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2014 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS UNDERGRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2014 Contents General Information Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Welcome from the Provost 39 Arts courses at Trinity College – an overview 40 Arts: TSM* (Two Subject Moderatorship) 4 Trinity College’s Location 41 Business, economic and social studies (BESS) 44 Business studies and a language 5 Why Choose Trinity College? (French, German, Russian, Polish or Spanish) 122 Business: Computer science and business 6 Student Life at Trinity College 47 Classics 6 Student entertainment 48 Classics: Ancient history and archaeology (TSM) 6 Student societies 50 Classics: Classical civilisation (TSM) 7 Sports clubs and facilities 51 Classics: Greek (TSM) 7 Students’ Union 53 Classics: Latin (TSM) 8 Trinity Publications 54 Clinical speech and language studies 8 Theatres 124 Computer science and language 8 Galleries 57 Deaf studies 8 Restaurants and coffee shops 59 Drama and theatre studies 8 Accommodation 59 Drama studies (TSM) 9 An Ghaeilge/The Irish language 61 Drama: Acting – The Lir (non-CAO) 62 Drama: Stage management and technical theatre – 10 Student Support Services The Lir (non-CAO) 10 Orientation for new entrants 63 Economics (TSM) 10 Personal tutor 65 English studies 10 Peer mentoring programme 65 English literature (TSM) 10 Careers Advisory Service 67 European studies 11 College Health Service 69 Film studies (TSM) 11 Student Counselling Service 71 French (TSM) 11 Chaplaincy 73 Geography (TSM) 11 Day nursery 74 German (TSM) 11 Mature students officer 76 History 12 Access services 76 History (TSM) 78 History: Ancient and medieval history and culture 12 Disability Service 79 History and political science 13 Learning Supports 81 History of art and architecture (TSM) 13 Student Learning Development 82 Irish: Early and modern Irish 13 Library 82 Irish: Early Irish (TSM) 13 IT services for students 82 Irish: Modern Irish (TSM) 84 Irish studies 14 Optional courses 86 Italian (TSM) 15 Find Out More About Trinity College 87 Jewish and Islamic civilisations (TSM) 15 Open Day 2013 88 Law 15 Mature students information seminar 91 Law with a language (French or German) 15 Mathematics/Physics open day 93 Law and business 95 Law and political science 15 Nursing open evening 166 Mathematics (TSM) 15 Nationwide careers fairs 97 Music 15 School visits 97 Music (TSM) 15 Visiting Trinity College & Campus tours 99 Music education 16 Transition year programmes 100 Philosophy 17 Online information 100 Philosophy (TSM) 102 Philosophy, political science, economics and sociology 19 Scholarships and Awards 104 Political science 21 How to Apply 105 Political science and geography 106 Psychology 28 Admission Requirements 2013 106 Psychology (TSM) 108 Religions: Catholic theological studies Further Information 109 Religions: World religions and theology 202 Index 109 Religions: World religions and theology (TSM) 205 Alert list – 2014 111 Russian (TSM) 206 Important dates for applicants 112 Social studies (Social work) 114 Sociology (TSM) 114 Sociology and social policy 117 Spanish (TSM) * TSM (Two Subject Moderatorship) is a joint honors degree, choose two TSM subjects and study both to honors degree level. 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Engineering, Mathematics and Science Health Sciences Computer science 54 Clinical speech and language studies 121 Computer science 173 Dental hygiene 122 Computer science and business 174 Dental nursing 124 Computer science and language 176 Dental science 126 Management science and information systems studies 178 Dental technology (MSISS) 179 Human health and disease 128 Information systems (non-CAO) 180 Human nutrition and dietetics 182 Medicine Engineering 184 Midwifery 129 Engineering (common entry), with specialisations in: 186 Midwifery: Bachelor in midwifery studies (non-CAO) 132 Biomedical engineering 187 Nursing 133 Civil, structural and environmental engineering 187 General nursing 135 Computer engineering 187 General nursing (Adelaide) 136 Electronic engineering 187 Mental health nursing 138 Electronic and computer engineering (joint 187 Intellectual disability nursing programme) 187 Children’s and general integrated nursing 139 Mechanical and manufacturing engineering 190 Bachelor in nursing studies (non-CAO) 140 Engineering with management 191 Occupational therapy Mathematics and Science 193 Pharmacy 143 Science (common entry), with specialisations in: 195 Physiotherapy 147 Biochemistry 196 Radiation therapy 148 Chemistry 149 Environmental sciences 150 Functional biology 151 Genetics 152 Geography 153 Geology 154 Immunology 155 Microbiology 156 Molecular medicine 157 Neuroscience 158 Physics 158 Physics and astrophysics 160 Physiology 160 Plant sciences 161 Zoology 162 Chemistry with molecular modelling 163 Earth sciences 164 Human genetics 166 Mathematics 167 Medicinal chemistry 169 Nanoscience, physics and chemistry of advanced materials 170 Theoretical physics This document is also available in alternative formats upon request. For further information contact the Admissions Office, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Phone: +353 1 896 4444, E-mail: [email protected] Welcome from the Provost Our safe and friendly campus provides an ideal environment for studying, learning, relaxing and living. Located in the heart of Ireland’s capital city, it has state-of-the-art facilities such as a modern Sports Centre, the Science Gallery and the Trinity College Library, the largest research library in Ireland and renowned throughout the world. Trinity has over 118 diverse and colourful societies and 50 sports clubs; the clubs and societies accept new members each year during Freshers’ Week in September. There are also opportunities to take a semester abroad while progressing in your course through Trinity College’s partnership agreements with leading universities in other countries. I hope that you will consider joining us as a student at Trinity Employers worldwide hold Trinity graduates in high esteem. The College Dublin. Trinity is recognised as Ireland’s leading University has produced generations of outstanding graduates. university. We are well-known globally for the excellence of Some of the most famous people in Irish history have been our courses and research, the commitment of our staff and the educated here: writers like Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett; employability and quality of our graduates. scientists like William Rowan Hamilton and E.T.S. Walton, who won the Nobel Prize for splitting the atom, as well as two Irish Trinity was founded in 1592, and today the university is a vibrant presidents and many industry leaders. cosmopolitan community of students from every county in Ireland and some 118 countries around the globe. I hope you will consider Trinity as your first choice for undergraduate study for an exciting new journey that will open At Trinity you will learn from professors who are world leaders your mind to new experiences, ways of thinking and friendships, in their fields of study and inspiring teachers. You can chose many of which will last for a lifetime. from over 400 undergraduate degree courses across a range of disciplines in the Arts, Humanities, Engineering, Science, Business, Technology, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. The Trinity curriculum is aimed at not just acquiring knowledge Welcome from the Provost Welcome but at developing critical faculties of the human mind. Freedom Patrick Prendergast of expression, willingness to engage in debate and express Provost diverse points of view are valued and welcomed. July 2013 Solid academic and pastoral support is provided throughout your time in the university. Each incoming student is assigned * Trinity College Dublin is ranked 1st in Ireland, and in 67th position in the top a Tutor, a member of the academic staff, who is there to advise 100 world universities and 21st position in the top European universities by the you and help if any personal problem arises. Our tutorial system QS World University Rankings 2012/13. In the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012/13, TCD is ranked 1st in Ireland, 110th in the top is unique in Ireland. There is also a student-to-student mentoring 200 world universities and 38th in the top European universities. programme for first year students. We offer a wide range of high quality services to all students such as the Careers Advisory Service, the Health Centre, a Counselling Service, and an Alumni Career Network for when you leave College. 2 Fáilte ón bPropast Tá súil agam go smaoineoidh tú ar dul chuig Coláiste na Tá os cionn 118 cumann éagsúil agus bríomhar i gColáiste na Tríonóide, Baile Átha Cliath, i do mhac léinn. Athnítear Coláiste Tríonóide chomh maith le 50 club spóirt; glacann na cumainn na Tríonóide ar an ollscoil is fearr in Éirinn. Tá cáil ar chúrsaí agus na clubanna le comhaltaí nua gach bliain le linn ‘Seachtain agus ar thaighde Choláiste na Tríonóide ar fud an domhain na Chéad Bhliana’ i Meán Fómhair. mhóir chomh maith le díogras na foirne agus ar chaighdeán ard oideachais ár gcéimithe. Bíonn deiseanna freisin ann, i bhfoirm socruithe comhpháirtíochta atá ag Coláiste na Tríonóide le hollscoileanna In 1592 a bunaíodh Coláiste na Tríonóide agus inniu tá pobal móra eile i dtíortha eile, seimeastar a chaitheamh thar lear le mac léinn bríomhar comhaimseartha ag freastal ar an gColáiste linn duit a bheith i mbun staidéir. as gach contae in Éirinn agus as 118 tír ar fud na cruinne. Bíonn an-mheas go deo ag fostóirí ar fud an domhain ar I gColáiste na Tríonóide cuirfear léann ort ó ollaimh ar chéimithe