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Welcome to the School of Film, Music & Theatre

The School of Film, Music and Theatre is a place of ground-breaking creative learning and experimentation that promotes parity of esteem for theoretical and practical teaching, research and practice. Our School nurtures the ambitions of all who walk through its doors, and produces the most innovative, pioneering research and analysis of creative practice across disciplines in Ireland. 

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Cork International Film Festival Puttnam Scholarship Film Premiere Thursday 5pm Triskel Cinema

Cork International Film Festival in partnership with University College Cork (UCC) and the Department of Film and Screen Media host the premiere screening of A Little Closer, a short film created by the 2025/26 UCC Puttnam Scholars. The screening marks the culmination of a year-long creative journey under the mentorship of Oscar-winning producer Lord David Puttnam.

Coup 53 screening at UCC sees director Taghi Amirani reunited with his former teacher David Puttnam

Iranian director Taghi Amirani recently brought his extraordinary documentary Coup 53 to UCC. The film, a collaboration with Walter Murch (The Conversation, Apocalypse Now, The Godfather Trilogy), uncovers the secrets of a 1953 military coup in Iran led by British MI6 and backed by the CIA.

Dr. Jack Talty Featured in Irish Examiner

Department of Music Lecturer and coordinator of the MA Irish Traditional Music Dr. Jack Talty has been featured in The Irish Examiner for his recent album Coire an Cheoil.

02 Nov 2026

Theatre Artist in Residence Applications now OPEN

Theatre Artist in Residence 27 - 28 In support of the innovative partnership between leading Cork institutions, Cork Opera House and University College Cork applications are now invited for the 2027-28 Theatre Artist in Residence Programme, which is jointly funded by Cork Opera House and UCC. More info at https://www.ucc.ie/en/fmt/theatre/research/theatreartistinresidencewithcorkoperahouse/

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Top 100 universities for Performing Arts

UCC is ranked in the top 100 universities for Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Highlighted Courses

MA in Film and Screen Media

MA in Irish Traditional Music

MA in Arts Management and Creative Producing

School of Film, Music & Theatre Gallery

Audience applauding theatre performance, Department of Theatre, UCC. Audience applauding theatre performance, Department of Theatre, UCC.

Collection of Javanese gamelan percussion instruments, School of Music, UCC. Collection of Javanese gamelan percussion instruments, School of Music, UCC.

Lighting and seating inside the Granary Theatre, Department of Theatre, UCC. Lighting and seating inside the Granary Theatre, Department of Theatre, UCC.

Music recording studio with sound desk and artists, Department of Music, UCC. Music recording studio with sound desk and artists, Department of Music, UCC.

Framed movie posters on the wall of the Department of Film and Screen Media, UCC Framed movie posters on the wall of the Department of Film and Screen Media, UCC

Film projector shining above tiered seating, Dept. of Film and Screen Media, UCC Film projector shining above tiered seating, Dept. of Film and Screen Media, UCC

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