Program Overview

Program Overview

The History of Art and Architecture program at Trinity College Dublin is a four-year, full-time course that explores the study of images, objects, and buildings. It develops high levels of visual literacy applicable to various career pathways and seeks to discover what works of art say about the societies that created them.

Course Details

• Awards: B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8)
• CAO Information: CAO Points 380-566 (2024)
• Number of Places: 46 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Course Options

History of Art and Architecture can be studied as a Single Honours course or with other subjects such as:

• Ancient History and Archaeology
• Classical Civilisation
• Classical Languages
• Drama Studies
• English Studies
• History
• Modern Language
• Philosophy
• Sociology
• Religion

Admission Requirements

• English Language Requirements: All applicants must provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language, meeting Band B (Standard Entry) requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the official Trinity College Dublin website.

Program Structure

The program is structured over four years, with the first year introducing students to various aspects of art and architecture. The second year deepens theoretical understanding, while the third and fourth years offer specialization in areas of particular interest to students.

First and Second Years

• Introduction to art and architecture
• Critical analysis of artworks and structures
• Importance of iconography
• Technical methods used by artists and architects

Third and Fourth Years

• Specialization in areas such as:
  • Antiquity and Innovation in Early Medieval Art
  • Painting and Sculpture in the Italian Renaissance
  • Architecture in the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries
  • The Age of Rembrandt and Vermeer
  • Art in France
  • Global Post-Modern and Contemporary Art

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework, examinations, and a Capstone research project.

Study Abroad

Students may apply to spend a year abroad using the exchange networks of the School of Histories and Humanities, including Erasmus programme links with universities in Berlin, Istanbul, Madrid, Paris, and Pisa, and exchanges with non-European institutions in Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, and the USA.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have been employed as lecturers, curators, editors, and writers in universities, galleries, museums, publishing houses, and art salesrooms in Ireland and abroad. They have also worked in administrative, commercial, and media-based employment, utilizing their visual literacy skills in marketing, public relations, and journalism.

Graduate Skills

The program develops skills in visual analysis, critical assessment, communication, and research, preparing students for a broad range of career opportunities.