Study M.F.A. in Stage Design at Trinity College Dublin the University of Dublin in Ireland, Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

What will I learn?

The Stage Design programme is purposely designed to allow students to either specialise on one area of stage design (set, costume or lighting design) or to combine disciplines as desired (for example, set and costume design or set and lighting design).In addition to the core classes and workshops, individual and group tuition from The Lir’s Head of Design will be a key feature of the training. In addition, master classes by visiting practitioners will supplement the student experience. Professional placements are a key feature of the programme and all students will showcase their work in public productions at the culmination of the course. Students can opt to take this course either part-time (24 months) or full-time (12 months).The course is designed to complement the MFA in Playwriting and the MFA in Theatre Directing. Students on all three programmes will work together in collaboration, developing a shared understanding of contemporary theatre practice and a collective appreciation of the dedication and commitment required to make innovative performances happen.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€22,800.00 (US$ 24,435) per year
Accommodation (Kavanagh Court) - €305 per week.
Start date

September 2026

Venue

Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin

College Green,

Dublin 2,

Dublin 2,

Dublin,

D02 PN40, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€22,800.00 (US$ 24,435) 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 fill out all the information required on the online form, which includes the submission of two references, one academic and a professional reference, copies of the transcripts of previously completed education levels, and a CV.In addition, applicants are also required to upload a copy of the following documents separately, within the Additional Documents section:a) Letter of application – a letter that outlines the applicants theatre education and design experience to date. This may also include experience in other areas of theatre, especially work in technical theatre. Ideally, applicants will have some experience in their chosen major to be accepted on to the course or otherwise demonstrate previous engagement with the performing arts or a passion for adapting their skillset to their chosen discipline. Candidates for the Lighting Design Major must have technical experience in the field.b) Statement of purpose – a statement outlining the applicants ambitions in terms of stage design. Applicants should describe the role of theatre in their life, justify the choice of a career as a designer in their chosen major, and why they wish to pursue further education.c) Portfolio – a portfolio of the applicants theatre work to date, including visual accounts of work processes and finished pieces, as well as illustration of the conceptualising and research work developed (sketches, swatches, model boxes, technical plans, etc).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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