M.Phil. Theatre and Performance

Course Overview This M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance provides an advanced, practice-integrated study of theatre within Irish, European, and global contexts. The course is designed to deepen students' analytical, critical, and practical skills through a blend of seminars, lectures, and studio work, culminating in a significant independent research dissertation. Students benefit from Dublin's vibrant theatre scene through professional connections, field trips, and access to a wide array of performances. Key Program Highlights Integrated curriculum that unifies critical theory with embodied, practical performance work Direct access to Dublin's professional theatre community through artist interviews, performances, and site visits Specialized core modules in Performance Analysis, Contemporary Irish Theatre, and Embodied Practices An optional field trip to a major European arts festival to experience international performance Supervised independent research leading to a 15,000-word dissertation on a topic of the student's choice