Theatre Directing (M.F.A.)
Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland
About this programme
The Master of Fine Art in Theatre Directing programme is the first entirely practice-based masters programme of its kind in Ireland. It was introduced following extensive consultation with the Irish theatre community and is a direct response to the stated needs of the industry and of talented emerging artists. This innovative course is taught in The Lir, National Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College Dublin, which is the professional training institution of the School of Creative Arts.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- €12,540 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student Visa (Stamp 2)
- Application fee
- EUR 60
- Processing time
- 8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Government of Ireland International Education ScholarshipsFully funded · Deadline March each year
- Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship ProgrammeFully funded · Annual: October
- Trinity College Dublin ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by programme and faculty
- Trinity Global Excellence Postgraduate ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline 2026-06-15