Trinity College Dublin

Student Testimonials -|- Irish Studies Presentation -|- Course Content -|- Introductory Reading

Overview:
Irish Studies is a new interdisciplinary programme which has been designed by the Irish, English and History Departments to give undergraduates the opportunity to study in depth the language, literature, history and culture of Ireland. The purpose of the course is to provide students with a working knowledge of modern Irish*; to enable them to study Irish literature in the Irish and English languages; to allow them to study the main periods of Irish history; and to familiarise them with key issues in the subject and in critical and cultural theory. Instruction at beginner’s level will be provided for those with no previous knowledge of Irish.
This is a new, exciting interdisciplinary programme designed by the departments of English, History and Irish* with collaboration from Geography, History of Art, Film and Drama Studies, Politics, Genetics and Linguistics.

*Irish is offered at two levels: (i)for those who have never studied Irish before; (ii)for those who've taken Irish in the Leaving Certificate.

Course content:
There will be a mixture of compulsory and optional courses. During the final year, there will be particular emphasis on optional courses, allowing students to specialise in areas where they have developed particular interests. Assessment throughout the four years will be a mixture of continuous assessment and examination. Students will also write a dissertation in their final year.

Is this the right course for you?
If you have an interest in the languages, literature, history and culture of Ireland, you will enjoy this course.

Career Opportunities:
Graduates in Irish Studies can expect to arrive at the normal range of career destinations for Arts and Humanities graduates; for example, teaching, journalism, administration, management, civil service, the diplomatic corps, publishing, media work, advertising, public relations, and human resources, among other opportunities.

To apply and for further information contact:
The Admission Office
Trinity College
University of Dublin
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: ++353-1-8961039
http://www.tcd.ie

The Irish Studies Handbook 09/10