Overview

Russian at Trinity

Trinity is the only university in Ireland where you have the opportunity to study Russian to degree level. The scale of the Department of Russian and Slavonic Studies is such that we are able to give students a considerable amount of individual attention and support, and students are able to tailor the Russian (JH) programme of Trinity College Dublin to develop their particular interests and skills, and to bridge the gaps between the study of Russian and the student’s other area(s) of study.

Key Facts

Career paths followed by recent graduates are often ones where Russian-language competence is directly relevant. These include arts and media; education; business, finance and marketing; civil and public service; international organisations (UN, EU, NGOs) and diplomacy; journalism and tourism. Alternatively, each year several graduates will opt to pursue further postgraduate study in Ireland or abroad.

Advanced knowledge of a less-studied language like Russian, as well as the transferable skills (analytical and critical thinking, written and oral presentation skills) you will acquire in the study of the history, culture and literature of Russia, is generally a very attractive combination for prospective employers, even for career paths where Russian may not be directly involved in your day-to-day work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Russian language: these classes help develop fluency in reading, writing, speaking and listening, and for more language study in the third and fourth years.

Russian cultural and literary studies: you will to central figures and major topics in Russian literary and cultural history. You will progress from reading literary texts mainly in translation to tackling key works by Russian writers in the original Russian.

Central, East European and Russian area studies: in the year, you will take a survey course addressing the geopolitical space of Central and Eastern Europe, while in the second year; the focus is exclusively on Russia, when you will follow a course of lectures in Russian on aspects of contemporary Russian society, politics and culture.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

More details

EU/EEA Deadline: 1 May

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Literature Slavic studies View 3 other Bachelors in Slavic studies 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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Certificate: H4, In Russian or, for beginners, in a language other than English

Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade C In Russian or, for beginners, in a language other than English

Final second level qualification results

IELTS, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency, TOEFL scores, for applicants whose first language is not English

Academic transcripts for each year of third level study and all third level qualifications awarded

SAT, AP or ACT scores (US and Canadian applicants only)

Two letters of recommendation

Passport

Application fee (non-refundable) and application fee payment form

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22580 EUR / year

≈ 22580 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5681 EUR / year

≈ 5681 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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

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Overview

Russian at Trinity

Key Facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Dublin

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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