Music - Cork School of Music

Music is the art or science of combining sounds and silence in order to produce a form that is satisfying and emotionally stimulating. The study of music involves the enhancement of instrumental skills, theoretical learning and understanding, history, exploration of the social and therapeutic benefits of music making and listening, conducting, composition, orchestration, psychology, education, and use of technology.

Score the necessary CAO points and meet Leaving Certificate Minimum entry requirements 6 Subjects Subjects O6/H7 4 Subjects H5 2 Maths Grade (Ref. 1) English or Irish Grade O6/H7 Entrance Test (Ref. 2) Ref: 1: There is no specific requirement for Mathematics. A grade of F2 or above in foundation level maths is recognised as one of the subjects for entry. Ref. 2: Entrance test is required for MT936 Music. This is provisionally scheduled to be held on Saturday 7th March 2026 Offers for MT936, MT931, MT932, MT933, MT934, MT935, MT938 and MT939 are made based on the Entrance Test/Assessment Test results to applicants who meet the academic minimum entry requirements for that course. Garda Vetting Required.