Theatre and Drama Studies is a practice-based course for those intending to pursue a career in theatre or dramatic arts. Individual acting skills, voice production, ensemble performance and related theatre design and technical audio visual studies equip the student to work in live theatre, broadcast media or community-based arts facilitation.

This honours degree course centres on theatre performance training, with supporting modules to facilitate wider career options. The course aims to produce artists that are physically and vocally flexible and intellectually alive and curious. 

Our BA (Hons) Theatre & Performative Practices degree at University College Cork (UCC) is a window to the exciting world of theatre and performance. Our programme explores the world of theatre and the wide spectrum of performance: such as dance, outdoor performance, and music theatre. Our teaching focuses on three key themes; Making theatre, Theatre for change, The business of theatre and performance production.

The Performing Arts program provides a high-energy, creative environment where students can refine their craft in acting, auditioning, and technical stage production. The curriculum is built on the principle of creative collaboration, challenging students to work alongside peers to produce professional-grade performances while discovering their individual artistic strengths. A significant portion of the training takes place outside the traditional classroom, as students utilize various professional theaters and performance venues to gain practical experience. 

The course offers an academic and practical immersion in performance arts, with a heavy emphasis on exploring the student’s own creative expression and artistic experimentation. This exciting course will offer students unique training in theatre and event management and is the only course of its kind in the Southeast. Students will be involved in all aspects of theatre, from acting, to performance, to make- up, to planning and staging an event.

Students will deep- dive into the history of theatrical tradition and use this learning to create productions of their own. They will also learn about the main acting schools and disciplines and explore their own unique performance ‘voice’. The course is designed to explore and experiment with performance art genres, so that participants can progress confidently towards their goals and gain immense knowledge about their own creative identity, skills, and talents.

The BTh is an immersion into the Christian intellectual tradition. Academically rigorous and intellectually engaging, this three-year full time degree provides students with a holistic formation in theology, especially within the Catholic theological tradition.

Learners delve into all major theological subdisciplines, including but not limited to the study of Scripture, moral theology or ethics, and systematic theology. Students receive a grounding in philosophy, languages, and the history of Christian thought and culture.

This course provides a solid intellectual foundation in Theology in conjunction with one or two other Arts subjects. A scholarly discipline in the liberal arts, Theology offers the space and skills necessary for asking about, exploring and reflecting on the ultimate questions of existence and life.

Theoretical Physics explores the natural world at its most fundamental level, using mathematical theories guided by experimental investigation. For some it is the foundation for an academic career in mathematics or physics.

For others it provides the basis for many career options in industry, medicine, law, finance and computing. Trinity provides a course which ranges widely across physics and mathematics. Its graduates are in demand for their technical skills and versatility. 

Theoretical Physics is aimed at students interested in the more mathematical and theoretical aspect of physics. The course provides a solid grounding in all aspects of physics, both theoretical and experimental, although a significant amount of practical work is replaced by lecture courses and project work in theoretical physics.

Study the entire physical world from the microscopic to the cosmic - topics such as black holes, the Big Bang, quantum computing, elementary particles and the fundamental forces of nature, superconductivity, neural networks, matter in extreme conditions, and simulation of physical and biological systems.

In this degree you will develop a deeper understanding of the various areas of modern mathematics, including analysis, algebra, geometry, and topology.

Discover how therapeutic play can support children’s emotional wellbeing, self-expression and development, particularly when they are navigating challenging experiences.

This 3-month QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Therapeutic Play Skills provides a strong foundation in the theory, reflective practice and creative techniques needed to use play-based approaches effectively in early years, special needs and wider child-focused settings.

This Level 9 micro-credential is designed to provide educators and allied professionals with practical, evidence-informed approaches to supporting children and adolescents through play, creativity and expressive arts within educational settings.

Delivered fully online in a flexible, part-time format, the programme combines contemporary theory, reflective practice and practical application to help learners build confidence in using creative approaches to enhance communication, engagement and emotional wellbeing.

This special purpose award is the new professional qualification for tour guides. The course is delivered through an integrated mix of on campus lectures, off site visits to key tourist attractions and self-directed learning.

Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries worldwide and is forecasted to be one of the fastest-growing global sectors, with exciting career opportunities.

This course focuses broadly on business and management subjects and more specifically on digital tourism marketing, to reflect the changing needs of the industry in light of technological advances.

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform effectively at the supervisory level within the tourism and hospitality services sector. The programme aims to provide students with strong operational, business, management and marketing skills to enhance their supervisory expertise.

Travel and Tourism is an exciting, dynamic industry that offers a broad range of job opportunities in airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, hotels and the hospitality sector, visitor attractions, venues and tourist boards.

This course, which has been running for 20 years, offers internationally- recognised industry relevant qualifications taught by an academic staff with relevant and diverse industry experience.

Many employers in the travel industry contact the college directly when recruiting staff. Work experience is an integral component of this course. Previous students have obtained work placements across the Travel and Tourism sector.

This one year course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of the growing tourism sector in Ireland. This course provides students with the necessary skills to take up employment in the Tourism industry or in the travel area as members of Airline Cabin Crew and Travel Consultancy. The course also includes a unique Cabin Crew Course, accredited by International Academy of Travel (IAOT). This course also gives students the possibility to be selected for an Erasmus exchange.

This course will enable learners to gain the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to deepen their understanding of the dynamic tourism industry.

Learners will explore key topics such as sustainable tourism, digital marketing, and entrepreneurship in this exciting pathway to becoming a leader in tourism and business

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to independently and effectively carry out a range of information, administrative and service functions in tourism-related enterprises or to progress to further or higher education and training.

Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important and growing economic sectors, supporting jobs on both national and international level. Festivals and events are critical for tourism growth as they specifically attract both domestic and overseas visitors to Ireland and contribute significantly to the economy every year. Event management has become an integral element of the Irish tourism offering.

Tourism is one of Ireland’s most important and growing economic sectors, supporting jobs on both national and international level. Festivals and events are critical for tourism growth as they specifically attract both domestic and overseas visitors to Ireland and contribute significantly to the economy every year. Event management has become an integral element of the Irish tourism offering. Demand is growing for high-calibre graduates who have the necessary skills to develop their careers in this exciting industry. 

This degree is the only three-year honours degree in this subject available in our region, offering students the most current business degree with a specialism in tourism and events. This provides a broad and exciting platform to build a successful career, alongside opportunities to travel internationally. In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, our tourism graduates are confident, creative, and agile.

This business degree is diverse and offers students a variety of career paths and further study options when they graduate. Guest lecturers, with national and international profiles, regularly visit to share their expertise with students. Students also complete real-life projects in collaboration with industry experts.