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The Department of Sociology at Trinity College Dublin warmly welcomes visiting students, whether you are joining us for one semester or a full academic year. This page provides some key information to help you plan your studies and make the most of your time at Trinity.
Our Department
The Department of Sociology comprises 14 full-time staff members, as well as temporary appointments. Our core research and teaching areas include:
- Migration, integration, and identities
- Employment, education, and stratification
- Power, conflict, and resistance
- Digitalisation and social networks
The Department also collaborates with Trinity Research in Social Sciences (TRiSS) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
About Trinity College Dublin
Founded in 1592, Trinity is Ireland’s premier university and ranks 87th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The university welcomes around 16,500 students, including 2,300 international students from over 90 countries. Located in the heart of Dublin, the campus offers a vibrant, cosmopolitan environment.
Module Selection
Visiting students can take modules offered in the second, third, and fourth years. Please consult the module timetable for times and locations (note that timetables are subject to change during the first weeks of the academic year). For further details, view the module outlines.
Eligibility and Applications
Visiting students must be registered at a university and have completed at least two years of study. For US students, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required.
Applications can be submitted via:
Teaching Excellence
The Department promotes research-led teaching with a strong international focus. Several staff members have received Provost’s Teaching Awards in recognition of their commitment to excellence in education.
Contact and Support
Dr Anne Holohan: Erasmus and Visiting Coordinator
Email: aholohan@tcd.ie
Further Details
Please visit the Incoming Students page of the School of Social Science and Philosophy website for further details.