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  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

This graduate program focuses on developing projects in theatre, film, and television, guided by faculty. It includes a creative project, an analytic thesis, and a reflective log or portfolio. Students enhance both critical and practical skills through integrated coursework.

Application Timeline

  1. January 1, 2026
    Start date
  2. March 19, 2026
    Today
  3. April 1, 2026
    Start date

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£4,806£2,403
EU£22,200£11,100
England£4,806£2,403
Northern Ireland£4,806£2,403
Scotland£4,806£2,403
Wales£4,806£2,403
Channel Islands£4,806£2,403
International£22,200£11,100

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
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About

This programme enables students to create and develop projects in theatre, film, and television with guidance from faculty members.

Key Components

  • Creative Project: Students will devise and develop a creative project.
  • Analytic Thesis: An analytic thesis addressing the intellectual issues related to the project.
  • Reflective Log/Portfolio: A reflective log or portfolio documenting the creative process.

Programme Structure

The programme is built on three main components:

  • Academic Dissertation
  • Professional Portfolio or Reflective Journal
  • Portfolio of Creative Work

Skills Development

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Subject Area Information

Theatre production is a multifaceted discipline that encompasses the various elements involved in bringing a theatrical performance to life, combining artistic creativity with technical expertise.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Theatre Production

  • 2. Stage Management

  • 3. Set Design and Construction

  • 4. Lighting Design

  • 5. Sound Design

  • 6. Costume Design

  • 7. Technical Direction

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Creative Skills
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Project Management
  • Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving

Career

Theatre production is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of career opportunities, providing a deep understanding of both the artistic and technical components of theatre.

Potential Professions
  • Stage Manager

    Overseeing the logistical aspects of a production.

  • Set Designer

    Creating the physical environment of the play.

  • Lighting Designer

    Crafting the lighting scheme to enhance the performance.

  • Sound Designer

    Developing the auditory elements of the production.

  • Costume Designer

    Designing and creating costumes for the cast.

  • Technical Director

    Managing the technical crew and ensuring all technical elements are in place.

  • Production Manager

    Coordinating all aspects of the production process.

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