MPhil in Music & Media Technologies
Explore the intersection of music, audio, video, and computer technologies in a practice-based interdisciplinary programme.
Best for:Best for artists, composers, technologists, and media creators with a passion for blending music, visual arts, and digital technologies into innovative projects.
Overview
The MPhil in Music & Media Technologies at Trinity College Dublin offers a unique blend of technical and artistic training, focusing on the principles and applications of computer, audio, and video technologies. Students engage deeply with media-related topics such as music, visual music, and interactive installations, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on creative practice. This programme is ideal for applicants with a strong background in music, composition, artistic, or technological fields who seek to innovate at the boundary of art and technology. The curriculum emphasizes both technical proficiency and creative expression, preparing graduates for careers in media production, technology-driven arts, and interdisciplinary research. Admission is competitive and requires a portfolio demonstrating artistic or technological ability.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute creative projects integrating music, audio, video, and computer technologies.
- Collaborate with peers and faculty to produce multimedia installations and interactive artworks.
- Conduct research and experimentation in the application of digital tools to music and media creation.
- Participate in workshops, seminars, and critiques to refine technical and artistic skills.
- Contribute to the broader academic and creative community through presentations and exhibitions.
Requirements
Degree offered: MPhil
Language: English; Band B (Standard Entry) proficiency (official evidence required).
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable musical, compositional, artistic, or technological ability as evidenced by a portfolio.
- Proficiency in using digital tools for music and media production.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for academic and creative discourse.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions.
- Applicants must provide official evidence of English language proficiency.
- No age restrictions.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-07-31
Applicants must submit a portfolio showcasing their musical, artistic, or technological abilities, along with academic and/or professional references. A personal statement outlining their motivation and suitability for the programme is also required. All applicants must provide official evidence of English language proficiency. Applications are submitted through the Trinity College Dublin postgraduate portal.
- Portfolio demonstrating musical/compositional/artistic or technological ability
- Academic and/or professional references
- Personal statement addressing motivation and suitability
- Official evidence of English language proficiency (Band B standard)
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