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Bachelor of Arts (Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies)

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies, School of English, Media and Creative Arts
Title of Award
Bachelor of Arts
CAO Code
GY118
CAO Points
360 (2025)
Average Intake
22
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 8
QQI/FET/FETAC Places
2
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2026
Duration
4 years

Why Choose This Course?

Top Ranked

Drama and Theatre Studies at University of Galway is ranked in the Top 100 in the world in Performing Arts (QS 2025).

Study Abroad

Semester abroad, where you can live, study, and immerse yourself in another culture.

Work Placements

Work with leading theatre companies and arts organisations like with our partners Druid theatre and The Galway International Arts Festival.

Employability

Graduates of this degree have careers in acting, directing, lighting, set and costume design, teaching, marketing, broadcasting, academia and much more.

Course Information

Accreditations & Awards

Fiona Buckley

The BA in Drama, Theatre and Performance allowed me to explore all aspects of theatre - broadening my skills, studying practitioners and literature, and developing as a performer. I gained hands-on experience performing across Galway and collaborating with talented theatre makers. A third-year production introduced me to Decadent Theatre Company’s Andrew Flynn, leading to work as a stage manager and costume assistant. After graduating, I toured as a performer with the Active Consent Programme’s The Kinds of Sex You Might Have at College, directed by Dr. Charlotte McIvor.

Fiona Buckley

Student

Patrick Conneely

BA DTP is an ideal environment for creatives of all types. If you have an interest in acting, playwriting, music, stage management or graphic design, you won’t be short of opportunities to explore these roles. During my 4 years, I performed in a Druid production, I composed scores and sound design for multiple productions, and I wrote a short mini-musical in my final year - that’s before taking into account the possibilities provided by the drama and musical societies and extra-curricular activities. You will hone your skills and learn new ones all while learning about and making the theatre.

Patrick Conneely

Graduate

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Why University of Galway?

World renowned research led university nestled in the vibrant heart of Galway city on Ireland's scenic West Coast.

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World University Ranking

Based on the QS World University Rankings

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Ranked first in Ireland for Sustainable Development

THE World Rankings

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5th in the EU for our Commitment to Sustainability

Times Higher Education’s Impact Rankings

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University of Galway is ranked in the Top 2% of Universities Globally

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Undergraduate Prospectus 2026

Undergraduate Prospectus 2026

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Postgraduate Prospectus 2026

Postgraduate Prospectus 2026

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Meet Our Alumni

It’s time to take your place on the world stage 

This world-class BA degree in Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies provides a unique opportunity to study all aspects of performance in theory and practice including acting, directing, playwriting, design and more. You will learn professional practices in our state-of-the-art theatre, go on work placement with leading theatre companies, stage a full production, and discover how to produce, tour and fund your own work. 

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