experience as professional practitioners › Holders of recognised professional qualifications
in biodiversity management or policy may be accepted obtained through examinations who have spent at
with lower qualifications. least four years in study and who, in addition, have
been employed for at least two years in the work of
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission their profession
requirements available.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
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CLOSING DATE 15th April 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
The CHARM-EU Master’s in Global Challenges for Projects for smart cities involve the regeneration of
Sustainability offers a unique international learning existing urban areas as well as the creation of large new
opportunity. CHARM-EU students will have the chance settlements, and have a major positive impact on the
to address the pressing need for sustainability in a many environmental, social and economic systems
transdisciplinary and challenge-based environment. that underpin the planet. Meanwhile, and with a strong
This international programme will employ innovative overlap with smart city initiatives, cities around the world
pedagogical approaches and mechanisms to engage staff are reacting to broader environmental challenges, such
and students of diverse backgrounds and disciplines to as climate change through measures aimed at developing
facilitate, foster and enhance the links between education, sustainable solutions. The global scale of such challenges
research and innovation. Furthermore, active engagement has been recognized within the Sustainable Development
with CHARM-EU’s extended network of academic experts Goals (SDG’s) under the heading of ‘Sustainable Cities and
and extra-academic actors (i.e. business, community Communities’. Here, the promotion of safe, inclusive and
and society), increases the potential development and sustainable cities is outlined as a central pillar of creating
employability of our graduates. a sustainable urban future. Smart-city initiatives have a
multi-dimensional nature.
Delivered full-time over 18 months, the delivery of the course
will incorporate flexible, blended and hybrid formats. The
Master’s degree is accredited and jointly awarded by the Admission requirements
five CHARM-EU partner universities: University of Barcelona, Admission to the course is competitive. Applicants will
Trinity College Dublin, Utrecht University, Eötvös Loránd be expected to have an honours bachelor degree at 2.1
University and University of Montpellier. or above in a social science or science-based course
such as Engineering, Sociology, Computer Science,
Further details available at www.charm-eu.eu/masters/ Economics, Geography or cognate fields.
globalchallenges or email [email protected]
In case of heavy competition for places or concerns
Admission requirements regarding a particular applicant’s suitability, applicants
may be interviewed or asked to submit a written
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor degree or
sample for assessment. Non-standard applicants may
recognised equivalent. In the case of students with a
French Licence they will need an additional 30 Credits be considered in exceptional circumstanced based on
(ECTS) for admission. workplace experience or other criteria relevant under
the Recognition of Prior Learning policy.
English language certification is necessary for programme
admission. C1 is the required level. Students with B2 level Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
will be considered in conjunction with other admission requirements available.
criteria but must attain C1 level before programme
registration
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COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Stephen Dooley COURSE DIRECTOR Professor John Goold
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
This masters programme aims to provide students with The M.Sc. in Quantum Science and Technology offers
a science, engineering or other appropriate background, advanced training in quantum science with a specific
with a broad knowledge and experience of the science orientation towards the quantum tech industry. It is
and application of both conventional and sustainable designed to draw on the research excellence in quantum
energy technologies. The connection between physics, information science and material science that is
chemistry, earth science and economics determines how currently conducted at Trinity.
energy is utilised, the environmental consequences of its
use, and in turn determines many government policies The aim of the programme is to give students an
across the globe. A working understanding of each of opportunity to learn the state of the art developments
these areas is necessary for students inspired to pursue in quantum information theory and quantum software
a career in the energy sector, or for those interested in development as well as gaining knowledge of the physics
communicating or managing the environments impact of modern quantum hardware
of the world’s energy use, such as climate change.
An academic or industrial placement will be offered as
part of the programme. Graduates of this programme
Admission requirements
will not only be attractive to the expanding quantum
This M.Sc. is suitable for graduates who have achieved tech industry but also will have built a strong knowledge
an upper second class honours degree or the base for pursing Ph.D. research in quantum physics.
international equivalent in either physical sciences
or engineering. However, applications from similarly
Admission requirements
qualified candidates from other disciplines are welcome
if they can demonstrate a sufficient level of knowledge Admission to the course is competitive. Applicants will
or interest in Energy Science. be expected to have an honours bachelor degree at 2.1
or above in a physics, mathematics, computer science or
Applications will be accepted until June 30th (non-EU engineering degree (or equivalent). Applicants with lower
applicants) and July 31st (EU applicants). Final decisions than a 2.1 will be considered on a case by case basis by the
on all applications will be made by July 31st. However, as Dean of Graduate Studies. In case of heavy competition
entry to the M.Sc. in Energy Science is highly competitive, for places or concerns regarding a particular applicant’s
early application is advised. suitability, applicants may be interviewed online.
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requirements available. requirements available.
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PERIODONTICS
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Ioannis Polyzois
PROSTHODONTICS
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Michael O’Sullivan
ORAL SURGERY
COURSE DIRECTOR Mr. Dermot Pierse
ORTHODONTICS
COURSE DIRECTOR Therese Garvey
PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Anne O’Connell
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Admission requirements
Applicants will be considered only if they have held a
primary dental qualification for at least two years. The
MFD/MJDF or equivalent is mandatory. Normally, up to
12 months should have been spent working in hospital
practice. Good communication skills in English are
essential. Minimum requirements are an IELTS score of 7
or TOEFL score of 230 computer-based, 570 paper-based,
88 internet-based across all domains. Students will be
required to undergo Garda Vetting.
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School of Medicine
COURSE DIRECTORS Professor Joe Barry COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Niall Pender
Dr. Jo-Hanna Ivers
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The M.Sc. is designed for Addiction Recovery Practitioners This new M.Sc.. programme is the first of its kind in
working across the Addiction and support services. The Ireland and has been designed for psychology graduates
course is offered by the Discipline of Public Health and with a keen interest in neuropsychology. Students will
Primary Care at the School of Medicine, Trinity College join a vibrant community of academics and clinicians at
Dublin with a range of teaching from leading experts the Academic Unit of Neurology, School of Medicine, and
from across Trinity College as well as leading clinicians acquire a unique interdisciplinary, research-led learning
the Health Service Executive. The course is a fusion experience, from experts in Neurology, Neuropsychology
between Public Health, Psychiatry, Psychology and and Neuroscience.
Neuroscience. It is the first course of its kind in Ireland.
Students will develop an understanding of key research
The course curriculum corresponds directly with the methodologies used in the assessment of brain-
actions set out in the National Drug Strategy (NDS) behaviour relationships together with an extensive
‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017-2025’ as well knowledge of the differential clinical presentations,
as the principle for recovery as set out by the Recovery diagnostic issues and neuropsychological profiles of
Academies of Ireland, UK, Scotland, Australia and the a broad range of neurological disorders and diseases.
United States. Students will explore key concepts in neurorehabilitation
and relevant therapies in the clinical care and
Admission requirements management of these complex neurological conditions.
Graduate level 2.1, prospective students will be graduates This programme has been designed to equip psychology
in a health or social care related discipline with at least graduates with the underpinning knowledge and
3 years professional experience. Other applications may skills desired for assistant/research psychology posts,
be considered in exceptional circumstances, based on or for those who wish to pursue clinical/educational
workplace experience. In the case of applicants with no psychology/counselling training or entry to a PhD
professional experience a submission may be considered research programme.
by the course committee where the student can secure
placement for the duration of the course and the course
committee are satisfied that the student will adequately Admission requirements
benefit from completing the course. Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum
of an upper second- class honours degree (2.1) in
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission psychology from a recognised university course,
requirements available. which confers eligibility for graduate registration
with the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent
professional body in the case of overseas applicants.
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
School of Medicine
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Henry Windle COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Deirdre Connolly
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
Students will take a core module in Clinical Research This postgraduate programme is aimed at health
based in the Clinical Research Facility, St James’s care professionals from a wide range of backgrounds,
Hospital and concurrently follow one of five specialist including medicine, nursing and allied healthcare
tracks, which will be provided by the actual modules as disciplines, who are involved in the provision of care to
offered by the currently running five masters courses cancer patients. It offers an evidence-based approach
(i) the masters course in molecular medicine, (ii) the to the management of physical and psychosocial issues
masters course in neuroscience, (iii) the masters course that arise in cancer survivorship. Cancer survivorship
in immunology (iv) the masters course in translational is recognised as a distinct period within the cancer
oncology or (v) the masters course in healthcare infection continuum that commences at diagnosis and continues
management. Students will then conduct a three month through until the end of life.
research project and will submit a dissertation based on
this project. Applicants will be notified when the course This course is delivered by a multidisciplinary academic
application is open. team and examines the physical and psychosocial
sequelae of cancer and its treatment on cancer survivors
and provides students with the knowledge and skills
Admission requirements
to apply evidence-based practice to cancer survivorship
Admission to this course is restricted to undergraduate care. For the first time the National Cancer Survivorship
students on year 3 (and occasionally year 4) in the School Programme under the 2017-2026 National Cancer Strategy
of Medicine in Trinity College Dublin. At this point, places cancer survivorship at the heart of the Irish cancer
students will have qualified for a B.A. which is normally agenda, therefore this course suits healthcare professionals
awarded when the students are conferred with their who wish to upskill in the evaluation, development and
final M.B. The intercalated masters will also be conferred implementation of cancer survivorship care.
at this point. The course is coordinated through the
Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity, St James Further information is available at: www.tcd.ie/
Hospital Dublin. When completing the Trinity online medicine/occupational-therapy/postgraduate/msc-
application please ensure referees are Trinity academics. cancer-survivorship
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COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Suzanne Dennan COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Kumlesh K. Dev
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
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The M.Sc. in Diagnostic Radiography is aimed at graduates This M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship of Smart Medicines
with a science or healthcare related undergraduate degree is ideally suited for entrepreneurs, business sector
that wish to pursue a career in diagnostic radiography. specialists, venture consultants and professionals.
The course is designed to provide high quality academic Students will undertake five taught modules and a
education and practical training to enable graduates research project. This course is designed to provide
to practice safely and independently as diagnostic a new language to those coming from a non-biology
radiographers. The programme will equip diagnostic background in drug discovery and pharmaceutical
radiography graduates with the necessary technical development.
and professional skills required to meet the demands
of a constantly evolving profession. The course is designed to provide a language of business
and commercialisation to those who are knowledgeable
Students will spend the majority of the summer period in the area of biology. This M.Sc. trains, converts and
in clinical placement, developing the required practical upskills the “biologist-to-business” and “business-to-
radiography skills. biologist”. It also provides training in the area of drug
development, biotech, pharma and commercialisation.
Admission requirements
The entry requirement for the course is at graduate level. Admission requirements
Prospective students will be graduates with a science or Applicants will be expected to have an honours bachelor
healthcare related undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1 degree at 2.1 or above. Applicants should have a primary
level degree). Graduates from other disciplines may also degree in science (e.g. cell biology, immunology,
be considered. neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology), health
sciences (e.g. medicine, nursing, allied health) and/
Other applications may be considered in exceptional or business (e.g. entrepreneurs, business specialists,
circumstances based on workplace experience. venture consultants). Applicants with other primary
Applications for admission to the course will be degrees will be considered. Other applicants without
made online. Short-listed applicants will be invited for a primary degree may be considered in exceptional
interview.Applicants will be scored at interview on the circumstanced based on workplace experience.
basis of motivation, communication skills, academic
achievements and knowledge of diagnostic radiography. Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Applicants are strongly recommended to visit a requirements available.
Radiology Department prior to interview.
School of Medicine
COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Ross McManus COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Ann Nolan
CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
This M.Sc. offers a state of the art date overview of the This innovative and successful programme, run by
emerging field of Genomic Medicine which is increasingly the Trinity Centre for Global Health, aims to provide
impacting on the conduct of medical practice and life graduates with a greater appreciation of the global
science research, leading to the era of personalised interconnectedness of health problems and to equip
medicine. The course aims to provide participants with them with a range of analytical and methodological skills
the knowledge and skills to generate, evaluate and apply to address the challenges of global health. Designed
genomic data, covering analytical, technological and for individuals from a wide range of disciplines and
biomedical aspects. Understanding the importance of professions, the programme adopts a multidisciplinary
genomic variation and its impact on biology, opens up approach that integrates health and social science
the possibility of advanced diagnostics and precision perspectives to analyse, design, implement and evaluate
treatments, as well as an improved fundamental health programmes within a global context.
understanding of disease mechanisms and the effects
of environmental exposures. Such developments will in Global health is an attempt to address health problems
turn lead to further, more specific therapeutic vistas. and issues that transcend national boundaries, and
are informed by the circumstances and experiences
This M.Sc. will include multi-disciplinary training on a of countries in differing contexts. The underlying
wide range of topics from genomics and cell biology, to assumption is that the world’s health problems are
analytical techniques and medical applications catering shared and are best tackled by cooperative action
from basic to advanced levels. Optional modules will and the sharing of innovative solutions.
allow participants to tailor the programme to best suit
their state of knowledge and professional aspirations. The M.Sc. in Global Health augments traditional
approaches to public and international health by bringing
together perspectives and insights from a range of health
Admission requirements
and social sciences in understanding and resolving the
The programme is aimed at participants from a wide challenges of global health. These problems may arise,
range of backgrounds from basic scientists to clinicians for example, in relief and development programmes
and those involved in the life science/pharmaceutical in developing countries; in conflict and post-conflict
industry and related fields. Those with a science degree situations; with refugees, asylum seekers and economic
should have achieved at least a 2.1 honours degree or migrants; with tourists and business travellers.
equivalent. Relevant professional experience will be
taken into account.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Tania Bosqui COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Julie Renwick
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
Based in the Trinity Centre for Global Health, an The M.Sc. in Healthcare Infection aims to provide
interdisciplinary centre co- located across the Schools of graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the
Psychology and Medicine, the Masters in Global Mental multiple disciplines that must align to deliver effective
Health is a one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) taught control of human pathogens in the hospital and
programme offering an in-depth, critical exploration of community settings. The course will provide foundation
global mental health. and advanced knowledge on the monitoring, prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases. There
Students enrolled on the M.Sc. Global Mental Health will will also be a laboratory-based project for M.Sc. students
receive extensive theoretical and practical training on that will enable students to acquire new laboratory
programming within Mental Health and Psychosocial skills and perform research on a topic that is relevant
Support (MHPSS), delivered in collaboration with to contemporary healthcare.
international and non-governmental humanitarian
organisations. Students will also receive advanced
Admission requirements
training in global mental health research, including
qualitative and quantitative methodologies, as well as Applications will normally be received from those who
research ethics. The Masters in Global Mental Health hold one of the following qualifications:
offers a comprehensive programme suitable for those › A medical degree
pursuing a career in global mental health research,
› An honours degree in Biomedical Sciences, Nursing,
mental health and psychosocial programming, project
Pharmacy, or Microbiology
management, or policy.
› An honours degree in another relevant science subject
Admission requirements
Applications may also be received from individuals
Applicants will be expected to have an Honours Bachelor with a minimum of three years of relevant healthcare
degree at 2.1 or above, in a global health-related and/or experience and suitable qualifications. Note, a 2.1 grade
psychology-cognate area from a recognised university. or equivalent must be achieved in nay undergraduate
Applicants should also have international experience, degree to qualify for admission to this course. Applicants
a strong interest in global mental health, and a strong meeting these requirements may be required to attend
command of the English language as set out in Trinity’s for interview.
postgraduate English Language Requirements outlined
in Calendar III. All applicants whose first language is not English and
who have not been educated through the medium of
The closing date for applications for entry onto the English must present a qualification in English Language
course will be end of June, each year. Late applications e.g. IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall (no band grade below 6.0)
may be considered in the event of places not being filled.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission requirements available.
requirements available.
School of Medicine
COURSE DIRECTORS Professor Seamas Donnelly COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Ross McManus
Dr. Michelle Armstrong
EMAIL [email protected]
EMAIL [email protected],
[email protected] CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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The course aims to provide students with an
understanding of the molecular basis of human disease
This contemporary programme has been designed and its implications for the practice of clinical medicine
for graduates from a healthcare background. Through and research in the life sciences. The course will
research-lead teaching and experiential learning, ensure that students from all disciplines have the skills
students will build a detailed, critical and practical necessary to conduct research and critically evaluate the
understanding of issues in innovation and, in particular, scientific and medical literature.
the adoption of innovation within the healthcare
landscape. The programme will hold interest for those The M.Sc. in Molecular consists of lectures on cellular
working in the Irish healthcare sector whether front- biology and molecular genetics as they apply generally
line management in the Health Service Executive (HSE), to normal cell and tissue function and more specifically
in the established pharmaceutical/medical devices to disease processes such as cancer, immune
industry, to entrepreneurs and institutional supporters dysfunction, and diseases with an inherited component.
of high-potential start-ups. The course content includes molecular signalling and
therapeutics, molecular and population genetics,
The Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Innovation is nanoscience, neurobiology and advanced diagnostics
taught full-time, over one year and comprises of eight and therapeutics.
taught modules – six foundation modules, and two
practical modules including workshops and a project. Admission requirements
The programme will offer a fundamental grounding in
Applications are invited from candidates with a minimum
key subjects such as design thinking and embedding
of an upper-second class honours bachelor degree or
a culture of innovation, process innovation, lean
equivalent in a biological science, or an honours bachelor
thinking and social innovation, innovation & health
degree in a clinical science such as medicine, dentistry or
economics, healthcare, innovation and leadership.
veterinary; a pharmaceutical science such as pharmacy, or
The Project modules will identify and plan, with a view
related area. Other appropriate professional or industrial
to implementation, an innovative solution applicable
experience (for example those working in the life sciences
to each participant’s workplace.
sector) will be taken into account. The candidate may be
interviewed to establish their suitability for the course at
Admission requirements the discretion of the Course Co-ordinators.
An undergraduate bachelor degree of 2.1 grade or higher.
Experience of working in the healthcare sector is required. Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet requirements available.
the University’s English Language Proficiency requirements.
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School of Medicine
Neuroscience (M.Sc.)
EMAIL [email protected]
School of Medicine
COURSE DIRECTORS Dr. Nick Mahony, Dr. Neil Fleming COURSE DIRECTOR Professor Jacintha O’Sullivan
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
The aim of this M.Sc. course is to allow participants This M.Sc. programme in Translational Oncology will
further their career progression in musculoskeletal provide high-quality training for basic scientists and
and sports and exercise medicine by enhancing basic clinicians in the theoretical and practical aspects of
background knowledge in anatomy, exercise physiology, the causes and treatment of cancer. A major focus of
sports and exercise science; and, in addition develop the programme is the cellular and molecular basis
high quality practical and critical thinking skills in of cancer. The course also covers the scientific and
musculoskeletal assessment, rehabilitation, exercise clinical challenges pertinent to the management of site
testing and training prescription in health and disease. specific cancers, and all aspects of cancer treatment
from standard therapies to ‘individualised’ molecular
Students will achieve this through a tiered process targeted and immune-based therapies. This innovative
starting in Semester 1 with three basic science modules M.Sc. programme in Translational Oncology is aimed
in Anatomy, Exercise Physiology; and Research Methods. at scientists and doctors who wish to: develop their
In the second semester the focus shifts to clinical aspects research skills, broaden their expertise in oncology,
of sports and exercise medicine, such as; musculoskeletal develop advanced knowledge in specific areas of
assessment skills, rehabilitation protocols; aspects of scientific, translational and clinical oncology.
team and individual athlete care within different sports;
and physical activity and population health.
Admission requirements
This M.Sc. in Translational Oncology is open to both
Admission requirements scientific and clinical graduates. Scientific, dental
The M.Sc. course is open to graduates from medicine, or equivalent candidates must have a minimum
physiotherapy and a limited number of places are of a 2.1 honours degree in any biologically-related
also offered to certified athletic training therapists discipline. Medical graduates must have a MB, BCh,
(Ireland, USA and Canada only) and sports rehabilitation BAO or equivalent from a recognised medical school.
therapists (UK). Applicants require a level 8 degree All applicants should provide two academic or clinical
at an upper 2nd class honours (2.1) or equivalent. references confirming their eligibility and suitability for
All applicants should provide two references and meet the course, before their application can be considered.
the Trinity’s English language requirements. Full details Applicants should also include a 500 word personal
available at: www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate statement addressing why they are interested in the
course, their suitability for the programme and how
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission it will impact on their future career development.
requirements available.
Applications for admission to the course should be made
through the online system.
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CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 31st July 2023
This interdisciplinary course will develop and strengthen This course aims to develop and expand knowledge,
the skills, competencies and knowledge of students, thus skills and attitudes in nurses towards infants, children
enabling them to promote and develop excellence in the and their parents and family, as a unit in society.
delivery of care for people with an intellectual disability.
Students will explore the physical health, policy and The course is designed to equip nurses to deliver primary
complex care needs of people with intellectual disabilities. health care, acute, rehabilitative and palliative care
as required and to foster the process of continuing
The course will prepare them as leaders in quality education and research in paediatric nursing practice.
and person centred care for people with intellectual
disabilities as they age. The Trinity Centre for and Admission requirements
Intellectual Disability, based at Trinity College Dublin,
Students must be registered, or be eligible to register,
hosts IDS-TILDA, the world leading longitudinal research
in one of the three disciplines in nursing – general,
initiative focused on ageing and intellectual disability, the
psychiatry, intellectual disability nursing and 6 months
most complete multidisciplinary body of research in this
post registration experience since initial registration is
field, directly informing policy and practice to enhance
required. Students must have a Diploma in Nursing, or
the lives of older people with intellectual disability.
a Trinity access to Nursing programme or a Degree in
This new Interdisciplinary M.Sc. will be underpinned
Nursing. Students must be on the active register as held
by research emanating from the IDS-TILDA study.
by The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Admission requirements All applicants whose first language is not English or who
A 2.1 degree in the applicant’s field of practice or satisfy have not been educated through the medium of English
the selection committee that they have the academic must meet the Trinity’s English language requirements.
ability to successfully complete the programme. Current Students will also be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
registration with the relevant professions’ regulatory Full details are available at www.tcd.ie/courses/
body, where applicable. All applicants whose first postgraduate.
language is not English or who have not been educated
through the medium of English must meet the Trinity’s Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
English language requirements. Students will also requirements available.
be required to undergo Garda Vetting.Full details are
available at www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Eimear McGlinchey COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Eimear McGlinchey
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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The aim of this course is to enable students from across This M.Sc. in Dementia has been developed, in
a broad spectrum of professional backgrounds to gain a partnership with National key stakeholders, to meet the
grounded understanding of the core principles of public demands and challenges within the health care system
health and their application to the practice of community and specifically within dementia care.
healthcare, and to increase graduates’ employability in
community health practice. The course is suitable for Students are required to attend the university for one
people who are currently either working in, or intend week in September, approximately 15 days in year 1 and
to work in community health and who are seeking an approximately 10 days in year 2. Full time students are
enhanced qualification for their career advancement. required to attend for two days per week throughout the
academic year.
On successful completion of this course students
should be able to gain a critical understanding of risk Admission requirements
management, risk assessment and risk assessment tools
› Current registration on the appropriate division
in client/patient management in community healthcare;
of NMBI live register.
and critically utilise evidence based knowledge of client/
patient assessment and consultation to achieve a holistic › Minimum of one year’s professional experience in
approach to client/patient care management. supporting persons with dementia within the past
two years.
Admission requirements › For the duration of the course all applicants are
Applicants will be required to hold a minimum 2.1 grade required to be working in an area where dementia
(second class honours) in a relevant primary degree in care is delivered.
the applicant’s field of practice and where applicable, › Normally hold an honours degree in a relevant
must hold current registration with the relevant discipline, e.g. social, health or pastoral care.
professions’ regulatory body, or otherwise satisfy the Candidates with relevant, and significant, experience
course committee they have the ability to complete as professional practitioners in the field of dementia
and benefit from the course. care may be considered with a lower class degree or
equivalent.
All applicants whose first language is not English or who
have not been educated through the medium of English › All applicants whose first language is not English or
must meet the Trinity’s English language requirements. who have not been educated through the medium
Students will also be required to undergo Garda Vetting. of English must meet the Trinity’s English language
Full details are available at www.tcd.ie/courses/ requirements. Students will also be required to
postgraduate. undergo Garda Vetting. Full details are available at
www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
requirements available.
requirements available.
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Candidate must currently engaged in the mental health/ This course is designed to enhance the collaboration
mental illness field normally hold an honours degree in between disciplines working with children, adolescents,
a relevant discipline or otherwise satisfy the selection and families with mental health problems. Participants
panel that they have the ability to complete and benefit on this course will come from a variety of professions:
from the programme. nursing; medicine; occupational therapy; speech and
language therapy; social work; psychology; psychotherapy;
Admission requirements teaching and education services. Students are required
to attend clinical practice placements, undertake clinical
Candidates for this course will be currently working in
competency assessments, and complete a clinical portfolio
mental health/mental illness field; and in the case of
the Child, adolescent and family strand, be working in
child, adolescent and family mental health services and Admission requirements
have a minimum of one year’s recent experience in the Candidates for this course will be currently working in
area of mental health/mental illness; and in the case mental health/mental illness field; and in the case of the
of the child, adolescent and family strand, be currently Child, adolescent and family strand, be working in child,
employed in the area of mental health/mental illness/ adolescent and family mental health services and have a
child, adolescent and family services and have Garda minimum of one year’s recent experience in the area of
clearance for working with children and adolescents. mental health/mental illness; and in the case of the child,
Candidates will also normally hold an honours degree in adolescent and family strand, be currently employed in
a relevant discipline; or otherwise satisfy the selection the area of mental health/mental illness/child, adolescent
panel that they have the ability to complete and benefit and family services and have Garda clearance for working
from the course. with children and adolescents. Candidates will also
normally hold an honours degree in a relevant discipline;
Non-EU students are not eligible to apply for Child, or otherwise satisfy the selection panel that they have
Adolescent and Family Strand or the Psychosocial the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
interventions Strand.
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
All applicants whose first language is not English or who requirements available.
have not been educated through the medium of English
must meet the Trinity’s English language requirements.
Students will also be required to undergo Garda Vetting.
Full details are available at www.tcd.ie/courses/
postgraduate.
COURSE DIRECTORS Dr. Vivienne Brady COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Mary Mooney
Dr. Deirdre O’Malley
EMAIL [email protected]
EMAIL [email protected]
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
CLOSING DATE See www.tcd.ie/courses
The course is designed to develop midwives with the The aim of this course is to strengthen and develop
knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become the knowledge and skills of participants. The course
competent, analytical and reflective practitioners, thus covers the theory of practice, education, administration
enabling them to provide care in a manner that benefits and research, and commences with one full study
women and their families. The course will consist of the week followed by one study day per week or the
following modules: equivalent throughout the academic year. There is a
written assessment associated with each module of the
› Foundation Skills for Midwifery Practice and Sharing
course. In addition, successful completion of a research
the Woman’s Experience;
dissertation is a requirement in order to achieve the
› Health Promotion and Infant Feeding; award of M.Sc. Midwifery Practice and Leadership.
› Clinical Practice 1 (1-3);
The course will provide midwives with a thorough
› Clinical Practice 2 (4-7); understanding of midwifery theory, practice, education,
› Core Midwifery Practice and Adaptation in Pregnancy; management and research. By developing and building
on subjects undertaken at degree level, graduates of this
› Midwifery Practice: Pathophysiology and Unexpected course will possess the skills necessary for advancing
Outcomes of Pregnancy and Childbirth; knowledge, initiating and encouraging innovation, and
› Midwifery Research: Evidence for Midwifery Practice. leading and developing midwifery practice.
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COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Mary Mooney COURSE DIRECTOR Dr. Mary Mooney
CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023 CLOSING DATE 30th June 2023
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The programme seeks to enable registered nurses to The aim of the M.Sc. in Nursing – Child Health and
acquire the sophisticated knowledge, skills and decision- Wellbeing is to strengthen and develop the knowledge,
making abilities necessary to practice in dynamic skills, competencies and attitudes of the participants,
healthcare environments. It is intended that graduates thus enabling them to fulfill their highest potential
of this programme will be equipped to become leaders in the personal, professional and practice arena of
in their respective disciplines and to enhance nursing children’s health. The course will provide advanced
practice through their advanced research and critical study in research methods, the theoretical and practical
thinking skills. On completion of this course participants aspects of management, clinical practice and leadership
will be able to: and child health perspectives as well as contemporary
issues in child health and wellbeing. It is anticipated
› Strengthen and develop their expertise in their area
that graduates of this course, in applying their learning,
of practice through the use of enhanced knowledge,
will be enabled to promote and develop excellence in
reflective skills and research-based practice.
children’s illness, child health and wellbeing in primary,
› Devise, implement, and evaluate methods for secondary and tertiary health care services.
improving the quality of nursing care and/or nurse
education provided in Ireland.
Admission requirements
› Exercise administrative and intellectual leadership in Applicants must hold at least an honours degree in
their profession and the disciplines contained within. nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional
and academic qualification. Current registration as a
Admission requirements nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland,
Applicants must hold at least an honours degree in or in the case of international applicants for theory only
nursing or a related discipline or equivalent professional strands, be registered as a professional nurse who is
and academic qualification. Current registration as a entitled to practice as a qualified or registered nurse in
nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, their own country. All applicants whose first language
or in the case of international applicants for theory only is not English or who have not been educated through
strands, be registered as a professional nurse who is the medium of English must meet the Trinity’s English
entitled to practice as a qualified or registered nurse in language requirements. Students will also be required
their own country. Applicants are required to provide to undergo Garda Vetting. Full details are available at
contact details of two academic references. All applicants www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
whose first language is not English or who have not been
Please click ‘Module Details’ for a full list of admission
educated through the medium of English must meet the
requirements available.
Trinity’s English language requirements. Students will
also be required to undergo Garda Vetting. Full details
are available at www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
Pharmaceutical Sciences
(M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)
DURATION 1 year full-time
EMAIL [email protected]
From Graduate of
The M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences is an integrated
M.Sc. in Hospital Pharmacy
multidisciplinary course addressing fundamental and
applied aspects of drug and drug product discovery,
development, production and analysis. The programme I have found that the Trinity Masters in
will prepare candidates for research careers in academia Hospital Pharmacy has provided me with an
and industry in pharmaceutical R&D as well as will create extensive education in all areas of hospital
an awareness of issues and approaches relevant to the pharmacy. I feel that the course is unique in
key pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in Ireland. that it provides face-to-face interaction with
lecturers, which worked really well for me
This M.Sc. course consists of lectures, workshops,
in terms of understanding and affording the
presentations and laboratory work. Formal classes run
from September to April and are normally held two opportunity to ask questions. I particularly
days every week with the remaining time available appreciated the confidence I gained in my
to students for self-directed studies, writing tutor daily work, as I put into practice the up-to-
marked assignments, preparing laboratory reports and date knowledge base that was delivered
presentations. Students proceeding to a M.Sc. degree will to the highest standard from experienced
be required to undertake a research project and present lecturers. The structure of the course allows
a detailed scientific report at the end of the course. for the development of a comprehensive set
of skills both academic and practical, which
Admission requirements have definitely stood to me in my career today.
Applicants are accepted, subject to the availability of
places, from holders of honours degrees in a relevant
Science discipline (e.g. Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical
Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology
and other appropriate primary honours degrees e.g.
I.T., Medicine or Veterinary). Equivalent primary and/or
postgraduate qualifications are considered, particularly
with relevant professional experience. Applications will
be evaluated by the Course Director in consultation with
the Course Committee and Dean of Graduate Studies as
appropriate. Full details are available at www.tcd.ie/
courses/postgraduate.
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Masters, Postgraduate
Diploma, Certificate and
Online Programmes
School of Business
Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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Playwriting (M.F.A.)
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AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Education
21st Century Teaching and Learning (P.Grad.Cert.)
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School of English
Children’s Literature (M.Phil.)
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2 years part-time Dr. Sam Slote and Dr. Julie Bates [email protected] 31st March 2023
2 years part-time Dr. Clare Clarke and [email protected], 31st March 2023
Professor Darryl Jones [email protected]
2 years part-time Dr. Joseph Clarke + 353 1 896 1791 [email protected] 31st July 2023
2 years part-time Professor Dr. Katja Bruisch [email protected] 30th June 2023
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AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Linguistics (M.Phil.)
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AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
School of Psychology
Clinical Supervision (M.Sc.)
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School of Religion
Christian Theology (M.Phil.)
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2 years, part-time Professor Jude Lal Fernando [email protected] 31st July 2023
Divinity (B.D.)
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Master in Theology
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AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Philosophy (M.Phil.)
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School of Engineering
Applied Building Repair and Conservation (P.Grad.Dip.)
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ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS
School of Physics
Energy Science (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip)
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Addiction Recovery (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)
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Dementia (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)
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Dementia (P.Grad.Cert.)
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Nursing (M.Sc.)
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