Drama and Performance Studies

About the course

This Masters course will allow students to gain a sophisticated understanding of music including composition, musicology and industry studies; theatre arts including dance choreography, teaching and others in order to contribute to research in your field or develop your career prospects.

What you might learn

Students can choose units of study such as film production and applied instrumental & vocal teaching through a written dissertation or a practical production. Training throughout the degree will help you to develop key skills to specialise in that subject area.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as educator, production director, arts curator, music producer, advertising manager, events manager, and etc. in companies including Sony Music, Universal Music, Warner Music Group, 21st Century Fox, Netflix, and etc.

Living Costs in Dublin**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) € 13 - 17	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) € 1,493 - 1,974	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) € 1,232 - 1,629
Transportation (Daily) € 6 - 6	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) € 190 - 251

Average Salary***

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*Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2022)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: payscale.com