Master of Arts in Music and Cultural History
Explore a progressive postgraduate MA combining traditional musicology with contemporary scholarly practice.
Best for:Best for graduates in music or related disciplines seeking an advanced interdisciplinary MA in music and cultural history.
Overview
The one-year Master of Arts in Music and Cultural History at University College Cork offers a progressive alternative to conventional postgraduate musicology courses. Drawing on the expertise of internationally renowned scholars, the programme integrates traditional and contemporary scholarly approaches. Students engage in rigorous coursework and research to expand their expertise in music and cultural history.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework across music and cultural history modules totaling 90 credits
- Engage with contemporary and traditional scholarly practices in musicology
- Participate in seminars led by internationally renowned scholars
- Produce a final master's thesis or equivalent capstone project
Requirements
Degree required: Primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in Music or a major subject in Music with a minimum of Second Class Honours, Grade II
Degree offered: MA
Language: English; applicants who are non-native speakers must meet university-approved English language requirements
Instruction: English
- Foundational academic background in music or a major subject in music
- Ability to engage with complex historical and musicological texts
- Critical thinking and advanced writing skills
- Applicants must hold an appropriate Level 8 primary degree or professional equivalent under Recognition of Prior Learning
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Deadline: Rolling deadline · open until filled
Submit your application through the official university postgraduate admissions portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documentation are provided before all places are filled.
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