Program Overview
The Children's Literature at Trinity College Dublin is a MPhil programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Children's Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 14,966 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,188 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Children's Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'The child and Victorian literature,\', "Tolkien: books for children and children\'s literature,", \'Historical novels,\', \'Young Adult fiction,\', \'\\x91Be Merry and Wise\\x92: the rise of children\\x92s literature. . Students choose one optional module in Michaelmas term and a second in Hilary term. Some of the options are shared with the MPhil in Popular Literature.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants should have a good honors degree (at least an upper second or a GPA of at least 3.3). A sample of the candidate\'s own critical writing (3,000-5,000 words) is also required
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,966 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,188 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,966 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,188 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months