As a field of study, acting looks at the physical and mental components of this unique artform. This study aims to prepare a student as an actor, whether for stage, screen or voicing cartoons and video games.

Ireland is an island to the north-west of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth. To its east is the larger island of Great Britain, from which it is separated by the Irish Sea.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.