MFA in Stage Design
A one-year practical Master's programme for aspiring professionals in lighting, costume, and set design.
Best for:Best for aspiring theatre designers with a strong portfolio and a 2.1 Honours degree.
Overview
The MFA in Stage Design at The Lir Academy, Trinity College Dublin, is a comprehensive, practice-based programme designed for creative professionals. Students can specialize in lighting, costume, or set design through intensive, hands-on training. The curriculum emphasizes both artistic development and technical proficiency, preparing graduates for professional careers in the performing arts. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a strong passion for theatre and a clear vision for their design practice.
What you'll do
- Engage in intensive practical training in chosen design major
- Develop conceptual and technical design projects
- Collaborate on theatre productions and creative workshops
- Document design processes and research methodologies
- Refine professional design skills for the performing arts industry
Requirements
Degree required: 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
Degree offered: MFA
Language: English; Band B (Standard Entry) proficiency
Instruction: English
- Strong portfolio of theatre work
- Demonstrated passion for stage design
- Technical experience in chosen major (mandatory for Lighting Design)
- Ability to articulate design ambitions and theatre philosophy
- Hold a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-03-31
Applicants must submit an online application form including a CV and two references. Additionally, candidates must upload a letter of application, a statement of purpose, and a comprehensive portfolio of their theatre work. All documents should be submitted through the official university portal.
- CV
- Academic reference
- Professional reference
- Transcripts
- Letter of application
- Statement of purpose
- Portfolio
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