Program Overview
The International Theatre Studies at St Patrick's College Drumcondra 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 International Theatre 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
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Theatre Studies 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
- Theatre history (American and European)
- Irish drama (texts, contexts, and practice)
- Performance theory
- Critical analysis
- Theatre workshops
- Staging: set design, lighting, costume
- Research Methodologies
- Directing (we begin from the basics - no previous directing experience needed)
- Practical Theatre experience
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have academic qualifications and/or professional experience and expertise.
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 St Patrick's College Drumcondra
St Patrick's College Drumcondra
Dublin, Ireland
St Patrick's College, often known as St Pat's, was a third level institution in Ireland, the leading function of which was as the country's largest primary teacher training college, which had at...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
