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Master of Philosophy - Theatre and Performance

Trinity College Dublin

Dublin campus — Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
EUR 21,550
Application Fee
EUR 55
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-study work: Check current immigration rules
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

This taught Masters offers a dynamic fusion of theory and practice to nurture the development of future practitioners, researchers, innovators, and leaders of theatre and performance. Its rigorous taught program is designed to strengthen students’ analytic, critical, and practical approaches, with teaching occurring across lecture, small-group seminars/tutorials, and studio-based formats, as well as through one-on-one supervision of placements and independent projects. Situated in the heart of Dublin's lively theatre scene (but stretching far beyond it), the course features numerous outbound opportunities to connect with contemporary international theatre practitioners (at the Dublin Theatre Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, and the Brussels Kinston festival deserts), to engage directly with working members of the Irish theatre community (via the Abbey Theatre, numerous alumni-run companies, and the Arts Council), and to develop deeper connections tailored to students' specific interests within the field. Students will be taught by staff with international reputations in scholarship and performance, who have produced ground-breaking books and editions, award-winning productions, and innovations in teaching theatre. Staff specialisms include early modern theatre and Shakespeare, inter culturalism, Irish theatre, gender and performance, Samuel Beckett, practice-as-research, and dramaturgy. The degree program culminates in an independent research project, comprising either a 15,000-word dissertation or a practice-as-research mixed-media submission with academic, reflective, and practical components. The MPhil in Theatre and Performance is perfect for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of drama, equipping its graduates with the tools to enrich, re-imagine, and re-shape the field of Theatre and Performance Studies.
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Credential
Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
EUR 21,550
Application fee
EUR 55
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
30 June 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Dublin campus

Dublin, County of Dublin, Ireland

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Trinity College Dublin offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses across all major disciplines such as arts and humanities, business, law, engineering, science, maths and health sciences. Trinity’s 47-acre campus is in the heart of Dublin, a safe and charming European capital city. The University’s central location allows students partake in a prestigious academic programme coupled with access to a variety of cultural and social experiences. An array of museums, theatres, cafes, restaurants and historic sites are in close proximity to the university. The University has a strong tradition of...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.