Acting - The Lir Academy

This is a three-year, full-time, intensive honours degree for anyone who is serious about acting and wants to become an actor. The structure and contents of this degree have been designed in consultation with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London and consists of a practical skills-based course that enables students to learn by doing.

Special entry requirements This is a restricted entry course. Online applications must be submitted by the beginning of February each year. This course is not part of the CAO application system. Application forms can be completed online on The Lir Academy website: www.thelir.ie Entry is by audition. Students will prepare a classical, a contemporary and a reserve monologue (which can be either classical or contemporary) for the first audition. Each monologue should be no more than three minutes long. Successful applicants at the first audition will be required to attend at least one more round of auditions at which voice, movement and group skills will be assessed. The final date for receipt of applications is beginning of February each year however, applicants are encouraged to apply from October 2025 onwards. First auditions will be held between November and March each year.