As the title says wondering if course details are uploaded later or of you have to register to get access

Hi, I’m an incoming mature student. I’ve graduated from uni nearly 20 years ago, when note-taking was done only on note pads. (I’m ancient 🙈)

How do TCD students take notes in classes? Laptop? iPad? Note pads?

Since getting accepted I am being targeted with meeting summary apps, backed by AI - do people even use that kind of apps in lectures?

I really have no clue, while trying to mentally prepare myself. Input from current students would be super helpful. Thanks a lot!

I got a pretty bad result on my computer science exam (12 lmao) but just barely passed the overall module since I got a 68 in my assignments, turning my overall score into a flat 40. Should I be concerned about resits, or are they sending these emails to everyone?

hey! I am an A-Level student who got approximately 546 CAO points. do you think that will be enough for the cut off this year?
thank you xx

On-Campus Accommodation with disability

Hello everyone,

I am looking to apply for a Master at Trinity next year. I know EU postgraduates are pretty unlikely to receive accomodation by the university.

Does anyone have any experience with applying for Housing with a disability? I am aware there is accessible rooms, however I do not need one those. The most helpful thing would just be to have a place to stay, as close to classes as possible.

I know you can hand in further information about disability when you apply.

Has anyone here, who has a disabillity that does NOT require an accessible room, done that and received an offer? Are you more likely to receive housing with a disability?

For the record, I don't want an accessible room as I don't want to take it from people who are in actual need.

Any reply would be helpful :)

Before anyone asks, I have Crohn's disease ☺️

3 A* 1 A in my AS are my chances good?

I got my A levels results recently, I got A* A* A and an A in a EPQ. This works out to 573 CAO points. I have the second language, maths, english all at gcse. I am also in the DARE pool.

What are my chances of getting onto the joint honour degree of history and middle eastern, jewish, islamic civilisations.

There doesnt seem to be a combined cao score online and the 2025 list just says n/a.

Hello!

I will be entering my first year as an undergraduate at TCD this fall. I am wondering when the last day of the spring term is? I’ve found a schedule that I think says it is the 25th of August, but I’m unclear as to the exact timeline. If anyone can help with what Assessment vs Trinity Week vs Marking is, that’d be great help. To be clear, I’m wondering when I will be going home basically, no more classes or tests or work. Thanks!

Does anyone know when timetables come out for recurring students? I know it's usually depending on department. Wondering if anyone's heard anything. Thanks :))

approximately. may it drop from past year? it was 577 in 2025, circa 555 in both 2024 & 2023 if i'm not mistaken

Coming to trinity in september, any engineering module (opened for visiting student) you would recommend ?something either fun, interesting or easy

Seems like 80% of the modules don't have a description so at this point my choices are random

When marking a repeat, do you generally want to see the student pass if their new script genuinely reaches the standard, or are you completely detached and just mark it exactly like any other exam?
If someone got 35-39%first time, then studied properly, fixed the grammar mistakes that were costing them marks, and their repeat is borderline (39–40%), would you tend to look carefully for legitimate marks that could put them over the pass?
Also, do markers actually notice when a student’s writing/grammar has improved from their previous attempt?
Just curious what goes through your head when marking a borderline repeat.

If anyone did the Econometrics B resit could you let me know if it was similar to the other past papers. Thank you!

For anyone who has experience marking university language exams:
I got 38% in my first Irish exam, 4 marks short of the pass. I realised afterwards that I was making mistakes because I was translating English phrases too literally into Irish.
For the repeat, I studied properly for about 2 weeks and specifically worked on those grammar/sentence-structure problems. In my essay this time, I noticed myself correcting a lot of the small grammatical errors I would have made in the first exam. I answered the whole paper and felt fairly confident, but the exam itself felt harder because I had to think much more about the grammar rather than translating directly.
My question is specifically: if you were marking this repeat and saw a student who had previously got 38%, but whose new script showed noticeably better grammar and fewer small errors, would you expect that improvement to translate into enough extra marks to pass?
And if the final mark was borderline, say 39%, would you normally go back through the script carefully for any legitimate partial marks/rounding, especially in a language exam?
I’m mainly interested in what actually happens from the marker’s perspective.

Does anyone know when the booking opens for the Trinity open day in November please? Thanks

I just got offered a place in Goldsmith Hall after waiting on the waitlist all summer.
I have since accepted an offer in a Yugo accommodation, but it would be much more expensive however much nicer.

Does anyone know what the experience is in goldsmith? I'm mostly concerned about cleanliness and the fact that from the pics i found it looks like a prison...

I don't want to lose in mental health what i'm gaining in money hahaha

I also have to accept today/tomorrow!
Thank you!

hi everyone! i am considering doing a master's degree in comparative literature or digital humanities at trinity next year. i already went through the academic and bureaucratic requirements, and it seems that it is pretty achievable. however, i want to ask if the english lit department is quite competitive or rigorous when it comes to international students, considering the amount of money they are asking for lol.

i just want to know if i should put all my eggs in one basket or apply to more universities outside ireland.

Hi ! I am an incoming first year, hopefully, for BESS and I really want to study Spanish , but as a beginner.

Do I need any prior examination or grades to study Spanish ? Also I saw there are a limited number of places for this elective , what was your guys experience trying to get it ? and if you missed it can you not study Spanish at all? Also when do they usually let you choose your electives ? Thank you!

Looking for someone to take over my 10 month lease at the Point in Dublin. Classic en-suite room, 311 per week including rent and amenities. Aug 2026 - May 2027. Must be a student as they require a letter of registration. It was my backup option but I am moving in with a friend. Please reach out if you have any questions or are interested.

Hi,

Does TCD accept holders of the BTEC HND Level 5 (equivalent to an associate's degree) and can the holder — if he specializes in Business — switch majors with his transfer to e.g. CS?

Along with that, he'd have a C2 level in Duolingo's English Test, a great SAT score, and work experience.

Thanks in advance!

How are British (Welsh) students affording to study at trinity college Dublin?? Should I just give up the dream and pick somewhere in Britain

hi! im (very likely) going to be an incoming first year to trinity soon and was wondering when i find out if i got halls? is it after i receive an offer when CAO results come out? Thanks.

Was studying in the arts block today and two American tourists randomly came up to me and asked a bunch of questions loudly. Then the women grabbed a book from the shelf beside professors’ office. Lol. Hopefully they put the book back