DL838 · Level 8 · 4 years · Audition / assessment

Creative Music Production (Portfolio/Audition)

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

671

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Down 133 points since 2023 (804).

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About this course

This course trains you in music and audio for the creative industries. It is taught jointly by IADT and the Sound Training College, using the college's studios.

How long
4 years
What you study
After a shared first year, you choose between two routes. Creative Music Production covers studio engineering, mixing and audio for games. Creative Music Practice focuses on performing, ensembles and using technology creatively. In Year 4 you complete a major project.
Where it can lead
Roles include sound engineer, producer, sound designer, musician, audio post-production and AV technician. Postgraduate study is possible too.
Who it suits
Suits students who love music and are keen on recording, mixing or performing.

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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

2023804202475320257382026671

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026671Published after the final round
2025 738738913
2024 753753933
2023 8048311002

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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