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    M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance

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    Dublin, IEMPhilIn-person1 year
    €21,550.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    12
    Cohort
    students
    90
    Credits
    €55.00
    App fee

    M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MPhil program based in Dublin, IE. Tuition is €21,550.

    About the program

    Taught program combining theory and practice in theatre and performance, covering areas such as early modern theatre, Shakespeare, interculturalism, Irish theatre, gender and performance, Samuel Beckett, practice-as-research, and dramaturgy. Culminates in independent research project as dissertation or practice-as-research submission.

    Focus: both
    QS: 81 | QS: 1
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 30, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jun 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 overall, 21 in each section
    IELTS
    required
    Min Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements (IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall; 6.0 in each band)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Third Level Graduate Scheme (Ireland)

    €27,050.00
    Annual living cost

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin is €21,550 across 90 required credits.
    Is M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin online or in-person?
    M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin is offered in-person.
    How long does M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin take to complete?
    M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin?
    Per the program's published guidance: 1st class or 2.1 honours degree
    How large is the M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin cohort?
    M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance at Trinity College Dublin typically enrolls around 12 students per cohort.