BA (Hons) in Classical Languages & History of Art & Architecture
at Trinity College Dublin, Dublin

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BA (Hons) in Classical Languages & History of Art & Architecture
at
Trinity College Dublin
Overview

The 9 months Degree course has primary stream as Humanities & Social Sciences. The Degree course offered by the at Trinity College Dublin requires IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

Duration	9 months
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Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BA (Hons) in Classical Languages & History of Art & Architecture

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BA (Hons) in Classical Languages & History of Art & Architecture
at
Trinity College Dublin
Entry Requirements

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Minimum Entry Requirements: Irish Leaving Certificate

To be considered for admission to a degree course at the University you must:

Present six subjects, three of which must be at grade 5 or above on higher Leaving Certificate papers or at least grade 5 in the University matriculation examination.

The six subjects above must include:

A pass in English.

A pass in mathematics (or foundation-level mathematics (see note 2)) and a pass in a language other than English
OR
A pass in Latin and a pass in a subject other than a language.

Specific Subjects Required

Classical Languages

H4 in Greek, Latin or a language other than English

History or Art and Architecture

None
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TOEFL

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PTE

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IELTS

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BA (Hons) in Classical Languages & History of Art & Architecture
at
Trinity College Dublin
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1	Ireland Ranking QS, 2026
#173	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#201	Universities ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2025

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Trinity College Dublin
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

41% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Liberal

Internships3.5

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.3

Safety4.2

Indian Food3.8

Permanent Immigration3.9

Shreyas R

MSc in Management - Batch of 2025

3.5

Trinity college review

Tips: Try to embed yourself into the society along with making Indian-oriented groups; network with other country students as well. Learn to speak neutrally about your country; if it is not good, do not ridicule your country/state/city on foreign land, no matter how much you might have faced. Don't be overexcited; be well-rounded. Experience the change and the culture, and give the college and the city time; you will adapt. College is great; opportunities to network are vast, student orgs, events, and the brand (top 1 college in Ireland carry weight), and scholarships are available. Sports encouragement also is very good.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Accessibility to faculty is good; overall the college is very good, with a lot of opportunity to network and embed into culture. Teaching won't be like India; it's more self-study work and group work. Scoring won't be like India as well; you will rarely SEE 90/100 scores. 70/100 is considered excellent, and marking criteria are very different, so you need to adjust.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Jobs are difficult; getting shortlisted or even getting to the interview stage is difficult even with experience. The market is saturated with immigrants; preference is given to job switchers rather than new graduates in the immigrants category. Indian experience is not valued.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 38525

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026Read more

Anonymous

M.Sc. in Computer Science – Future Networked Systems - Batch of 2026

3.6

Excellent Academics, Great Student Experience, but a competitive job market

Tips: The biggest thing to realize before heading to Trinity is that the workload is no joke—it’s tough, and you can't just coast through until final exams. Moving over to Ireland was pretty smooth for me, but it definitely takes a minute to get used to the constant gray weather, feeding yourself, and the way they expect you to study independently. The campus itself is incredibly welcoming, and there’s a massive international crowd here so you never feel isolated. If you need financial help, there are definitely scholarships up for grabs, but you have to stop procrastinating and apply early. Honestly, I’m really happy I chose this course and came to Dublin. But just a heads-up on the job front: the graduate market here is brutal right now. Do not wait until you graduate to look for work; you need to start networking, hunting for internships, and stacking up practical skills from year one if you want to stand a chance.

Likes (Public transportation): Honestly, transport here is brilliant, so it's an easy 5. Trinity is literally smack in the middle of Dublin, meaning absolutely everything connects right to it. The Luas stops pretty much outside the front gates, and you can walk to the Dart or a bus stop in like two minutes. Getting to class is a breeze, and honestly, tapping around with a student Leap Card makes the whole thing so cheap you don't even have to look at your bank balance. A car is completely pointless out here anyway.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): I gave post-study jobs a 3 because the Dublin job market is a total battlefield right now, especially if you're coming in with a blank resume. Yeah, Ireland gives you the Stamp 1G visa to stay and work for two years after Trinity, but the real nightmare is finding a company that will actually sponsor your work permit long-term once that expires. If you already have a few years of solid tech or corporate experience from back home, you have a massive leg up and companies will actually take you seriously. But as a total fresher? It's an uphill struggle. You're going to have to spend way more time grinding out applications and dealing with ghosting before you get a single breakthrough.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1400

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 45000

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Computer Science - Intelligent Systems - Batch of 2026

4.0

Overall, the college experience is great.

Tips: The course is going to be very fast-paced. You seriously need to stay on top of your schedule and map out your days properly if you want to pass your classes without completely sacrificing your social life. Definitely go out of your way to make friends and dive into campus clubs or student communities—it’s the best way to stay sane, keep yourself busy, and actually enjoy being here.

Likes (Student Life): Many events are organized by the college, and there is always student support available for all your doubts. Multiple clubs and societies are available to join. The college is a very safe environment and has plenty of student facilities. I typically spend my day in the labs, libraries, and park and play multiple sports in the evening after a long day.

Dislikes (Internships): For a master's degree, the chances of getting an internship are very low, as the companies prefer third-year and fourth-year students more. Also, you have to externally search for internships yourself. The college won't be helping students personally to find and apply for companies. The career services will only guide you on how to do the process.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1200

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Computer Science - Intelligent Systems - Batch of 2026

3.5

Trinity College Dublin - Review

Tips: If you're heading over to Ireland, you need a serious reality check on a few things. First off, start hunting for a part-time job the literal day you land because the market is insanely competitive right now. Also, make sure you know your visa rules inside out—remember you can only pull 40-hour weeks during the official holiday periods, otherwise you're capped. While you're at it, apply for scholarships early before the funding runs dry. On the career front, don't expect the uni to hand you an internship; you've got to grind for those yourself, so research your specific field and the job market before making the move. Living here is a whole different beast. You're going to miss Indian food like crazy because eating out out here is ridiculously expensive, so just accept that you’ll be cooking most of your meals. The weather is pretty miserable too—expect cold, gray rain for a solid eight months of the year. The academic pressure really kicks up a gear in the second semester when the assignments start piling on all at once. Finally, the housing situation means you'll almost definitely have to share a room with a complete stranger, and honestly, it’s a total lottery—you might just get stuck with a nightmare roommate, so brace yourself.

Dislikes (Internships): Just a heads up, Trinity doesn’t help you find internships at all—you’re basically entirely on your own to network and hunt one down. Plus, in your final year, you're forced to do this massive capstone project. Honestly, it’s a total waste of time if you want corporate experience rather than a career in research or academia. If your main goal is to graduate with actual hands-on industry skills instead of writing a huge, dry academic paper, the way they set up the final semester is honestly just frustrating.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1250

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in International Management - Batch of 2025

4.3

Unique multicultural experience.

Tips: You have to be prepared for dealing with people from different countries; it will be more beneficial for you to socialise and make the most of it and not stick to your group. Join various societies related to your career field to add points to your resume and make a good report with the faculty as they can be helpful later as well. You should start applying for jobs and graduate programmes as soon as you get here. Do your research on companies and job roles, as the market is saturated. Also try to do research on how the assignment system works here as it is very different from India.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): I would permanently settle here. You can get a PR in 5 years after completing your graduation and then apply for citizenship. The process can be quicker if you get a critical skills work visa or a bit lower if you are on a general skills work permit.

Dislikes (Safety): They have many options for societies and clubs that students can join to build additional skills and network like DUCG, ENACTUS, etc. They have a very helpful career cell that helps students with resumes, interviews and related questions. They also conduct workshops to make students aware of the latest hiring trends, resume building, alumni talk etc. Students have access to a 24/7 library.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1600

Prepping time for classes32 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 31225

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026Read more

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BA (Hons) in Classical Languages & History of Art & Architecture
at
Trinity College Dublin
Highlights

What is Classical Languages?
The study of Classical Languages is concerned with the language, literature and thought of either Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.