Drama & Theatre Studies

The MA in Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Galway is a dynamic and practice-rich programme based at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. It blends critical study with hands-on theatre-making, allowing students to shape their learning across areas such as Irish drama, playwriting, directing, applied theatre, and performance theory. With strong industry links, including the Druid Academy and access to world-class archives and performance spaces, this course is ideal for those pursuing careers in theatre, education, criticism, or research. Full-time and part-time options are available.