French is a major world language, with a rich cultural and intellectual heritage. Knowledge of the French language and its literature and culture opens up a world of opportunities to those who study them. French is an official working language of many international organizations (UN, OECD, NATO, etc.) and plays a decisive role in world affairs. In 2018, Ireland became an observer member of the Organization internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), the international cultural and economic cooperation body for the French-speaking world, thereby recognizing the importance of French in the post-Brexit EU and the economic possibilities that exist beyond the English-speaking world.
In an increasingly interconnected and multicultural world, advanced language skills and intercultural competencies will equip students for a wide variety of careers and will give them a distinct competitive advantage. Language competence is one of the biggest skills gaps in the Irish labor market and language graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors.
Within the Modern Languages program students study two modern European languages. It is the most intensive exposure to languages and cultures that Trinity College Dublin has to offer. Students can choose between French, German, Irish, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Apart from French and Irish all languages can be studied from both advanced and beginners level.
