Theatre & Performative Practices (MA) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University College Cork |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,700 EURTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MA in Theatre & Performative Practices at University College Cork is designed to produce flexible, empowered theatre artists who want to rock the boat with innovative, cutting-edge work. It provides a challenging and supported space for recent graduates and professional practitioners who know performance can be world-changing as it can be entertaining. If you choose this MA programme you will learn to follow your instincts and explore your unique creativity, within a rigorous critical context and research environment. 

With a focus on experimentation, collaboration, and composition, we offer you a unique opportunity to develop your own voice in a dynamic, practice and research-based, interdisciplinary learning environment. We exist at a crucial juncture in the history of theatre and performance practice in Ireland and worldwide, with the #BlackLivesMatter / #MeToo movements, the Climate Emergency, Cost of Living Crisis and War in Ukraine all contributing to ongoing discussion and controversy regarding the culture and nature of performance, film, and theatre.

This MA makes space for performance as an essential tool for social and political change and our graduates emerge ready to invigorate the cultural life of Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Performing Arts

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MA in Theatre & Performative Practices at University College Cork is designed to produce flexible, empowered theatre artists who want to rock the boat with innovative, cutting-edge work. It provides a challenging and supported space for recent graduates and professional practitioners who know performance can be world-changing as it can be entertaining. If you choose this MA programme you will learn to follow your instincts and explore your unique creativity, within a rigorous critical context and research environment. 

With a focus on experimentation, collaboration, and composition, we offer you a unique opportunity to develop your own voice in a dynamic, practice and research-based, interdisciplinary learning environment. We exist at a crucial juncture in the history of theatre and performance practice in Ireland and worldwide, with the #BlackLivesMatter / #MeToo movements, the Climate Emergency, Cost of Living Crisis and War in Ukraine all contributing to ongoing discussion and controversy regarding the culture and nature of performance, film, and theatre.

This MA makes space for performance as an essential tool for social and political change and our graduates emerge ready to invigorate the cultural life of Ireland, Europe, and beyond.

Admission Requirements

176+
90+
63+
6.5+
2.7+

Applications will be considered from graduates of Theatre, Drama and/or theatre-related disciplines. Applicants will normally have a Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) or above, and should be able to demonstrate an established commitment to theatre and/or performative practices. Applicants with significant professional-level drama and theatre experience will also be considered.

Completion of the Higher Diploma in Theatre & Performative Practices (Second Class Honours Grade II or above), also qualifies students to apply.  Applicants will be asked to attend a workshop and/or interview with staff from the Department of Theatre. Screen arrangements may be made in the case of applications from international students.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
6,630 EUR
International
16,700 EUR

Scholarships

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Master Open

Value

100% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

20 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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