Program Overview
The Drama and Performance Studies at University College Dublin is a MA programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Drama and Performance Studies 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 7
- Tuition: EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Drama and Performance Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research and Analysis in Drama and Performance
- The Body in Performance
- Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance
- Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance
- Writing for the Theatre
- Performance Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelors in a cognate area with a minimum 2.1 or equivalent of a UCD GPA of 3.2 (NFQ Level 8 ) or equivalent, or equivalent in professional theatre practice. Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University 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 University College Dublin
University College Dublin
Dundrum, Ireland
University College Dublin is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months