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WHAT DOES THE APPLICATION CONSIST OF?
You will be asked to enter:
- Your personal details
- Past and current qualifications
- Description of your relevant experience (150-500 words)
- Reasons for applying for the selected programme at the IAB (50-200 words)
- Description of your career aims (100-200 words)
- Pay €50 Application fee
Additional requirements for Master’s applications:
In 1000-1200 words, please answer the following:
- Why you wish to join the programme
- What you will bring to the programme through your prior artistic and professional experience and collaborations
- How you define creative performance practice in relation to your specialism (acting, choreography or musical theatre)
- A weak point related to your practice that you would like to develop
- How you understand the differences between working independently as an individual artist and in collaborative way as part of an interdisciplinary environment
- Your performance/creative CV
- BA (Hons) Acting
- Applications open
- BA (Hons) Commercial Dance
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance
- BA (Hons) Musical Theatre
- Foundation Dance
- Applications open
- Foundation Musical Theatre
- Master: Acting Specialism
- Masters: Music Theatre Specialism
Frequently asked questions
How much is the IAB application fee?
The application fee is €50 and is non-refundable. This fee only needs to be paid once, even if you apply for more than one programme. More information on how to apply.
How do I apply to IAB?
To apply, complete the online application form, choose your audition date and pay the €50 application fee. Once your application is submitted, a member of the Admissions Team will process your application and contact you via email. More information on how to apply.
Do I need to have all my qualifications completed before I apply to IAB?
No, you don’t. If you haven’t received all your qualifications yet and you pass the audition, you will receive a conditional offer based on you achieving the academic and English language requirements afterwards.
Do I need the audition videos before I submit my Musical Theatre or Dance application?
You don’t need to have the videos ready to submit the application form for our musical theatre or dance programmes, but if you do have them, there is an option to upload them. See how to apply.
Do I need to submit any additional references with my IAB application?
No, we don’t request any additional references. See how to apply.
What should I enter in the qualifications section of the IAB application form?
List the school, academic or vocational qualifications that you have already achieved, or are still studying, from age 17. Please list the qualifications as best fits your country’s system. See our academic requirements.
Should I audition for IAB in person or at a live online audition?
The format and assessment criteria of both types of audition are identical, so select whichever suits you best. Please only select one audition on your application form. See the audition dates.
Can I apply for more than one IAB programme?
Yes, you can apply for more than one programme, for example across our dance, acting and musical theatre programmes. We will arrange your audition times to ensure you can complete all elements of the auditions.
What language should the IAB application be completed in?
All elements of the application must be completed in English. See how to apply.
What is the IAB application deadline?
We advise you to apply and audition early, as programmes will close once full. Please submit your application at least one week before your audition date. See how to apply and the audition dates.