Bachelor of Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies)

Course Overview

The BA degree in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies is an exciting 4 year denominated programme developed for students with a keen interest in all aspects of drama and performance, including all forms of theatre practice. 

This world-class programme provides a unique opportunity to study drama, theatre and performance from a practical, theoretical and historical perspective. You will explore all aspects of theatre, including acting, directing, playwriting, design and more. There are also specialised classes in such areas as Musical Theatre, Theatre for Children and Young Audiences, and Arts Management. Teaching on the programme will take a variety of forms, from lectures and seminars to practical workshops, performances and internships.

One of the most innovative features of the programme is its emphasis on putting learning into practice, through seminars in acting, design and directing, through workshops with professional theatre companies, and through the option of internships with arts organisations and professional placements in Year Three.

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Entry Requirements

Additional Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Course Outline

 The BA degree in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies is an exciting 4 year denominated programme developed for students with a keen interest in all aspects of drama and performance, including all forms of theatre practice. This world-class programme provides a unique opportunity to study drama, theatre and performance from a practical, theoretical and historical perspective. You will explore all aspects of theatre, including acting, directing, playwriting, design and more. There are also specialised classes in such areas as Musical Theatre, Theatre for Children and Young Audiences, and Arts Management. Teaching on the programme will take a variety of forms, from lectures and seminars to practical workshops, performances and internships.

Putting Learning into Practice

One of the most innovative features of the programme is its emphasis on putting learning into practice, through seminars in acting, design and directing, through workshops with professional theatre companies, and through the option of internships with arts organisations and professional placements in Year Three.

 Partnerships and Archives

Our students benefit from our partnerships with Irish theatre companies, including the internationally acclaimed Druid Theatre, which provide workshops as part of the Druid Academy programme. Students also have full access to Abbey Theatre Digital Archive, a unique resource that provides access to thousands of plays and videos. 

Performance Spaces

All classes in Drama and Theatre studies are taught at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, a dedicated performance space which includes 3 studio spaces and a state-of-the-art 120 seat theatre.

Year 1

• Introduction to Acting
• Theatre Histories 1
• Introduction to Stagecrafts
• Theatre Histories 2

Year 2

• Modern Drama
• Irish Theatre
• Stagecrafts 2
• Playwriting
• Contemporary Theatre
• Production Practicum

Year 3

• International Theatre Experience: Study abroad
• Third Year Theatre Production
• Work experience
• Musical Theatre
• Theatre for Children and Young Audiences
• Irish Language Drama and Theatre
• Acting Reconsidered

Year 4

In year FOUR you study Drama and Theatre along with one other Arts subject.

Drama and Theatre Studies modules include:

• Arts Management
• Advanced Performance Studies
• Contemporary Irish Theatre
• Practice Based Research Project

Curriculum Information
Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

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Further Education

Graduates of this degree have engaged in further study in a variety of areas. Many have gone on to engage in further training in acting, design, directing and/or playwriting. Others have specialized in arts management and arts policy. Some have engaged in work in specialized areas such as Musical Theatre, and some have gone on to develop academic careers. 

Because your degree allows you to graduate with a second arts subject, our graduates can also engage in further study in their other area. Students have gone on to take further study in Education (training to be a secondary school teacher), Psychology, Law, languages, and much more. 

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