Program Overview

Overview of the Linguistics Program

The Linguistics program at Trinity College Dublin is a comprehensive and systematic study of human language, with roots in antiquity and a strong connection to various fields such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, cognitive science, computer science, and philosophy. The program aims to describe and explain the complexity of language, including speech sounds, grammar, and meaning.

Course Details

• Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
• Level: NFQ Level 9
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Coordinator: Dr. Elaine Uí Dhonnchadha
• Closing Date: 30th June 2025

Admission Requirements

• Degree: Good honours degree (at least an upper second or equivalent; GPA of at least 3.2)
• Previous Knowledge: No previous knowledge of applied linguistics is required
• Personal Statement: Applicants must provide a personal statement explaining their motivation for applying
• English Language Requirements: Band C (Higher Entry) English language requirements

Course Structure

• Full-time: 2 core modules and 1 elective per term, for a total of 4 core modules and 2 electives across the year
• Part-time: 1 core module per term in the first year, and the remaining 2 core modules in the second year, with 1 elective per year

Course Content

• Core Modules:
  • Describing Grammar
  • Describing Meaning
  • Describing the Sounds of Languages
  • Experimental Analysis of Sound Systems
• Elective Modules:
  • Corpus Linguistics
  • Computer Assisted Language Learning
  • Linguistic Pragmatics
  • Multilingualism
  • Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching
  • Speech and Language Technology in Education
  • Technology, Language, and Communication
• Dissertation: A 15,000-word dissertation in the final phase of the course

Career Opportunities

The program's alumni have pursued various career paths, including research at a higher level, Ph.D. research, and academic careers. The program is likely to appeal to students with a talent for careful, systematic argument and a desire to understand the mysteries of language.

Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Related Courses

• Applied Linguistics (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)
• Chinese Studies (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)
• Clinical Speech and Language Studies (M.Sc.)
• Clinical Speech and Language Studies (Dysphagia) (P.Grad.Dip.)
• English Language Teaching (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)
• Speech and Language Processing (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)