Program Overview

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Overview of the Philosophy Program

The Philosophy program at Trinity College Dublin is an intellectually exciting discipline that examines fundamental questions of human existence, value, and society. It is a method or way of approaching abstract general questions such as what is a good life, what is the fundamental nature of reality, and what is the purpose of human existence.

Course Details

• The program offers a B.A. Honors Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8) that is completed over four years on a full-time basis.
• There are 43 places available for this program.
• The CAO points required for admission range from 421-590.

Course Options

The Philosophy program is available as a:

• Single Honours program
• Major with Minor subjects program
• Joint Honours program

The Joint Honours program can be combined with various subjects, including:

• Classical Civilisation
• Economics
• English Studies
• History
• History of Art and Architecture
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Music
• Modern Language (French, German, Italian, Russian)
• Sociology

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 relevant section of the university's website.

Program Structure

• First and Second Years: Students study foundation courses in the history of Philosophy, as well as engage with fundamental philosophical problems.
• Third and Fourth Years: Students can set their own syllabus by selecting courses from a range of options, including political philosophy, ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of mind. In the fourth year, students undertake a Capstone project.

Study Abroad

Students have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of universities in different countries, generally in their second year.

Graduate Skills and Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Philosophy program have gone on to work in diverse areas such as accountancy, academic teaching, journalism, law, TV reporting, research, filmmaking, banking, computing, and advertising. The skills acquired in studying philosophy, such as reasoning and analytical competencies, are transferable to a multiplicity of careers.

Research Areas

The Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin has world-recognised specialists in their respective areas of expertise, with a focus on conceptual analysis and logical precision within analytic philosophy. Research areas include metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of mind, and various other areas.