Overview

Course Details

Full-time and part-time students in the Stage Design programme of Trinity College Dublin will take three concurrent modules in the first two terms. The final module (Production Design) will be taught in the third term and subsequent summer months (for full-time students) or in the second year of the course (for part-time students) and will culminate with a professional production staged in one of The Lir’s performance studios. Term Three will be supplemented by an ongoing series of master classes from professional directors and theatre makers.

Students on the Master in Fine Art Stage Design will take two compulsory modules and choose two of four elective modules. Compulsory Module: Contemporary Theatre Practice, Production Design. Elective modules: Set Design Workshop, Costume Design Workshop, Lighting Design Workshop or Dramaturgy for Stage Design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Production Design

Contemporary Theatre Practice

Production Design

Set Design Workshop

Costume Design Workshop

Lighting Design Workshop

Dramaturgy for Stage Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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120

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90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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69

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates should have a good honours degree of upper second class or above, or equivalent qualification in a cognate area.

A portfolio of recent work is also an essential part of the application process.

Proven natural ability and prior experience as demonstrated at interview will also be considered.

Please note that all applicants must include a financial plan in their personal statement which indicates clearly how they intend to finance themselves if successful in gaining a place on this course

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23480 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

12900 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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