Master of Arts in Music
A taught Master's programme designed for music graduates and established professionals seeking to advance their skills and qualifications.
Best for:Best for music graduates and established professionals seeking advanced conservatory-level training.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Music at the Cork School of Music is a taught postgraduate programme tailored for recent graduates and working professionals. It provides an opportunity to deepen musical expertise and update professional qualifications within a conservatory environment. Students engage in advanced study that balances academic rigor with practical application. The curriculum is designed to support career development and artistic growth for those already active in the field.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced musical training and coursework
- Engage in conservatory-level performance or academic research
- Complete 120 credits of study over the duration of the programme
- Attend auditions or interviews as part of the assessment process
Requirements
Degree required: BMus degree or BA degree with Music as a major subject with at least 2nd Class Honours, or an equivalent degree with a professional qualification in Performance at Licentiate or Fellowship level.
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Advanced proficiency in music performance or music studies
- Successful completion of an audition or interview process
- Academic background in music at the undergraduate level
- Hold a primary degree in a relevant area with at least 2nd Class Honours
- Possess a recognised professional qualification in Performance if the primary degree is in another area
- Willingness to undergo a QQI-approved qualifying process if necessary
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How to apply
Applications are submitted through the university portal. Candidates must be prepared to present for an audition or interview, typically scheduled in June, with late applications potentially assessed in September.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of professional qualifications
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