MT936 · Level 8 · 4 years · Audition / assessment

Music (Entrance Assessment)

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

372

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Up 48 points since 2023 (324).

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About this course

A music degree at the Cork School of Music that builds your playing, theory and wider music skills. You need to pass an entrance test to get in.

How long
4 years
What you study
Each semester has three core skills modules, and first year covers musicianship, aural skills, one-to-one instrument lessons and ensembles, with some music technology. After that you pick electives such as composition, conducting, music therapy, community music, education and orchestration.
Where it can lead
Careers include performing, teaching, music production, scoring for film and TV, conducting, arts administration, music therapy and community music, and graduates can apply for a PME to teach.
Who it suits
Suits students who already play an instrument, can read music and want to explore many sides of music.

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

2023324202432120252972026372

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026372Published after the final round
2025 297297468
2024 321321483
2023 324324450

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 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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