Student Experience
As someone who loves learning about cultures and languages, I am thoroughly enjoying studying Spanish as one of my modern languages at Trinity College Dublin. It has given me the opportunity to learn so much about Spanish history, literature, cinema and of course, language; where I have been able to build so much more confidence in my Spanish abilities both written and spoken. Besides the interesting content of the course, I have appreciated that the Department of Hispanic Studies at Trinity is so supportive and helpful, which really makes a difference to the experience. As part of my degree, I have gotten the chance to study in Spain next year for Erasmus where I'm looking forward to further increasing my Spanish languages skills and being immersed in the culture. Samantha Chigwedere Joint Honours (Spanish and Italian) 2025.
As part of the Department of Hispanic Studies at Trinity, I have benefited immensely from a leading programme of undergraduate study, deepening my knowledge of culture, history, literature and language. The dual emphasis on language and culture provides a truly multi-faceted educational experience. The Department offers an intimate academic environment and fosters a supportive network of students and staff. This approach also privileges small-group teaching and the close reading of texts, with ample guidance and input from lecturers. In addition, through one-on-one consultation with such academics, this course has allowed me the flexibility to develop my own research interests at undergraduate level, as part of my final year dissertation. The Department also understands the importance of career guidance and takes an active role in assisting students in such matters. Spanish at Trinity, while both challenging and rewarding, offers essential critical skills, a nurturing environment, and endless opportunities. Philip McGuinness, TSM (History and Spanish, 2019)
The four-year Two-Subject Moderatorship degree in French and Spanish gave me the opportunity to immerse myself not only in these languages but also in their respective literatures and cultures. Although I began the Spanish degree as a complete beginner, the high standard of teaching and the variety of modules on offer encouraged me to major in Hispanic Studies. I learned about Spanish and Latin American language, history and culture through literature and film. I also developed practical skills in literary translation, textual analysis, academic essay writing, and oral presentations. My passion for the subject led me to pursue a research-based postgraduate degree in Hispanic Studies. My time at Trinity has proved an unforgettable experience at all levels and I cannot recommend studying Spanish highly enough. Deirdre Kelly, TSM (French & Spanish), Ph.D. candidate (2016).