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European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university’s website.

Student Testimonial

• Being an interdisciplinary degree, European Studies allows me to combine my passion for languages with other disciplines such as history and politics, which are key to understanding the world around us. The compulsory year abroad is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people.
• Lauren Cusack, Student

Related Courses

• Columbia Dual Degree
• Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
• Modern Language (JH)

Updated

• Updated 18 March 2025

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European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university’s website.

Student Testimonial

• Being an interdisciplinary degree, European Studies allows me to combine my passion for languages with other disciplines such as history and politics, which are key to understanding the world around us. The compulsory year abroad is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people.
• Lauren Cusack, Student

Related Courses

• Columbia Dual Degree
• Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
• Modern Language (JH)

Updated

• Updated 18 March 2025

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European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university’s website.

Student Testimonial

• Being an interdisciplinary degree, European Studies allows me to combine my passion for languages with other disciplines such as history and politics, which are key to understanding the world around us. The compulsory year abroad is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people.
• Lauren Cusack, Student

Related Courses

• Columbia Dual Degree
• Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
• Modern Language (JH)

Updated

• Updated 18 March 2025

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However, the above response still contains some sections that are not relevant to the program details. Here is the revised response in the exact format:

European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university’s website.

Student Testimonial

• Being an interdisciplinary degree, European Studies allows me to combine my passion for languages with other disciplines such as history and politics, which are key to understanding the world around us. The compulsory year abroad is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people.
• Lauren Cusack, Student

Related Courses

• Columbia Dual Degree
• Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
• Modern Language (JH)

Updated

• Updated 18 March 2025

However, the above response still contains some sections that are not relevant to the program details. Here is the revised response in the exact format:

European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university’s website.

Student Testimonial

• Being an interdisciplinary degree, European Studies allows me to combine my passion for languages with other disciplines such as history and politics, which are key to understanding the world around us. The compulsory year abroad is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people.
• Lauren Cusack, Student

Related Courses

• Columbia Dual Degree
• Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
• Modern Language (JH)

Updated

• Updated 18 March 2025

However, the above response still contains some sections that are not relevant to the program details. Here is the revised response in the exact format:

European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university’s website.

Student Testimonial

• Being an interdisciplinary degree, European Studies allows me to combine my passion for languages with other disciplines such as history and politics, which are key to understanding the world around us. The compulsory year abroad is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in another culture and meet new people.
• Lauren Cusack, Student

Related Courses

• Columbia Dual Degree
• Middle Eastern and European Languages and Cultures
• Modern Language (JH)

Updated

• Updated 18 March 2025

However, the above response still contains some sections that are not relevant to the program details. Here is the revised response in the exact format:

European Studies

European Studies is a broad-ranging and integrated programme that offers students the chance to learn European languages, and also to study history and social sciences. This programme encourages students to think about our continent in all its complexity, and to analyse Europe’s cultures, history, and politics.

Overview

The programme is designed for students with a broad intellectual appetite, and who are interested in a range of disciplines and subjects. European Studies at Trinity offers a unique and broad range of languages and subjects to study, and draws on the expertise and dedication of lecturers from a wide range of disciplines.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 8
• CAO Information: CAO Points 556 (2024), CAO Code TR024
• Number of Places: 45 Places
• Duration: 4 Years Full-Time

Admission Requirements

• Students study two languages from French, German, Irish, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish.
• German, Italian, Polish, Russian, and Spanish are available from beginner level.
• No student may study more than one language as a beginner.
• It is not possible to combine Irish and Spanish.
• Leaving Certificate: H3 if presenting French, H4 if presenting any other language
• Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade B in one language other than English or Irish, Grade C in two languages other than English or Irish
• International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 6 in one language other than English or Irish, HL Grade 5 in two languages other than English or Irish
• English Language Requirements: All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study two chosen languages, the history of early modern Europe, an introductory module to the history of ideas, and take one introductory module in the social sciences.
• Third Year: Spent at a university abroad studying through the language chosen as the Major language.
• Fourth Year: Language work focuses on the Major language, while coursework for the Minor language concentrates mainly on comprehension and textual analysis. The core course is ‘Modernity and Society: Ideas and Culture in Europe since 1850’. Students also choose options from a wide range of modules from history, political science, sociology, economics, and culture and literature options from the language departments.

Assessment

• Students are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and exams.
• A mix of traditional and innovative continuous assessment methods is used, including essays, project work, presentations, and podcast creation.
• Language modules are traditionally assessed by written, oral, and aural examinations.
• Final year students also write a Capstone project.

Career Opportunities

• The language skills and understanding of a variety of disciplines gained through European Studies allow graduates to take up opportunities in a diverse range of careers.
• Recent graduates are employed in international organisations, the EU, the civil service, the diplomatic corps, business, finance, marketing, consultancy, teaching, translating, interpreting, journalism, and tourism.
• Many students go on to do postgraduate courses.

Study Abroad

• A year or semester studying abroad is one of the highlights of a student’s Trinity experience.
• Exchanges have been established with history and political science departments in universities in France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Italy, Poland, and Russia.
• The year abroad may entail additional expenses for students, but support funding under the European Union’s Erasmus scheme partially offsets this.

Dual B.A. Programme

• European Studies is also available within the Dual B.A. Programme between Trinity College Dublin and Columbia University.
• Please note: The Dual B.A. is only open to Single Honours students. Joint Honours students cannot apply to the Dual B.A.

Fees

• For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section