DK892 · Level 8 · 3 years

Music and Performance Technologies

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

260

Down 12 points since 2024 (272).

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About this course

This degree trains musicians in both performance and music technology. You work across several styles, including popular, classical, Irish traditional and global music.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study performance, theory, composition, songwriting, music production, sound design and live sound. There are group projects and individual tuition, and a major music project in Year 3. Business and creative skills are part of the course too.
Where it can lead
Careers include performing, teaching, composing, songwriting, community music, arts management, festival production and music journalism. Graduates can also apply for a postgraduate teaching qualification to teach music in secondary school.
Who it suits
Suits students who play or sing, enjoy making music with others and are curious about recording and technology.

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 244244347
2024 272272409
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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