BA (Hons) in Drama, Theatre and Film
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Course Overview
This course is designed for students who aspire to work in the fields of drama, theatre, and film. It offers comprehensive training in performance, technical theatre, and film, preparing students to enter the industry as versatile and interdisciplinary practitioners. The structure of the course allows students the time and flexibility to explore their interests and develop their individual strengths.
Students will study a broad range of modules, including voice, acting, and movement; technical theatre—including set, sound, and lighting design, as well as stage management; film studies; film production; and post-production—resulting in a well-rounded and versatile skill set.
The course also includes a variety of theory modules, giving students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of theatre and film, and to become informed, reflective, and articulate voices within their practice.
What makes this course different
Meets Teaching Council Requirements
This programme has been designed to fulfil the Teaching Council requirements for the new Leaving Certificate subject in Drama, Film and Theatre Studies. Graduates of this programme will have the opportunity to continue to a postgraduate qualification in education if they are interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.
Specialise Later
This course is ideally suited for students who want to work in areas of Drama, Theatre & Film but have not yet decided on which area to specialise.
Industry-Relevant Experience
This course is led by industry professionals and offers hands-on experience across theatre and film, giving students a realistic insight into multiple career paths they might persue.
Understanding the Industry
The theatre and film industry is a vibrant, fast-evolving field that brings together storytelling, performance, design, and technology. It spans a wide array of creative and technical roles—including actors, directors, writers, cinematographers, producers, and designers—who work collaboratively to create compelling experiences for stage and screen. As audience expectations and platforms continue to shift, this dynamic industry values not only artistic talent but also adaptability, innovation, and an understanding of the broader cultural and production landscape.
Career Opportunities
This course prepares graduates to work as performers, makers, and technicians across the diverse landscape of theatre and film—whether in live, digital or recorded formats. With a strong foundation in both practical and theoretical aspects of production, students graduate with the skills, knowledge, and adaptability needed to thrive in Ireland's vibrant creative industries and beyond.
Graduates are equipped with core competencies that support a wide range of traditional and emerging career paths, including (but not limited to):
- Theatre, Film and Drama teachers
- Theatre and film technicians
- Set and costume and lighting designers
- Performers and creative artists
- Independent actors and devisers
- Scriptwriters and playwrights
- Arts administrators and producers
- Event managers and cultural promoters
- Digital content creators
- Dramaturgs
- Facilitators
Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered primarily through practical classes, complemented by lectures and tutorials in theatre and film theory.
- Musical/Theatre, Stage and Screen Techniques
- Voice
- Movement
- Principles of Devising
- Academic and Research Skills for Theatre
- Technical Theatre
- Acting
- Film Production
- Introduction to Musical and Theatre History
- Acting
- History of Realism in Theatre
- Technical Theatre
- Tech Crew
- Film Production
- History of Avant-Garde Theatre
- Writing for Stage and Screen
- Applied Devising
- Pre Production and Dramaturgy
- Gender, Sexuality and Performance
- Solo Performance for Theatre
- Acting for Camera
- Contemporary Theatre and Practice
- Professional Practice
- Major Production
- Digital Media Content and Promotion
- Film Production
- Green Theatre
- Sustainable Employment
- Irish Theatre
- Theatre Directing and Scenography
- Performance Studies Theory and Practice
- Facilitation and Pedagogy
- Shakespeare & Early Modern Drama/Theatre
- Advanced Directing
Education Progression
Students can apply for postgraduate opportunities at DkIT and elsewhere. Postgraduate opportunities in DkIT include:
Graduates with an interest in teaching can apply for relevant postgraduate programmes in education.
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Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
There is no Mathematics entry requirement for this course. All other standard entry requirements apply.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
- Mature Applicants: Minimum of 23 years of age on January 1st of year of application
How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).