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Drama Studies  (RDJ1)

BA (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2022/2023
School
School of English, Drama and Film
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Arts
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Dr Ashley Taggart
Overall Programme Credits:
180
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 2: 25
Stage 3: 25
Stage 4: 25

Curricular information is subject to change.

Stage 2

Students must register to their Stage 2 core modules and select three of the listed Stage 2 option modules.

Stage 3

Students must register to two cores and then an additional 15 credits of options at Stage 3. You may choose any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules totalling 15 credits to make up this requirement.

Stage 4

Students are required to take two core modules, totalling 10 credits, and an additional 15 credits of option modules. You may choose any combination of 5 or 10 credit modules totalling 15 credits to make up this requirement.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 2 Core Modules
 DRAM20180 20thCentury AvantGarde Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules
 DRAM20110 Contemporary Ireland On Stage Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option List A:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20220 Documentary Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option List A:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 ENG20250 Modern Drama: From Naturalism to Postmodernism Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option List A:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20090 Contemporary British Theatre Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option List A:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20200 Contemporary American Drama Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option List A:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20210 Theatre, Speech and Politics Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20030 Staging Performance: A Practical Approach Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20190 Playwriting Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select THREE Drama Studies options in addition to their core modules. Students select at least one and a maximum of three modules from option list A, and a maximum of two modules from option list B.
NB: ENG20250 is listed on both English and Drama. Joint Major students may count these credits towards either subject at degree level. If you are taking English and Drama as joint-major subjects, please ensure that you have a total of 15 credits of option modules from each of the English and Drama option lists.
 DRAM20170 Introduction to Acting Spring  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 DRAM30220 Performance in Everyday Life Autumn  5
Stage 3 Core Modules
 DRAM30100 Contemporary Theatre & Performance Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option List A:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30290 Directing Site-Responsive Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option List A:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30280 Solo Performance Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option List A:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30300 Directing for the Stage Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30140 Performance Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30200 Queer Theatre & Performance Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32090 Masculinities and Manhood in Irish Writing and Culture Autumn  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30130 Independent Study Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32300 Making Shakespeare Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32380 Sexuality and the State in Irish Drama and Culture Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - B) Min 0 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32590 Memory and Testimony in Performance Spring  10
Stage 4 Core Modules
 DRAM30220 Performance in Everyday Life Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 DRAM30100 Contemporary Theatre & Performance Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option List A:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30290 Directing Site-Responsive Theatre Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option List A:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30280 Solo Performance Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of:
Option List A:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30300 Directing for the Stage Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30140 Performance Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30200 Queer Theatre & Performance Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32090 Masculinities and Manhood in Irish Writing and Culture Autumn  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 DRAM30130 Independent Study Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32300 Making Shakespeare Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32380 Sexuality and the State in Irish Drama and Culture Spring  10
Stage 4 Options - B) Min 1 of:
Option List B:
Students must select 15 credits of option modules. This should mean taking a maximum of 5 credits from option list A and 10 credits from option list B, or 15 credits from option list B. If you have any queries about this, please contact the School Office.
Students may take up to 10 additional credits of option modules in place of electives if they wish.
 ENG32590 Memory and Testimony in Performance Spring  10

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHACS001 Stage 3 - 50.00%
Stage 2 - 50.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS023 Stage 3 - 70.00%
Stage 2 - 30.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
BHACS027 Stage 4 - 50.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
Stage 2 - 20.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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