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Ireland’s #1 university, Trinity College Dublin offers world-class education and research in the heart of the capital city.
Modern and Contemporary Literary Studies
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland
# 21QS Subject Rankings
12 monthsProgram duration
17,660 EURTuition Fee/year
31 Mar, 2024Application Deadline
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more internationally recognised strengths in national and international Anglophone literature, in canonical and popular literary forms, and in material literary culture and book history.
The course offers graduates in English and related disciplines (such as History, Art History, and Modern Languages) the opportunity to explore more than two centuries of Anglophone writing and literary history. You will be introduced to key texts, authors and ideas from the nineteenth century through to the contemporary moment.
At Trinity, you will join a supportive and dynamic community of students, scholars, and writers in a world-leading English department right at the heart of one of the world’s great literary cities. You will also have access to the outstanding library and archival collections of our world-famous copyright library, which could form the basis for your own fundamental research. Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
English Language and Literature
Degree
MPhil
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more internationally recognised strengths in national and international Anglophone literature, in canonical and popular literary forms, and in material literary culture and book history.
The course offers graduates in English and related disciplines (such as History, Art History, and Modern Languages) the opportunity to explore more than two centuries of Anglophone writing and literary history. You will be introduced to key texts, authors and ideas from the nineteenth century through to the contemporary moment.
At Trinity, you will join a supportive and dynamic community of students, scholars, and writers in a world-leading English department right at the heart of one of the world’s great literary cities. You will also have access to the outstanding library and archival collections of our world-famous copyright library, which could form the basis for your own fundamental research. Read less
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Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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As Ireland’s leading university, the pursuit of excellence through research, scholarship and teaching is at the heart of a Trinity education. Trinity students receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout their time here. We aim to ensure all...
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As Ireland’s leading university, the pursuit of excellence through research, scholarship and teaching is at the heart of a Trinity education. Trinity students receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout their time here. We aim to ensure all our students have a positive experience as we educate them to be global citizens and we are proud that undergraduate students continue to come here in significant numbers from around the world.
The ‘Trinity Student Experience’ is a chance of a lifetime for personal development in the broadest sense – in tutorials, labs and libraries and through sports clubs, societies, volunteering and entrepreneurship accelerator programmes. Trinity offers students an unparalleled experience, with 120 societies and 50 sports clubs. The Trinity student experience provides a foundation for success far beyond graduation.
When it comes to choosing a university, there is a lot to consider. By choosing Trinity, you can be sure you’ve taken your first step to a successful career. For further information on studying at Trinity visit: www.tcd.ie/study.
Courses
We offer a wide variety of undergraduate degree programmes across our three faculties: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Engineering, Mathematics and Science; and Health Sciences. Many courses include optional modules, to help you tailor your degree to suit your interests, incorporating additional elements such as study abroad, innovation, internships or quantitative research methods. These practical experiences help further boost your skills and enhance employability
An undergraduate course normally lasts for four years. We have many courses in diverse areas of study including:
For a full list of courses visit: www.tcd.ie/courses/undergraduate
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees vary by course and length taken to complete. Please note fees are subject to change. Most undergraduate courses last four years. For a full list of course fees please visit: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments.
Trinity categorises students as either Irish/EU or non-EU international. Most international applicants apply as non-EU international students. Fee status is based on residency, not citizenship. You can determine your fee status here: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments.
An online application fee of €55 per course applied for is required for all courses. Please note the online application fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships
Funding opportunities for undergraduate students are detailed at: www.tcd.ie/study/undergraduate/scholarships-funding
Trinity offers a number of scholarship opportunities specifically for international students each year. Find out more about these on our International Scholarships page at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships
Contact us
Find out more at www.tcd.ie/study
E: international@tcd.ie.
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At Ireland’s leading university, the pursuit of excellence through research, scholarship and teaching is at the heart of a Trinity education. Trinity students receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout their time here. The University is...
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At Ireland’s leading university, the pursuit of excellence through research, scholarship and teaching is at the heart of a Trinity education. Trinity students receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout their time here. The University is recognised as one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities and our researchers have an exceptional publication record and strong record of grant success.
Our professors with whom you will work are inspiring thought-leaders in their fields. Our facilities, both curricular and extra-curricular are second to none. Our graduates are outstanding, are held in high esteem by employers and have made an enormous impact in national and global life. We would be thrilled to welcome you into this vibrant, scholarly community where you will be fulfilled both academically and personally in your postgraduate study. At Trinity we aim to ensure all our students have a positive experience as we educate them to be global citizens and we are proud that postgraduate students continue to come here in significant numbers from around the world. For further information on studying at Trinity visit: www.tcd.ie/study.
Courses
Trinity College Dublin offers a range of taught Masters and Doctoral programmes across all the major disciplines including the arts and humanities, business, law, engineering, science, maths and health sciences. Find out more at www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate
Research
Our research continues to address issues of global societal and economic importance. Trinity has developed 19 broad-based multidisciplinary research themes that cut across disciplines and facilitate world-leading research and collaboration within the University and with colleagues around the world. Find out more about Trinity’s Research Themes at: www.tcd.ie/research/themes
Trinity is also home to 5 leading flagship research institutes:
Trinity is the first and only Irish university to join the prestigious ranks of the League of European Research Universities (LERU), Europe’s leading network of research-intensive universities and brings together global experts across all disciplines to offer an exceptional educational experience centred on a research inspired curriculum. Full details regarding Trinity’s research institutes, centres and themes are available at www.tcd.ie/research.
Support Services
As a Trinity student you will receive outstanding academic and personal support throughout their time here. Supports for postgraduates include the Graduate Students’ Union, a Careers Service to support you in seeking employment and an Alumni Career Network to support you after graduation. Find out more at: www.tcd.ie/careers.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees vary by programme and length taken to complete. Please note fees are subject to change. Most postgraduate Masters programmes last one year. For a full list of course fees please visit: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments. Trinity categorises students as either Irish/EU or non-EU international. Most international applicants apply as non-EU international students. Fee status is based on residency, not citizenship. You can determine your fee status here: www.tcd.ie/academicregistry/fees-and-payments. An online application fee of €55 per course applied for is required for all courses. Please note the online application fee is non-refundable.
Scholarships
Funding opportunities for postgraduate students are detailed at: www.tcd.ie/study/postgraduate/scholarships-funding.Trinity offers a number of scholarship opportunities specifically for international students each year. Find out more about these on our International Scholarships page at: www.tcd.ie/study/international/scholarships/
Contact us
Find out more at www.tcd.ie/study
E: international@tcd.ie.
Follow Trinity on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube
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