Program Overview
The Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin is a MPhil programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Theatre and Performance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,825 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Theatre and Performance programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Strategies of Performance Analysis
- Contemporary Irish Theatre in Context
- Movement Practices and Applied Performance Project
- Staff/Postgraduate Research Seminar
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Candidates should have a good honors B.A. degree of upper second or above (a "B", average 3.0 or above, for North American students), or equivalent qualification. The application process includes an interview, which for overseas students may be conducted by telephone or video link.
English language requirements:
- IELTS: Grade 6.5
- TOEFL: 88 - iBT, 230 - Computer based, 570 - paper based
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English: Grade C
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade C
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,825 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,825 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,475 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Trinity College Dublin directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, branded by the board as Trinity College, the University of Dublin, and officially incorporated as Trinity College...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
