CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies)

University of Galway - UG
University of Galway - UG
Course Code
GY118
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendance
Full Time
CAO Points 2025 Round 1
360  
Points Change

Course Summary

The programme provides a unique opportunity to study drama, theatre and performance from a practical, theoretical and historical perspective. You will explore all aspects of performance from theatre to film, story telling and new media.

College Link

College Link > GY118 - Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies)

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Study Level
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
German
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
Irish
Major
Students may spend an academic year studying Irish in the Gaeltacht and on work placement in an Irish medium setting.
Italian
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
Spanish
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)

PLC Codes Award Title
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M3114 General Studies
5M5151 Performing Arts
5M5163 Theatre Performance
6M3566 Drama
This Information is Correct for 2025 Entry

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

Graduates of this degree will have the ability to pursue careers in the performing arts, information technology, education, the public service, film and television media, heritage, tourism and business.

Graduates may also pursue further academic study in the area of drama, theatre and performance.

Further Research

College Link > GY118 - Arts (Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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