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Creative Arts Research (PhD and MLitt)

Pursue advanced research in Drama, Film, or Music through a practice-based or scholarly approach at Trinity College Dublin.

Best for:Best for creative practitioners and scholars seeking to conduct original research in drama, film, or music.

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin, Ireland · R1 · First-stage researcher
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DramaFilm StudiesMusicologyPractice-based ResearchPerformance StudiesMedia Texts
This is a masters position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
March 2026 Entry Master in Letters, Drama (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Drama (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Film (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Film (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters Music (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Master in Letters, Music (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Drama (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Drama (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Film (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Film (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Music (Part-Time) - Part-Time31/Mar/2026 Doctor in Philosophy, Music (Full-Time) - Full-Time31/Mar/2026 September 2026 Entry MLitt in Drama (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Drama (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Film (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Film (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Music (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 MLitt in Music (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Drama (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Drama (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Film (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Film (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Music (Part-Time) -30/SEP/2026 PhD in Music (Full-Time) -30/SEP/2026 All applicants are advised to address the following topics in their proposal when applying for a Ph.D. or M.Litt.: Why are you applying to Trinity? How do you plan to fund your research? Are you planning to do a Ph.D. by Practice? Highlight any exceptional education achievement. Project title. Brief description of your research topic (be as specific as possible). Central research questions of your project. Aims, objectives, scope and focus of your project. Principal conceptual and methodological questions your project poses; investigative methods and theoretical frameworks you intend to use. Relationship of your project to existing research: why is your project needed? What will it add to existing scholarship? How will it change the way we look at this topic? (A Ph.D. thesis must make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in your area of research). Principal primary sources for your project. Indicative bibliography, including key scholarly works in the area of your project and works mentioned in your research proposal. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to register retrospectively. Applicants wishing to be considered for retrospective admission should contact the Graduate Studies Office by emailing research.admissions@tcd.ie
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Start date
March 2026 or September 2026
Location
Dublin
Ireland

Overview

The School of Creative Arts at Trinity College Dublin invites applications for research-based postgraduate programmes, including the MLitt and PhD. The school supports a diverse range of scholarly and practice-based research, encompassing theatre, music, film, and media studies. Applicants are expected to propose a project that makes a significant and original contribution to their field. The research environment encourages both traditional academic outputs and creative modes of expression, such as performance and composition.

PhDMLittCreative ArtsPractice-based ResearchDramaFilmMusic

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute an original research project in drama, film, or music.
  • Produce scholarly outputs such as books, journal articles, or creative works.
  • Engage in practice-based research through performance, composition, or media production.
  • Contribute to the academic community through seminars and research activities.
  • Prepare and submit a thesis that demonstrates a significant contribution to knowledge.

Requirements

Degree required: Relevant undergraduate degree for MLitt; Master's degree or equivalent for PhD.

Degree offered: PhD, MLitt

Language: English proficiency is required for all applicants.

Instruction: English

Publications: Not explicitly stated, but a significant contribution to knowledge is required for the PhD.

Required skills
  • Ability to formulate a clear and specific research proposal.
  • Strong understanding of theoretical frameworks relevant to the chosen field.
  • Proficiency in investigative methods appropriate for the project.
  • Capacity for independent academic research and critical analysis.
Nice to have
Experience in practice-based research methodologies.Demonstrated ability to produce creative works alongside scholarly analysis.
Eligibility
  • Applicants must meet the general postgraduate admission requirements of Trinity College Dublin.

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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-09-30

Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal addressing specific topics outlined by the school, including research questions, methodology, and bibliography. Applications are processed through the university's central postgraduate admissions portal. For retrospective admission inquiries, contact the Graduate Studies Office directly.

Documents required
  • Research proposal
  • Academic transcripts
  • Indicative bibliography
  • Project title
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Contact

research.admissions@tcd.ie

https://www.tcd.ie/courses/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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School of Creative Arts
Trinity College Dublin
Ireland
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