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
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
