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WELCOME TO TRINITY 2020-2021 Term Dates 21 September 2020 Orientation for Undergraduate Visiting/Erasmus and Postgraduates 28 September 2020 Orientation for new first year Undergraduates 28 September 2020 Semester 1 teaching begins for UG continuing and Postgraduates 05 October 2020 Semester 1 teaching begins for new Undergraduates 20 December 2020 Semester 1 ends 11 January 2021 *Assessment begins 1 February 2021 Semester 2 teaching begins 26 - 30 April 2021 Trinity Week 10 May 2021 *Assessment begins 6 June 2021 Semester 2 ends
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YOUR UNIVERSITY YOURTRINITY EXPERIENCE COLLEGE DUBLIN 33 INSPIRING GENERATIONS Discover Trinity
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin has been inspiring generations of brilliant thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity is an international university, steeped in history, with a reputation for excellence in education, research and innovation.
World Rankings Your Career Strong Research Trinity is ranked 1st in Ireland Trinity is committed to preparing Reputation and 101st in the world (QS World our students for the ever-changing Our students receive a University Ranking 2021). Trinity challenges of the 21st century world-class education in a also ranks in the top 100 in 17 workplace. Trinity ranks in the research-centred, collaborative subjects, globally (QS World Top 100 in the World for Graduate environment and have the University Rankings 2021). Employability (QS Graduate opportunity to work with global Employability Rankings 2020). Find leaders in their field. Trinity is Our Vibrant Campus Life out more at: www.tcd.ie/careers also the only Irish member of the prestigious League of 23 With over 170 clubs and societies, European Research Universities including many international Join Our Diverse Community (LERU). Find out more at: groups, there’s something for www.tcd.ie/research everyone. At Trinity, involvement Our current students come from 120 in student organisations is an countries around the world. 28% of Join Our Esteemed Alumni integral part of your education. the student body are from outside Find out more at www.tcd.ie/ of Ireland, providing a truly global Trinity has produced some of the students/clubs-societies community. world’s finest and most enquiring minds including the writers The Trinity Welcome International Reputation Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett Trinity is Ireland’s most international (Nobel Laureate), the scientists A warm Trinity welcome awaits university, ranked 8th in the world William Rowan Hamilton and all our students. We believe that a by the Times Higher Education Ernest Walton (Nobel Laureate) diverse campus adds to the Trinity 2021. Trinity is also 1st in Europe for and the former President of experience for everyone, enhances producing entrepreneurs for the 6th Ireland and United Nations High their personal development year in a row. (PitchBook Universities Commissioner for Human Rights, and enriches the culture of the Report 2020). Mary Robinson. university. Trinity is an open and inclusive university and we are proud to hold these values.
1 Trinity by Numbers
101st 1st in Europe for producing Entrepreneurs for the 6th year in a row (Pitchbook Universities Report 2020) 2021
Ireland’s Leading University 101st World Ranking (QS and THE World University Rankings 2021) (QS World University Rankings 2021)
592 Ranked as Ireland’s 1 Most Innovative University (Reuters Most Innovative European Universities 2019)
1592 8th Most International Year in which Trinity University in the World was founded (Times Higher Education Ranking 2021)
250+ partner universities around the world for student exchanges
28% of the student body are 170+ Sports clubs and from outside of Ireland, student societies from 120 countries 131,000 Trinity alumni (graduates) in over 148 countries worldwide
TRINITY TOP 100 UNIVERSITY IN THE WORLD FOR 17 SUBJECTS
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES MATERIALS SCIENCE THEOLOGY, DIVINITY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES CHEMISTRY MODERN LANGUAGES
CLASSICS AND ANCIENT NURSING* HISTORY* PERFORMING ARTS COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS PHARMACY AND PHARMACOLOGY* EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY
ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLITICS AND AND LITERATURE* INTERNATIONAL STUDIES HISTORY SOCIAL POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION LAW
(QS World Rankings 2021) 2 *Ranked Top 50 in the QS World Rankings 2021 Trinity’s Location
Why Ireland? Ireland is a member of the European Union and is located in the North Atlantic beside the UK. Ireland is an English-speaking country with a young, vibrant population. It boasts a unique Ireland is ranked in the Top 12 Safest Countries combination of cosmopolitan in the world cities, breath-taking scenery, idyllic (Global Peace Index 2020) countryside and historic sites. The country is a European hub for innovation and industry with global companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Intel, Pfizer and HP based here.
Ireland has been renowned for its people, music, literature and art for centuries. It is world-famous Everything the city has to offer Ireland is an for its friendly citizens and warm is easily accessible to Trinity English speaking welcomes. students from shops, restaurants country and coffee shops to theatres, Your University, Your City museums and clubs, ensuring that there is always something Trinity’s is a unique, walled campus exciting for students to enjoy. located in the heart of one of the If you want to take time out to most popular and safest cities relax in nature, the city’s parks in the world. Dublin is a vibrant, (including Phoenix Park, one young and multicultural European of the largest urban parks in capital, which ranks as the 37th best Europe), an easily accessible student city in the world (QS World’s coastline, beaches and the Dublin Best Student Cities 2019). Mountains are all close by. Ireland is the 7th most competitive economy in the world according to IMD (IDA 2019)
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3 Dublin Innovation District Be at the Centre of Things Trinity’s location is also Trinity’s central location makes advantageous when you are looking it highly accessible for all forms for a job. Dublin’s Innovation of public transport: Trinity has its District, the ‘Silicon Docks’ is own LUAS (tram) station, there within walking distance, as is the is a DART (Dublin’s suburban International Financial Services rail system) station opposite the Centre, and a large number of other campus and a large number of businesses and organisations which Dublin’s bus services pass by the have their Irish headquarters in University. Dublin airport is 13km Dublin. Dublin is also home to many (8 miles) from the campus and is global corporations across a range directly accessible via bus or taxi. of sectors. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/maps
Jakeline Diógenes – Brazil Postgraduate: Digital Marketing Did you know? “I chose Trinity because it is one of the oldest colleges in Dublin is ranked 37th the country, is also consistently ranked among the best Best Student City in and for Dublin’s reputation on the international stage. Tech the world companies such as Google, Facebook and LinkedIn are (QS Rankings 2019) established here, they all have digital marketing departments and I hope to be a part of one of their teams someday.”
4 Undergraduate Applicants Information Guide for Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate students choose Trinity Electives Open Modules from a wide range of full-time four- year courses, covering all disciplines. Trinity aims to provide the broadest Open Modules are modules These include flexible subject possible education and encourages that are taught as part of combinations in three faculties: Arts, its students to develop their critical other programmes but are Humanities and Social Sciences; thinking by taking an Elective complementary and related to Engineering, Mathematics and outside their main disciplines. your own programme of study. Science; and Health Sciences. The Trinity Electives are available to Choosing Open Modules will allow range of offerings at Trinity allows students from disciplines across you to broaden your perspective students to focus on the areas that the University. Each course will on your core discipline(s) through interest them most. release sufficient credit to enable exposure to knowledge, skills A full list of courses is available at: students to select their Trinity and ways of thinking associated www.tcd.ie/courses Elective modules. The suite of Trinity with related fields. Open Modules Electives will link to the University’s will provide you with a wealth of current strategic research themes, opportunities to enrich the study broaden student knowledge of of your core curriculum and to key societal challenges or cover develop the Trinity Graduate languages and cultures. Attributes. Find out more at: Discover more at: www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ www.tcd.ie/trinity-electives/electives your-trinity-education
Below are some of Trinity's electives: Understanding Ireland ▶ The Art of the Megacity Programme ▶ Cancer: The Patient Journey Trinity also provides the ▶ Chinese Language and Culture Understanding Ireland Smart ▶ Cultures and Societies of the Start Programme, which offers Middle East and North Africa international students a fantastic ▶ Design Thinking foundation for settling into their ▶ Emergence of Technologies time at Trinity. The week-long st ▶ Energy in the 21 Century programme is unique in providing ▶ Engaging in the Digital World both an orientation to life in Trinity ▶ The EthicsLab: Responsible Action and an academic introduction to in the Real World understanding Irish culture – all ▶ From Planets to the Cosmos before normal teaching begins. To ▶ Irish Language and Culture read more about the programme, ▶ Toolkit for a Smart and please visit: Sustainable World www.tcd.ie/study/international/ ▶ Vaccines - Friend or Foe? pre-session-programmes Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/ trinity-electives/electives
Blake Stephens – South Africa Undergraduate: Law and Political Science
“Trinity is not only a world class institution, but is also an experience that immediately gives a sense of comfort and To find out more visit: homeliness. Dublin always has something going on and is www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ easily traversable on foot or by bicycle, making it a perfect your-trinity-education student city. Ireland is steeped in history and lore that is palpable and tangible everywhere one goes.” 5 Undergraduate Courses
Trinity offers a broad range of undergraduate degree courses, see below. Find out more at www.tcd.ie/courses Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Global Business Middle Eastern, Jewish and Environmental Sciences Business, Economic and Islamic Civilisations (JH) Genetics Social Studies (B.E.S.S.) Modern Languages* Human Genetics Business Studies and a Language Modern Language plus another Immunology (French, German, Russian, Polish or Spanish) Microbiology subject (JH) Molecular Medicine Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Music Neuroscience Classics: Ancient History and Music (JH) Physiology Archaeology (JH) Music Education Zoology Classical Civilisation (JH) Philosophy Chemical Sciences with Classical Languages (JH) specialisations in: Philosophy (JH) Clinical Speech and Language Studies Chemistry Philosophy, Political Science, Chemistry with Biosciences Computer Science and Business (JH) Economics and Sociology (P.P.E.S.) Chemistry with Molecular Computer Science, Linguistics and Political Science (JH) Modelling a Language Psychology Medicinal Chemistry Deaf Studies Nanoscience Religion Drama and Theatre Studies Geography and Geoscience with Religion (JH) Drama Studies (JH) specialisations in: Social Policy (JH) Geography Drama: Bachelor in Acting (The Lir) Social Studies (Social Work) Geoscience Drama: Foundation Diploma in Acting Sociology (JH) Physical Sciences with specialisations in: and Theatre (The Lir) Physics Drama: Bachelor in Stage Management Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University Dual BA Programme Physics and Astrophysics and Technical Theatre (The Lir) Nanoscience Early and Modern Irish Engineering, Mathematics Mathematics Economics (JH) and Science Theoretical Physics English Studies English Literature (JH) Computer Science Health Sciences Computer Science European Studies Clinical Speech and Language Studies Film Computer Science and Business (JH) Computer Science, Linguistics and Dentistry Film (JH) a Language Dental Hygiene Geography (JH) Management Science and Information Dental Nursing Systems Studies (M.S.I.S.S.) History Dental Science History (JH) Engineering Engineering (common entry), Dental Technology History: Ancient and Medieval History Dental: Orthodontic Therapy and Culture with specialisations in: Biomedical Engineering Human Health and Disease History and Political Science (JH) Civil, Structural and Environmental Human Nutrition and Dietetics (Joint degree History of Art and Architecture Engineering with Technological University of Dublin) Computer Engineering History of Art and Architecture (JH) Medicine Law Electronic Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering Occupational Therapy Law (JH) Mechanical and Manufacturing Pharmacy Law and French/German Engineering Physiotherapy Law and Business (JH) Engineering with Management Radiation Therapy Environmental Science and Law and History (JH) Engineering Law and Political Science (JH) Science and Mathematics Linguistics (JH) Science Mathematics (JH) Biological and Biomedical Sciences Middle Eastern and European with specialisations in: Languages and Cultures Biochemistry Botany Note: JH stands for Joint Honours * Modern Languages offered are French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. 6 Joint Honours/ Single Honours Degrees
For Arts, Humanities and Social courses provide you with an focus on one subject throughout Sciences students with multiple opportunity to study two subjects your time at Trinity. academic interests, a Joint to obtain an award in both Find out more at: Honours (JH) degree programme subjects at graduation. Choosing www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate/ is available. Joint Honours entry a single honours course, you will your-trinity-pathways.
Lauryn Musgrove McCann – Australia Flexible Pathways of Study Undergraduate: Law We recognise that students’ interests evolve over time. “The professors and The pathways below give you the flexibility to focus or teaching staff at Trinity are expand your domains of interest over your years at Trinity. incredible and are always there to answer questions and lend a hand when you Single Honours need. Everyone makes the effort to be nice and SINGLE HONOURS SUBJECT welcoming – especially to international students. I would describe Trinity as
Minor in a supportive because there Single Honours Award in Subject Major in Subject New Subject is always someone who is willing to help.” Joint Honours
SUBJECT 1 & SUBJECT 2
JOINT HONOURS Single Major in Major in Single Subject 1 Subject 2 Honours in Honours in Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 1 Subject 2 Minor in Minor in Subject 2 Subject 1
Audrey Chew – Malaysia Undergraduate: Psychology and Sociology “My memories over the four years were a celebration of learning, trying new things I never did before, volunteering with non-profit organisations, making the best of friends from across the world, while pursuing my own personal passions of music and travel. This all challenged and nurtured my mindset of thinking. Inevitably it made me fall in love with Trinity, Dublin, and Ireland.”
7 Two Degrees • Two Universities • Four Years
Dual BA Program Admissions The Dual BA Program is adopting a one-year test-optional policy for first- The Dual BA between Trinity Applicants to the Dual BA Program year Anglophone applicants for the and Columbia University offers apply by 2 January for fall enrolment. fall of 2021. For further information students an international The admissions process includes a visit tcd.gs.columbia.edu. educational experience across two review of the applicant’s academic continents and at two world-class history, letters of recommendation, Interviews universities. Students graduate a personal essay, and an interview from the Dual BA with two degrees, conducted in English. Interested Applicants will receive an update one from Trinity and one from applicants are encouraged to preview on their application status by early Columbia. Programs are available a PDF version of the application (for March. Those invited for an interview in both the Faculty of Arts, reference use only) before starting an will be prompted to schedule a Humanities, and Social Sciences electronic application. Applications time to meet with the admissions and in the Faculty of Engineering, will be reviewed by a joint committee committee either in person in New Maths, and Sciences. During your featuring admissions representatives York, Dublin or via teleconference. studies, years one and two are from both Columbia and Trinity. Any student deemed eligible for spent at Trinity and the final two EU fee status should also apply years at Columbia. to Trinity through the Central Applications Office (CAO) www.cao.ie. TRINITY DEGREE COLUMBIA MAJOR Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Classics & Classical Studies Ancient Studies Archaeology English Studies English Studies History Political Science Hispanic Studies French European Studies German Literature & Cultural History Italian Slavic Studies Film Film and Media Studies History History Art History Art History & Visual Arts History of Art and Architecture History & Theory of Architecture Middle Eastern and Middle East, South Asian & African Studies Religion European Languages and Cultures History Political Science Philosophy Philosophy Religion Philosophy Religion Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Geoscience: Geography and Geosciences Earth Science Find out more at: tcd.gs.columbia.edu Neuroscience: Biological and Biomedical Sciences Neuroscience and Behavior 8 Applicant Guide
For International Undergraduate Students Key Dates for Entry September 2021 Application High School Transcript Applications are due to open 01 Nov 2020 Requirements Minimum GPA: Applications close June 2021 (some courses close early such as Trinity accepts various international 3.3 on 4.0 unweighted scale Medicine, Dental Science and Acting) and national high school (B+ average) qualifications for direct entry to our Find out more at: Specific Class Requirements: www.tcd.ie/study/undergraduate undergraduate programmes. If your English, Mathematics, a second qualification is not listed here, please language and three further Trinity is part of Naviance visit www.tcd.ie/study/country subjects Trinity does not use the Some courses have subject Common App or UCAS SAT & ACT Scores requirements, for example: Due to the ongoing challenges facing ▶ Engineering: maths for four years A Levels students seeking to sit standardised tests and the continued impact of ▶ Science courses: two different To be considered for admission to rd th COVID-19, Trinity admissions office will sciences in 3 and 4 years the University you must: consider alternative evidence from Upload a transcript with your ▶ Present six subjects at grade C or students applying for entry in 2021/22. application. above on IGSCE/GCSE or Advanced In lieu of standardised tests, the Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. Two of admissions office will consider criteria IB Diploma Requirements these subjects must be at grade C including: GPA, academic transcripts, or above on Advance GCE (A-Level) two references, a personal statement 3 subjects at grade 5 Higher papers. for your application. We will also Level and 3 subjects at grade 4 The six subjects must include: consider other academic criteria such Standard Level, including English, ▶ A pass in English as Advanced Placement courses (APs), mathematics and a language. college and honors level classes with Some courses require specific AND subjects such as HL Mathematics strong grades where relevant to the ▶ A pass in mathematics and a programme / major for which you are or a science subject. Overall IB language other than English. applying. You may submit any SAT/ point requirements vary by course Please note that if you are not ACT test scores you have been able to and range from 28 to 40, including a native English speaker, the take if you also wish them to bonus points. language other than English be considered. For more information on IB requirement may be waived. Standardised Test Scores requirements visit: www.tcd. Minimum scores for consideration ie/study/apply/admission- OR requirements/undergraduate New SAT: 1290 ▶ A pass in Latin and a pass in a ▶ Min. 500 in: Your predictive grades are used to subject other than a language – Evidence-based reading and writing make conditional offers. – Math Full examination results are reviewed for a final decision. NOTE: ▶ No essay required A pass means grade C or above A minimum score of 1290 on any on IGCSE/GCSE or Advanced two of the Critical Reading, Math Subsidiary GCE (AS) papers. and Writing sections and no score There are two different Students may combine grades less than 500. pathways for applications and achieved in different sittings of OR fees in Ireland - applicants from their Advanced GCE (A-Level) ACT: 28/29 EU/EEA and non-EU applicants. examinations for the purpose of Cumulative, without writing Click here to find the right satisfying minimum entry and/or Subject test and AP scores are not pathway for you: course requirements. mandatory. www.tcd.ie/study/apply/ For more information on A Level NOTE: making-an-application requirements visit: SAT subject test and AP scores are www.tcd.ie/study/apply/ not mandatory. However, results in admission-requirements/ relevant subjects will be reviewed. undergraduate 9 English Language Requirements All applicants must present an English language qualification. Accepted/permitted qualifications are: 1. GCSE: A grade C or better in English Language. 2. European Baccalaureate: English: 6 in 1st Language, or in 1st or 2nd Foreign language. 8. Pearson Test of English NOTE: 3. International Baccalaureate: (Academic) - PTE Academic: Examination results for tests 6-10 English A1, A2 or B: 5 at Higher A minimum score of 63 (with no above are only valid for 2 years. Level (4 at either Level if section score below 59). Visa-required applicants who presenting IB through English). 9. Duolingo English Test (dated meet Trinity’s English language 4. US High School: since January 2020 only): requirements may be required A grade C in English taken in final year. Minimum overall score of 110/160 to present an additional English 5. TOEFL: with no section score below 100. Language Proficiency Qualification Internet based 90 (with a written For Dental courses and Clinical such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE for visa score of 21 Paper-based 570 (with a Speech and Language Studies: application purposes. (See INIS TWE score of 4.5 Computer-based 120/160 with no section score language requirements, page 20) 233 (with a score of 4.5 in essay). below 100. 6. University of Cambridge: 10. Trinity Pre-sessional English: Contact Us An award certificate with a 180+ on Cambridge English scale Our Global Relations team minimum II.1 overall score with no less than 175 in each skill can provide you with personal from Trinity's Centre for English and use of English i.e., Proficiency guidance to find out whether your Language Learning. For Dental Certificate, Grade C or better qualification leads you directly into courses and Clinical speech and (CEFR Level C1 or C2). Advanced a Trinity course. Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR language studies: An award Level C1 or C2). First Certificate, certificate with a st1 class overall Grade A (CEFR Level C1). score. NOTE: Students who do not 7. IELTS: Other Qualifications meet the requirements for direct (Academic version) 6.5 (no entry to an undergraduate individual band below 6). Trinity accepts other qualifications programme at Trinity may apply as proof of English proficiency. For Dental courses and Clinical for the Trinity International Please visit Speech and Language Studies: www.tcd.ie/study/ Foundation Programme, see IELTS (academic version) 7 (no apply/admission-requirements/ page 11 for more information. for details individual band below 7). undergraduate
How to Apply 1. Go to www.tcd.ie/courses and find the course you love. 2. Read the user guide for non-EU applicants www.tcd.ie/study/international/how-to-apply 3. When applying to Trinity you must also include a personal statement. This is 500 words on why you are considering Trinity and the specific course you have chosen, how you see yourself contributing to the Trinity community and what you see yourself doing with your degree. As part of the application process you will also have to provide us with references. Please provide email addresses for one counsellor and one teacher and make sure your referees know to expect a direct email request from Trinity. 4. Apply by selecting the ‘Non-EU Application’ link under the course description. You can save your application and return to it, but remember to submit it when you’re finished! Contact us by email: [email protected] 10 International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Applicants to the programme ▶ Students who successfully Programme is a year long pre- can choose between two distinct complete the Trinity International university programme aimed at pathways; Pathway A and Pathway B. Foundation Programme and students who have the drive and achieve the required grades are ambition to attend a world-class How Does it Work? guaranteed entry into their chosen university however cannot begin undergraduate degree stream the ▶ Trinity International Foundation an international undergraduate following academic year. Medicine Programme accepted students are degree directly. and Pharmacy students must also also given a conditional offer to study pass an interview. The programme is delivered at as an undergraduate at Trinity in the the campus of Trinity's associated following academic year. Entry Requirements college, Marino Institute of Education, where excellent student facilities and ▶ During the Foundation year students Trinity accepts high school on-site accommodation are available. study English language; mathematics, diplomas from all around the The Marino campus is a 15-minute critical thinking; communication skills; world. To view the minimum entry journey from Dublin city centre. as well as subject-specific courses in requirements from your country, their chosen stream. please see: www.tcd.ie/study/international/ Pathway A: Law, Business, Economics foundation-programme and Social Science Trinity is a world leader in Arts and Humanities, Business, Economics and Social Science Programmes. Foundation Year and achieve the required grades can Successful students who complete the Law, Business, go on to choose degrees in the following departments Economics, and Social Science Pathway in their at Trinity or Marino Institute of Education:
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
▶ Ancient History and Archaeology and History ▶ Global Business ▶ Ancient History and Archaeology and History of Art ▶ History and Architecture ▶ History and History of Art and Architecture ▶ Ancient History and Archaeology and Russian ▶ History and Russian ▶ Business and Law ▶ History of Art and Architecture and Italian ▶ Business and Polish/ Russian ▶ History: Ancient and Medieval History and Culture ▶ Business, Economic and Social Studies ▶ Italian and Russian ▶ Classical Civilisation and History of Art and Architecture ▶ Law ▶ Classical Civilisation and Italian ▶ Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures ▶ Classical Languages and History of Art and Architecture ▶ Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations and ▶ Classics, Ancient History and Archaeology Classical Languages ▶ English Studies ▶ Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations and ▶ English Literature and Classical Civilisation Ancient History and Archaeology ▶ English Literature and Classical Languages ▶ Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations ▶ English Literature and History and History ▶ English Literature and History of Art and Architecture ▶ Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations ▶ English Literature and Russian and Italian ▶ English Literature and Film Studies ▶ Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology ▶ Film Studies and History For queries on other programmes, not listed here, contact [email protected] Marino Institute of Education
▶ Education Studies ▶ Early Childhood Education Detailed degree options are available at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/ foundation-programme
11 Pathway B: Engineering, Science and Health Sciences Trinity ranks in the Reuters Top 100: Europe’s Successful students who complete the Engineering, Most Innovative Universities 2019, signifying the Science and Health Sciences Pathway in their University’s focus on producing original research, Foundation year and achieve the required grades creating useful technology and stimulating the can go on to choose degrees in the following global economy. departments at Trinity. Medicine and Pharmacy students are also required to pass an interview.
▶ Biological and Biomedical Science Stream: ▶ Human Health and Disease Biochemistry, Botany, Environmental Science, Genetics, ▶ Mathematics Human Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular ▶ Medicine Medicine, Neuroscience, Physiology, Zoology ▶ Management Science and Information Systems Studies (MSISS) ▶ Chemical Science Stream: ▶ Pharmacy Chemistry, Chemistry with Biosciences, Medicinal ▶ Physical Science Stream: Chemistry, Nanoscience - Nanoscience, Physics, Physics and Astrophysics ▶ Clinical Speech and Language Studies ▶ Physiotherapy ▶ Computer Science ▶ Radiation Therapy ▶ Computer Science and Business ▶ Theoretical Physics ▶ Engineering ▶ Engineering with Management Combined Streams ▶ Geography and Geoscience Stream: ▶ Occupational Therapy Geography, Geoscience ▶ Psychology For queries on other Pathway A Pathway B programmes, not listed CORE MODULES CORE MODULES here, contact [email protected] English for Academic Purposes English for Academic Purposes Mathematics Mathematics * Note: Students will take two elective modules. ELECTIVE MODULES* ELECTIVE MODULES* The choice of elective modules determines which undergraduate Physics Biology Chemistry Business Sociology Economics courses they progress to.
Zhongyuan Liu – China International Foundation Programme (IFP)
“I chose the IFP so I could develop my English in a supportive and encouraging environment. Through my experience of studying at Trinity I have made new friends, learned a lot about the culture and improved my English greatly. I chose Trinity because of its very long history and the many inspirational people who have studied here. There is a great atmosphere throughout the university and the campus is beautiful. ” 12 Minimum English Language Requirements:
▶ IELTS: 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing with no element below 4.5).
▶ TOEFL: 64 with 16 in writing.
▶ Duolingo Test of English: minimum overall score of 80/160, dated since January 2020. Please note that some programmes have higher English requirements and/or specific subject requirements. For country specific entry requirements please see: www.tcd.ie/study/international/ foundation-programme.
Tuition Fees (2021/22) For more detailed degree options Pathway A: Fees: €16,480 please visit: www.tcd.ie/study/international/ Pathway B: Fees: €17,995 foundation-programme
How to Apply 1. Go to Apply Now at www.tcd.ie/study/international/foundation-programme to create an account. 2. When you have successfully logged on, select create new application to start the application process. 3. As part of your application, you will be required to submit your transcripts, proof of English proficiency (typically IELTS or TOEFL scores) and a copy of your passport. 4. Complete all sections of the application form and select submit. Once you have submitted your application, it will be assessed and our team will be in touch with you.
NOTE: For more information on the Trinity International Foundation Programme please visit our webpage www.tcd.ie/study/international/foundation-programme or email [email protected].
13 Trinity offers a broad range of full-time masters programmes. Find out more at: Postgraduate Courses www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate.
Arts, Humanities and International and European Interactive Digital Media (M.Sc.) Social Sciences Business Law (LL.M.) School of Engineering Law and Finance (M.Sc.) School of Business Biomedical Engineering (M.Sc.) Laws (LL.M.) Business Analytics (M.Sc.) Electronic Information Engineering (M.Sc.) Digital Marketing Strategy (M.Sc.) School of Linguistic, Speech and Engineering (Environmental / Communication Sciences Entrepreneurship (M.Sc.) Structural and Geotechnical / Applied Linguistics (M.Phil.) Transport/ Sustainable Energy) (M.Sc.) Finance (M.Sc.) Chinese Studies (M.Phil.) Mechanical Engineering (M.Sc.) Financial Risk Management (M.Sc.) Clinical Speech and Language Music and Media Technologies (M.Phil.) Human Resource Management (M.Sc.) Studies (M.Sc.) School of Mathematics International Management (M.Sc.) English Language Teaching (M.Phil.) Management (M.Sc.) High Performance Computing (M.Sc.) Linguistics (M.Phil.) Quantum Fields, Strings and Gravity (M.Sc.) Marketing (M.Sc.) Speech and Language Processing (M.Phil.) Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) School of Natural Sciences School of Psychology Operations and Supply Chain Biodiversity and Conservation (M.Sc.) Management (M.Sc.) Applied Behaviour Analysis (M.Sc.) Development Practice (M.Sc.) Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Applied Psychology (M.Sc.) Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.) Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psych.) School of Creative Arts Smart and Sustainable Cities (M.Sc.) Counselling Psychology (D.Couns.Psych.) (Drama, Film and Music) School of Physics Psychoanalytic Studies (M.Phil.) Film Studies (M.Phil.) Energy Science (M.Sc.) Playwriting (M.F.A.) Psychology (H.Dip.) - Psychology Conversion Course Stage Design (M.F.A.) Health Sciences Theatre Directing (M.F.A.) School of Religion School of Dental Science Theatre and Performance (M.Phil.) Christian Theology (M.Phil.) Christian Theology (P.Grad.Dip.) Dental Surgery (D.Ch.Dent.) School of Education Conflict Resolution and School of Medicine Master in Education (M.Ed.) Reconciliation (M.Phil.) Addiction Recovery (M.Sc.) Professional Masters Education (P.M.E.) Intercultural Theology and Biomedical Sciences (Intercalated) (M.Sc.) School of English Interreligious Studies (M.Phil.) Cancer Survivorship (M.Sc.) Children’s Literature (M.Phil.) International Peace Studies (M.Phil.) Diagnostic Radiography (M.Sc.) Creative Writing (M.Phil.) School of Social Sciences Entrepreneurship Biotech & Pharma Irish Writing (M.Phil.) and Philosophy (P.Grad.Dip) Modern and Contemporary Literary Comparative Social Change (M.Sc.) Genomic Medicine (M.Sc.) Studies (M.Phil.) Economics (M.Sc.) Global Health (M.Sc.) School of Histories and Humanities International Politics (M.Sc.) Healthcare Infection Management (M.Sc.) Art History (M.Phil.) Philosophy (M.Phil.) Healthcare Innovation (P.Grad.Dip.) Classics (M.Phil.) Race, Ethnicity, Conflict (M.Phil.) Molecular Medicine (M.Sc.) Early Modern History (M.Phil.) School of Social Work & Social Policy Neuroscience (M.Sc.) Environmental History (M.Phil.) Applied Social Research (M.Sc.) Sports and Exercise Medicine (M.Sc.) Gender and Women's Studies (M.Phil.) Social Work (M.S.W.) Translational Oncology (M.Sc.) International History (M.Phil.) School of Nursing and Midwifery Medieval Studies (M.Phil.) Engineering, Mathematics Ageing Health & Wellbeing in Modern Irish History (M.Phil.) and Science Intellectual Disability (M.Sc.) Public History and Cultural Children’s Nursing (H.Dip.) Heritage (M.Phil.) School of Biochemistry and Immunology Community Health (M.Sc.) School of Languages, Literatures Immunology (M.Sc.) Dementia (M.Sc.) and Cultural Studies Immunotherapeutics (M.Sc.) Mental Health (M.Sc.) Comparative Literature (M.Phil.) Midwifery (H.Dip.) Digital Humanities and Culture (M.Phil.) School of Computer Science and Statistics Midwifery Practice and Leadership (M.Sc.) Early Irish (M.Phil.) Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Nursing (M.Sc.) Identities and Cultures of Europe (M.Phil.) Augmented and Virtual Reality Nursing - Child Health Literary Translation (M.Phil.) and Wellbeing (M.Sc.) Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Data Science School of Law Computer Science (M.Sc.) - School of Pharmacy and Intellectual Property and Future Networked Systems Pharmaceutical Sciences Information Technology Law (LL.M.) Computer Science (M.Sc.) - Pharmaceutical Sciences (M.Sc.) International and Comparative Law (LL.M.) Intelligent Systems 14 Note: All Postgraduate courses are subject to change Applicant Guide For International Postgraduate Students
Application Process ▶ Accessing all information Supporting Documents available on the courses website Entry to Irish universities is www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate When you apply for a postgraduate competitive, and no graduate and the specific school/course web course online, you will have the applicant, from Ireland or any pages linked on this site. option to upload your supporting other country has an automatic documents. The following right to admission. Most courses at Once you have submitted an information is required before a Trinity have a restricted number of online application you will be sent decision can be made on your places available for postgraduate an acknowledgment email to the application: students. email address you provided when ▶ Two Academic References (or setting up your user account on where appropriate clinical referees) The range of studies on offer my.tcd.ie applicant portal. is vast and the standard set for The applicant portal will ▶ Academic transcript(s) which postgraduate study is exceptionally allow you to send and receive must be certified by the issuing high. This combination, together communications in respect of body. Please note that graduates with the range of ancillary facilities your application to Trinity. You of Trinity do not need to provide in the immediate vicinity of will be able to track the progress academic transcripts or certified the University, offers an almost of your application at every copies of degree certificates unparalleled learning experience stage of the admissions process; ▶ Certified copy of degree certificate(s) to all postgraduate students. update your personal information, view decisions made on your ▶ Valid passport Online Applications application(s) and accept or refuse ▶ An application fee of €55 All course information and online any offers you may receive. (non-refundable) application details are available at ▶ A recognised certificate of English www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate language competency if English Entry Requirements is not your first language. (See All applications for postgraduate English language requirements). Postgraduate study in Trinity is research and taught programmes academically challenging and as ▶ should be made online by logging You may also be required to a result the University has high submit further documents e.g. on to my.tcd.ie academic entry requirements. a sample of work in support of Applicants will need to hold: your application/ additional test Throughout the application results such as GMAT etc. If this is and admission process, ▶ at least a 2.1 honours degree necessary for a decision to be made communications between Trinity from an Irish university or on your application, the document and the applicant will primarily be equivalent result from a university will become a mandatory part of via online messaging within the in another country your application. my.tcd.ie portal, and via email. ▶ meet the English language Please note that incomplete requirements applications cannot be processed. Some courses may require higher Applicants should make all standards or require you to take reasonable effort prior to further tests or attend an interview. registration to ensure that the course/programme they are registering for meets their expectations by:
▶ Contacting the relevant course co-ordinator or prospective supervisor/research director.
15 English Language Please note that test scores are Requirements only valid for two years. For further The Pre-Sessional English details on these English Language Programme is an academic English All applicants whose first language Proficiency Tests, please contact course for international students is not English and who have not the appropriate organisation with conditional offers for been educated through the medium directly. undergraduate and postgraduate of English must present one of the www.ets.org/toefl study at Trinity. Passing the following qualifications in the English www.ielts.org programme means you meet language: www.cambridgeesol.org/exams Trinity’s English language ▶ IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall. www.tcd.ie/slscs/english/pmpp.php requirement and can progress to ▶ TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper- your course without retaking IELTS based, 230 computer-based. An applicant whose first language or any other exam. is not English but who has taken More details here: www.tcd.ie/ ▶ University of Cambridge a degree through the medium of slscs/english/pmpp21Jul.php Proficiency Certificate, Grade C English may be eligible provided they or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) did not complete their studies more Advanced Certificate, Grade C or than two years prior to admission. better (CEFR Level C1 or C2). However, some courses may request ▶ Duolingo English Test: minimum applicants to present an English overall score of 110/160, dated since language qualification under certain January 2020. circumstances. ▶ Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE Academic: a minimum score Visa-required applicants who of 63 to be eligible (with no section meet Trinity’s English language score below 59). requirements may be required to present an additional English ▶ Trinity Pre-sessional English : An language proficiency qualification award certificate with a minimum II.1 such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE for visa overall score from Trinity's Centre for application purposes. (See INIS English Language Learning. language requirements, page 20) Please note that the required level of English proficiency may vary from programme to programme. Please consult each programme page at: www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate for details.
A specific International Postgraduate Student Orientation takes place before teaching commences. Details are available at Alena Evteeva – Russia www.tcd.ie/students/orientation/ Postgraduate: Leadership and postgraduates Management in Education “Trinity is attractive for its fresh approach to education and the capability to provide both practical and theoretical knowledge. My first positive experience at Trinity started with the Freshers' Week and Orientation. I was amazed by the variety of clubs and societies that were introduced to students and the atmosphere, which made me feel like home.”
16 Postgraduate Research at Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
st Ranked 101 in the world, Trinity Postgraduate Research is recognised as one of the world’s leading research-intensive Students universities and its research As a truly international university, continues to address issues of we welcome applications from global, societal and economic prospective postgraduate students importance. globally and we hope you will Trinity has research strengths consider choosing Trinity for your that span the Sciences, Medicine, postgraduate research. Engineering, Business, Arts and Applications are submitted Humanities, a spectrum that is online at www.tcd.ie/courses/ mirrored by our broad range of postgraduate/research and taught postgraduate courses and must include a detailed research research opportunities at master’s proposal. This is reviewed by the Funding Opportunities and doctorate level. Our inspiring relevant School and acceptance professors are global leaders is dependent on the quality of The University offers in their fields, and they work the proposal and availability of postgraduate awards which alongside students in a common adequate supervision. The Dean are available only to students enterprise of discovery. of Graduate Studies then conducts intending to register for full-time the final review and approval higher research degrees (i.e. PhD). Trinity is also the first and only Irish subsequent to meeting all university to join the prestigious More information on criteria. All students undertaking a ranks of the League of European postgraduate funding and research degree are assigned to a Research Universities (LERU). Full scholarships can be found on our single supervisor, though for some details regarding Trinity’s research website: students there may also be an www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/ institutes, centres and themes are additional advisor. scholarships-funding. available at www.tcd.ie/research The University has produced generations of outstanding Kadek Ade Sawitri – Indonesia graduates including writers PhD in International Business such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett; scientists such as William “I choose Trinity because it is one of the most prestigious Rowan Hamilton and E.T.S. Walton, universities in Europe and I feel proud to be part of such a who won the Nobel Prize for University. The environment and beautiful campus surrounds splitting the atom, as well as two are amazing. Trinity really takes care of its students and the Irish presidents, many industry support system it provides for students is impressive. Irish leaders and entrepreneurs. people are also very friendly and helpful.”
DID YOU KNOW? Trinity is the first and only Irish university to join the prestigious ranks of the League of European Research Universities (LERU) 17 Cost to Attend For Full-Time International Students Funding and Scholarships Trinity offers a number of Total Costs for One Academic Year scholarship opportunities to assist students of limited means and Tuition fees vary by course and Most international applicants apply reward academic achievement. are subject to change. Most as non-EU international students. Students are also encouraged to undergraduate courses last four explore external funding options in years and postgraduate masters Fee status is based on residency, their home countries. programmes last one year. For a full not citizenship. For more information on available list of course fees and details of fee scholarships please see: status please see: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/ There is a non-refundable online www.tcd.ie/study/international/ fees-and-payments application fee of €55 per course. scholarships
Living Costs ⁱ Living Costs in Euro Utilities €1,000 Meals ⁱⁱ €3,000 Books and Miscellaneous €2,500 Commuting €1,000 Health Insurance ⁱⁱⁱ €550 Living Costs €8,050 (excluding accommodation) Undergraduate students 1 Year Housing Trinity Hall iv €5, 530 – €7, 250 Understanding Ireland: Smart Start (Optional 1-week pre-term €400 programme) v Postgraduate students 1 Year Housing Private €8,000 Accommodation vi 1 Year Housing Kavanagh Court €9,880 (38 week contract) Total Undergraduate Living Costs vii €13, 980 - € 15, 700 Total Postgraduate Living Costs vii €16,050 i Living costs are calculated per academic year and will vary by each student's lifestyle. Holidays, laundry and clothes are excluded. Total costs are calculated based on the higher level of living costs and may vary. ii Trinity does not offer meal plans. Students cook at home or eat on campus and in the city centre. iii Health insurance is required for non-EU students. Average cost is shown above – insurance cost may be lower or higher depending on policy chosen. More information available at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/trinity-life/arrival iv A range of options for undergraduate students are available in Trinity Hall for the academic year. One academic year Housing Trinity Hall in shared accommodation €5,530- €5,915, private room €7,250. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/accommodation/trinity-hall v In addition to the undergraduate student costs above, Trinity also offers an optional one week pre-term Understanding Ireland programme. This optional programme is an additional €400 which also includes the cost of accommodation. Details at www.tcd.ie/study/international/pre-session-programmes vi Average based on a 43-week lease for a double room in a shared, apartment-style accommodation in Dublin. Prices can vary greatly depending on the type of accommodation chosen. More information at: www.tcd.ie/accommodation vii Fieldwork Costs, Costs of Preparations of Thesis/ Dissertation. Students are personally responsible for the costs involved if they have to undertake fieldwork as part of their postgraduate programme. They are also responsible for all costs relating to the preparation and submission of their thesis or dissertation such as typing, binding and photography.
18 Accommodation
Trinity is committed to ensuring that Kavanagh Court Other Options for all international students have a International Students positive experience while preparing Available to undergraduate and to make the move to Dublin. postgraduate students, Kavanagh For students who do not wish Court is a 15 minute walk from to avail of Trinity approved Living in Trinity accommodation campus. Apartments are typically accommodation, an alternative brings a further dimension to your 6-bedroom, in single en-suite is to seek private rented participation in university life. You rooms with a large shared kitchen/ accommodation, usually will be living as part of the Trinity living space. Find out more at: sharing an apartment or a community and will have greater www.tcd.ie/accommodation/ house with other students. The opportunities for getting involved kavanagh-court Trinity Students Union (TCDSU) in many aspects of student life Accommodation Advisory while making lifelong friends. Service helps students find On Campus accommodation by providing Rooms on campus are primarily them with advice and access to Trinity Hall reserved for students in their final house-hunting resources. Trinity Hall is a first year year and Trinity Scholars; however, Find out more at: undergraduate designated there are a number of rooms on the www.tcdsuaccommodation.org off campus residence. Rooms campus suitable for students who are arranged in self-catering have mobility difficulties and who apartments, with each typically are capable of independent living. accommodating six persons and Students may apply for a room consisting of a mix of single and once they have accepted a place twin en-suite bedrooms with a in Trinity. large, shared kitchen/living room. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/ Marino Institute accommodation/trinity-hall For students on the International Foundation Programme, their accommodation is guaranteed in the Marino Institute. Find out more at: eber.life/ie/mie
Trinity Hall Kavanagh Court Trinity Accommodation Trinity Accommodation
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19 Visas
If you are an EU citizen, you do Please refer to the links below for pay fees. The Pay to Study receipt not need a visa to enter and live in Visa Guidelines: is accepted by the Department of Ireland. Some, but not all, non-EU/ Justice for visa purposes. ▶www.inis.gov.ie/INIS/pages/students EEA students require an entry visa ▶ for Ireland. We advise students to Online guidance is available at: ▶ Show evidence of language apply for their visas early. To check https://goo.gl/FuvJhl proficiency. For INIS language if you need a visa, please visit the ▶ Contact details for embassies requirement please refer to: INIS webpage below: can be found here: www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/pages/study www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/ www.dfa.ie/home/index check-irish-visa ▶ Additional information on visas ▶ Any other documents as and immigration can be found at: requested by INIS or the Irish It is important to note that all non- www.inis.gov.ie Embassy through which you are EU students, whether visa-required applying. The full list of required or not, must register with the Irish documentation is available on the Naturalisation and Immigration Mandatory Documentation visa and immigration website. Service (INIS) for permission to ▶ It is a mandatory requirement for See www.inis.gov.ie remain in the state. Students must Non-EU students to have private show their offer letter at airport health insurance and you will be Checking Your Visa Status immigration where they will required to show evidence. Non- receive a temporary stamp in their EU students who will be resident You should generally allow 8 weeks passport. They must register with in Ireland for a minimum of one for processing time. You can check INIS within the time limit specified academic year may apply to HSE online for visa decisions using your on their temporary stamp. You can www.hse.ie/eng to be assessed visa application number at: request a visa offer letter by emailing for entitlements to public hospital www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/pages/ [email protected] for treatment. Non-EU students Visa-Decisions. When your visa is staying less than a year do not approved, the Embassy to which you Applying for a Visa have any entitlement to free or sent your documents will affix a visa to your passport. Students should submit their subsidised health services. visa applications using the AVATS ▶ Proof of sufficient funds to facility at: www.visas.inis.gov.ie. The support yourself while in Ireland application will only be processed (bank account statements for six when the online form is completed months previously and/or grant/ and the required documentation, sponsorship letter). passport photograph and ▶ appropriate fee are received by the Your offer letter from Trinity relevant offices as indicated by the as well as evidence of a deposit online system. There is a dedicated paid to hold your place. Often the visa processing office in China, deposit amount required to obtain India, Nigeria, Russia, United Arab a visa is higher than the amount Emirates and the United Kingdom. required by the University to hold Non-EU students resident in these your place. You are advised to pay countries, please refer to your local the deposit amount required to Irish Embassy website for further obtain your visa. Your fee balance details or further documentation will be adjusted accordingly. If you have questions, please contact which may be required. the Academic Registry. Visa letters can be generated by visiting the Please note that all information my.tcd.ie portal and selecting in relation to visas and ‘My Applications’ and clicking on immigration registration is Generate Visa Letter. If assistance is subject to change in light of required please email restrictions that may be in place [email protected] due to Covid-19 at the time of International students are advised application. to use the Pay to Study option to 20 Career Opportunities
Your Career Journey Eligibility to Work Innovation and at Trinity Non-EU nationals who have Entrepreneurship Our graduates are highly sought permission to undertake Trinity is committed to empowering after by employers across all undergraduate and postgraduate our students, enabling them to set sectors and many have gone study in Ireland are entitled to up their own companies, realise on to successful careers around take up casual employment, their potential inside and outside the globe. See below for just defined as up to 20 hours part- of the lecture theatre, and become a few examples of the diverse time work per week or full-time entrepreneurially-minded graduates. organisations that have recruited work during vacation periods As a European leader in student Trinity graduates in recent years. when their coursework for the entrepreneurship, Trinity has year is complete. The Trinity Careers Service established Tangent, Trinity’s supports students in exploring On graduation, undergraduate Ideas Workspace. This world- their career ambitions for the students have the possibility to stay class facility, co-located within an future and planning how to in Ireland to work for one year on expanded Trinity Business School, achieve them. the Third Level Graduate Scheme, offers students, staff and the wider Find out more about the Careers while eligible postgraduate students innovation ecosystem a place to Service at: www.tcd.ie/careers can stay for up to two years. This come together to collaborate, build allows students to gain valuable and innovate. work experience in Ireland across Opportunities include: a wide range of industries and ▶ LaunchBox, Tangent’s Student Did you know? organisations. Students may also have the option of remaining in Accelerator Trinity is a Top 100 Ireland for a longer period if they ▶ Tangent Pioneers, International University for Graduate are able to secure employment that Accelerator Programme meets the criteria for a Work Permit. Employability ▶ The Provost’s Innovation For further information see: (QS Graduate Employability Challenge at Tangent
Ranking 2020) www.inis.gov.ie ▶ Undergraduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/tangent Rukmani Mohindra - India Current employment: Marketing Manager, EMEA, Clio - Legal Practice Management Software, Dublin “I had an experience of a lifetime at Trinity Business School. Did you know? The business students came from all over the world. Thus, I Trinity is 1st in Europe experienced diversity in terms of culture, language, experience for producing and business etiquettes. Every day at Trinity Business School entrepreneurs for the encouraged me to push myself beyond my limits. 6th year in a row The programme provided me with practical experience and the (Pitchbook Universities skills and confidence to succeed in the corporate environment” Report 2020)
Where some of our Trinity graduates are now employed
21 Opportunities Abroad
Study, Work and Short-term Study Abroad: Volunteer Abroad Module Elective Trinity students can study abroad Our students on international Some courses also have shorter- as an integral part of their degree exchanges are able to take term international field trips and Trinity has partnership advantage of our International available as elective modules. agreements with many other Welcome Programme which For example final year students world-leading universities. Trinity is connects Trinity students on in our School of Natural Science a long-standing participant in the exchange abroad with one of our can take a module in Tropical Erasmus Programme for European 131,000 Trinity alumni based in Ecology and Conservation. This exchange and has many other over 148 countries. involves an 11-day residential international exchange partners in field course in East Africa at the the US, China, Australia, and India Trinity students benefit enormously from their experiences Great Rift Valley. Watch some of as well as elsewhere in Asia, Africa our students talking about their and the Middle East. studying abroad. Find our more via our student blog: fantastic experiences: www.youtube.com/ Trinity supports its students going tcdglobal.wordpress.com/ watch?v=_K-79c84Cf4&t=2s abroad by providing bursaries, for category/outbound-students instance the Provost’s travel bursary. Working Abroad Trinity’s Careers Service works with employers across the world to promote international work experience and job opportunities to Trinity students and graduates. Gaining international experience enhances a student’s employability, helps them to develop new skills and to gain a better understanding of working in an international environment.
Pranjal Bathla – India Postgraduate: Mechanical Engineering “It has been a great learning experience, both personally and professionally. During my time here I have met so many people who have opened my mind to new experiences and possibilities. I was lucky enough to get an amazing chance to do a one month internship in Deloitte.” 25 22 Student Life at Trinity Immerse yourself in a broad range of sports clubs and student societies and get a real sense of the ‘Trinity Experience’.
Your first days at Trinity What Happens After Freshers’ Week Freshers’ Week? After the excitement of Freshers’ Trinity offers orientation to all new Week, teaching starts and you postgraduate and undergraduate get a chance to settle into your students prior to the start of the course. Most classes are a mixture academic year. This week of of lectures and tutorials and orientation is known as Freshers’ some have practicals as well. Week. There are no classes, so The tutorials are less formal and it’s all about meeting your new give you a chance to explore and classmates, student support discuss the topics covered in information sessions, seeing lectures with your classmates and what sports clubs and societies teaching assistants. you want to join, meeting your student mentor who will give you Your class representative and a tour of campus and organise your mentors organise events social events, meeting your tutor throughout the year that give you who will provide support to you further opportunities to get to throughout your years in Trinity, know your classmates. and of course, the Freshers’ Ball. During Freshers’ Week you can Trinity in Twelve Weeks also meet people from the Sports The “Trinity in Twelve Weeks” virtual Centre, the Library and Student programme aims to continue Supports and Services These your orientation during your first are the services whose job it is to semester and help your transition to make sure that you get the best university life. The programme has out of your time in Trinity. a new theme every week, through www.tcd.ie/students/orientation study and exam skills to how to look after yourself while at university. A specific International Your mentors will be in touch with Postgraduate Student Orientation you every week to let you know takes place before teaching what the week’s theme is and to commences. Details are available arrange events and activities. at www.tcd.ie/students/ Find out more at: orientation/postgraduates www.tcd.ie/students/ Please note that a hybrid of virtual and orientation/twelve-weeks face to face supports may still be in place for 2021 entry due to Covid-19.
Deniz Unsal – Turkey Postgraduate: International and Comparative Law (LLM) “I chose Trinity due to its unique historical legacy. The Old Library containing the Book of Kells and the Campanile are spectacular places on campus. The most enjoyable part of my experience in Ireland is Trinity’s multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. Trinity offers an academic environment where students from various countries and disciplines come together.” 23 Student Entertainment Sports Clubs Restaurants and Coffee University life is about so much The Sports Centre is where the Shops on Campus more than just education and majority of our fitness classes and Students can choose from a wide nowhere is this more evident programmes take place, seven range of restaurants and coffee than at Trinity. The University sits days a week. Facilities include shops on campus to suit all tastes in the heart of Dublin city where a 25-metre swimming pool, and budgets, including: there are endless extracurricular climbing wall, fully equipped ▶ The modern Buttery Food Court and recreational opportunities. gym with free weights and with a hot food counter, deli You can immerse yourself in a cardio machines, virtual cycle counter, and gourmet coffee shop. broad range of sports clubs and and a wellness room. Students student societies and through are automatically members of ▶ The Old Dining Hall, where these activities you will get a real the Sports Centre. There are lunch is enjoyed in traditional sense of the ‘Trinity Experience’, small additional costs for some splendour, but with a student something that extends far beyond classes. Each year Trinity is proud budget in mind. lectures, tutorials and exams. to offer sports scholarships ▶ The Pavilion Bar serving hot to international students who food all day, for breakfast, lunch, You will also have the benefit of demonstrate outstanding ability. and dinner. one of the best Students’ Unions in the country, providing students There are 50 sports clubs to ▶ The Perch, a brand new café in with a wide range of entertainment choose from including: aikido, the Arts Building badminton, basketball, boating, and events throughout your time ▶ Coffee shops in the Hamilton in Trinity. boxing, climbing, cricket, Building and Áras an Phiarsaigh. cycling, equestrian, fencing, Gaelic football, golf, handball, ▶ Forum Restaurant is a state-of- hockey, hurling, judo, karate, the-art dining outlet located in the kayaking, tennis, rugby, sailing, Trinity Business School. soccer, squash, surfing and See: www.tcd.ie/catering bodyboarding, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, trampoline, ultimate frisbee, triathlon and An Ghaeilge/The Irish volleyball. Find out more at: Language www.tcd.ie/sport Irish language and culture is a Student Societies vibrant aspect of campus life and At Trinity, we have 120 student Trinity offers a rich and varied societies which constitute some programme of events, as well as of the most dynamic and active learning and social opportunities university student societies in through Irish for students of all Ireland with everything from levels of ability. Free Irish classes, the Animation Society to the from beginners to advanced Zoological Society. We are home levels, are offered to all students. to the world’s oldest student For more information, see: societies, the ‘Hist’ or Historical www.tcd.ie/gaeloifig Society founded in 1770 and the ‘Phil’ which is the oldest debating society in the world, founded in 1683, and whose guests have included everyone from Hollywood heavyweights such as Martin Scorsese to International Space Station commander Chris Hadfield. Find out more at: www.trinitysocieties.ie 24 A Sustainable University Trinity is ranked 14th in the world for global impact in the Times higher Education (THE) rankings 2020 for the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
In a world with finite resources, Our commitment to sustainability ▶ 98% of staff and students use Trinity offers students a variety of is evidenced in key milestones over sustainable transport (public ways to learn how to live sustainably, the last 15 years, such as: transport/cycling/ walking) to and to develop the kind of commute. innovative thinking and adaptability ▶ Student-led plan to reduce to enable you to thrive in a rapidly disposable plastics on campus (2018) Students actively participate in changing world. Trinity’s academics imagining, driving and implementing ▶ Divestment from fossil fuels, following campus sustainability initiatives and researchers are global leaders a student-led campaign (2017) in subjects such as climate change, through the Students’ Union, Student Sustainability Network, nature based solutions, biodiversity, ▶ Trinity is a Green Flag Campus for environmental science, smart the last 8 consecutive years. Green Campus Committee, Young technology and engineering. Greens, Vegan Society and the ▶ 50% reduction in paper EnviroSoc (Environmental Society) consumption (in the last 9 to name a few dynamic groups. years), 46% reduction in water The Students’ Union and Graduate Did you know? consumption (in the last 11 years) Students’ Union have Environmental th and 28% increase in energy Officers devoted to supporting Trinity ranks 10 in efficiency (in the last 14 years) and responding to environmental the World for its work and sustainability issues. We hope on Climate Action you will choose to join your energy (Times Higher Education with ours to create a more just and University Impact verdant world. Find out more at: Rankings 2019) www.tcd.ie/provost/sustainability
E3 - Balanced Solutions for a Better World Trinity has embarked on an ambitious project to expand education and research activities across three of its Schools; The Schools of Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Computer Science & Statistics. This expansion is being executed as a single strategic activity in the area of “Engineering, Environment, and Emerging Technologies”, or E3. At the forefront of this expansion will be the new Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry, a state of the art 7,256 square metre new learning facility based on the main Trinity campus, which will deliver new teaching facilities and an innovative interactive learning space for undergraduate and postgraduate students. With our leading research professors and staff, graduates will become co-creators of their futures and that of generations to come. Together they will seek out ‘balanced solutions for a better world’ and enable society to live on this planet in a more sustainable and equitable way. Above: The Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry E3 will position Ireland at the forefront of fields of research in which is due to be completed by 2023. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (the STEM disciplines), that are crucial for future economic competitiveness. It will educate engineers and scientists for employment in existing and new technology sectors, equip them with the skills and attributes to lead in the creation of new businesses, and place E3 is partially funded by the Project 2040, the Irish Ireland in a leadership role globally for the quality of graduates in government’s long term overarching strategy to the STEM disciplines. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/e3 make Ireland a better country for all of its people. 25 International Student Supports
Trinity is an exciting place, full Airport Meet and Student Society, Italian Society, of opportunities to learn, make Greet Service Japanese Society, Jewish friends, and experience new things. Society, Korean Society, Modern New international students While Trinity delivers world class Languages Society, Muslim Student arriving at Dublin Airport can avail courses, it is not just about your Association, Russian Society, of this optional, free service. You academic development: we also Society for International Affairs, will be met by a current student want Trinity to be a place where you South East Asian Society, and Trinity at the airport and shown how can develop socially, responsibly, Global Development Society. to get to Trinity’s campus or to culturally and personally. your accommodation. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/study/ Discover Ireland with Our student support services are international/trinitylife/arrival the International here to help: Note: subject to COVID-19 restrictions. Student Society ▶ Student Learning Development The International Student Society ▶ Student Counselling New to Dublin promotes communication ▶ Student Health between the Irish students ▶ Careers Service The Global Room Ambassadors of Trinity and those coming ▶ Disability Service run this programme at the start from abroad and now has over of the academic year aimed at ▶ Academic Registry 500 members from over 50 undergraduate students who are ▶ Students’ Union and countries. Events include social Graduate Students Union new to Dublin. The groups meet nights, talks and presentations, in the Global Room every Monday film screenings, day trips and Find out more at: evening for the first six weeks weekends away. This is only www.tcd.ie/students/ of term and cover everything one of the many international supports-services from Dublin grocery shopping societies on campus. and public transport to making friends and adjusting to Dublin International Student culture. They also run a ‘Getting Supports to Grips’ programme aimed at postgraduate students. Did you know? We also have specific support Trinity is the 8th Most services for international students. International Student International University Orientation in the World Trinity Global Room During Freshers’ Week, Trinity (Times Higher Education Global Room staff and student runs a series of sessions for Ranking 2021) ambassadors are available to international students addressing assist with advice (particularly cultural adjustment as well with immigration questions), as practical concerns such as locating student services, banking, health insurance and Trinity Smart Start adjusting to life in Ireland or immigration. Find out more at: Programme planning internationally-themed www.tcd.ie/orientation This week-long programme events. The Global Room hosts is designed to introduce new celebrations of national holidays, international students to Irish film screenings, student society International Societies history, literature and culture as events, along with seminars and and Clubs well as help students adjust to life talks. Trinity is famous for its diverse in Trinity and Dublin. The course Above: The Martin Naughton E3 Learning Foundry www.tcd.ie/study/international/ society life and Trinity societies runs the week prior to Freshers’ which is due to be completed by 2023. trinity-life/global-room. and clubs with international Week and details can be found at: Contact us at: [email protected] themes include: Afro-Caribbean www.tcd.ie/study/ Society, American Football Club, understandingireland Arabesque Society, Caledonian Society, Capoeira Society, Chinese Society, Cumann Gaelach, Europa Society, French Society, Germanic Society, Indian Society, International 26 Career Support for S2S also offers Peer Supporters, Naturalisation and Immigration. International Students students available for one-to-one In order to register with the Irish Career support is available for conversations on request. They’re Naturalisation and Immigration students looking to gain work highly trained, confidential and Service, as all non-EU students experience while studying in very approachable. Find out more are required to do, you must show Trinity, as well as for students at: student2student.tcd.ie proof of health insurance to cover looking to translate their any major medical care necessary experience in Trinity to a career Health Service during your stay. Find out more at: back home or internationally. www.tcd.ie/students/ The Careers Service provides The Health Service provides orientation/add-int career guidance, advice and primary care medical services for feedback on job applications students. English for and interview preparation and ▶ Student consultations by Academic Purposes organises employer events on appointment are free of charge Trinity offers both pre-sessional campus throughout the academic with modest fees for additional and in-sessional English language year. Find out more at: services programmes for incoming and www.tcd.ie/careers/mycareer/ ▶ There are specialised clinics in current students who are non-native students.php physiotherapy, psychiatry, travel health, sexual health, smoking speakers of English. Please note cessation and minor surgery places are limited. Find out more at: Personal Tutor www.tcd.ie/slscs/english ▶ It also focuses on the As an undergraduate student, you psychological and occupational will be assigned a personal tutor aspects of student health and (a member of our academic staff). health education. Your personal tutor will then be available throughout your time in Health Care Provision Trinity to offer help and advice on in Ireland Sofia Gonzalez Crespo – topics such as changing course, United Arab Emirates deferring exams, appeals of All EU students from outside the Undergraduate: Law Republic of Ireland pursuing a full progression decisions, taking a year I always dreamed of going out, financial difficulties as well as degree programme should contact “ the Health Service Executive to a renowned university. I family and personal problems. Find visited many universities but out more at: for advice regarding healthcare provision at: www.hse.ie none of them appealed to me www.tcd.ie/senior_tutor the way Trinity did: through the professors being one of a kind, ▶ All EU students should bring with them a European Health having state of the art facilities Student Mentors and the community having a real Insurance Card issued in their All undergraduate students are family atmosphere. I instantly country of origin. Find out more knew I wanted to be part of such assigned a Student 2 Student at: ec.europa.eu/social/main (S2S) mentor during Freshers’ a great university. I am really Week. Your mentor will ensure enjoying my course, we have a ▶ Non-EU students are not entitled you meet your classmates during great dynamic and the students to free national health services in and professors are extremely Freshers’ week, will show you Ireland and are obliged to take out welcoming. I love how quickly I around the campus and will insurance cover for hospitalisation have been able to adapt.” keep in regular touch, inviting before leaving their home country you to events on and off campus. in order to register with the Irish 27 Supporting your Transition Academic Registry from Second-Level The Academic Registry provides Kush Mehtani - India Learning at university is different key administrative services to Undergraduate: to high school and it can be a undergraduate and postgraduate Global Business challenge. Student Learning students in the following areas: I fell in love with Dublin as Development can help you study “ Application and Admission, soon as I arrived. At Trinity effectively and be successful Student Finance, Registration, the whole city is your campus. with our range of services Erasmus and Study Abroad, Being in the heart of Dublin, including face-to-face and Examinations, Transcripts and online workshops, individual Graduation. The Academic Registry Trinity is an amazing place consultations and our Blackboard Team are available to answer to come and experience online module – Academic Skills your application queries through university life. Being highly for Successful Learning. Find out the ASK AR button via the home involved in theatre and more at: student-learning.tcd.ie page of my.tcd.ie or by email at sports I know how many [email protected] opportunities the University Further great learning supports If you are not a current applicant, provides to students are available from the Maths Help you can email us at interested in doing more than Room and the Programming [email protected] just studies.” Centre. Find out more at: Find out more at: www.scss.tcd.ie/misc/ugpc www.tcd.ie/academicregistry DID YOU KNOW? Upon successful completion of an undergraduate programme at Trinity, students have the possibility to stay in Ireland to work for one year on the Graduate Scheme visa, while eligible postgraduate students can stay for up to two years. Did you know?
This allows students to gain valuable 28% of Trinity work experience in Ireland across a students are from wide range of industry sectors and outside Ireland organisations.
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