DK868 · Level 8 · 4 years

Drama Theatre and Film

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

244

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About this course

A Level 8 degree covering acting, backstage theatre and filmmaking. It is designed to meet Teaching Council requirements for Drama, Film and Theatre Studies.

How long
4 years
What you study
Years 1 to 3 cover voice, movement, acting, technical theatre, film production, devising and theatre history. Year 4 adds Irish theatre, directing and scenography, facilitation and pedagogy, green theatre and Shakespeare. Classes are mainly practical, with lectures and tutorials in theory.
Where it can lead
Careers include performer, technician, designer, scriptwriter, arts administrator and drama teacher, and you can go on to MA or PhD study or a postgraduate teaching qualification.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy performing and making theatre and film and want to keep their options open.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026244Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • 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.

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