Applications open for all undergraduate courses September 20th
Applications for our undergraduate courses will open on Tuesday 20 September 2022. You can apply for our Foundation Diploma in Acting and Theatre, Bachelors in Acting, Bachelors in Stage Management and Technical Theatre for the academic year 2023/24 online, via our website
Bachelor In Acting
There is an intake of 16 students each year. All eligible candidates who apply before the closing date will receive an audition.
The first round of auditions will be held throughout November, December, January, and February. Applicants will have the option of doing their first-round audition in person (in The Lir Academy, Dublin) or live, online (over Zoom). All times displayed on the website are Dublin time.
The cost for submitting an application is €50 before Christmas and €75 following on from there.
The Bachelor in Acting at The Lir is not part of the CAO/UCAS point’s race. Students are expected to have achieved the minimum matriculation requirements for Trinity College Dublin courses, however, exceptions may be made based on the demonstration of exceptional natural talent at auditions. Further information on the matriculation requirements can be found by clicking here.
The closing date for applications is February 1st.
Bachelor in Stage Management and Technical Theatre
This three-year honours degree is perfect for students who are interested in a career backstage and enjoy a practice-based learning environment. Please note, that this course is not part of the CAO points system.
Once you have completed the application form, our admissions manager will contact you to arrange an interview date and time within two weeks after submission.
Everyone who applies for this course will be offered an interview
The interview is an opportunity for you to demonstrate your passion, ability and understanding of this training and the type of work it will lead to. No experience is necessary.
The Bachelor in Stage Management and Technical Theatre Degree is not part of the CAO point’s race. Students are expected to have achieved the minimum matriculation requirements for Trinity College Dublin courses, however, exceptions may be made based on the demonstration of exceptional natural talent at auditions and interviews. Further information on the matriculation requirements can be found by clicking here.
The closing date for applications is February 1st.
Foundation Diploma in Acting and Theatre
The foundation course is aimed primarily at school leavers who are interested in preparing themselves for three-year actor training at conservatoire level.
The course also encourages students to develop their own individual creativity with a focus on collaboration, improvisation and lateral thinking.
This course is an NFQ Level 7 Diploma (60 credits)
Students are free to apply for both the Bachelor in Acting (Hons) Degree (three year full-time) and the Foundation Course in Acting (one year full-time). Only one application form and one registration fee are necessary. Students who apply for both courses will initially audition for the Bachelor in Acting (Hons) Degree and subsequently for the Foundation Course.
The closing date for applications is February 1st.
More information about all of these courses is available here
You can also join us for our undergraduate open day on Saturday 5 November. Find out more about our courses and how to apply, tour the facilities and chat with current students about studying at The Lir Academy. Learn more about our open day here
If you have any further questions about applying for any of our undergraduate courses, please email admissions@thelir.ie