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M.A (Drama and Theatre Studies) Course Overview
The MA in Drama and Theatre Studies, housed at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance, is a world-leading course that combines critical perspectives on the practice of theatre history/theory with theatre-making. A diverse range of modules allows students to build a programme that suits their chosen career trajectory– whether in theatre practice, Irish drama, playwriting, theatre criticism, applied theatre or a blend.
As a student at the O’Donoghue Centre, you will benefit from being immersed in a supportive, invigorating community of world-class practitioners and scholars, whilst also being based in Galway, home to a vibrant arts and theatre scene.
This MA programme blends theoretical and practical approaches to the study of drama, and is particularly suited to applicants who wish to produce theatre publicly, write or review plays, teach drama, or carry out further academic research. Applicants with a general interest in theatre are also very welcome. As a student on the course, you can benefit from NUI Galway’s unique partnership with Druid Theatre, recently described by The New York Times as “one of the world’s great theatre companies.” Led by Garry Hynes, participation in the Druid Academy involves masterclasses, and workshops as part of your degree.
Students can opt to take the course on a full-time (one year) basis or a part-time (two year) basis.
Course Code : NA
Course Type : Full Time
Course Level : Graduate
Duration : 01 Year
Total Tuition Fee :15550 EUR
Annual Cost of Living :35 EUR
Application Fee :35 EUR
Established in 1845, the National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) has 170 years’ experience of teaching and research across a wide range of academic disciplines.
The research environment at NUI Galway is strongly interdisciplinary, built on the University’s particular areas of expertise. In recent years, the University has been extremely successful in developing a number of internationally renowned centers of excellence, in areas including Irish Studies, Child and Family Research, Film and Digital Media, Human Rights, Biomedical Engineering, Semantic Web Technology, Environmental and Marine Science.
As a result, today NUI Galway attracts leading academics from around the world, whose expertise helps ensure that our teaching and research programs continue to respond to the ever-changing needs of students, employers and the wider society. In fact 35% of our
staff are from overseas, coming from 45 countries worldwide.