LM131 · Level 8 · 4 years · Audition / assessment

BA in Irish Music (Audition required)

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

520

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About this course

A four-year arts degree for Irish traditional musicians and singers who want to improve their playing and also study music in an academic way. You also meet other kinds of performance along the way.

How long
4 years
What you study
You build your performance skills and learn about Irish music as a subject of scholarly study. You are introduced to other music and dance traditions, and take modules that help you turn your creativity into a career. Classes are in the Irish World Academy building at UL.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op period where you set up your own work experience.
Where it can lead
Careers include professional performance, cultural institutions, media, archive work, performance production and mixed portfolio careers, as well as further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are strong Irish traditional musicians or singers, enjoy performing, and are curious about the ideas and history behind the music.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026520Published after the final round
2025 424424576
2024 530530559
2023 418418553

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 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: 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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