Expand+Entry 2022
Score the necessary CAO points and meet Minimum entry requirements

6 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 4
Subjects H5 2
Maths Grade Note 1
English or Irish Grade O6/H7

ASSESSMENT TEST IS REQUIRED
For details, visit csm.mtu.ie Offers are ...

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Score the necessary CAO points and meet Minimum entry requirements

6 Subjects
Subjects O6/H7 4
Subjects H5 2
Maths Grade Note 1
English or Irish Grade O6/H7

ASSESSMENT TEST IS REQUIRED
For details, visit csm.mtu.ie Offers are made based on the Assessment Test results to applicants who meet the academic minimum entry requirements as outlined above.

NOTE 1: There is no specific requirement for Maths. A grade F2 or higher in foundation level Maths is recognised as one of the subjects for entry.

NOTE 2: Vetting by an Garda Síochána is a mandatory requirement for this programme.

Theatre & Drama Studies MT 939
Applicants will be required to audition in acting and undergo an interview. Details may be found at http://csm. mtu.ie/batds

Entrance Test
Provisional dates for Entrance Test

BA (Hons) in Theatre & Drama Studies: Friday 8 to Saturday 9 April 2022

For details of each Entrance Test visit the individual course pages at http://csm.mtu.ie

NB: Candidates are NOT allowed to defer the results of the entrance test from one year to the next.

Offers are made based on audition/assessment results to applicants who meet academic minimum entry requirement, i.e. a Leaving Certificate in six subjects (H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects). One of the subjects must be English or Irish.

Applicants must present for audition and assessment as per the degree-specific requirements. The auditions and assessments will be marked with a maximum of 600 points being available.

The points allocated to the audition/assessment will be communicated to the CAO and emailed to the applicant by the end of May. When the Leaving Certificate results become available, the CAO will make offers in the usual manner.

Upon registration for the course each successful student will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.

Expand+Entry 2022/2023
Applicants must be 16 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of entry to the course. For the majority of courses, applicants for first year admission to MTU must score the necessary CAO points and satisfy the relevant mini...

Hide-Entry 2022/2023
Applicants must be 16 years of age or over on 1st January of the year of entry to the course. For the majority of courses, applicants for first year admission to MTU must score the necessary CAO points and satisfy the relevant minimum entry requirements for their programme of study.

For most Higher Certificates (NFQ Level 6) and Degrees (NFQ Level 7) the minimum entry requirements are five Leaving Certificate subjects or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade O6/H7 in English or Irish, O6/H7 grade in Maths, and O6/H7 grade in three other subjects.

For most Honours Degrees (NFQ Level 8) the minimum entry requirements are six Leaving Certificate subjects or equivalent examinations, obtaining a minimum grade of two H5 and four O6/H7. Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of O6/H7 grade in Maths, and English or Irish.

Minimum entry requirements may be satisfied by the results of more than one Leaving Certificate.

CAO Points Systems
Standard applicants for first year courses will be awarded points by applying the normal CAO points scale to the results obtained in the Leaving Certificate Examination. Applicants are reminded that the points level varies each year according to supply and demand for places. The SIX best results in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination will be used for points calculation.

NB: Calculation of points is independent of minimum entry requirements.

Common Bonus Points Scale for
Higher Level Mathematics
A bonus of 25 points is awarded to applicants who achieve a grade H6 or above in higher level (HL) Maths.

Formula:
• All students presenting H6 or above in HL Maths will have 25 points added to their score for Maths.

The six highest subject points scores will then be counted to achieve a cumulative points score, as is normal practice. The bonus points will only be relevant in cases where the subject HL mathematics (including bonus points) is scored as one of the candidate’s six best subjects for points purposes. Consequently, if HL mathematics (cumulative points score) is not among these six subjects, the bonus points will not be included in the total points score. Bonus points will be awarded irrespective of the year in which the examinations were taken.

MTU Maths Exam
Some students who apply for MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Maths through the Leaving Certificate examination. For such applicants, the University offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Maths Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Maths Exam) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate Maths entry standard.

A minimum of a pass in the MTU Maths Exam i.e. 40% will allow an applicant to replace the Leaving Certificate Maths requirement of Grade O6/H7 minimum with a grade O6/H7 minimum in another Leaving Certificate subject i.e. applicants must have passed six subjects in the Leaving Certificate.

Applicants to courses which have a H4 Maths requirement must sit a second paper and achieve a 70% average across both papers.

The MTU Maths Exam reflects the actual mathematical requirements of MTU and is marked in accordance to procedure and criteria set out by MTU. It is only relevant for applicants who have applied to MTU.

This examination is not obligatory and does not result in the award of CAO points. Its sole purpose is to allow a student a second chance to achieve the qualifying standard in mathematics necessary for admission to certain MTU courses. It does not interfere in any way with an application made to other courses or colleges within the CAO system.

Attaining a qualifying standard in the MTU Maths Exam does not in itself guarantee a place on any course in MTU. The cut-off points for all courses will still apply.

In order to sit the MTU Maths Exam, students MUST APPLY ONLINE. The 2022 MTU Maths Exam will most likely be held on Tuesday following the week of the Leaving Certificate results release. Exact details will be published on www.mtu.ie/maths closer to the date.

If you require reasonable accommodation for this Maths Examination, due to a disability or learning difference, please contact the Disability Support Services:

MTU Cork Campus
E: dssCork@mtu.ie

MTU Kerry Campus
E: supportservicesKerry@mtu.ie

Expand+QQI-FET Awards
MTU welcomes applications, via the CAO, from applicants who hold a QQI-FET award at level 5 or level 6. Your QQIFET award can be used as an alternative to the Leaving Certificate for application purposes. Please note some MTU prog...

Hide-QQI-FET Awards
MTU welcomes applications, via the CAO, from applicants who hold a QQI-FET award at level 5 or level 6. Your QQIFET award can be used as an alternative to the Leaving Certificate for application purposes. Please note some MTU programmes of study are available to holders of any QQI-FET Level 5 or 6 award, while others will require specific awards.

The best score for each applicant is calculated and the results are forwarded to the CAO in July of each year. You can calculate your score using the free online points calculator at www.careersportal.ie/qqi/ which is based on the following scoring system:

Each level 5 and level 6 component is scored:
• 3.25 for a Distinction
• 2.16 for a Merit
• 1.08 for a Pass

This number is then multiplied by the individual component credit value to a maximum of 120 credits (a total of 390 points).

It may be easiest to multiply the individual component credit value by 3 for Distinction, 2 for Merit, and 1 for Pass, multiplying by 13 and dividing by 12.

Applicants who completed their QQI award in a year previous to the year of application should attach their statement of results to their CAO form.

For further information and details of specific QQIFET awards required please refer to the QQI-FET entry requirement listing on the CAO website http:// www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search

Linked Access Scheme for QQI-FET Applicants to Courses delivered on MTU Kerry Campus

MTU operates a Linked Access Scheme for holders of QQI-FET awards from Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB). Under this scheme a number of courses delivered in the MTU Kerry Campus are linked to specific courses in the Kerry ETB Colleges of Further Education. Applicants to these MTU courses, who hold a relevant QQI-FET award, will be considered on reduced CAO points. The University reserves a minimum of 5% of places in year one of our linked courses for applicants achieving specific awards/distinctions in the QQI-FET course.

Applicants must meet the following criteria in order to be considered:

1. Achieve a minimum of a full linked QQI award to be considered for a level 7 programme
OR
2. Achieve a full linked QQI award, with a minimum of 3 distinctions, to be considered for a level 8 programme.

Complete an application to CAO in for the relevant programme(s) AND complete the MTU Kerry Campus application form. CAO offers will be made in Round 0 (early August) and applicants will not have to compete with Leaving Certificate students in Round 1.

Please note that the KERRY ETB course names may vary slightly, so the application will be considered on the QQI Code i.e. 5M2102 etc.

For further information contact:
MTU Kerry Campus
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Further Education Colleges Scheme (CCPS) – for QQI-FET applicants to courses delivered on MTU Cork Campus

MTU has a special scheme for the admission of students who successfully complete courses in Further Education (FE) Colleges in Cork. Under this scheme a number of courses delivered in MTU Cork Campus are linked to certain courses in the FE colleges and the University reserves a number of places on its linked courses for applicants achieving specified levels and other requirements in their awards.

Cork Further Education Colleges
Cork College of Commerce
Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa
CityNorth College of Further Education
St John’s Central College
Kinsale College of Further Education
Mallow College of Further Education

For further information contact:
MTU Cork Campus
E: admissionsCork@mtu.ie

Expand+The University welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. Mature applicants should apply to the CAO before 5.15pm, 1st ...

Hide-The University welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student. Mature applicants should apply to the CAO before 5.15pm, 1st February. Each mature applicant is considered on an individual basis by the University, usually by the information supplied on their CAO application form. In addition, they may be required to present a portfolio or attend an aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview. These are normally held in May each year for programmes where these are required

Mature applicants are not required to have a Leaving Certificate or the minimum entry points. However, some programmes may have specific requirements and mature applicants should familiarise themselves with these. Applicants should include documentation in relation to any courses that they have undertaken at second level (Junior and Leaving Certificate) as well as any professional and hobby courses that they may have taken. Applicants are strongly encouraged to include details of all courses that they have completed in the past, as well as providing any information that may reflect their preference choices (i.e. work experience/ motivation/goals, etc.). These qualifications will be considered, along with their statement of interests, as part of the assessment.

Note: Mature applicants may also be considered on their Leaving Certificate and QQI points. Mature applicants to MTU Kerry Campus who hold Leaving Certificate results are advised to contact admissionskerry@mtu.ie

When completing the CAO application form, those applying as mature students should tick the mature box on the application form and complete the relevant details. It is very important that mature applicants complete all sections of the CAO application form as this information is taken into consideration when assessing the student’s application. Mature applicants from outside the EU are required to submit relevant documentation in relation to their status in Ireland, prior to accepting an invitation to attend aptitude tests or written assessment and/or interview.

Late applicants (i.e. by 5.15pm, 1st May) to CAO will be considered by the University. Late applicants are advised to notify the MTU Admissions Office directly after they have submitted their CAO application. Only where required for particular programmes these applicants may be invited to present a portfolio or attend the aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview in May. Otherwise these applicants may undertake tests and/ or interviews in early August. However, the University cannot guarantee that late applicants will be called for assessment.

Please note the quota of reserved places on high demand programmes may have been filled in May by the on-time candidates. Late candidates may be put on a waiting list if they are successful. However, we cannot guarantee places to these applicants. Mature applicants should also contact the respective MTU Admissions Office if they avail of the change of mind facility with CAO (i.e. by 1st July).

If you are considering applying to MTU as a mature applicant and have any further queries, please contact:

MTU Cork Campus
Christine Nolan
Mature Student Officer
T: +353 (0)21 432 6777
E: mature.studentcork@mtu.ie

MTU Kerry Campus
T: +353 (0)66 714 5638
E: admissionsKerry@mtu.ie

Expand+Entry 2022 - Restricted Course

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of ...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. 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.

Restricted Courses
Applying for a restricted course – you must have applied to CAO by 1 February 2022 at 5pm if you wish to apply for a restricted course. The restricted course must be included on your course choices list by that date, or added to your application using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm.

Restricted courses normally require additional assessment procedures, for example, the submission of a portfolio, an oral assessment or interview, or a written assessment. Restricted courses are identified in the handbook by the words “(Restricted - see page 3)" on the same line as the restricted course’s title. Please make sure to acquaint yourself with the additional requirements, if any, of the restricted course(s) that you have applied for and go to page 18 of the 2022 CAO Handbook for more information about interviews and assessments.

Exception: If a restricted course shares the exact same assessment procedures with a course you had applied for by 1 February 2022, you may be permitted to introduce it on a Change of Mind. You should consult with the relevant HEI before introducing such a course.

Mature 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 2022 at 5pm, and include course choices by that date or add them using the Change of Course Choices facility for a fee of €10 before 1 March at 5pm. (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.

Supplementary Admission Routes
Applying for DARE and/or HEAR – to be considered for DARE and/or HEAR, applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1 February 2022 at 5pm. To apply to DARE, you must answer YES to Question 1 ('Do you wish to be considered for DARE?) on Section A of the fully completed Supplementary Information Form (SIF) by 5pm on 1 March 2022.

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 5pm on 1 March 2022.

Supporting documents for DARE and/or HEAR applicants must be sent to CAO offices before 15 March 2022 at 5pm

Expand+Overview
Theatre & Drama Studies is a practice-based course for those intending to pursue a career in theatre or dramatic arts. Individual acting skills, voice production, ensemble performance and related theatre design and technical audio visu...

Hide-Overview
Theatre & Drama Studies is a practice-based course for those intending to pursue a career in theatre or dramatic arts. Individual acting skills, voice production, ensemble performance and related theatre design and technical audio visual studies equip the student to work in live theatre, broadcast media or community-based arts facilitation.

This honours degree course centres on theatre performance training, with supporting modules to facilitate wider career options. The course aims to produce artists that are physically and vocally flexible and intellectually alive and curious.

Alongside core disciplines of voice, movement and acting studies, you will develop a range of creative and practical techniques and transferable skills that will encourage you to be an independent thinking and motivated artist, an articulate and reflective practitioner equipped to succeed in a competitive profession. Small group and large ensemble practical and workshop sessions are balanced with lectures, tutorials and field-based studies.

In the second semester of year 3, each student will have a supervised work placement in an appropriate professional environment. The work placement is done as a complete module with 84 hours work contact to be done in a minimum of 8 weeks.

Capstone Module: In the fourth and final year, each student works on an integrated production. As the emphasis throughout the course is on performance, this allows an involvement at a professional level as a theatre practitioner as the culmination of the four years’ work.

Expand+First Year at a Glance:
• Performance Ensemble: performance studies focusing on the work of Stanislavski and Chekhov

• Voice Studies: freeing and strengthening the speaking voice and working with texts

• Theatre History & Text: the...

Hide-First Year at a Glance:
• Performance Ensemble: performance studies focusing on the work of Stanislavski and Chekhov

• Voice Studies: freeing and strengthening the speaking voice and working with texts

• Theatre History & Text: theatre history from the age of Greek theatre to that of Shakespeare

• Theatre Lab: movement and performance, focusing on improvisation and the work of Le Coq

• Theatre Technology: an introduction to theatre lighting and sound

• Costume and Make-up: costume study and make-up design

Expand+Question Time
When I graduate from this degree, what necessary steps do I need to take to be qualified to teach?
Graduates may apply for the Professional Masters in Education courses that lead to certification as primary or second-level teach...

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When I graduate from this degree, what necessary steps do I need to take to be qualified to teach?
Graduates may apply for the Professional Masters in Education courses that lead to certification as primary or second-level teachers. They may also apply for further education or third-level positions that require a level-8 drama qualification.

Are there early assessment procedures?
Yes, the assessment test will provisionally take place at the MTU Cork School of Music, Friday 8th & Saturday 9th April, 2022.

Are sample assessment papers available?
No. There is no written work required for the entrance assessment.

Can I avail of the Erasmus programme?
Yes, in Year 3, students may avail of the Erasmus Scheme to study abroad in a partner institution.

Is there a late application facility?
Yes, all applications are accepted up to the 1st May. However, CSM would prefer if special category applicants would apply by the 1st February as there is extra documentation required with such applicants.

Can I use the CAO Change of Mind facility?
Yes, but only if you have applied through CAO before the 1st February and have been auditioned and assessed for the course.

Can I defer the results of my assessment test from one year to the next?
Candidates are not allowed to defer the results of the assessment test.

Are there any scholarships available?
An entrance scholarship of €1,000 will be awarded to a first year BATDS entrant based on their assessment test.

Expand+Further Studies
Graduates will be able to pursue any level 9 course for which a drama degree is relevant and recognised – including postgraduate education programmes. Postgraduate study in education, drama therapy and arts administration are ...

Hide-Further Studies
Graduates will be able to pursue any level 9 course for which a drama degree is relevant and recognised – including postgraduate education programmes. Postgraduate study in education, drama therapy and arts administration are examples of what are possible pathways. For details, see csm.mtu.ie

Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the ability to pursue careers in the performing arts, education, arts administration, community arts, film and television media.

• Careers: actor; director/producer; theatre designer; theatre technician; drama teaching; community arts; theatre in education; arts administration; and film and television.