MT939 · Level 8 · 4 years · Audition / assessment

Theatre and Drama Studies

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

402

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Up 47 points since 2023 (355).

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About this course

A practical drama degree based at the Cork School of Music. It focuses on acting, voice and movement and ends with a full production.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year includes performance ensemble, voice studies, theatre history and text, movement and improvisation, theatre lighting and sound, and costume and make-up. Small group and ensemble workshops are balanced with lectures and tutorials. In final year you work on a production.
Placement and abroad
In semester 2 of year 3 you do a supervised work placement of at least 8 weeks (84 hours), and Erasmus study abroad is possible in year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include actor, director, producer, theatre designer or technician, drama teacher, community arts, arts administration and film and TV, and graduates can apply for a PME or other level 9 courses.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy acting and performing and are happy to work in groups.

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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

2023355202446520252802026402

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026402Published after the final round
2025 280318535
2024 465465600
2023 355355582

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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