About Computer Science, Linguistics and a Language, BA (Hons) - at Trinity College Dublin
This course is an interdisciplinary degree combining computers, linguistics and a language. It allows students to explore in-depth the relationship between spoken and written natural language and the languages used in computer science.
In computer science students learn the underlying fundamentals of computer software and computer-related mathematics; linguistics is the scientific study of a language: its grammar, syntax, semantics and phonology (sounds). The chosen language (either French, German or Irish) is studied to degree level.
Course overviewIn the first two years, half your time will be devoted to computer science and half to the study of linguistics and your chosen language.
A year abroad is an integral aspect of the programme, further developing your language skills and giving you first-hand experience of university life in a European country.
The final year offers students the opportunity of exploring in greater depth areas where computers and language meet.
Is this the right course for me?This course offers a unique combination of skills - a computer science degree with a language. In doing so, it gives you two of the most sought after skills today - fluency in a second language and a degree in computers, opening up a host of possibilities for your future career. If you are interested in combining interesting topics or enjoy both mathematics and languages then this is the right course for you.
