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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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09 Dec 2025

Brendan Canty announced as University College Cork and Arts Council Film Artist in Residence 2026

Brendan Canty announced as recipient of 2026 Film Artist in Residence Award. The longstanding collaboration between the Arts Council and UCC celebrates diverse artistic voices and practices shaping Ireland’s creative landscape.

New micro-credential MU6061 - Neurodiversity: Embracing Creativity in the Music Classroom, launches

This new course offered by the Department of Music UCC, provides students with practical skills and toolkits to create a rich music environment in their classrooms that encourages children of all abilities to be active participants.

08 Dec 2025

Aoife Ní Bhriain announced as University College Cork and Arts Council Traditional Artist in Residence

University College Cork (UCC) and the Arts Council have announced fiddler Aoife Ní Bhriain as the 2026 Traditional Artist in Residence. UCC is one of six universities to partner with the Arts Council on this flagship programme, which reflects the diversity and richness of Ireland’s creative landscape, with programmes spanning Traditional Arts, Digital Arts, Literature and Film.

08 Dec 2025

First-year Film and Screen Media BA students, Niamh Gascoigne and Niamh Toolen, awarded Quercus Entrance Scholarship.

Congratulations to our first-year BA students, Niamh Gascoigne and Niamh Toolen, who were each awarded a Quercus Entrance Scholarship at a ceremony on Thursday 3rd of December, in recognition of their academic excellence.

Top 100 universities for Performing Arts

UCC is ranked in the top 100 universities for Performing Arts in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

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We are delighted to announce a new album featuring staff and students of the Department of Music is now available for purchase on Bandcamp by following the link below.

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University College Cork has one of the leading departments of Theatre in Ireland

We have a growing national and international reputation for the excellence of its research.

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Jared Harris visits students of the Department of Film & Screen Media

Actor Jared Harris visits University College Cork (UCC) to meet students from the Department of Film and Screen Media and view the archives of his late father, Richard Harris, which were donated to the university last year.

Welcome to the School of Film, Music & Theatre

News and Events

Brendan Canty announced as University College Cork and Arts Council Film Artist in Residence 2026

New micro-credential MU6061 - Neurodiversity: Embracing Creativity in the Music Classroom, launches

Aoife Ní Bhriain announced as University College Cork and Arts Council Traditional Artist in Residence

First-year Film and Screen Media BA students, Niamh Gascoigne and Niamh Toolen, awarded Quercus Entrance Scholarship.

Top 100 universities for Performing Arts

University College Cork has one of the leading departments of Theatre in Ireland

Jared Harris visits students of the Department of Film & Screen Media

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