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This course is available through the following application route(s)
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.
About This Course
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
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Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40010 | About Performance: Thinking, Speaking, Writing | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40430 | Theatre Practice 1 (GSA) | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40560 | Artistic Research | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40030 | Issues and Perspectives in Drama and Performance | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40450 | Theatre Practice 2 (GSA) | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40500 | Scripting Performance (GSA) | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
DRAM40470 | Thesis Research Project | Summer | 30 |
Adele Crilly
MA 2018
Following my BA in English with Drama in UCD, I was looking for an MA programme that combined intensive practical learning with focused academic study of practitioners and their work. The MA in Theatre Practice was the perfect solution. Combining GSA and UCD’s expertise has led to a fully rounded and unique programme, which gave me a practical and academic base from which to continue my career into the future.
MA Theatre Practice (Z243) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
MA Theatre Practice (Z244) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4550
nonEU fee per year - € 11300
***Fees are subject to change
EU fee per year - € 9100
nonEU fee per year - € 22600
MA Theatre Practice (Z244) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4550
nonEU fee per year - € 11300
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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
This course is open to students who have an undergraduate degree in Drama or Theatre Studies or in a cognate subject area, and/or, to students who have demonstrable evidence of substantial experience and/or practice and/or training in theatre.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Theatre Practice:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
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| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z243 Theatre Practice Master of Arts |
Full-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z244 Theatre Practice Master of Arts |
Part-Time Commencing September 2024 |
Graduate Taught | Not available to International applicantsApply |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z243 Theatre Practice Master of Arts |
Full-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Graduate Taught | Opens 01 Oct 2024 |
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z244 Theatre Practice Master of Arts |
Part-Time Commencing September 2025 |
Graduate Taught | Not available to International applicantsOpens 01 Oct 2024 |
* you can change options at the top of the page