The MA in Theatre Practice is offered by UCD in partnership with the Gaiety School of Acting and aims to create future leaders in the theatre industry who have an all-round skills base in theatre practice. The programme brings together UCD’s rigorous academic scholarship and the Gaiety School of Acting’s expertise in theatre practice and production to provide an inspiring and challenging environment. On graduation students will have learned skills to create and produce original works of theatre; to think conceptually about theatre practices and research in drama and performance; and be equipped to work knowledgeably in multidisciplinary contexts in practice-based creative processes. 

• Hybrid approach to teaching and learning through academic modules at UCD and practice-based modules in the Gaiety School of Acting.
• Equips students to develop original conceptual ideas in theatre practice.
• Clear career pathways through access to national and international theatre networks, and theatre producers and presenters.