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2019 PROSPECTUS UNDERGRADUATE TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019 Contents GENERAL INFORMATION 2 The Trinity Education Welcome to 2 #ThinkTrinity 10 Trinity: A University for Ireland… a University for the World! 11 Trinity’s Location 12 Student Life at Trinity Trinity 12 Your First Year in Trinity 13 Student Entertainment 14 Students’ Union 14 Student Societies 15 Trinity Publication 16 Trinity Sport 17 Accommodation 18 A Global Campus 19 Places to Eat and Relax 19 A Sustainable Campus 19 An Ghaeilge/The Irish Language 20 Your Support Network 20 Personal Tutor 20 Student Mentors 21 Access Services 21 Mature Students Officer 21 Disability Service 22 Students’ Union Supports 22 Health Service 23 Student Counselling Service 23 Chaplaincy 23 Day Nursery 24 Your Learning Supports 24 Supporting your Transition from Second-Level 24 A World-Class Library 25 IT Services 26 Starting your Career 30 A Global Education 31 Open Day 2018 32 Find Out More About Trinity 32 EU Students 32 Higher Education Fairs in Ireland 32 School Visits 32 Visiting Trinity and Campus Tours 32 Mature Students 32 Transition Year Programmes and Summer Schools 33 Non-EU Students 33 International Students’ Supports 33 Visit Trinity 33 Meeting Trinity Staff in Your Region 34 Admission Requirements 34 The Trinity International Foundation Programme 244 Fees, Financial Support and Scholarships 246 How to Apply 249 Non-European Union (Non-EU) Student Admissions 254 National Framework of Qualifications 255 Admission Requirements 263 Alert List for Guidance Professionals ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 38 Global Business 66 Economics (Joint Honours) 96 Modern Languages 40 Business, Economic and Social Studies 68 English Studies 98 French (Joint Honours) (B.E.S.S.) 68 English Literature (Joint Honours) 100 German (Joint Honours) Business Studies and a Language 44 102 Irish (French, German, Russian, Polish or 70 European Studies Spanish) 72 Film Studies (Joint Honours) 104 Italian (Joint Honours) Russian (Joint Honours) 140 Business: Computer Science and 74 Geography (Joint Honours) 106 Business 108 Spanish (Joint Honours) 76 History 46 Classics, Ancient History and 110 Modern Language and a subject Archaeology 76 History (Joint Honours) 112 Music 48 Classics: Ancient History and 78 History: Ancient and Medieval Archaeology (Joint Honours) History and Culture 112 Music (Joint Honours) 50 Classics: Classical Civilisation 80 History and Political Science 114 Music Education (Joint Honours) 82 History of Art and Architecture 116 Philosophy (Joint Honours) 52 Classics: Classical Languages 116 Philosophy (Joint Honours) (Joint Honours) 84 Law 118 Philosophy, Political Science, Clinical Speech and Language Studies 54 86 Law and a Language Economics and Sociology (P.P.E.S.) (French or German) 142 Computer Science and Language 120 Political Science 56 Deaf Studies 88 Law and Business 122 Political Science and Geography 58 Drama and Theatre Studies 90 Law and Political Science 124 Psychology 58 Drama Studies (Joint Honours) 208 Mathematics (Joint Honours) 126 Religion 60 Drama: Bachelor in Acting (non-CAO) 92 Middle Eastern and European 126 Religion (Joint Honours) Languages and Cultures 62 Drama: Diploma in Acting and Theatre 128 Social Studies (Social Work) (non-CAO) 94 Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations (Joint Honours) 130 Sociology (Joint Honours) Drama: Bachelor in Stage Management Sociology and Social Policy 64 and Technical Theatre (non-CAO) 132 134 Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University Dual BA Programme ENGINEERING, Science and Mathematics HEALTH SCIENCES MATHEMATICS 158 Science 160 Biology and Biomedical Sciences 54 Clinical Speech and Language Studies AND SCIENCE with specialisations in: 214 Dentistry 162 Biochemistry Computer Science 164 Botany 214 Dental Hygiene 138 Computer Science 166 Environmental Sciences 216 Dental Nursing Computer Science and Business 168 Genetics 140 218 Dental Science Human Genetics 142 Computer Science and Language 170 172 Immunology 220 Dental Technology 144 Management Science and Information Microbiology Systems Studies (M.S.I.S.S.) 174 222 Dental: Orthodontic Therapy 176 Molecular Medicine 224 Human Health and Disease Engineering 178 Neuroscience 180 Physiology 226 Human Nutrition and Dietetics 146 Engineering (common entry), with specialisations in: 182 Zoology 228 Medicine Chemical Sciences with 184 Nursing 150 Biomedical Engineering specialisations in: 230 General Nursing 151 Civil, Structural and 186 Chemistry 230 Environmental Engineering 188 Chemistry with Molecular 230 General Nursing (Adelaide) Modelling 152 Computer Engineering 190 Medicinal Chemistry 230 Mental Health Nursing 153 Electronic Engineering 192 Nanoscience 230 Intellectual Disability Nursing Geography and Geoscience with 154 Electronic and Computer 194 Integrated Children’s and Engineering specialisations in: 230 General Nursing 196 Geography Mechanical and Manufacturing Midwifery 155 Geoscience 234 Engineering 198 200 Physical Sciences with 236 Occupational Therapy 156 Engineering with Management specialisations in: 238 Pharmacy 202 Physics 204 Physics and Astrophysics 240 Physiotherapy 206 Nanoscience 242 Radiation Therapy 208 Mathematics 210 Theoretical Physics Ranked as Ireland’s leading university 104th QS World University Rankings 2018 1592 Year in which Trinity was World ranking founded QS World University Rankings 2018/2019 18,000+ Students in Trinity 2of the 6student% body are from more than 120 countries from outside of Ireland 300+ Erasmus & worldwide Size in acres of student exchange Trinity’s main campus agreements 47 Trinity Students in Key Facts Trinity from all #ThinkTrinity counties in Ireland 32 170+ Sports clubs and Student societies % international 39academic sta 6,000,000 Number of printed books in Trinity's libraries 27th in the world and Dublin’s world ranking 1st in Ireland for th for Best Student Cities international outlook 34 QS Rankings 2018 Times Higher Education Rankings 2018 2 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin General Information The Trinity Education World class education Ireland’s Research- top centred at university every level Think Global # Trinity Flexible citizenship career path At the centre of Supportive things community TRINITY GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES To Think To Communicate To Develop To Act Independently E ectively Continuously Responsibly www.tcd.ie/study 3 Experience world class education Trinity education fosters in our students a life-long desire for knowledge and understanding, a capacity for creativity and innovation, cross-cultural awareness and a sense of global citizenship. › At Trinity, we provide a liberal environment where independence of thought is highly valued and where all are encouraged to achieve their full potential. We believe that creativity is born out of debate and questioning, and we encourage our students to question and challenge the status quo. › As we have for generations, we will continue to educate our students to be leaders in intellectual, cultural, social, political and economic life. A Trinity Education extends beyond the classroom and embraces co- and extra-curricular activity within the Student Experience, facilitating student internships with multi-national industry partners. › Trinity promotes diversity and inclusivity, creating a community based on collegiality and where everyone is encouraged to use their talents to realise their potential. Our international partnerships with leading universities and Study Abroad opportunities enable you to travel internationally to experience other cultures. Trinity can offer you a world class education at Ireland’s leading University. Be in a research-centred environment At Trinity, you will be given the opportunity to work with and learn from global leaders in research, to benefit from their experience and networks. › As the only Irish member of the prestigious League of 23 European Research Universities (LERU), Trinity is committed to providing excellence in education and research. We meet the highest standards in learning, innovation and independent critical enquiry, and we win more than 50% of the European Research funding coming into Ireland. › Trinity prides itself on being a community of scholars, where our research-inspired curriculum attracts staff and students of the highest calibre from all continents. A research-centred education means you will be taught from day one by leading researchers and gain first-hand exposure to research activity, completing an independent piece of original research work as part of your Trinity degree, known as the Capstone project. › Staff and students at Trinity conduct research at the frontiers of their disciplines, with exciting interaction between disciplines such as biology and engineering, business and social policy, creating new ideas. 4 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin General Information Build flexible career paths In a world of new opportunities, today’s graduates need to be adaptable, flexible and innovative. › Trinity instils in its graduates the confidence and capability to nurture and build a career that may span fields and industries, or address industrial and societal challenges which may not yet exist. › As a Trinity student you will have access to mentorship through our Student-2-Student programme, in which trained student mentors share their experiences, or via our Alumni mentoring programme, where Trinity graduates who have gone on to various careers volunteer to provide inspiration and advice