Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Voice

Applicants will be proficient vocalists but do not necessarily have to have a formal background in music (i.e. Leaving Certificate Music or vocal grade examinations such as those from the Associated Board, Royal Irish Academy etc.). Vocalists will practically engage a variety of genre interests and may have prior performance experience in popular music, song writing, musical theatre, choral etc. Applicants will be required to demonstrate vocal proficiency at audition.This programme will allow you to develop a range of skills for professional vocal performance in a variety of contexts. You will also develop your scholarly knowledge and inquiry through engaging academic studies focused on singing and artistic practice in educational, social, community and health settings. You will have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of performance practices and scholarly traditions in order to gain new insights into the worlds of music and dance, enhancing your creative potential. You will study a number of vocationally focused modules aimed at allowing you to translate your singing, artistic and scholarly creativity into a fulfilling career.As a student, you will be based at the world-class facilities of the Irish World Academy building, equipped to the highest standards with cutting edge performance and rehearsal spaces and technological infrastructure.

Minimum grades - Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include: Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades or four H7 (Higher Level) grades. Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and EnglishNote: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes.Additional considerations - Applicants must pass an interview/audition. More information on the auditions can be found here.Up to 200 additional audition points may be awarded via the CAO application process for this programme.All students must undergo a Garda Vetting process.