Overview
The Playwriting M.F.A. at Trinity College Dublin offers students a dedicated environment to refine their creative craft and develop original works for the stage. This intensive programme is designed for writers who wish to explore the complexities of dramatic composition while working alongside other theatre practitioners. By engaging with professional mentors, students transform their initial concepts into production-ready scripts.
Why Playwriting at Trinity College Dublin?
Studying at The Lir Academy provides an unparalleled opportunity to train within Ireland’s National Academy of Dramatic Art. The programme is uniquely integrated with other fine arts disciplines, including directing, stage design, and producing. This collaborative atmosphere allows playwrights to see their work through the lens of contemporary theatre practice, benefiting from the expertise of professional directors and dramaturgs. The university’s strong links to the theatrical industry ensure that students are well-positioned to showcase their talents to influential professionals during public staged readings.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: EUR 23480 per year
- European fee: EUR 12900 per year
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Syllabus
The curriculum is structured to balance theoretical understanding with practical creative output. Modules may include:
- Contemporary Theatre Practice
- Dramaturgy
- Writing Workshop
- Play
- Theatre in Context
Careers with Playwriting
Graduates are equipped with the professional practices and creative approaches necessary to pursue successful careers in theatre and related creative industries. The programme focuses on developing the skills required for roles as professional playwrights, dramaturgs, and script consultants. By fostering industry connections and providing a platform for public work sharing, the university helps students transition into the professional arts sector, where they can contribute original scripts and adaptations to the global theatrical landscape.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Contemporary Theatre Practice: enables students to become conversant in the styles, forms, theories and practices that constitute contemporary theatre making in Ireland.
- Dramaturgy: introduces students to a range of dramatic texts for the theatre or related media with an emphasis on the dramaturgical composition of those texts.
- Writing Workshop: students share their creative writing in a workshop format, and receive both group feedback and individual tuition in the development of their craft.
- Play: individual supervision and showcase staged reading of a student’s full-length play.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dublin, Ireland
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
In addition to the information required on the online form, you are also required to upload a copy of each of the following:
- letter that outlines the applicant’s theatre education and highlights the applicant’s writing experience to date.
- a ‘statement of purpose’ that refers to the applicants ambitions in terms of writing style, form and medium.
- a résumé (CV)
- a sample of writing in the form of a play (minimum 45 minutes reading time)
- two references/testimonials from those familiar with your writing and/or third level
- personal statement with a financial plan which indicates clearly how you intend to finance yourself if successful in gaining a place on the course.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents23480 EUR / year≈ 23480 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals12900 EUR / year≈ 12900 EUR / year
Living costs
Dublin
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