Commencing in 2019/20 the BA (Hons) (Theatre and Performative Practices – International) Pathway will replace the BA (Hons) (Drama and Theatre Studies) degree. This will be implemented on a phased basis starting with First Years in 2019/20. Students who entered First Year in 2019/20 will register for the BA (Hons) Theatre and Performative Practices degree.

The BA (Hons) (Drama and Theatre Studies - International) is a four-year Joint Subject programme which enables students of Drama and Theatre Studies to study abroad for a year in an approved University outside Ireland. It may be particularly valuable for Drama and Theatre Studies students who are studying a European language as it affords them an opportunity to study where that language is spoken. Students also have the opportunity to become familiar with the methods and perspectives of another approved University system outside Ireland.

First Arts (Drama and Theatre Studies) is no longer available and has been replaced by First Arts (Theatre and Performative Practices) which commenced in 2019/20.

Second Arts (Drama and Theatre Studies) is no longer available and has been replaced by Second Arts (Theatre and Performative Practices) since 2020/21.

2021-22: Due to the exceptional circumstances, Options 2 and 3 below relate to the academic year 2021/22 only.

Students can complete the Third Year of BA Hons Drama and Theatre Studies (International) Pathway by choosing one of the following options:

1. Students spend the Third Year Abroad
2. Students spend the Third Year at UCC
3. Students spend One Semester Abroad and One Semester at UCC

Students are reminded that if they wish to transfer from the BA Hons Arts-Drama and Theatre Studies (International) Pathway to the BA – Hons Arts-Drama and Theatre Studies CK112, they may do so at the start of Semester 1 by submitting a transfer application to the Office of the College of Arts, Celtic Studies, and Social Sciences. Transfers are not available for students in European Studies.

1. Students spending Third Year Abroad
Third Year Drama and Theatre Studies - International Pathway is spent in an approved foreign university where students will study modules/courses to the equivalent value of 60 credits (or ECTS equivalent). A student whose second subject is a modern continental language will usually study at a relevant European University and may take a minimum of 10 credits and a maximum of 30 credits in Drama and Theatre Studies or cognate subject with the balance to be taken in the foreign language. Other students who are eligible for the Drama and Theatre Studies - International Pathway programme take a minimum of 10 credits and a maximum of 30 credits in their second subject or cognate subject with the balance to be taken in Drama and Theatre Studies.

2. Students spending Third Year in UCC
In Third Arts-Drama and Theatre Studies (International) students continue with their two chosen subjects from Second Arts-Drama and Theatre Studies (International), taking the same credit weightings for each subject as in Second Arts-Drama and Theatre Studies (International). Students must take a total of 60 credits for the Year in agreement with their Departments and Programme Director.

No electives may be repeated from Second Year Modules (i.e. if these modules have already been taken), or if modules are chosen from Final Year, they may not be taken again in the future.

3. Students spending One Semester Abroad and One Semester in UCC
In some instances, students may complete one semester in UCC and one semester abroad taking a total of 60 credits for the year, in agreement with the Programme Director.

This option is available to students (1) who are unable to travel to their host university as a result of Covid-19 or (2) whose host university is no longer able to accept international students as a result of Covid-19.

Where students spend one semester in UCC they will be required to take modules to the value of 30 credits. These must be agreed with the relevant Department(s) and the Programme Director.

Students studying in UCC in Semester 2 may not select modules for which they do not have the relevant pre- and co- requisites.

No electives may be repeated from Second Year Modules (i.e. if these modules have already been taken), or if modules are chosen from Final Year, they may not be taken again in the future.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2021/2022 Book.

Students return to UCC to complete their studies. No student may register for Fouth Arts Drama and Theatre Studies - International until he/she has passed the relevant Third University Examination in Arts (Drama and Theatre Studies - International). The selection of any module is conditional on the Professor or Lecturer concerned and the College being satisfied that he/she is capable of profiting by attendance thereat. A student may not select modules which involve a timetable clash. Students will take modules to the value of 60 credits by combining 30 credits in Drama and Theatre Studies with 30 credits in their other subject continued from Second Year.

Examinations
Full details of regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2021/2022 Book, and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2021/2022.