MH103 · Level 8 · 3 years · Audition / assessment
Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster
AQA
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A Level 8 music degree for music specialists, mixing performance, composition and academic study. You get one-to-one tuition on your instrument and can join many ensembles.
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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.
| Year | Round 1 | Final (end of season) | Middle student |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | AQA | Published after the final round | |
| 2025 | # | # | # |
| 2024 | # | – | – |
| 2023 | # | # | # |
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.
These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.
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Level 8 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.
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