Bachelor of Arts with Theatre and Performance

College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies

Key facts

Entry requirements

Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Additional requirements

None.

Duration: 4 years

Next start date: September 2012

Entry points(2011): 465

A Level Grades (2011): A*AA (A-Level) & c (AS)

Average intake: 15

Course overview

This programme introduces students to dramatic literature, theatre history, and practical theatre. The course is hands on, with much of the teaching done through workshops. Students will benefit from strong links already forged with the theatre community. NUI Galway has a rich tradition in the arts – several of our former students have founded their own theatre companies in the city.

 

 

Dynamic partnerships

NUI Galway has formed a number of very exciting partnerships with prominent creative arts organisations. Theatre and performance students enjoy a unique opportunity to interact with professional actors, directors and theatre practitioners. Partner organisations include the renowned Druid Theatre Company, the international Galway Arts Festival, where students have the opportunity to be selected for a two-week Festival Academy and to work as festival volunteers, and An Taibhdhearc, the National Irish Language theatre.

 

 

What subject choices will I have?

This specialism is delivered in the timetable of Arts subject group 5 and therefore may not be studied with Sociological and Political Studies, Information Technology, Welsh, or Léann an Aistriúcháin. Students should contact the Course Director for further advice on timetabling and subject choice restrictions and should be aware that classes may also be delivered in the evenings. Please refer to the subject groupings page.

Course outline

Students in their first year take modules in Theatre and Performance and in three other subjects from the twenty on offer. In second year students select two of their three other subjects and continue with modules in performance. Third year is spent studying Theatre and Performance on and off campus working with professional practitioners or (in the case of language students) abroad. In the fourth year students complete their studies in their two degree subjects.

 

Year One

• Theatre Workshop I

• Theatre Workshop II

• Theatre History

 

Year Two

• Acting Techniques and Performance History

• Styles of Performance

 

Year Three

• Performing Arts

• The Theory and Practice of Acting and Directing

• Practical Theatre Experience

• Theatre Experience (Abroad): Language students only

 

Year Four

• Supervised Independent Writing Project

 

Further education

The course serves as a foundation for those wishing to pursue their study of practical theatre and/or theatre history. The course also develops students’ abilities in analysis and communication; it builds confidence in public speaking, leadership, and teamwork. Such skills are vital to the creative industries but are transferable to many spheres of life and business. An MA in Drama and Theatre is on offer at NUI Galway.

Find out more

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies
T +353 91 493 958
F +353 91 495 508
E collegearts@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/arts

CAO code

GY115

Fees for this course

EU (Total): €5,822
 - Tuition: €3,598
 - Student contribution: €2,000
 - Student levy: €224
Non-EU (Total): €12,750

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Current Students

Roisin Dolan

BA Connect (Theatre and Performance)

"One of my favourite things about my first year of this course was that through studying theatre and performance, I got the chance to meet a really great group of people and at the beginning of the year found myself immediately surrounded by fifteen new friends who share the same love for theatre as I do. With this course I am given the chance to work with theatre professionals and explore all aspects of theatre both in practice and theory. Classes involve a large amount of practical work, meaning that each classmate is very active within the class which makes a great difference from sitting in lecture halls all day. I think I speak on behalf of myself and my classmates when I say that I really cannot wait to see what the next three years of the course are going to bring."

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