Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary Dance Entry requirements

BA Contemporary Dance (LM133) Audition Process for Entry 

Auditions will take place in April 2027.   

A later audition date will be set for those who select the programme using the CAO change of mind function. 

Applicants must pass an interview/audition.  

All applicants who apply through the CAO will be called for audition that will be conducted by either submitting online or a face-to-face process. Once the online application form is completed, applicants will be contacted by the Course Director and invited to submit audition material or schedule a face-to-face audition. After your audition, the Admissions Department of the University will contact you to let you know the outcome.

Applying through the Online process: There are two elements you need to complete:

• Submit a solo performance video. A maximum of three-minute dance solo in any movement style/genre. E.g. ballet, hip-hop, contemporary.
• An online interview (The Course Director will contact you and arrange a time/day).

Face-to-Face process: The Irish World Academy will contact you with a time and other details about your selected audition day. This audition option may be attractive to you if you would like to visit the Academy and the University to see our world-class facilities and meet teachers and the Course Director. The audition process is as follows:

• Perform a solo: A maximum of three-minute dance solo in any movement style/genre. E.g. ballet, hip-hop, contemporary.
• Interview

Both audition pathways have the opportunity to earn up to 200 audition points that are awarded to applicants towards their admission, taking into account the following elements:

• Dance technique level
• Ability to execute the choreography performed in solo
• Performance quality (Focus and intention to detail of movement)
• Musicality
• Interview

All students must undergo a Garda Vetting process. 

Mature Students

We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants 

QQI Entry

Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Go to the UL Admissions QQI page for a full list of modules.

Alternative Entry Pathway 

Students who do not enter directly through the CAO may wish to consider the Certificate in Music and Dance (NFQ Level 6). Successful completion of this one-year programme may provide a pathway to Year 2 of Irish World Academy BA programmes, subject to academic achievement, performance standards and available places.