TR589 · Level 8 · 4 years

Linguistics/Philosophy

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

572

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About this course

This is a four-year Trinity Joint Honours degree where you study Linguistics and Philosophy together. A distinctive point on the Linguistics side is the scientific study of language, with phonetics work in a speech laboratory.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn how sounds, words, sentences and meaning work, with modules such as Syntax, Phonetics and Phonology, and Sociolinguistics. You study the history of philosophy and big problems like free will, morality, language and logic.
Placement and abroad
Linguistics students can spend one or both terms of third year abroad on Erasmus. Philosophy students have studied at a wide range of universities abroad, generally in second year.
Where it can lead
Careers include speech, language therapy, language teaching for Linguistics, and law, journalism, banking for Philosophy.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy spotting patterns in language and sounds and arguing and debating big questions.

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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
2026572Published 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 H6 or Ordinary O2

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

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