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Music (Single Honours)
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Faculty of Arts, Celtic Studies and Philosophy| Application Deadline: | 1 June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free ≈ € 12,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maynooth / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Modules in this degree embrace technical and applied studies in musical composition of various styles and periods which are complemented by detailed analytical and historical studies. Performance is considered to be an important part of the course and all students have the opportunity to take an active part in one of the department's choirs or in an alternative vocal or instrumental ensemble. Final year Honours students have the opportunity of specialising in composition, performance, or musicology. Students are also offered courses in Music Technology.
Contents
In First Year Music is taken with one Arts subject. For more information please visit In Second and Third Years, Music is the only subject.
First YearPerformance
Composition
Music History: 18th to 20th Centuries
Music Theory
Harmony and Counterpoint
Ensemble Membership
Music and Culture
Critical Listening and Analysis
Second YearPerformance
Composition
Introduction to Musicology
Ensemble Performance
Electronic Music Composition
History of Music History: Early Music
Music Since 1945
Music and Culture
Advanced Harmony and Harmonic Analysis
Introduction to Music Technology
Harmony and Baroque Counterpoint
Analytical Methods
Third YearMusicology & Ethnomusicology
Analytical Methods
Specialised Historical Studies (Based on staff research areas)
Introduction to Music Therapy
Performance Recital
Dissertation
Ensemble Performance
Popular Music and Jazz Studies
Plainchant Performance
Music in Ireland
Traditional Irish Music
Composition Portfolio
Three optional Strands:
Dissertation
Composition
Performance
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants are not required to have taken the Irish Leaving Certificate in music, however they are expected to have some music reading skills and knowledge of basic elements of music theory (eg. scales, intervals and chords).
Applicants must have completed a recognised High School Leaving Examination which is considered equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate.
Applicants should send
Complete application form
Transcript or other academic record such as high-school certificate or diploma. Copies of the original will be accepted, however, NUI Maynooth may request to see the original.
A letter of recommendation from a former or current Professor.
Applicants must have an IELTS score of 6, if not they may take our International
Foundation Course. Minimum English language requirement for the IFC is IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
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