History (JH) Trinity College Dublin

Overview

The History (JH) at Trinity College Dublin offers students a comprehensive exploration of human lives, transformative events, and influential ideas across diverse eras and geographical settings. This four-year degree encourages intellectual curiosity by examining the rise and fall of global empires alongside the everyday experiences of people throughout time. Students develop essential critical skills, learning to construct persuasive arguments and conduct independent research within a world-class academic environment.

Why History (JH) at Trinity College Dublin?

Trinity College Dublin is recognised as a leading international centre for historical study, boasting a faculty that has published extensively across Irish, British, European, and American history. The department provides a uniquely broad range of discipline options, allowing for a depth of study that has few rivals globally. A defining feature of the experience is the emphasis on small-group teaching in the final years, ensuring that student learning remains at the heart of the educational mission. Students also benefit from extensive exchange agreements with prestigious institutions such as the Sorbonne, the University of Tokyo, and the University of Sydney.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: EUR 22580 per year
• European fee: EUR 3181 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum transitions from broad foundational surveys in the first two years to highly specialised modules and independent research in the final stages. Modules may include:

• Medieval Irish History
• Modern European History
• U.S. History
• Global History
• Medieval Marriage
• China
• French Revolution
• German Empires at War
• The Troubles

Careers with History (JH)

Graduates from this programme have successfully entered a diverse array of professional sectors, benefiting from the versatile analytical and communication skills developed during their studies. Common career paths include roles in accountancy, advertising, banking, broadcasting, and heritage administration. Many alumni also find success in journalism, law, public relations, and international development. Notable employers of previous graduates include the United Nations, Google, RTÉ, the Irish Times, and Accenture, demonstrating the high demand for the critical thinking and research expertise gained at the university.