CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Deaf Studies

Trinity College Dublin - TCD
Trinity College Dublin - TCD
Course Code
TR016
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
358  
Points Change

Course Summary

The Centre for Deaf Studies in Trinity affords students the opportunity to develop insights into, and genuine appreciation for the culture, contributions, and contemporary issues related to Deaf people in Ireland and worldwide. 

Deaf Studies - TR016
Deaf Studies - TR016

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College Link

College Link > TR016 - Deaf Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


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:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
Irish Sign Language
Major

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Irish

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Chinese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

French
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Greek
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Italian
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Japanese
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Korean
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Latin
Elective

Availability of modules will be subject to timetable, places available and module requirements, more information can be found at the Trinity Electives page.

Spanish
Elective

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

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

If you believe the data above to be incorrect, please let us know at [email protected] - thank you.

PLC Progression Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)

PLC Codes Award Title
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2786 Community Care
5M3050 Community Development
5M3114 General Studies
5M3782 Health Service Skills
5M4339 Healthcare Support
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M4732 Youth Work
5M5151 Performing Arts
5M5163 Theatre Performance
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M2218 Social and Vocational Integration
6M2263 Inclusive Education and Training
6M3115 Information, Advice and Advocacy
6M3566 Drama
6M3674 Community Development
6M4978 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills
6M5012 Tourism with Business
6M5013 Administration
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

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.

Social

The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.

Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.

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.

Career Progression

Graduates frequently work in Deaf organisations, for example as a resource officer or combined with another skill set, such as teaching, ISL / English interpreting, child care, social work, public service bodies, the Civil Service or the media.

There is also scope for further study or research in areas such as linguistics, communications, anthropology, multiculturalism, gender studies or law.

Further Research

College Link > TR016 - Deaf Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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