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Subjects 6
Honours 2H5's

Other
All applicants must attend an assessment /audition to establish their playing standard and eligibility for the course. Assessments will not commence until after the CAO deadline. After the CAO c...

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Subjects 6
Honours 2H5's

Other
All applicants must attend an assessment /audition to establish their playing standard and eligibility for the course. Assessments will not commence until after the CAO deadline. After the CAO closing date, we will contact all those who have applied and call them for assessment/audition. We will be running our assessments up until at least April.

Information On Eligibility And Selection
To be eligible for consideration for a programme an applicant must possess the minimum entry requirements for that programme.

Where a programme requirement is 2 or 3 honours, grade H5 or better on Higher Level Leaving Certificate papers is needed to meet such a requirement.

Where a specific grade is required in a subject (H4, O3 etc) an applicant must achieve that grade or better in order to be eligible for consideration (H = Higher Level; O = Ordinary Level).

In the case of both Higher and Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate results, grades lower than H7 (Higher) or 06 (Ordinary) are not acceptable for eligibility purposes or for points calculation.

For the purpose of meeting minimum entry requirements, results from any number of sittings of the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination may be combined.

An applicant’s examination score will be calculated by adding together the points scored in the best six subjects in a single sitting of the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination.

Matriculation Examinations will not be accepted either for the purpose of meeting minimum entry requirements or for calculating examination scores.

Selection for entry to DIT programmes will be determined on the basis of examination score except in the case of programmes which involve suitability tests, interviews and other assessment procedures. All suitability tests/interviews/auditions/portfolio reviews etc will generally be carried out during the period March - May each year.

Demand usually exceeds the number of places available and therefore examination results better than the minimum entry requirement are likely to be required.

When a number of applicants have the same points score, a random number is attached to the score for each course preference. This will then determine the position of each applicant on the waiting lists for offers.

Bonus Points Maths (Irish Leaving Certificate)

25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for Higher Level Mathematics for H6 grades and above. The bonus points will only be relevant where that subject is scored as one of the applicant’s best six subjects for points purposes.

Foundation Level Mathematics

The Institute will accept Foundation Level Maths for the purposes of entry requirements in the case of any programme where Higher or Ordinary Level Maths is not a requirement.

Points will not be awarded.

Foundation Level Irish

The Institute will not consider Foundation Level Irish for the purposes of entry requirements or for points.

Expand+Mature Students

Whatever your reason for coming back to education, updating your skills, gaining a new qualification, achieving a personal goal or ambition, DIT welcomes all mature students.

Mature Students / Thinking of returning to study?

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Whatever your reason for coming back to education, updating your skills, gaining a new qualification, achieving a personal goal or ambition, DIT welcomes all mature students.

Mature Students / Thinking of returning to study?

Whatever your reason for coming back to education, updating your skills, gaining a new qualification, achieving a personal goal or ambition, DIT welcomes all mature students.

We know it can be daunting, but you are not alone and DIT has a range of supports in place to help you decide what course to take, get through the application process and get settled into college life.

To be classified as a mature student and wishing to enter the 1st year of any undergraduate full time course in DIT you must be 23 years of age or older on or before 1st January 2018 and be an Irish/EU citizen. You make your application for admission to the 1st year of any undergraduate full time course through the Central Applications Office (CAO)

Submitting an Application

Applying as a Mature Student is different to those who are applying directly from School. As part of your application you will be asked to include:

•Courses you are applying for
•Details of your schooling
•Any further education you may have completed*
•Details of any current studies (if you are currently studying)*
•Information about your work and life experience &
•A personal statement about how these relate to your current application

*If you have any documents you think will support your application (transcripts, certificates etc.) you can send these by post, clearly marked with your Application Number directly to the CAO. Documents are scanned and added to your application online. DIT staff can assess them there.

CAO Applications must be submitted before the 1st of February each year.

Late applications will be accepted on behalf of DIT through the CAO up to the 1st of May (subject to the payment of a late fee). Please note that places are limited and there is no guarantee late applications will be considered especially in popular courses. No late applications will be accepted for restricted programmes where candidates are expected to attend suitability test, audition or submit a portfolio.

Part-time Study: Applications for part-time courses are made directly to the relevant School here in DIT. Applications can be accepted much closer to the starting date for the part time programmes, but you are advised to make contact as early as possible and to request course details and an application form. dit.ie/studyatdit/part-time/

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2019 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2019 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20th January 2019 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1st February 2019 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1st May 2019 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2019 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2019 CAO Handbook: Fee €60 Closing Date: 22nd July 2019 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2019 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2019, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2019 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5th March 2019 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2019 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 21 of the 2019 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2019 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2019 at 5:15pm. To apply to DARE, you must anser YES to Question 1 ('Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by 5:15pm on 1 March 2019.

To apply to HEAR, you must indicate on your CAO application that you wish to apply for HEAR and fully and correctly complete all elements of the online HEAR form by 5:15pm on 1 March 2019.

Supporting documents for DARE and/or HEAR applicants must be sent to CAO offices before 1 April 2019 at 5:15pm

Expand+What is Commercial Modern Music?
The BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music is a 4 year programme which has been designed specifically for guitarists, bass players, drummers, vocalists, songwriters, and those running commercial music projects who want...

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The BA (Hons) in Commercial Modern Music is a 4 year programme which has been designed specifically for guitarists, bass players, drummers, vocalists, songwriters, and those running commercial music projects who want to gain a Level 8 qualification in modern music, while at the same time fulfilling their creative and commercial potential. The programme encourages musicians to hone live performance skills whilst simultaneously developing career goals focusing on the individual’s aspirations (which may include, but not be limited to, being a professional performer, professional songwriter/ producer, music manager/ publisher, academic researcher/ teacher).

Streams: Drums, Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Songwriting.

Learning Outcomes: What will I Study?
The course includes a mixture of classroom study, live performance and specialist workshops, which take place in BIMM’s purpose built studios and classrooms. Not only is there a strong focus on instrument specific and songwriting techniques - and their associated live performance skills - but also a focus on the development of a student’s ability to critically analyse modern music in cultural, economic and societal settings. The acquisition of an understanding of the elements, which underpin modern music and its influence in today’s world is strongly encouraged and supported, equipping individuals with the knowledge and confidence to research, explore, shape and practically apply a multitude of artistic, business and academic approaches within the modern music industry and beyond.

Located in the city centre, the college is equipped with a choice of vintage and state-of-the-art musical equipment. The programme is delivered by highly skilled tutors, including musically and academically active professionals, all of whom have an array of touring, performing and session experience and a background in the professional music industry. In addition to practical and academic lessons, course delivery is supported by BIMM Dublin’s comprehensive tutorial system that enables every musician to benefit from widespread access to music industry professionals for expert help and advice. There are also many extra-curricular activities including rehearsing, recording and performing in public and guest Masterclasses and other music industry personnel.

Expand+Year One
Instrumental:
• Styles
• Techniques
• Music Business & Study Skills
• Artist Development & Entrepreneurship
• Live Performance Workshop
• Music Theory & Keyboard Skills

Songwriting:
• Song writing Techniques
• Styles Analysi...

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Instrumental:
• Styles
• Techniques
• Music Business & Study Skills
• Artist Development & Entrepreneurship
• Live Performance Workshop
• Music Theory & Keyboard Skills

Songwriting:
• Song writing Techniques
• Styles Analysis
• Live Arrangement Workshop
• Music Theory & Keyboard Skills
• Music Business & Study Skills
• Artist Development & Entrepreneurship

Year Two
Instrumental:
• Styles
• Techniques
• Applied Music Business & Study Skills
• Essential Development Skills
• Performativity & Live Music
• Applied Music Theory, Transcription & Keyboard Skills

Songwriting:
• Songwriting Techniques
• Arrangement Analysis
• Live Performance Workshop (SW)
• Applied Music Business & Study Skills
• Essential Development Skills
• Applied Music Theory, Transcription & Keyboard Skills

Year Three
Instrumental - Core Modules:
• Cultural Perspectives
• Advanced Music Theory & Arrangement
• Research Methods

Professional Musicianship Options:
• Performance in Context
• Digital Marketing in the Music Business
• Studio Musicianship
• Studio Recording
• The Songwriter/Producer
• Music Publishing

Songwriting - Core Modules:
• Cultural Perspectives
• Advanced Music Theory & Arrangement
• Research Methods
• Music Publishing

The Songwriter/Producer Options:
• Performance in Context
• Digital Marketing in the Music Business
• Studio Musicianship
• Studio Recording

Year Four
Instrumental - Core Pathway A:
• Professional Project Major
• Analytical Perspectives

Core Pathway B:
• Analytical Perspectives Major
• Professional Project Minor Options:
• Commercial Songwriting

Options:
• Solo Performance
• Ensemble Performance
• Music Business Studies
• Music Teaching Practice
• Professional Development
• Composition & Analysis

Songwriting - Core Pathway A:
• Professional Project Major
• Analytical Perspectives Minor
• Commercial Songwriting

Core Pathway B:
• Analytical Perspectives Major
• Professional Project Minor
• Commercial Songwriting

Options:
• Solo Performance
• Ensemble Performance
• Music Business Studies
• Music Teaching Practice
• Professional Development
• Composition & Analysis

Expand+What are my...Career Opportunities?
At BIMM Institute Dublin 85% of our 2016/17 group of graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation with 85% of these graduates working specifically in the music industry as artists and performers, session ...

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At BIMM Institute Dublin 85% of our 2016/17 group of graduates were employed within 6 months of graduation with 85% of these graduates working specifically in the music industry as artists and performers, session musicians, within artist management, record labels, music publishing and live music production. Many graduates have also gone on to pursue postgraduate studies in fields such as performance, music research, composition and teaching. BIMM Institute Dublin graduates have toured the world with high profile artists such as James Vincent McMorrow and Dua Lipa.

BIMM group students have scored an unprecedented thirty UK Top 40 singles and Top 20 albums including The Kooks (who have sold over 2 million albums), Beth Rowley and Kate Walsh.

BIMM Institute Brighton student Tom Odell’s debut album ‘Long Way Down’ reached No. 1 in the UK Charts. In 2013, and he was nominated for two Brit Awards for and won ‘Songwriter of the Year’ at the Ivor Novello Awards in 2014.

BIMM Institute Brighton guitar student James Bay won the 2015 BRIT’s Critics’ Choice award. Enjoying chart success and sell-out tours, James’ single ‘Hold back the river’ reached number 2 and his album reached number 1 in the UK charts.

What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard may have access to a wide range of Masters Degrees in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.

Are there study abroad options?
Through the DIT Erasmus programme there are opportunities for studying within Europe.