The M.Phil. in Irish Writing explores Irish writing in English from the late seventeenth century to the present. Amid a diverse and dynamic community of students and scholars, this course will allow you to engage with a wide range of Irish writing in English, from canonical figures such as Maria Edgeworth and W.B. Yeats to contemporary critical debates around gender, sexuality, class and race.

 

Trinity boasts an extraordinary literary heritage, ranging from Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde to Eavan Boland and Anne Enright. It is situated in the heart of Dublin, a UNESCO City of Literature full of writers past and present, and containing a wealth of theatres, literary events and festivals, and cutting-edge magazines and publishers. Trinity has also long led the way in the teaching of Irish writing. Its current faculty includes many of the foremost scholars in the field, as well as several distinguished contemporary Irish writers. Trinity’s historic library also offers a peerless collection of books and archival materials relating to Irish writing for you to explore.

 

Is This Course For Me?

This course is aimed at students interested in how Irish writing connects with Ireland's culture and history while exploring the Irish people's identity and appreciating the complexity and diversity of the Irish experience. It is also a way to gain insight into Ireland's many voices and understand its people's struggles, joys, and triumphs.

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates have gone into careers in education, the arts and culture sector, librarianship, publishing, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, social work, the civil service and management consultancy. Many alumni have also gone on to become successful writers.

 

This course also provides an excellent platform for moving on to doctoral research as well as offering transferable skills and careers in a variety of industries.