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Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Galway, Ireland
Language English

Program Overview

The Drama and Theatre Studies (MA) at National University of Ireland Galway is a MA 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 Drama and Theatre Studies (MA) 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Galway, Ireland

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Drama and Theatre Studies (MA) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:

  1. Creative Director
  2. Graphic / UX Designer
  3. Art Director
  4. Curator
  5. Visual Artist
  6. Media Producer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Critical Approaches to Theatre and Performance\', \'Theatre and Thought\', \'Fieldwork and Theatre Business (including internship with Irish theatre company)\', \'Ensemble and Devising\', \'Performance Lab\', \'Directing for Stage\', \'Applied Theatre\', \'Exploring the Michael Chekhov Technique\', "Irish Drama and Theatre from Wilde to O\'Casey", \'Irish Drama and Theatre from Beckett to the Present\', \'Discovering the Archives\', \'Applied Dramaturgy\']

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Primary degree with second class honours (GPA 3.0) or equivalent. Applicants with a proven track record in theatre may also apply for admission.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About National University of Ireland, Galway

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National University of Ireland, Galway

Galway, Ireland

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months