Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Theatre and Performative Practices in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,746.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA in Theatre & Performative Practices at University College Cork cultivates adaptable, confident theatre artists who view performance as embodied knowledge and a means to interact with our complex world. This program offers a rigorous yet supportive environment for graduates and professionals passionate about creating and analyzing groundbreaking work. We approach theatre and performance as dynamic methods for shaping society and driving transformation through both practical and theoretical engagement. By joining this MA, you'll hone your artistic intuition and distinctive creativity within a structured academic framework.
Emphasizing innovation, teamwork, and artistic creation, we provide an exceptional platform to refine your personal style in an interdisciplinary setting that blends practice with research. We operate at a pivotal moment for global theatre and performance, where issues like economic instability, the Ukraine conflict, migration challenges, climate change, and social justice movements spark vital discussions about performance culture.
Our MA program champions performance as a powerful catalyst for societal transformation, equipping graduates to energize cultural landscapes across Ireland, Europe, and worldwide.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000