The MA in Drama and Performance gives you the opportunity to analyse, explore, and reflect on modern and contemporary theatre and perforamance in theory and practice. It invites you to engage with current theoretical and practical philosophies of performance. There is also a specific playwriting pathway that requires you to take wriring for Theatre module and to pursue a creative playwriting project in lieu of a thesis.
Reflects on theatre writing and performance
Engages with current theoretical and practical philosophies of performance
Academic and Professional Theatre staff of international standing.
Drama & Performance Studies
Entry 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 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Duration
MA Drama & Performance Studies FT (Z014)
Duration: 1 Years
Attendance: Full Time
MA Drama & Performance Studies PT (Z106)
Duration: 2 Years
Attendance: Part Time
Number of credits
90
Careers or further progression
Careers
Many of our graduates have pursued careers in second and thrid level education. Some have established professional theatre companies. Others have pursued careers in a varitey of different sectors, including the theatre and associated media and cultural sectors.
Further enquiries
Contact Name: Stacy Grouden
Contact Number: +353 (0)1 716 8604
Subjects taught
Stage 1- Core
DRAM40010: Research and Analysis in Drama and Performance
DRAM40020: The Body in Performance
DRAM40030: Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance
DRAM40100: Dissertation
Stage 1 - Option
DRAM40060: Contemporary Irish Theatre and Performance
DRAM40370: Writing for the Theatre
DRAM40410: Performance Research
Application date
Deadline: Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised.
Enrolment and start dates
Next Intake: 2017/2018 September
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Comment
MA Drama & Performance Studies
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)
Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
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