MT938 · Level 8 · 4 years · Audition / assessment

Musical Theatre (Entrance Assessment)

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

417

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Down 139 points since 2023 (556).

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About this course

A hands-on course for people who want to perform in musical theatre. You train in singing, acting and dance and perform in public shows in professional theatres each year.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes singing, acting and dance classes, musical theatre history, ensemble performance, fitness and music theory, plus an introduction to theatre technology. Electives include lighting design, sound design, scriptwriting and music technology. In final year there is a full musical production and an optional solo performance module.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work as musical theatre performers, producers, designers, choreographers and arts administrators, or go on to a performance or research master's.
Who it suits
Suits students who already sing, dance and act a little and love performing on stage.

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

2023556202452520254652026417

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026417Published after the final round
2025 465435495
2024 525500565
2023 556534594

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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