都柏林大學

Why is this course for me?

Music, Film and Drama are art forms that speak to the very core of human experience; they impact our lives every day. This 4-year programme allows students to immerse themselves in the close study of these forms, to understand them from cultural and historical perspectives, and to explore the ways in which they influence and transform each other. Learn how to understand the inner workings of these art forms. Deepen your knowledge of their historical development. Research and write about the important place of these arts in society.

What Will I Study

The first year of the programme builds students’ vocabulary and fluency in key analytical techniques and introduces students to the cultural and historical contexts of music, film and drama. Second year modules broaden the scope of inquiry, moving from central texts and practices to the representation of lesser-known voices and issues. In your third and fourth years of the programme, you will forge your own path, taking modules that focus on specific genres and/or issues in these art forms. You can also choose to incorporate a one-semester humanities internship or study abroad. In the final year, students will work on a major BA dissertation which will allow them to produce a sustained research project on a topic of their choice, working one-on-one with an expert in the field.

International Study Opportunities

We offer a number of Erasmus and Study Abroad opportunities, both in Europe

• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Czech Republic
• Queen’s University, Canada
• Waseda University, Japan
• University of California, Los Angeles
• University of California, Davis
• University of Melbourne.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

The 4-year pathway prepares graduates to pursue careers in:

• Theatre
• The Music Industry
• The Film Industry
• Journalism
• Media
• Arts Administration
• Education
• Academia
• Performance.

The programme also prepares students for graduate study in:

• Music
• Film Studies
• Drama Studies
• Musicology
• Ethnomusicology
• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Education.

In addition to MLitt and PhD programmes in Music, Drama and Film, UCD offers the following taught graduate degrees:

• MMus (Musicology or Ethnomusicology)
• MA in Film Studies
• MA in Drama and Performance Studies