Certificate in Music and Dance Entry requirements
Key information
Auditions for entry
Auditions will take place on 11 and 12 April, 2026. A later audition date will be set for those who select the programme using the CAO change of mind function.
An interview/audition is arranged for each applicant. This must be passed to gain entry onto the course.
Access and eligibility
Those applying to study on the Certificate in Music and Dance must do so directly to the University, not through the CAO. Contact admissions (admissions@ul.ie).
Music and / or dance experience in at least one area is required.
Successful applicants will have successfully conducted an interview, audition and a written assignment.
The written assignment will consist of a 800 to 1200 word essay accounting for the applicants artistic practice to date, their motivations for applying to undertake the Certificate and their expectations of the programme.
In the audition the students may be given an aural test where they will be asked to write about a recorded piece of music or dance shown to them.
