Overview

Spanish at Trinity

Whether a beginner or non-beginner in Spanish, you will very quickly come to feel a valued member of a Department with a rich experience that goes back to 1776. Our students consistently attain high levels of linguistic competence and advanced research skills. You can be confident that the Spanish (JH) programme of Trinity College Dublin will provide a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities.

Key Facts

A degree in Spanish opens up many career opportunities in education, journalism, the diplomatic service, business administration, banking, publishing, interpreting, translation, advertising, public relations, digital communication, and visual media. Recent graduates have started careers in Google, Oracle, Telefónica, Ryanair, Central Bank of Ireland, Gerson Lerhman Group, NGOs, and the European Union. Many students have also pursued postgraduate degrees in Hispanic Studies and related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

In the first two years, the course covers three main areas:

Language: grammar and syntax, text analysis, translation, and practice in speaking and listening.

Contemporary Spain: history, socio-political issues, cinema, art, and current affairs.

Literature: close study of a range of Spanish and Latin-American literary texts.

You will continue with language study, taking classes in writing, text analysis, translation, and spoken Spanish. You will also be able to deepen your knowledge of Hispanic literatures and cultures.

In fourth year, you will work more independently and with significant freedom of choice.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 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

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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

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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Other requirements

General requirements

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

Advanced GCE (A Level): Grade C In Spanish 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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Spanish 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

Prepare for Your English Test

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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