Overview

Computer Science, Linguistics and a Language at Trinity

The Computer Science Linguistics and a Language programme of Trinity College Dublin is bridging computer science, linguistic sciences and the arts. It is the only programme of its kind in Ireland, and unique internationally as an undergraduate degree offering. The teaching is research led: many lecturers are themselves involved in research and the development of speech and language technology. Students get to see and, at times, participate in this research, and graduates are highly sought after as researchers. The interdisciplinary skills acquired open doors to world mobility and employability.

Computer Science at Trinity is ranked number 1 in Ireland, top 30 in Europe and top 100 worldwide (QS subject rankings, 2020).

Over more than 50 years, it has earned a strong international reputation and has partnerships in education, research and industry across the globe.

Graduate skills and career opportunities

Since the course began in 1985, graduates have moved on to careers that reflect CSLL’s diversity. Graduates are qualified to work as language specialists, in the language and speech technology sector, as information technologists or software specialists in any of the IT, banking, translation, publishing or multimedia sectors. Some work as software engineers. Some have careers in professional translation; others in education. About 65% of graduates work in software engineering (often language oriented), whether in a mainly English-speaking country, or in a country where the language of the degree focus is the native language. About 25% pursue research careers and a number of graduates now hold academic staff positions in Ireland and abroad. Another 10% move into technical translation. Some are employed in government services, e.g. the European Patent Office and the Irish Diplomatic Corps.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Programming

Representations and Computation

Discrete and Continuous Mathematics

Data Structures and Programming Techniques

Natural Language Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

More details

EU/EEA Deadline: 1 May

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Linguistics View 7 other Bachelors in Linguistics in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate:

H4 Mathematics

H3 In French or Spanish or Irish

Advanced GCE (A Level):

Grade C Mathematics

Grade C If presenting French or Spanish

Grade B If presenting Irish

International Baccalaureate:

HL Grade 5 Mathematics

HL Grade 5 If presenting French or Spanish

HL Grade 6 If presenting Irish

Students choose one language from French, Spanish and Irish.

Students must present one of the above grades in their chosen language.

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21570 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21570 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

2681 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2681 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Dublin

1100 - 1800 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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