Which Course to Choose?

RUSSIAN:

Russian is your passport to one sixth of the Earth's surface, from the Arctic to the Black Sea, from the canals of St. Petersburg to the Buddhist monasteries of Lake Baikal and the ancient capitals of the Silk Road in Central Asia.  

Russian opens you up to a culture long hidden behind 'the iron curtain' with a dramatic history and world famous literature, theatre, film and art. Russia is also a major and growing business partner of the European Union and the language attracts attention on any CV. Click here for more reasons to study Russian!

Trinity College offers:

• the only degree-level courses of Russian in Ireland
• native-speaker language assistants
• a range of Russian-themed festivities, film screenings and conversational pub nights
• exchange programmes with a variety of Russian universities and institutes

Is it hard to learn?

The alphabet may look strange at first, but  has not many more letters than our own and can be mastered in a week or two. You need no previous knowledge of Russian to study it as a degree subject in Trinity and you will be provided with small classes, personal attention and assistance from native speakers every step of the way, not to mention the opportunities and support to study in Russia itself. It is also possible to do a Russian degree in Trinity as a fluent or native speaker, with programmes geared towards this level.

Which degree is right for me?

Russian can be studied at Trinity as part of 3 different degree programmes:

TSM - TWO SUBJECT MODERATORSHIP

  Take Russian with another subject of your choice: another language; literature, drama or film studies; history, archaeology or classical studies; philosophy or economics. Studying Russian with TSM offers the most intensive training in the language, as well as the chance to immerse yourself deeply in Russian literature, history and culture. If you love Chekhov, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky or Gogol, if you're fanatical about film or avid about the Russian avant-garde, then this is the degree for you! Click here to find out more.

ES - EUROPEAN STUDIES

  Choose Russian as one of two European languages that you will study alongside history, political science and sociology. If you have a broad interest in modern European society, history and politics, if you would like to understand more about Europe's relations with Russia, and if the opportunity to study and travel in Russia for a year as part of your four-year degree sounds good, then this is the degree for you! Click here to find out more.

BSL - BUSINESS STUDIES AND A LANGUAGE

  This programme offers a practical and focused training in the world of business, along with a high level of language training. The Russian you are taught is specially geared towards business and management needs, and is complemented by modules on the wider culture and business environment of the country, with a year's study and a two-month work placement in Russia as part of the degree. If you want to do business with Russians, this is the course for you! Click here to find out more. 

EVENING COURSES

  If you are not interested in a full-time degree, you can also learn Russian with us at our evening courses, designed for all ability levels, or enroll in a course on Russian culture taught through English. Find out more about evening courses here.

POLISH:

In the heart of Europe, Poland has a dramatic history and a dynamic culture that boasts 4 Nobel laureates in literature, the theatre revolutions of Grotowski and Kantor, renowned filmmakers like Krzystof Kieslowski (Three Colours Trilogy, Dekalog) and the three Oscar-winning directors Andrzej Wajda, Roman Polanski and Zbigniew Rybczynsky. As the language of one of the EU's fastest growing economies and Ireland's largest immigrant community, it is a major asset to any CV.

Trinity College offers:

• the only degree-level courses of Polish in Ireland
• native-speaker language teachers, small class sizes and personal attention
• a range of Polish-themed festivities, film screenings and conversational pub nights
• the opportunity to study for a year in the historic city of Krakow

Which degree is right for me?

Polish can be studied at Trinity as part of 3 different degree programmes:

ES - EUROPEAN STUDIES

Choose Polish as one of two European languages that you will study alongside history, political science and sociology. If you have a broad interest in modern European society, history and politics, want to learn more about the European Union's new members and would like the opportunity to study in the lofty spires of beautiful Krakow for a year, then this is the degree for you! Click here to find out more.

BSL - BUSINESS STUDIES AND A LANGUAGE

This programme offers a practical and focused training in the world of business, along with a high level of language training. The Polish you are taught is specially geared towards business and management needs, and is complemented by modules on the wider culture and business environment of the country, with a year's study and a two-month work placement in Poland as part of the degree. If you want to do business in New Europe, this is the course for you! Click here to find out more.

TSM - TWO SUBJECT MODERATORSHIP
Polish can be studied as an option in the third and fourth years of TSM Russian (see above).

EVENING COURSES

If you are not interested in a full-time degree, you can also learn Polish with us at our evening courses, designed for all ability levels from beginner to advanced. Find out more about evening courses here.

CZECH:

Learn the language of the original bohemians and the beautiful city of Prague. Famous for the Art Nouveau stylings of Alfons Mucha, the sweeping strings of Dvořák and writers from Kafka to Kundera, the Czech Republic offers a wealth of history, culture and scenic Central European landscapes to discover. Trinity College offers evening courses in Czech for learners at the beginner and intermediate levels. The Czech Republic is also featured in our lecture series on Central and East European Cultures.  Find out more

BULGARIAN:

One of the European Union's newest members, Bulgaria is a treasure trove of golden Black Sea beaches and archaeological riches, boasting no less than 9 UNESCO heritage sites, including the spectacular glacial mountain-scapes of Pirin, Thracian sun tombs, rock-hewn churches, ancient Greek acropolises and the world's oldest gold relics at Varna. With a rich culture and history that fuses Slavic and Ottoman Turkic elements, known for fire-walkers, folk-singers and quality Balkan cuisine, Trinity's evening course in Bulgarian for beginners is a great first step to discovering the country for yourself. Bulgaria is also featured in our lecture series on Central and East European Cultures.  Find out more.

JUST ADDED: CROATIAN:

Just added to our roster is Croatian! On the fast track to joining the European Union, and world renowned for its beautiful beaches, delicious food and scenic towns such as Dubrovnic, as well as spectacular ancient Roman architecture from its days as the seat of the province of Dalmatia, Croatia is a land to discover and delight in. Trinity College's evening courses in Croatian are a great place to start. Croatia is also featured in our lecture series on Central and East European Cultures. Find out more