Master of Fine Art in Playwriting
Develop your unique voice and hone your craft as a professional playwright at The Lir Academy.
Best for:Best for aspiring playwrights with prior writing experience seeking to professionalize their craft.
Overview
The Master of Fine Art in Playwriting at The Lir Academy, Trinity College Dublin, is designed for aspiring writers looking to refine their creative practice. Students engage with the evolving theatrical landscape by developing original works and exploring adaptations. The programme emphasizes the cultivation of a unique writing style, form, and medium through rigorous academic and practical study. Applicants are expected to demonstrate existing playwriting experience and a clear ambition for a career in theatre.
What you'll do
- Develop and refine original plays through structured creative practice.
- Engage in critical analysis of contemporary and classical theatrical works.
- Participate in workshops to hone individual writing style and form.
- Produce a portfolio of creative writing demonstrating professional growth.
- Collaborate with peers and theatre practitioners to explore dramatic mediums.
Requirements
Degree required: 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Fine Art (MFA)
Language: English; Band B (Standard Entry) proficiency
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable prior experience in playwriting
- Ability to produce a substantial original play sample
- Strong creative writing and analytical skills
- Capacity for critical reflection on theatre practice
- Must hold a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent
- Must provide evidence of English language proficiency
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-03-31
Applicants must submit an online application form including a CV, academic and professional references, and educational transcripts. Additionally, candidates must upload a letter of application, a statement of purpose, and a writing sample of at least 45 minutes reading time via the portal.
- CV
- Academic reference
- Professional reference
- Educational transcripts
- Letter of Application
- Statement of Purpose
- Playwriting sample
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