TR025 · Level 8 · 4 years · Interview

Drama and Theatre Studies

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

496

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About this course

A degree that mixes the history and theory of theatre with practical work. Teaching includes lectures, seminars and workshops.

How long
4 years
What you study
In the first two years you study theatre history and learn how to analyse and make performance. Later you choose options such as acting, directing, playwriting, design, devising and theatre management. A capstone project is required on most pathways.
Placement and abroad
You can apply to spend third year abroad on Erasmus or a non-EU exchange.
Where it can lead
Many graduates work in theatre, film and television as directors, actors, designers, writers or managers, or go on to further training.
Who it suits
Suits students who like working in a team on creative projects and enjoy both the thinking and doing sides of theatre.

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About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

2023500202447720255062026496

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026496Published after the final round
2025 506496530
2024 477423507
2023 500500530

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H4
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • A language except English: Higher H4 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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