TR563 · Level 8 · 4 years

Middle Eastern,Jewish and Islamic Civilisations/Modern Language

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

445

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About this course

This is a four-year Trinity Joint Honours degree where you study Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations and a Modern Language together. A distinctive point on the Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations side is the history, religions and cultures of the Middle East and North Africa, with an optional language such as Arabic or Turkish from second year.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study the modern Middle East, Jewish and Islamic cultures and the ancient Near East, using texts, film, inscriptions and other sources. You pick a modern European language, with about eight to 12 contact hours a week split between language learning and its culture, literature and history.
Placement and abroad
Joint Honours students can spend a year or a semester of third year at a partner university, and must spend at least two months in each country of the language they study.
Where it can lead
Careers include public services, foreign affairs, diplomacy for Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations, and fintech, diplomacy, translation for a Modern Language.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy the history, religions and cultures of the Middle East and learning a language to a confident level.

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About Humanities (except languages)

Cultural and historical studies, including literature and philosophy

Explore the cultural, historical, philosophical, and creative aspects of human society. These degrees encompass a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, philosophy, and cultural studies. E.g. Arts, Joint Honours degrees, Humanities.

Points history

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026445Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • A language except English: Higher H4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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