Awarding Body : Trinity College Dublin

Humans have always been on the move: sometimes by choice as colonisers, traders or travellers, and at other times by necessity, as migrants escaping difficult or dangerous circumstance or seeking better opportunities. Migration, the movement of people between places, can […]

An introduction to the main events of American history from the beginnings of English colonisation in the early seventeenth century to the present, this lecture-only module is divided chronologically in two parts. Among topics covered are the colonial period; the […]

This two-part course is comprised of two eight-lecture modules, which can be taken separately in each academic term or together to form a year-long programme. Section 1 is World Religions and Theological Frameworks, and this module examines the disciplines of […]

Well-known sculptor Conleth Gent is running a woodcarving course for two hours per day, one day a week, over a five-week period. The course is based in the Trinity Botanic Gardens at Dartry, Dublin 6 (nearest Luas Station, Milltown). The main focus […]

This lecture-only module provides an introduction to the ancient cultures of Anatolia (Asia Minor/modern Turkey) and the history, archaeology and art. The diverse people of this important Mediterranean region are less well-known than their Near Eastern counterparts to the south […]

This evening course will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling as there are a limited number of places available. This course offers a comprehensive appraisal of the language of ancient Greece. It also explores some central features of Ancient Greek […]

This evening course will run subject to sufficient numbers enrolling – there will be a limited number of places available. In this intermediate course, learning and reading ancient Greek is combined with an exploration of the time period’s literature and […]

Climate history is a rapidly evolving field of study that aims to: firstly reconstruct climate conditions over past centuries and millennia; and secondly understand how societies perceived and responded to changing climates and extreme weather. These aims can be best […]

Overview Digital technology has already revolutionised our lives and shows no signs of stopping. Algorithms are everywhere. AI powered by our data are increasingly shaping our lives. The implementation of this technology has leapt ahead of our understanding of its […]

Addressing the scarcity of training in data science in Ireland and co-created with key industry partners, the Applied Social Data Analysis CPD programme trains participants in the fundamental knowledge and skills of social data analysis. The programme goes beyond social […]

Addressing the scarcity of training in data science in Ireland and co-created with key industry partners, the Applied Social Data Analysis CPD programme trains participants in the fundamental knowledge and skills of social data analysis. The programme goes beyond social […]

Overview This is an exciting new module which will equip you with an understanding of the drivers of human behaviour, and with the necessary skills to apply these insights to improve decision making, engagement and performance within your organisations.   The module will […]

Overview This online CPD will introduce you to the core methods of writing for computer games. Primarily, this will incorporate approaches to narrative design and player engagement, and introduce techniques to develop and refine world-building, character development and story structure. […]

This CPD teaches students how to apply quantitative methods to conduct causal impact analysis using data. In particular, students will learn how econometric methods can be used to answer questions related to human behaviour and strategic decision-making with the help […]

This course will not run in autumn 2024. The Statistics and Regression Analysis course will provide participants with an understanding of key statistical and econometric methods used to analyse social data and how to implement them using the statistical software […]

Trinity College Dublin is an Engineers Ireland Registered Training Provider. This programme is CPD-approved by Engineers Ireland. Overview Sustainability is as much about people as it is about energy and economics. This course introduces participants to a socio-technical systems model […]

Trinity College Dublin is an Engineers Ireland Registered Training Provider. This course is CPD Approved by Engineers Ireland. Overview Organisations want to be able to manage risk in a coherent, comprehensive, and effective manner. Excellence in operational risk management goes […]

Overview Wellbeing is a core value of most societies, albeit conceptualised, defined, and promoted in diverse ways. Deriving primarily from a psychological perspective, this course introduces participants to a socio-technical systems model of workplace wellbeing, contextualising the organisation’s role between […]

This module, led by Dr Rachel Moss, presents a thematic overview of the global intersections and relationships of Western visual and material culture across a range of historically located examples. Topics are explored in this module under the broad themes […]

This part of the Cultural Intersections in the History of Art course examines the influence of different global cultures on the history of Western art from the medieval period to the twentieth century. Organised thematically, Dr Rachel Moss will consider […]

This module deals with what has traditionally been known as Ireland’s ‘Golden Age’. Having begun with a brief introduction to prehistoric Ireland, it covers in more detail the period from the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century to the […]

Overview This course will provide an introduction to major authors of poetry, drama and prose through close examination of selected texts, chosen from among those prescribed for the Leaving Certificate. The course will be of special interest to teachers and […]

This module explores the political and cultural history of Europe during the early modern period. It analyses the efforts of reformers to revive their churches and societies during the sixteenth century. It then examines the legacy of these reform movements […]

“The story is no longer about the things that have happened to women and men and how they have reacted to them; instead it is about how the subjective and collective meanings of women and men as categories of identity […]

What is myth? How do myths deal with fundamental human concerns about who we are and the world we live in? In this module, Dr. Suzanne O’Neill is an introduction to the major myths of the classical world using a […]

What is myth? How do myths deal with fundamental human concerns about who we are and the world we live in? What is the relationship between myth and religion? Why did the Greeks and Romans worship many gods, believe in […]

This short course looks at the role of economic principles in understanding how healthcare services are provided and used. It starts with an overview of fundamental economic concepts and their application to health services. The module expands on this base […]

Global integration is not only a fact of modern life, but modern history writing. The interconnectedness of societies and states, and the powers forcing social, cultural and economic interaction have prompted significant scholarly assessment. This lecture-only module investigates some of […]

This lecture-only module offers a survey of Western architecture from around 1520. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of building types. The module considers such matters as issues of style, the functions architecture, as well as the range […]

This lecture-only module offers a survey of Western painting and sculpture from around 1520. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of artworks and considers matters such as the iconography of major religious and mythological subjects, issues of style, […]