AU823 · Level 7 · 3 years

Performing Arts

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

260

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A performing arts degree that trains you to work as an actor or as a theatre designer for stage, film or television. The course is Performing Arts, with acting and design options.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers acting, theatre design, directing, voice and movement, and performance studies. From Year 2 you choose acting or design. Acting covers many genres and styles, and design includes model making, costume design and technical drawing. You perform in the college's Black Box theatre and learn from industry guest tutors.
Where it can lead
Graduates work as actors or designers in film, television or theatre; a Level 8 version (AU931) also exists.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy performing or designing for theatre and like practical, team based work.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026260Published after the final round
2025 233233388
2024 229229413
2023 253264431

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Sligo website ↗

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