Course Summary
Religion
This course offers you a choice of three possible directions of study after your first year. The first is a broad-based study of Religion and Theology, the second a specialisation in the Cultural Study of Religion, and the third in Christian Theology. Within the Cultural Study of Religion, you have the opportunity to explore the monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the religions of Asia and Africa, as well new atheistic and religious movements.
If you choose to specialise in Theology, you can investigate the development of Christian self-understanding in a number of different modes, including denominational, multidenominational and ecumenical aspects.
History
The History programme introduces students to the diversity of historical studies, such as medieval and modern periods, including Irish, European, and American history, as well as some modules exploring the skills and methods which historians use, and the kinds of debates in which historians engage.
College Link

College Link > TR454 - History/Religion
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > History/Religion
Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
Language options with this course
The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.
* Time abroad utilising this language
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
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Note: Information for 2025 Entry | |
Award Code | Award Title |
5M2073 | Language and European Studies |
5M2154 | Cultural and Heritage Studies |
5M2181 | Applied Social Studies |
5M3114 | General Studies |
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Career Progression
Religion
The programme provides students with capacities that are decisive for all professions where an understanding of cultural processes and of the intellectual resources of religious traditions play a role: insight into 3000 years of religious practice and reflection on human life, knowledge of key texts from Antiquity to Modernity, rigorous and succinct writing, clear and effective communication, analytic and comparative thinking.
History
Graduates (single honour and TSM) have pursued successful careers in a wide range of areas. These include: accountancy, advertising, banking, broadcasting, cultural, arts and heritage administration, human resources, journalism, law, public administration, public relations, management, marketing, publishing and teaching.
Further Research

College Link > TR454 - History/Religion
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > History/Religion
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