Modern Languages at Trinity

In an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world, advanced language skills and intercultural competencies will equip you for a wide variety of careers and will give you a distinct competitive advantage. Language competence is one of the biggest skills gaps in the Irish labour market and language graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors.

 

We invite you to study languages in Trinity’s School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies. It is a leading language school in Ireland and consistently ranked in the top 100 languages schools in the world.

 

Within the Modern Languages programme you study two modern European languages. It is the most intensive exposure to languages and cultures that Trinity has to offer. You can choose between French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Apart from French and Irish, all languages can be studied from both advanced and beginners level.

 

Modern Language plus another subject at Trinity 

In today’s globalised world, and the post-Brexit times we live in, competence in languages is a key asset for rewarding international careers and for Ireland to stay connected, prosper and maximise its opportunities as an economy, society and culture.

 

Trinity’s School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies consistently ranked in the top 100 languages schools in the world. In Trinity’s Joint Honours entry routes, you can study a Modern European language with a wide variety of other disciplines across the Humanities and beyond. The languages to choose from are French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Apart from French and Irish all languages can be studied from both advanced and beginners level.

 

Modern Languages: The course for you?

Studying two languages at Trinity will enable you to develop your skills to a level where you can communicate confidently and competently on virtually any subject and in every situation. Throughout your studies you will experience an intensive and exciting encounter with the people, cultures and societies of the languages you study. You will gain deeper familiarity through the study of their literature, culture, history and politics, and you will gain competencies in understanding and successfully navigating cultural differences. You will also acquire crucial and highly valuable transferable skills such as thinking analytically and independently