Program Overview

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Certificate in Music and Dance

Key Information

• NFQ Level: 6
• Duration: 1 Year
• Fees: See what fees may apply to students
• Subject area: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Course Director: Dr. Róisín Ní Ghallóglaigh

Course Overview

The Certificate in Music and Dance is a 1-year, full-time program that covers 10 modules through lectures, seminars, workshops, and master classes. This qualification enhances performance skills and opens doors to further study. It provides training in music literacy, group playing and arrangement, song and dance, enabling students to work in various educational contexts. Dancers will experience ensemble, choreography work, and movement awareness. The program develops academic, literacy, and presentation skills, important for a wide range of careers.

What You Will Study

Students will cover 10 modules, developing skills in music and dance, with any genre welcome. The program enhances performance skills and opens doors to further study, including a pathway into certain degree programs at the Irish World Academy, University of Limerick. Criteria for progression are based on available places and relevance of performance and academic achievement on the Certificate.

Entry Requirements

• CAO points history: N/A
• Additional considerations: Auditions will take place on 11 and 12 April, 2026. An interview/audition is arranged for each applicant, which must be passed to gain entry onto the course.
• Access and Eligibility: Those applying must do so directly to the University, not through the CAO. 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.

How to Apply

Applications open on 1 January 2026. Please apply through the provided application link.

Fees and Funding

Student course fees are broken into three components: Student contribution, Student Levy, and Tuition Fees. Examples of fees for this course based on current fee levels are provided in tables for EU and Non-EU students. An explanation of the components and criteria for determining fee status is also provided, along with a list of possible scholarships and funding available.

Students with EU Fee Status

• Tuition Fees: €2,096
• Student Levy: €104
• Total: €2,200

Non-EU Students

• Tuition Fees: €18,096
• Student Levy: €104
• Total: €18,200

Scholarships

A list of available scholarships for all courses is provided, including the award amount and number of scholarships available. These include All Ireland Scholarships, Bursary for my Future Scholarship, Civic Engagement Scholarship, and more.

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