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The M.Phil. in Irish Literature examines works written in English from Ireland's late 1600s to modern times. Within a vibrant academic environment, this program provides opportunities to study both classic authors like Maria Edgeworth and W.B. Yeats, as well as current discussions surrounding identity, social structures, and cultural representation.
Trinity College holds an exceptional literary legacy, counting figures from Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde to Eavan Boland and Anne Enright among its alumni. Located in Dublin's cultural center - a UNESCO-designated City of Literature - the campus thrives amidst theaters, literary gatherings, innovative publications, and publishing houses. The institution has pioneered Irish literary studies, with faculty comprising leading academics and celebrated contemporary authors. Trinity's renowned library houses an unmatched collection of Irish literary works and archival resources for student research.
Applicants should have an Honours Bachelor degree (at least of upper-second class standard or GPA of 3.3) or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (such as English, History, Art History, Irish Studies, Modern Languages).
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language: