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The Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies is an innovative, three or four-year honors degree and the first of its type in Ireland. Three years of the program are delivered on campus at Mary Immaculate College and one year (Year 3) on a professional work placement and/or study abroad program.* Graduates of this program are in high demand in many specific disciplines of drama /theater such as acting, theater design or stage management.
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Totally transferable degree Qualifications from Mary Immaculate College are fully recognized internationally, through the Irish National Framework of Qualifications. This means you can use your Mary Immaculate College qualification worldwide if you wish to undertake further study or look for work in another country.
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Affordable, world-class Education Tuition fees at MIC are just €11,128 per year for students. Mary Immaculate College is also approved for US Federal Aid, which means that a US student who qualifies for loan approval can use that loan to study at MIC.
* Students in receipt of US Federal Loans are exempt from the off-campus program and are expected to complete the degree in three years. Graduate in Just Three Years Studying at Mary Immaculate College has the added benefit of an exemption for US students from the off-campus/study abroad element of the program, which takes place in Year 3. This allows students to complete their honors degree in just 3 years and save the tuition payments of a fourth academic year.
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Studying in Ireland Ireland is an attractive, affordable and welcoming destination for US students with over 8,000 Americans a year choosing to study in Ireland across a broad range of programs and disciplines. City
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While I was at MIC, I learned a lot about myself as well as Ireland. I met some amazing people who made my journey that much better. I was involved in clubs and societies such as the Live Music Society and the International Students’ Society. The classes I took made my experiences more enjoyable because when I would travel through the country, I would recognise landmarks I learned about in my Early Modern Ireland class, or see signs in Gaelic that I could read thanks to my Gaeilge ab initio class. All in all, through the classes and experiences that MIC helped me to engage in, I fell in love with the country and would recommend going abroad to anyone who has even the smallest interest.
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Caitlin Birge (USA) Deciding to come to Mary Immaculate College was the best thing I could have done for myself. MIC is a great college, filled with kind and welcoming people. The reason I picked MIC is because of its size. The College is small but that is the best part. Students and lecturers all know your face and it is so easy to talk to your lecturers about anything. I wanted to come to Ireland because it is such a beautiful country and Limerick was the perfect place to come because everything you need is so close. The city centre is a ten minute walk, and the bus station is even closer!
Student Life in Limerick City Limerick City is Ireland’s third largest city and renowned for its culture and heritage. Originally founded as a Viking fortress, you can still find the majestic King John’s medieval castle at the heart of Limerick City on the beautiful River Shannon. With a population of just 100,000 in the city center, Limerick is a very studentfriendly, safe environment. It is a cultural hub for theater, music and art as well as being the home of Munster Rugby and a stronghold of Gaelic Games such as hurling. It is easy to get around while offering all the amenities and benefits of living in a city. Limerick is a Gateway City to the Wild Atlantic Way with Bunratty Castle and the iconic Cliffs of Moher within an hour’s drive and it is just two hours to Dublin. Ideally located just twenty minutes from Shannon International Airport, our international students avail of low-cost fares to travel around Europe with ease.
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Participation, as part of coursework, in three full-scale productions, staged to professional standards Up to 15 theater visits per year as part of the course The opportunity to engage with professional, touring and community-based theater practitioners and projects The chance to develop a specialized set of skills and knowledge in areas such as studio practice, drama teaching, technical theater, cultural policy and administration
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The BA in Contemporary and Applied Theatre Studies is an immersive program in drama and theater studies, covering all the principles necessary to be a professional theater practitioner. The program focuses on the contemporary role of theater and its practitioners in society, looking at current and emerging modes of theater and production. Students will have the opportunity to develop their own artistic skills and specialize in particular areas of interest to them, gain a broad academic knowledge in drama and theater studies, and will encounter an extensive range of practices of the field. Distinctive features of the BA CATS program include: A unique qualification in drama, not offered elsewhere on the island
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What you will study
• A strong balance of studio/workshop to classroom teaching Access to two professional theaters (Lime Tree Theater & Belltable), their staff and facilities
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SEMESTER 1 • Introduction to drama, theater and performance • Movement, voice and body in theater • Introduction to theater production & technical theater • Contemporary Irish theater 1 • Ensemble & Devising in Theater SEMESTER 2 • The history of theater & performance • Introduction to applied theater • Masks & puppetry in performance • Ensemble performance 1 Option 1 SEMESTER 5 • Placement 1 or study-abroad SEMESTERsemester 6 • Placement 2 or study-abroad semester Option 2 Exemption from Year 3, move directly to Year 4* SEMESTER 7 • Scenography, costume & lighting design • Cultural policy & administration • Research skills/Practice as research • Directing and writing for theater • Undergraduate research project 1 SEMESTER 8 • Drama education • Contemporary performance theory • Ensemble performance 3 Undergraduate research project SEMESTER2 3 • Theater for young audiences • Critiquing theater • Contemporary Irish theater 2 • Ensemble performance 2 SEMESTER 4 • Contemporary European & World Theater • Digital theater • Storytelling & poetry in performance • Community theater • Performance & music YEAR 1 YEAR 3 YEAR 4 YEAR 2 *Students in receipt of US Federal Loans have access to Option 2 only.
The College has a long tradition in the study of drama and theater. We are very fortunate to have a wide range of teaching, rehearsal and professional theater spaces available to us. The BA in Contemporary & Applied Theatre Studies is offered in close association with the Lime Tree Theater, and students will have the opportunity to see productions and work in the two spaces associated with that organization; the Lime Tree Theater itself, as well as the Belltable. Lime Tree Theater
The Belltable venue, located in the heart of Limerick city (69 O’Connell St.) was established in 1981 as the first regional arts center in Ireland and it has been managed by the Lime Tree Theater since January 2016. Newly refurbished, the venue consists of a 220-seat theater, three rehearsal spaces, meeting and hot-desking facilities. It hosts a wide range of performances, from local, national and international theater to cinema and music. The venue also runs a professional artists’ development program Belltable:Connect
Theater Facilities at MIC
The magnificent Lime Tree Theater is a state-of-the-art 510 seat theater situated right here on the campus of Mary Immaculate College. Officially opened in October 2012, Limerick’s and Ireland’s newest venue hosts a wide range of performances, including theater, music, comedy, traditional arts, schools’ performances and conferences. As a large-scale theater, it is a significant organization within the national cultural infrastructure, most especially to the cultural, social and economic life of Limerick City and the Mid- West. The theater hosts performances from local, national and international groups. Belltable
Please contact the International Office team at MIC if you require further information or if you wish to acquire an application form. Alternatively, applications are also accepted through The Common Application. THE COMMON APPLICATION www.mic.ie ContactE:T:InternationalDirector,Hollywww.mic.ieCowmanOffice+35361774787Holly.Cowman@mic.ul.ieDetails: Adrienne E:T:ExecutiveInternationalMcLaughlinRelations+35361204760Adrienne.McLaughlin@mic.ul.ie Alison InternationalRyan Relations T:Executive+35361 204988 E: Alison.Ryan@mic.ul.ie
