Course Summary
Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations
Judaism and Islam have been deeply influential in the development of European, Middle Eastern, North African and North American societies. Jewish and Islamic Civilisations is the study of their historical origins and cultures, providing students with an insight into the challenges of diversity and multiculturalism in an increasingly globalised world.
Classical Civilisation
The study of Classical Civilisation is concerned with the literature, thought and culture of Ancient Greece and Rome. Through the examination and contextualisation of literary works and the analysis of the main aspects of ancient history and art, you will develop a thorough knowledge of the classical world and a critical approach to Greek and Roman literature. All texts are studied in translation and no knowledge of Greek or Latin is required, but there are opportunities to study the languages at an introductory level.
College Link
College Link > TR548 - Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations/Classical Civilisation
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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 2024 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
Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations
This broad humanities degree in Jewish and Islamic Civilisations provides the ideal foundation for those aspiring to careers in public services, foreign affairs, diplomacy, journalism and education.
Classical Civilisation
Business, librarianship, museum work, publishing, teaching and theatre are some of the many fields recent graduates have entered. Recent graduates are working for companies as diverse as Smurfit Communications, Blackwell Publishing and the Gare St. Lazare Players. Students who opted to undertake further study have selected courses ranging from law and marketing to teacher training and international peace studies.
Further Research
College Link > TR548 - Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations/Classical Civilisation
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 > Middle Eastern, Jewish and Islamic Civilisations/Classical Civilisation
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