Theatre Practice

The MA in Theatre Practice is offered by UCD in partnership with the Gaiety School of Acting and aims to create future leaders in the theatre industry who have an all-round skills base in theatre practice. The programme brings together UCD’s rigorous academic scholarship and the Gaiety School of Acting’s expertise in theatre practice and production to provide an inspiring and challenging environment. On graduation students will have learned skills to create and produce original works of theatre; to think conceptually about theatre practices and research in drama and performance; and be equipped to work knowledgeably in multidisciplinary contexts in practice-based creative processes.



- Hybrid approach to teaching and learning through academic modules at UCD and practice-based modules in the Gaiety School of Acting.

- Equips students to develop original conceptual ideas in theatre practice.

- Clear career pathways through access to national and international theatre networks, and theatre producers and presenters.



Our graduates develop broad skill-sets and progress to a wide range of interesting careers.

Many of our alumni work in senior positions across a diverse range of industries including education, the media, NGOs and the Arts whilst some continue on to PhD research.

Stage 1 Core Modules

DRAM40010 About Performance: Thinking, Speaking, Writing Autumn 10

DRAM40430 Theatre Practice 1 (GSA) Autumn 10

DRAM40560 Artistic Research Autumn 10

DRAM40030 Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance Spring 10

DRAM40450 Theatre Practice 2 (GSA) Spring 10

DRAM40500 Scripting Performance (GSA) Spring 10

DRAM40470 Thesis Research Project Summer 30

1. Academic/Professional Entry requirements: GPA 3.08, or Recognition of Prior Learning* as approved by the Graduate School Board of the UCD College of Arts and Humanities equivalent to final GPA 3.08 (as per UCD Academic Secretariat 6.3 (p.29) re. UCD M.A. Taught Awards: Honours Classification Table. *In exceptional circumstances applications may be considered in lieu of academic qualification as appropriate, where evidence of training, knowledge and substantial experience of the professional theatre industry is demonstrated. An offer will normally only be made after interview.



2. IELS, or equivalent, with an average score of 7:00 over all components and with a minimum of 6.5 in each band of the Academic Version.



3. Interview; Audition; CV/Portfolio; Writing sample (essay/critical review); Two References (one of which to be academic); Personal Statement



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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(Z243)1 year full-time

(Z244) 2 years part-time

Delivery: On Campus

MA Theatre Practice (Z243) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 7315

nonEU fee per year - € 19900


MA Theatre Practice (Z244) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 4390

nonEU fee per year - € 9950


***Fees are subject to change


Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website.

Z243 Theatre Practice Master of Arts Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught



Z244 Theatre Practice Master of Arts Part-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught