Music - Ethnomusicology
Explore global musical traditions through performance, fieldwork, and community engagement in this Master's programme.
Best for:Best for musicians, music graduates, and cultural studies professionals looking to deepen their expertise in global musical traditions.
Overview
The Ethnomusicology Master's programme at University College Cork engages students in the study of diverse global musical traditions encompassing old, new, sacred, secular, professional, and amateur forms. The curriculum emphasizes active musical performance, extended fieldwork, and community engagement projects. Candidates are expected to participate in interviews and potentially qualifying tests to demonstrate their suitability. The programme accommodates both full-time and part-time study paths.
What you'll do
- Participate in advanced coursework focusing on global musical traditions
- Conduct extended fieldwork and community-based engagement activities
- Engage in rigorous musical performance practice
- Complete academic assessments and a master's level research project or thesis
Requirements
Degree required: Second Class Honours Grade II in a primary honours Arts degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent in music or a related subject
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English; must meet university-approved English language requirements for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Academic background in music, anthropology, folklore, cultural studies, or equivalent professional standing
- Proficiency in musical performance or relevant music media experience
- Preparedness to conduct fieldwork and community engagement
- Meeting university-approved English language requirements if non-native speaker
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 primary honours degree or equivalent professional recognition under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- International and non-EU applicants must meet international admission criteria
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: Rolling deadline · open until filled
Submit your application through the official postgraduate application portal. Non-EU applicants must adhere to international deadlines and application procedures. All applicants are required to attend an interview with the programme team and may need to pass a qualifying test.
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