The foundation course is aimed primarily at school leavers interested in preparing themselves for three-year actor training at conservatoire level, either at The Lir Academy or other drama schools. With an additional focus on broadening students’ reading and understanding of plays and theatre history, it also prepares students for broader drama degrees and related areas of study and work. The course is taught by a committed team of teachers, including many of The Lir Academy’s core acting tutors and teachers from our Master of Fine Art programmes. The personal development of students is enhanced by regular individual tutorials with the course director, a dedicated member of staff who supervises all aspects of the programme.
Which department am I in?
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
€21,570.00 (19,50,448)
per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date
September 2027
Venue
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
College Green,
Dublin 2,
Dublin 2,
Dublin,
D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Entry requirements
For international students
Applicants must have completed a high school qualification equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate Entry is by audition. Students will prepare a classical and a contemporary monologue for the first audition. Each monologue should be no more than three minutes long. Successful applicants at the first audition will be required to attend one more round of auditions, at which voice, movement, and group skills will be assessed. Auditions will be held between November and March each year.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.