Program Overview

Overview of the Drama and Theatre Studies Program

The Drama and Theatre Studies program at Trinity College Dublin is a four-year, full-time course that leads to a B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8). The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of drama and theatre, including the skills and vocabularies of the theatre historian, analyst, and practitioner.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Degree: B.A. Honours Bachelor Degree (NFQ Level 8)
• Places: 17
• CAO Points: 423 (2024)
• CAO Code: TR025

Admission Requirements

• This is a restricted entry course, and applications must be submitted to the CAO by 1st February of the proposed year of entry.
• Applicants must complete a questionnaire in March, and final selections will be made based on the questionnaire.
• English Language Requirements: All applicants must provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language, meeting Band B (Standard Entry) requirements.

Course Structure

• First and Second Years: Students will gain a foundation in the skills and vocabularies of the theatre historian, analyst, and practitioner, with teaching by lecture, seminar, and practical workshop.
• Third and Fourth Years: Students will choose from a range of optional modules, striking a balance between the academic and practical nature of the course, based on their chosen exit pathway.

Assessment and Capstone Project

• Assessment is by a combination of essays, reflections, practical assignments, class presentations, and oral examinations.
• Students exiting through Drama via Major, Joint Honours, or Single Honours pathways are required to complete a Capstone project, which allows them to integrate their interests into an individual research-led submission combining practice, presentation, and reflection.

Study Abroad Opportunities

• Students may apply to spend their third year studying abroad at a European university as part of the Erasmus exchange program or outside Europe at one of Trinity's non-EU partner universities.

Career Opportunities

• Many graduates seek employment in theatre or related professions, with a large percentage of today's Irish theatre-makers being alumni.
• Some graduates opt for further training or apprenticeships, while others go straight into working in specialist areas of theatre, film, or television.
• Others have chosen research careers, beginning with further study at the postgraduate level.

Graduate Skills

• The program develops core skills of research, writing, organization, collaboration, and interpersonal communication that last a lifetime.
• Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in theatre, film, television, and related fields, as well as in education, community drama, and other areas where their skills are valued.